Relax and Rejuvenate: Thermal Spa and Massages at Aronia Spa
Budapest has been a city of thermal bathing since the 2nd century AD, when the Romans built the first baths above the natural hot springs of Aquincum — the very area where our hotel now stands. Today, Budapest has more than 80 geothermal springs and a dozen historic bathhouses, earning it the title of the Spa Capital of Europe.
Aronia Spa & Wellness brings that tradition inside. As a hotel guest at Verdi Budapest Aquincum, you have access to three heated pools, a full steam and relaxation suite, and a menu of massage treatments, without the queues, the crowds, or the trek across the city. The spa is reserved exclusively for hotel guests, giving you the calm that the famous public baths like Széchenyi and Gellért cannot always offer.
Opening Hours:
All Days
06:00 – 22:00
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+36 1 436 4130
Hotel spa vs Budapest's public thermal baths: which is right for you?
| Aronia Spa (Verdi Hotels) | Public baths (e.g. Széchenyi) |
Queues & crowds | No queues — hotel guests only | Often busy, especially weekends |
Advance booking | Not required but recommended | Recommended in peak season |
Massage treatments | Full menu (60–90 min) | Limited or separate booking |
Access included | Wellness area is free for most room types | Entry fee required (approx €20–30) |
Setting | Private, calm, modern | Historic, atmospheric, social |
Best for | Relaxation, couples, business travellers | Cultural experience, groups, locals |
Massages & treatments at Aronia
Explore more treatments available at the Aronia Spa & Wellness.
Tailor-Made Swedish Massages
Thai Massage with Oil
Sacred Stone Massage
Traditional Thai Massage
Thermal pools & wellness facilities
The Aronia Spa includes three heated pools, each maintained at different temperatures to complement different stages of your relaxation:
Warm pool (36°C): the starting point for most guests, mirroring the natural temperature of Budapest’s thermal springs.
Cool plunge pool (18°C): for invigoration between treatments or after the steam room.
Outdoor pool (28°C): open seasonally, with Danube views from the hotel grounds.
The wellness area also includes a steam room, sauna and relaxation lounge. Use of the pools and wellness area is complimentary for Classic room guests and above; Standard room guests may purchase a day pass at reception.
Spa Treatment Pricing
Daily Tickets
The use of the wellness area is free of charge for hotel guests, except for guests staying in Standard rooms.
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Adult Weekdays / Weekends 6 000 HUF / 7 000 HUF
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Children (7-12) Weekdays / Weekends 3 000 HUF / 3 500 HUF
Passes
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10 Entry Pass 48 000 HUF
Valid for 12 months
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Monthly Pass 40 000 HUF
Valid for 1 month
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Quaterly Pass 102 000 HUF
Valid for 3 months
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Semester Pass 182 000 HUF
Valid for 6 months
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One Year Pass 338 000 HUF
Valid for 12 months
Our Massage Services
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Tailor Made Swedish Massage 22 000 HUF / 29 000 HUF
Experience a tailor-made Swedish massage designed to ease tension and rejuvenate your body, leaving you perfectly relaxed and refreshed - 60 Minutes / 90 Minutes
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Full Body Hot Stone Massage 22 000 HUF / 29 000 HUF
Indulge in a full-body hot stone massage that combines soothing warmth and expert techniques to melt away tension, promote deep relaxation, and restore balance. - 60 Minutes / 90 Minutes
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Traditional Thai Masssage 15 000 HUF / 22 000 HUF / 29 000 HUF
Rediscover harmony with a traditional Thai massage, blending ancient techniques of stretching and pressure to invigorate your body and enhance overall well-being. - 30 Minutes / 60 Minutes / 90 Minutes
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Thai Massage with Oil 15 000 HUF / 22 000 HUF
Immerse yourself in the calming flow of a Thai massage with oil, combining gentle stretches and soothing strokes to relax your body and rejuvenate your spirit. - 30 Minutes / 60 Minutes
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Foot Massage 15 000 HUF
A relaxing foot massage that stimulates circulation, relieves tension, and supports overall physical and mental well-being. An ideal choice after a long day. - 30 Minutes
Bath
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Magnesium Bath 8 700 HUF
Revitalize your body and mind with a soothing magnesium bath, designed to ease muscle tension, replenish minerals, and promote ultimate relaxation.
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Lavender Oil Bath 8 700 HUF
Unwind in a luxurious lavender oil bath, infusing your senses with calming aromas while nourishing your skin and soothing your mind.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Aronia Spa open to non-hotel guests?
No, the spa is exclusively for hotel residents, which keeps it quiet and unhurried. Day spa packages can be arranged in combination with a hotel stay.
Do I need to book massages in advance?
We recommend booking 24 hours ahead, especially in peak season (June–September and December). Contact the spa desk directly or ask reception.
Is a hotel spa better than visiting Széchenyi or Gellért?
It depends what you’re looking for. The public baths offer a historic, atmospheric and social experience, Budapest’s thermal culture at its most authentic. Aronia offers privacy, no queuing, in-room convenience and a professional massage menu. Many guests do both: public baths early in the trip, Aronia on their final evening.
Are the pools genuinely thermal?
The pools are geothermally heated, taking advantage of the same natural hot spring system that runs beneath the Aquincum district, the site of a Roman spa complex dating back to the 2nd century AD.