Saunas and Bathhouses in New York City
Bathhouse Flatiron
Modern Bathhouse
Modern luxury bathhouse with rooftop pools and minimalist design.
AIRE Ancient Baths
Modern Bathhouse
Stunning underground thermal baths inspired by ancient Roman traditions.
Bathhouse Williamsburg
Modern Bathhouse
Brooklyn's premier bathhouse with stunning city views.
Spa Castle
Korean Spa
Massive Korean spa with multiple themed saunas and pools.
Othership Flatiron
Modern Bathhouse
Guided breathwork sessions in beautifully designed sauna spaces.
The SPA Club
Korean Spa
Traditional Korean spa in the heart of Koreatown.
Brooklyn Bathhouse
Modern Bathhouse
Black-owned community bathhouse bringing wellness to Brooklyn.
Russian & Turkish Baths
Russian Banya
Historic East Village banya serving New Yorkers since 1892.
QC NY SPA
Modern Bathhouse
Seasonal spa on Governors Island with harbor views.
JUVENEX SPA
Korean Spa
24-hour Korean spa for ultimate flexibility.
Great Jones Spa
Modern Bathhouse
NYC's original water lounge spa with thermal pools.
SoJo Spa Club
Korean Spa
Expansive Korean spa with NYC skyline views across the Hudson.
cityWell Brooklyn
Modern Bathhouse
Intimate backyard spa with outdoor hot tub and saunas.
Area Infrared Sauna
Infrared Sauna
Private infrared sauna rooms with cold plunge.
Perspire Sauna Studio
Infrared Sauna
Modern infrared sauna studio with chromotherapy.
Brooklyn Banya
Russian Banya
Female-owned authentic Russian banya experience.
WORLD SPA
Modern Bathhouse
Multi-cultural spa with themed rooms from around the world.
Wall Street Bath & Spa
Russian Banya
Downtown Russian bathhouse with authentic banya experience.
Tribeca Spa of Tranquility
Korean Spa
Peaceful Korean spa focused on body scrubs and massage.
beem Light Sauna
Infrared Sauna
Red light therapy and infrared sauna in private suites.
Lore Bathing Club
Infrared Sauna, Modern Bathhouse
Modern bathing club with infrared sauna, dry sauna, and cold plunge in NoHo.
Saint NYC
Private Sauna Studio
Private sauna and ice bath studio with cedar dry sauna and Brazilian slate amenities.
Chill Space NYC
Infrared Sauna
Full-spectrum infrared sauna with chromotherapy, halotherapy salt room, cryotherapy, and float tanks.
Akari Sauna Williamsburg
Japanese Neighborhood Sauna
Japanese-inspired neighborhood sauna with two communal dry heat saunas and cold plunges.
Akari Sauna Greenpoint
Japanese Neighborhood Sauna
Japanese-inspired sauna with very hot dry saunas and cold plunge pool in Greenpoint.
Mermaid Spa
Russian Banya
Traditional Russian banya and bathhouse with hammam, swimming pool, and restaurant.
Russian Bath of NY
Russian Banya
Russian bathhouse with 3 saunas, steam room, pool, bar, and gourmet restaurant.
New York Spa & Sauna
Korean Day Spa
Korean day spa with outdoor terrace restaurant and heated pools.
QF SPA
Korean Fitness & Spa
Korean fitness and spa with multiple saunas and full spa services.
BRC Day Spa & Sauna Resort
Day Spa & Sauna Resort
Full-service day spa with aroma, wet and dry saunas, ice plunge, pool, and VIP rooms.
Bear and Birch
Traditional Russian Banya
Traditional Russian banya spa with saunas and on-site restaurant with authentic Russian cuisine.
Island Spa & Sauna
Korean Spa
Full-service Korean spa with multiple pools, 8+ saunas, and healing rooms.
NLighten Infrared Sauna
Infrared Sauna
Infrared sauna facility with therapeutic health benefits.
VITAL Climbing Gym Brooklyn
Gym Sauna
45,000 sq ft climbing gym with rooftop sauna and cafe in a converted warehouse.
Chelsea Piers Fitness Brooklyn
Gym Sauna
52,000 sq ft fitness club with 75-foot pool, sauna, and steam in luxurious locker rooms.
Brooklyn Boulders Queensbridge
Gym Sauna
25,000 sq ft climbing gym with dry saunas in full-service locker rooms.
TMPL Avenue A
Gym Sauna
Five-level luxury gym with infrared sauna and steam rooms.
Manhattan Plaza Health Club
Gym Sauna
35,000 sq ft community gym with pool, tennis courts, sauna, and rock climbing wall.
Mercedes Club
Gym Sauna
80,000 sq ft luxury health club with indoor and outdoor pools, spa, and sauna.
Equinox Hotel New York
Hotel Spa
Luxury wellness hotel with barrel saunas, outdoor heated pool, and full spa at Hudson Yards.
Aman New York
Hotel Spa
Ultra-luxury hotel with 25,000 sq ft spa featuring banya sauna, hammam, and cryotherapy.
The Dominick Hotel
Hotel Spa
Five-Diamond SoHo hotel with spa suites featuring private saunas and steam rooms.
The Peninsula New York
Hotel Spa
Forbes Five-Star hotel with spa featuring sauna, steam room, glass-enclosed pool, and sun terrace.
The William Vale
Hotel Spa
Features rooftop Winter Spa with panoramic cedar barrel saunas.
Virgin Hotels NYC
Hotel Spa
Home to Exhale Spa, featuring a large hammam, snow room, and traditional sauna.
The Hotel Chelsea
Hotel Spa
Penthouse spa with a Swedish sauna, aromatic steam, and a private terrace.
The Iroquois
Hotel Spa
Hidden gem featuring a traditional Finnish wood sauna in the fitness room.
Park Terrace Hotel
Hotel Spa
A gym-centric hotel with clean, modern saunas in the fitness wing.
The Marmara Park Ave
Hotel Spa
Turkish-inspired hotel featuring a marble hammam and subterranean sauna.
Baccarat Hotel
Hotel Spa
Features the Spa de La Mer with a private sauna and a 50-foot checkered pool.
The Ritz-Carlton NoMad
Hotel Spa
Subterranean wellness center with high-end steam rooms and saunas.
The Rockaway Hotel
Hotel Spa
Boutique beach destination with cedar saunas and outdoor pool contrast therapy.
Hyatt Regency Times Square
Hotel Spa
On-site sports club features a full-sized sauna and indoor lap pool.
Aesthetic Lab
Gym Sauna
A personal training studio with Infrared Sauna and Cold Plunge
Kove Studio East Village
Infrared Sauna
Affordable neighborhood recovery studio offering infrared sauna, cold plunge, compression, and red light therapy.
Kove Studio Williamsburg
Infrared Sauna
Williamsburg recovery studio with infrared sauna, cold plunge, Normatec compression, and red light therapy.
About the Sauna Scene in New York City
New York City has one of the oldest and most diverse bathhouse scenes in North America. From century-old Russian and Turkish steam rooms in the East Village to Korean-style jjimjilbangs in Flushing and sleek social bathhouses in Williamsburg and Flatiron, you can find almost every bathing tradition within a single subway ride.
Most NYC saunas fall into three camps: traditional Russian and Turkish banyas with heavy platza oak-leaf treatments, Korean spas built around multiple themed rooms and contrast bathing, and newer wellness-focused bathhouses offering hot-cold circuits, breathwork, and ice baths. Expect day passes from around $40 at Korean spas up to $70–$90 at modern bathhouses.
What to Bring
A Koriboshi Sauna Hat
A sauna hat protects your hair and helps regulate head temperature during longer sessions — a staple in Russian and Finnish sauna traditions. Koriboshi makes a double-layered Japanese cotton sauna hat designed for real bathhouse use.
Shop KoriboshiFrequently Asked Questions
How much does a sauna session cost in New York City?
NYC sauna and bathhouse day passes typically range from $40 to $90. Korean-style jjimjilbangs are usually the most affordable at around $40–$50 for all-day access. Modern social bathhouses charge $60–$90 for a single session, and traditional Russian-Turkish banyas fall in the middle at around $50–$70.
What's the best sauna in NYC?
The best sauna depends on the experience you want. For traditional Russian-Turkish banya with platza treatments, the East Village has been the historic home of the scene since the late 1800s. For Korean-style jjimjilbangs with multiple themed rooms, head to Flushing. For modern contrast bathing and social wellness, Williamsburg and Flatiron have the newer concept bathhouses.
Do you need to bring a swimsuit to NYC bathhouses?
Most mixed-gender bathhouses in NYC require a swimsuit. Traditional Russian banyas and Korean spas typically have single-gender bathing areas where nudity is customary, plus coed common rooms that use loaner shorts and t-shirts. Check each venue's rules before going.
Are there coed saunas in NYC?
Yes. Most modern bathhouses in Williamsburg, Flatiron, and Brooklyn are fully coed and require swimsuits. Traditional Korean jjimjilbangs have single-gender bathing zones but a large coed common room where everyone wears provided shorts and t-shirts.
What should I bring to a sauna in NYC?
Bring a swimsuit, a water bottle, flip-flops for the wet areas, and a sauna hat to protect your hair and help regulate head temperature during longer sessions. Most venues provide towels, a robe, and basic toiletries, but some Russian banyas expect you to bring your own.