Luxury on a budget: relax, recharge, and reconnect at one of London’s many saunas.
If you’re craving some warmth but don’t have a holiday booked in yet, saunas can be a great substitute. Not to mention, very beneficial for your overall health. Their popularity has soared, driven by the surge in wellness culture. From stress relief, skin rejuvenation and improved cardiovascular health, a sauna session is guaranteed to revitalise you in time for the Spring sunshine. Here are our top picks for the best saunas in London.
Best Sauna to go to with Friends: Rooftop Saunas Hackney
London has no shortage of saunas, but those with city views are few and far between. Exclusively available for private bookings of up to four guests, Rooftop Saunas, located in Hackney, offers sweeping views of the city. This facility is found in the heart of East London and offers a complimentary, curated mini bar on arrival, with sauna sessions varying between 30 to 90 minutes.
“A sauna session is guaranteed to revitalise you in time for the Spring sunshine”
The Best Outdoorsy Sauna: Community Sauna Baths
This ‘not-for-profit’ initiative makes saunas affordable and accessible to everyone, providing free and discounted sessions. The Community Sauna Baths have a variety of sites including Hackney Wick, Stratford, Walthamstow and Peckham. The saunas are open-air and inclusive, built to connect you with nature.
Budget-Friendly Saunas: Stoke Newington Sauna
Fitted with a 12-person Finnish sauna, a four-person infrared sauna and two plunge pools, Stoke Newington Sauna has it all. A variety of sessions are available, including mixed gender, single-sex, social and silent. At Stoke Newington Sauna there is something for everyone. Enjoy a 60-minute session for only £14.99.
The Most Luxurious Saunas: The Bath House
You might not have heard of the oak-lined Banya – a Russian steam bath that uses a wood-fired stove, combining the traditional sauna with a steam room. The Bath House, located in Belgravia, offers thermal therapy and icy plunges. Prices range from £75 to £235 per day.
“What if, instead of binge drinking on a Friday night at the pub, you met your friends at a sauna”
The Best Social and Communal Saunas: Sauna Social Club
What if, instead of binge drinking on a Friday night at the pub, you met your friends at a sauna? Trade in the hangover for the Sauna Social Club. This sauna is designed for music, with custom equipment that immerses you in sounds from some of London’s best DJs and musicians. With corners for reading, resting or board games, this is the perfect alternative to a night out.
The Most Unique Sauna: Sweheat Sauna
This independent sauna experience offers authentic wood fired sauna sessions by the water at the Royal Victoria Dock. Sweheat Sauna blends Nordic traditions with a social, community-driven atmosphere. Located by the docks, this experience brings the feeling of a Scandinavian lakeside sauna into the heart of London, reconnecting the body and mind. This facility also provides an arts and culture programme.
Header Image Courtesy of Sweheat Sauna.