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Lukacs Baths Tickets
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Full-Day Tickets to Lukacs Thermal Bath in Budapest
- Visit one of Budapest’s traditional bathhouses, the Lukács Thermal Spa & rejuvenate yourself!
- Soak in a relaxing thermal bath, warmed up by hot springs.
- Hop into the Saunas for a complete detox at 90°C.
- Pamper yourself with a selection of wellness services & massages.
- Enjoy a dose of hydrotherapy at the Kneipp Bath or go sunbathing on the rooftop.
- Buy hand-made soaps & Kolop Mud at the Budapest Spas shop to take the healing home with you.
Inclusions
- All-day entry to Lukács Spa
- Locker or private cabin
Exclusions
- Pool access
- Sauna access
- Towels & slippers
- Paid services
- Not suitable for children under 14 years.
- Not suitable for wheelchair users.
- Face masks are mandatory indoors.
- Please carry slippers, a swimming cap & towels.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Combo (Save 5%): Lukacs Thermal Bath + Guided Tour of Hungarian Parliament Tickets
- With this combo ticket, get full-day entry to the relaxing and luxurious Lukacs Baths and a guided tour of the iconic Hungarian Parliament.
- Take a rejuvenating dip at the Lukacs Baths with temperatures ranging from 32°C to 40°C and enjoy a complete detox in the saunas at 90°C.
- Get access to a locker or a private cabin with the available ticket options.
- Skip the line and enter the Hungarian Parliament to enjoy a guided tour in different languages.
- Learn about the history of this building and see its main sights such as the Holy Hungarian Crown – it's the coronation crown that's been used since the 12th century!
Inclusions
Lukacs Thermal Bath
- All-day entry to Lukacs Spa
- Locker (optional)
- Private cabin (optional)
Hungarian Parliament
- Skip-the-line entry to the Hungarian Parliament
- 45-min guided tour
- Access to the Main Staircase, the Dome Hall, the Chamber of Peers, and the Grand Stairway
- Expert English, Spanish, French, Italian, or German-speaking guide (optional)
- All taxes and fees
Exclusions
Lukacs Thermal Bath
- Pool access
- Sauna access
- Towels & slippers
- Paid services
Lukacs Thermal Bath
- Tip: Shop for hand-made soaps & spa accessories at the Budapest Spas shop.
- The experience is restricted for guests aged 14 and under.
- This experience is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Hungarian Parliament
- Tip: The best time to visit the Hungarian Parliament is in the evening when the parliament is lit up in bright lights.
- It’s recommended to be appropriately dressed during this tour.
- The guided route is subject to change based on the Hungarian National Assembly schedule or other state events.
- The duration of the guided tour is inclusive of the security check.
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility.
- Guide dogs are allowed on this tour.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Combo (Save 5%): Lukacs Baths + Danube Sightseeing Cruise Tickets
- With this combo ticket, enjoy a relaxing and healing experience at the Lukacs Baths and go on a 70-min Danube River sightseeing cruise.
- Detoxify in the steam room and the Finnish sauna with temperatures ranging from 60°C to 90°C, and enjoy the included locker facilities.
- Soak up views on a scenic cruise along the River Danube and see beautiful bridges like the Margaret Bridge, built between 1872 and 1876.
- Pass by the Danube Promenade which displays sculptures to honor Jews who lost their lives during WWII.
- Choose to enjoy the cruise during the daytime or the nighttime when the entire city is lit up with the available ticket options.
Inclusions
Lukacs Thermal Baths
- All-day entry to Lukacs Spa
- Locker
Danube Sightseeing Cruise
- 70-min sightseeing day cruise
- 70-min sightseeing night cruise (optional)
- Optional drop-off options: Margaret Island and Battyány Square
Exclusions
Lukacs Thermal Baths
- Pool access & sauna access
- Towels & slippers
- Paid services
Danube Sightseeing Cruise
- Snacks and drinks (available at the bar)
Lukacs Thermal Baths
- Tip: Make sure you enter the salt chamber known to have de-stressing effects and improve physical fitness plus overall wellness.
- The experience is restricted for guests aged 14 and under.
- This experience is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Danube Sightseeing Cruise
- Tip: Bring along a pair of binoculars to help you zero in on the landscape and other attractions along the banks.
- The cruises are not wheelchair accessible.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Lukács Baths: An Overview
Number of Pools & Baths: 4 thermal pools, 2 outdoor swimming pools, 1 outdoor adventure pool, 1 wave pool
Architectural Style: The bath complex was constructed in Moorish designs that were gradually replaced with more classical designs
Water Temperature Range: 68°F - 104°F (Cooling pools. Kneipp-pools available here)
Medicinal Components of Water: Calcium hydrogencarbonate, calcium hydrogensulfite, magnesium hydrogen carbonate, and magnesium hydrogensulphate
About Budapest BathsLukács Baths Location
Address: Budapest, Frankel Leó út 25-29, 1023 Hungary
Located on the Buda side of the city, the entrance of Lukács Baths is a 5-minute walk from Margaret Bridge.
Tram No. 4 and 6 or 17 and 19 will take you to the baths. You can also take Bus No. Bus 9 and 109 and the HEV (suburban railway) to reach there.
Getting to Budapest BathsWhat are Lukács Baths Famous for?
Lukács thermal baths are said to have medicinal properties and are also a good source of relaxation. The water remains warm throughout the year, even in the middle of winter, so you can soak to your heart's content.
Although not as famous as the grand Széchenyi Baths or the aesthetically pleasing Gellért Baths, the mark made on the guests of Lukács Baths is no less impactful. There are numerous thank you plaques or gratitude plaques that previous guests have left behind, thankful to Lukács Baths and the medicinal water’s healing properties.
Book Budapest Baths TicketsMedicinal Waters of Lukács Baths
Lukács Baths get their thermal water from deep underground natural hot springs. In several pools, the hot spring waters are cooled down to suit various needs. A variety of ions and minerals make up the chemical constitution of the hot spring water.
Owing to the medicinal waters and the various hydrotherapy treatments offered here, Lukács Baths was deemed a medical center in the 19th century. The medicinal waters are most commonly used to treat joint and muscle injuries.
The hot spring water is abundant in calcium hydrogen carbonate, calcium hydrogensulfite, magnesium hydrogen carbonate, chloride, and magnesium hydrogen sulfate. Sodium and substantial content of fluoride ions are also found in the water.
What's Inside Lukács Baths?
Lukács Baths are home to numerous pools of various sizes and temperatures. There is also a range of spa services to choose from. You can also visit the Sauna World here which includes five more saunas, an ice cooling pool, an igloo, and a heated Roman bench. Lukács Baths hosts sauna nights each Friday of every even week from 8 PM to 2 AM.
Thermal Section
There are three thermal water pools at Lukács Baths with temperatures varying from 89.6°F to 104 °F. There’s also a cooling pool that is maintained at 75°F. You can enjoy steam room facilities and massages here as well.
Swimming Section
If just soaking in thermal water isn’t your cup of tea, Lukács Baths also has two swimming pools with the temperatures of one pool ranging from 72–75 °F while the other pool maintains a temperature of 79 °F.
Wellness Section
There are numerous facilities available in the wellness section. The leisure pool maintains a temperature of 91.4°F. There are also herbal and Finnish sauna facilities along with a Kneipp pool.
Pools at Lukács Baths
There are 8 pools in Lukács Baths of different sizes and temperatures, which serve various purposes. There are also five indoor and outdoor pools, two of which have different temperatures, an outstanding spa, a thermal bath, and an underwater traction bath. The spa is particularly relaxing, with massage jets buried in the benches, a neck shower, underwater effervescence, fizzing beds, and a whirlpool.
Thermal Pool
Taking a dip in the thermal pool is great for the recovery and prevention of various muscle diseases. Lukács Baths have a wide selection of thermal pools to choose from, namely - Medical personnel pools, a Swimming pool for medical exercise, and an Underwater traction swimming pool.
Leisure Pool
A leisure pool is exactly what it sounds like - all you have to do here is sit and relax, leisurely, as the thermal bath waters perform their healing magic. The water temperature at this pool is maintained at a toasty 91.4°F - 95°F.
Plunge Pool
Head to the plunge pool of Lukács Baths for a refreshing bath that also aids in healing at the same time.
Kneipp-pool
As part of the wellness section of Lukács Baths, the Kneipp pool provides various healing treatments. This pool is known for foot massage wellness and care.
Swimming Pools
Along with the various other pools, there are also two swimming pools at Lukács Baths where you can go for an exhilarating swim.
Lukács Baths Highlights
Thermal Baths
There are numerous thermal baths present in Lukács Baths. The thermal baths of Lukács Baths make use of the underground healing waters from one of the oldest hot springs in Hungary. The healing effects of the thermal bath waters have been known since the 12th century.
Sauna World
Along with the various thermal baths and pools, Lukács Baths also houses a Sauna World. This sauna paradise has 5 more saunas, an ice cooling pool, an igloo, and a heated Roman bench. You can choose from a wide range of sauna options such as - Finnish sauna, infra sauna, salt sauna, and a nudist sauna. Please note that this is a textile-free zone - wear sauna sheets instead of swimsuits.
Drinking Fountain
In 1937, the drinking cure hall of the bath was constructed. The drinking hall has the same water that the thermal baths in Lukács Baths receive. However, the well for the drinking hall is a different and newer one. The water is rich in calcium, magnesium, hydrogen-carbonate, sulfate, chloride as well as sodium and fluoride ions.
Rooftop Sunbathing Area & Fitness Park
To enhance your day at the spa and get an extra dose of health, you can also visit the fitness park that is present on the rooftop of Lukács Baths. There is also a rooftop sunbathing area where you can enjoy a splendid view of the city as you sunbathe. The fitness park has a wide range of equipment to choose from. The rooftop fitness park and sunbathing area are seasonal and remain open only from May through October.
Lukács Beer Spa
The Lukács Beer Spa is located on the Buda side, near the Danube river. Located in the hall of Lukács Thermal Bath, the Lukács Beer Spa was completed in 2020. The beer spa has 9 bathing tubs for guests to choose from. Enjoy a leisurely 45-minute beer bath at this beer spa in Budapest with unlimited beer as the nutrient-rich bath treats your hair and skin.
History of Lukács Baths
In the 12th century, St. John's knights made use of the hot spring waters in the area that now houses Lukács Baths. The knights chose to settle in this area to heal the sick. During the reign of the Turks, the energy from the hot spring was largely used to make gunpowder and for grinding wheat. After Buda was reoccupied, the bath became the property of the Treasury. The thermal baths were built during Hungary’s turn-of-the-century period of urban renewal.
The bath started undergoing a series of transformations from the year 1884 after it was purchased from the Treasury. The bath was completely remodeled and restored as a spa hotel and wellness center. Lukács Bath was given the status of a water hospital for the treatment of locomotive disorders in the 1970s, and physiotherapy was also practiced there. The pools at Lukács Baths are open to men and women. Some of the pools still retain their historical names such as “men’s swimming pool” and “women’s swimming pool”.
Other Services at Lukács Baths
- As is true for most Budapest Baths, Lukács Baths offer cabins and lockers so that you can change comfortably and store away your belongings safely.
- There is a tub section in the bath complex that allows you to take private baths. Doctor prescribed tub treatments are also available here.
- The roof of Lukács Baths gives you the option to relax as you take in the beautiful skyline. Along with that, there is also an open-air workout section on the rooftop.
- You can find thermal water and medical mud for sale at the drinking hall of Lukács Baths.
- A hospital for customized treatments can be found on the second floor.
- There is also a gallery exhibition that displays various paintings and photographs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lukács Baths
A. The Lukács Thermal Bath in Budapest, Hungary, is a historical thermal bath complex. There are indoor and outdoor thermal baths of various sizes and temperatures present here.
A. Yes, Lukacs Bath waters have medicinal properties. Its medicinal waters are most commonly used to treat joint and muscle injuries.
A. You can visit the bath complex early in the morning when it is relatively less crowded.
Yes, you can store your belongings safely in the lockers provided near the swimming pools. Lukács Baths provide cabins as well for comfortable changing and safe storage of your belongings.
A. You can book Budapest Baths tickets online and in advance to avoid any kind of hassle and long queues.
A. Lukács Baths thermal complex and its facilities can be enjoyed by both women and men.
A. Yes, you can book a private bath at Lukács Baths.
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