Therme București is a leisure complex in Balotești, at the exit from Bucharest on DN1, with three zones: Galaxy, The Palm and Elysium. From Băneasa, plan around the zone you want, your ticket duration and the available bus connection; prices and hours vary by day.
- Location: Balotești, on DN1 at the exit from Bucharest.
- Zones: Galaxy, The Palm and Elysium.
- Opening pattern: Monday–Thursday, 09:00–23:00; Friday–Sunday, 09:00–00:00.
- Adult tickets start at 71 lei for 3 hours in Galaxy on Monday–Thursday.
Hotel Baneasa Parc is a 3-star hotel, and you can view the hotel’s rooms while planning your Băneasa stay.
Which Therme areas suit your visit?
Galaxy, The Palm and Elysium are Therme București’s three zones, with different age access and ticket prices. Children of any age may enter Galaxy, while children under 3 may also enter The Palm.
For Galaxy, adult tickets cost 71 lei for 3 hours, 101 lei for 4.5 hours or 141 lei for One Day Holiday from Monday to Thursday. On Fridays, weekends, public holidays and school holidays, the corresponding prices are 81 lei, 111 lei and 151 lei.
The Palm adult tickets cost 102 lei, 132 lei and 172 lei for those same durations from Monday to Thursday, and 117 lei, 147 lei and 187 lei on Fridays, weekends, public holidays and school holidays.
Elysium costs 132 lei, 162 lei and 202 lei from Monday to Thursday, rising to 147 lei, 177 lei and 217 lei for the other listed days.
Galaxy tickets for children aged 3–14 cost 55 lei for 3 hours, 85 lei for 4.5 hours and 125 lei for One Day Holiday from Monday to Thursday.
The corresponding prices for Fridays, weekends, public holidays and school holidays are 65 lei, 95 lei and 135 lei. Children under 3 enter without a paid admission ticket; bring their birth certificate to the entrance ticket desk.
How do you get from Băneasa to Therme București?
STB bus 442 connects Piața Presei with Therme București, stopping at Henri Coandă International Airport on the way. Its route to Therme runs via Bd. Mărăști, Șos. București–Ploiești, DN1 and the airport.
If your plans involve the airport stop, the route between Henri Coandă Airport and Hotel Baneasa Parc is another useful part of the journey to plan.
When should you book tickets and plan your time?
Choose a ticket duration that fits your visit: the available options include 3 hours, 4.5 hours and One Day Holiday. Visits exceeding 5 hours and 30 minutes are charged at the One Day Holiday rate.
Opening hours
- Monday to Thursday: 10:00–23:00
- Friday and Saturday: 9:00–24:00
- Sunday: 9:00–23:00
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Online-ticket holders may enter no later than 1 hour and 30 minutes before the scheduled closing time. Facilities close 30 minutes before the stated closing time, so factor that into your plan. Students and seniors can receive preferential rates online or at the venue by presenting a valid student or school card, or pension document, at the ticket desk.
Tickets for visitors with special needs cannot be reserved in advance. They are available only at the Therme entrance ticket desks, and the discount cannot be applied to online purchases.
What should you bring, and what are the entry rules?
Towels and slippers are required. You can rent a bathrobe and towel, and buy slippers at the Therme Shop.
Shower before entering Galaxy or The Palm, and wear swimwear to enter pools or slides. Street or outdoor clothing is not allowed outside the changing cabins, and clothing that is not swimwear cannot be worn in the water. Pets are not permitted inside Therme București.
How do you plan the return journey?
On the return, bus 442 runs from Therme via DN1 Value Center, DN1 and Henri Coandă International Airport toward Piața Presei. Check the official site before you go for current opening hours, tariffs and route details; Therme București operates the venue and publishes these details.
FAQs
Where is Therme București?
It is in Balotești, at the exit from Bucharest on DN1.
Can children enter Therme București?
Children of any age may enter Galaxy, and children under 3 may also enter The Palm. Children under 3 do not need a paid admission ticket, but their birth certificate must be shown at the entrance ticket desk.
What happens if you stay longer than 5 hours and 30 minutes?
Open daily. Visits exceeding 5 hours and 30 minutes are charged at the One Day Holiday rate.
Does bus 442 serve Therme București?
Yes. Bus 442 connects Therme with Piața Presei and stops at Henri Coandă International Airport.