If you’re craving a wild mix of pools, light shows, and music with your relaxation, Hajdúszoboszló’s legendary Hungarospa (Hungarospa) has the antidote. Throughout 2025, this iconic spa town is turning up the heat with music-filled, extended-hour night swimming sessions, all topped off with DJs, celebrity guests, dancers, and themed events. Whether you enjoy your fun in the midsummer breeze or inside the tropically steamy, neon-lit Aqua Palace (Aqua-Palace), the calendar is full of reasons to stay up late and get your feet wet.
Halloween by the Pool: Lasers & Beats
On October 31, 2025—yes, that’s a Friday—Halloween gets the spa treatment at the Aqua Palace (Aqua-Palace) of Hajdúszoboszló. Starting at 5 PM and running until 8 PM, the air will pulse with party beats and dazzling lasers right beside the tropical pool. Every slide and experience pool at the venue will be open. This is your chance to dive into Halloween wearing a swimsuit instead of a costume and to enjoy the music and mesmerizing light show while gliding under the laser-lit ceiling. If you’ve never spent All Hallows’ Eve afloat in magical lighting, it’s high time you cross it off your bucket list.
Winter Festivities: Advent Night Swim
Just when winter darkness begins to bite, the mood in Hajdúszoboszló heats up again. On November 29, 2025, another night swimming extravaganza takes place at the Aqua Palace (Aqua-Palace), this time kicking off the Advent season. The party lasts all the way until 1 AM, with hot tracks provided by a live DJ and all the tempting winter snacks you could want. Tickets are available online, and given the buzz, you should grab yours early. Prices are about $16 for adults, $12 for kids aged 4 and up and students, and $7 for little ones (up to 3 years old).
Yuletide Glow: Christmas Night Pool Party
Still haven’t had enough? Swim over on December 25 for the Christmas edition of the famous musical night bath. The Aqua Palace (Aqua-Palace) transforms into a shimmering oasis for everyone tired of heavy dinners and awkward family gatherings, offering music, a swirling laser light show, and—of course—the healing mineral waters the town is famous for.
Where to Stay: From Panoramas to Peaceful Backstreets
Hajdúszoboszló isn’t just about baths—it’s a full-blown resort destination. The towering Friendship Hotel (Hotel Barátság) dominates the skyline of the lush hotel promenade. With 117 twin rooms and a range of apartments, it’s popular for its sweeping city views, on-site baths, wellness services, and flexible event spaces perfect for everything from corporate retreats to wellness getaways.
If you prefer an apartment for your group, there are houses within an easy five-minute walk from the spa gates, the beach, or the famous Medicinal Bath (Gyógyfürdő) and Peace Bath (Béke fürdő). Peace and quiet rule the garden district, where guesthouses offer serene escapes for those wanting rest, recovery, or just some undisturbed downtime. Street noise won’t disturb you—even the traffic keeps its distance.
On the other end of the spectrum, you’ll find lively pension houses just a stone’s throw from the main attractions. Settle in 100–400 meters (just steps, really) from the Aquapark or the new Extreme Slide Park if adrenaline is more your style. The Alice Apartment House, opened in 2010, has become a favorite among families seeking a tranquil yet central spot for their thermal-vacation fix.
Guest houses, apartment buildings, and villa-style accommodations dot the area near Kölcsey (Kölcsey) and Major (Major) Streets. Many of these are modern buildings less than a two-minute stroll from the pool gates, with restaurants, markets, and grocers just a flip-flop away. One guesthouse is even tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac, sheltered from passing traffic and offering free parking in the yard.
Eat, Drink, Play: No Shortage of Options
When night swimming leaves you hungry or thirsty, Hajdúszoboszló delivers on both food and nightlife. U-Pub Bar stands out for its friendly prices and its wide range of entertainment: escape rooms, bowling, billiards, darts, air hockey, and foosball, plus customizable event rooms.
The local hotel-restaurant scene makes the most of the town’s reputation for health-giving waters. With hotels just 300 meters from the spa entrance and 500 meters from downtown, soaking, eating, sleeping, and repeating is easier here than anywhere else.
Don’t wait for summer—whether it’s lasers, beats, or just some steamy peace and quiet, Hajdúszoboszló’s night baths have something to lure you in all year round.
