Saunas and Bathhouses in Toronto
Traditional Sauna
It’s good to know that the 75-minute booking includes changing and shower time, so the actual sauna time feels a bit short.
Gym Sauna
People come here for enjoyment and relaxation.
Modern Bathhouse
That part isn’t ideal, because going outside before the cold plunge makes it harder to relax into it.
Super welcoming, calm, zen space!
Hotel Spa
Sauna included with treatment
Sauna and hotel health-club access included with at least 60 minutes of spa treatment. Advance reservations required; confirm restrictions with the spa.
Access details ↗Massages & Turkish-style exfoliation offered in a luxe setting at the Shangri-la Hotel, Toronto.
Boutique Sauna
Private outdoor sauna and cold-plunge experience in Toronto, with a Finnish dry barrel sauna, rooftop space, and a private bathroom and shower. Book for one, two, or three guests.
Boutique Sauna
Steam room is always very hot and relaxing.
Traditional Bathhouse, Russian Banya
This sauna is the perfect place to truly unwind and recharge.
Traditional Bathhouse, Russian Banya, Modern Bathhouse
Innovative Russian spa with Turkish & Finnish influences, serving old-world Russian fare & teas.
Russian Banya
The wood banya is best quality - hot and cozy!
Boutique Sauna
The space is spotless, calm, and beautifully designed.
Gym Sauna
Everything is thought out, no expense spared on details.
Infrared Sauna, Float Spa
It was a very neat experience and very relaxing.
Gym Sauna
Washer smell bad / sauna and steam room is broken all the time.
About the Sauna Scene in Toronto
Toronto has one of the most dynamic sauna scenes in Canada, with modern contrast bathing studios, Russian banyas, Korean spas serving the large GTA Korean community, and Middle Eastern hammams all operating within the city. The recent wave of social bathhouses has made sauna a mainstream wellness ritual here.
Toronto's cold winters make sauna feel like a natural fit, and the contrast between hot sessions and outdoor cold is a central part of the experience at many venues. Expect day passes from CAD $40 at Korean spas to CAD $100 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 cost in Toronto?
Toronto sauna and bathhouse day passes typically run from CAD $40 at Korean spas to CAD $100 at modern contrast bathing studios. Russian banyas and hammams sit in the middle at CAD $50–$80.
What's the best bathhouse in Toronto?
Toronto has several highly-rated bathhouses, including modern social bathhouses with full hot-cold circuits, long-running women-only wellness venues, traditional Russian banyas, and Middle Eastern hammams. The best one depends on whether you prioritize social atmosphere, treatments, or traditional bathing.
Are there hammams in Toronto?
Yes — Toronto has several Middle Eastern and North African hammams offering traditional steam rooms, scrub and soap treatments, and rest areas. These are distinct from Russian banyas or Finnish saunas, with their own ritual around humidity and exfoliation.
Are Toronto saunas coed?
Most modern bathhouses in Toronto are coed and require a swimsuit. Korean spas, Russian banyas, and some hammams have single-gender bathing areas, often with a coed common room in jjimjilbang-style attire.
What should I bring to a sauna in Toronto?
Bring a swimsuit, flip-flops, a water bottle, and a sauna hat to keep your head cooler during longer sessions. Most Toronto venues provide towels and robes.