Russian & Turkish Baths
New York, United States
- Cold plunge
- Restaurant
- Rooftop
- Outdoor
- Urban
- Historic
- Mixed
- Swimwear
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- Cold plunge
- Restaurant
- Rooftop
- Outdoor
- Urban
- Historic
- Mixed
- Swimwear
About
An 1892 East Village institution still run alternately by two owners on rotating weeks, so vibe and rules shift week to week. Circuit is a Russian radiant-heat parilka, Turkish steam room, redwood Finnish sauna, aromatherapy room, ice plunge, and roof deck. Walk-in only, gritty and communal, with venik (oak-leaf platza) treatments and borscht in the cafe.
Good to know
- Cold plunge available on site: use it between rounds for the classic contrast cycle.
- Restaurant on site, so long sessions are the design. Food is part of the visit rather than a stop on the way home.
- Rooftop element: at least part of the venue is outdoors at altitude, with views as part of the rest cycle.
- Set up outdoors: weather is part of the experience, so dress for the walk between cabin and water.
- Urban venue: it sits inside the city rather than at a coast or lake. A session fits into a day in town.
- A historic sauna with heritage worth the trip on its own, whether the building, the tradition, or both.
- Mixed sauna: men and women share the room, in every session or on set days.
- Swimwear sauna: some or all sessions are taken in swimwear, so pack it.
Hours
- Monday
- 12pm–10pm
- Tuesday
- 12pm–10pm
- Wednesday
- 12pm–10pm
- Thursday
- 12pm–10pm
- Friday
- 12pm–10pm
- Saturday
- 10am–10pm
- Sunday
- 9am–10pm
Common questions
Do I need to book Russian & Turkish Baths?
No. You can turn up during opening hours without booking.
How much does Russian & Turkish Baths cost?
Sessions are typically $25–50 a person.
Does Russian & Turkish Baths have a cold plunge?
Yes. There is a cold plunge on site for contrast rounds.
When is Russian & Turkish Baths open?
Typical hours are Mon-Fri 12pm-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 9am-10pm.
When did Russian & Turkish Baths open?
It opened in 1892.
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