Russian & Turkish Baths
New York, United States
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Mid-range
Drop-in
Access
Finnish · Steam
Sauna type
1892
Established
Cold PlungeRestaurantRooftopOutdoorUrbanHistoric
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.
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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