6 New York Bathhouses and Sauna Clubs: Prices and Time Limits
Guide · Published 23 October 2026
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Bathhouses and sauna clubs can range from private suites booked for one session to larger spas with several heat rooms and pools. This guide sets six venues side by side using only what each business states: entry or session prices, time limits, membership options, facilities and how to book. Where a venue does not publish a detail, we leave it out rather than guess. A typical visit alternates time in a hot sauna with a cold plunge or shower, followed by rest. Check each venue's own booking page before you go, since prices and hours can change.
1. SAINT
SAINT, ranked first by our method, offers a private suite with a traditional sauna, ice bath and rain shower. Sessions last sixty minutes. A single session costs $99, or $149 with a guest. Memberships are listed at $396 for 8 sessions per month or $4,999 for unlimited per year. Booking is by email or text, using info@saint.nyc or 917.970.9182.
| Per session | $99 for 60 minutes single session, $149 with guest |
| Membership | $396 for 8 sessions per month, $4,999 for unlimited per year |
| Time needed | Sixty minutes per session |
| Facilities | Private suite with traditional sauna, ice bath and rain shower |
| How to book | Email or text |
- Address: 242 W 29th St, New York, NY 10001 (from Google)
- Hours: Mon 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tue–Thu 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Fri–Sun 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM (from Google)
- Phone: 917.970.9182
- Website: saint.nyc
2. Kontra Baths
Kontra Baths lists its address as 216 Glen Cove Road, Carle Place, NY. Sessions run 60 minutes. A single session costs $70. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 6am-9pm and Saturday to Sunday 7am-7pm. The venue states it is HSA/FSA eligible and accepts HSA or FSA cards. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
| Per session | $70 per single session |
| Time needed | 60 minute sessions |
| Ages | Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian |
- Address: 216 Glen Cove Road, Carle Place, NY
- Hours: Monday to Friday 6am-9pm, Saturday to Sunday 7am-7pm; Monday-Friday 6am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 7am-7pm
- Phone: (516) 272-4884 (from Google)
- Website: kontrabaths.com
3. Elahni
Elahni is at 12 W 27th Street, Floor 2, in NoMad, Manhattan. Nearest transit is listed as Madison Square Park and 28th Street trains. Facilities are a traditional dry Finnish sauna around 180°F and a cold plunge around 40°F. Sessions last 70 minutes. The price is $65 per seat. Every session is by advance reservation, and the phone number is 212 461 2513.
| Per session | $65 per seat |
| Time needed | 70 minutes |
| Facilities | Traditional dry Finnish sauna around 180°F with cold plunge |
| How to book | By reservation in advance; every session is by reservation |
| Nearest station | Madison Square Park and 28th Street trains |
- Address: 12 W 27th Street, Floor 2, New York, NY (NoMad, Manhattan)
- Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 8:30 PM; Sat–Sun 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM (from Google)
- Phone: 212 461 2513
- Website: elahni.com
4. Othership Williamsburg
Othership Williamsburg offers sauna, ice bath and breathwork experiences. Each session lasts about 10 to 20 minutes. Its Starter Circuit recommends 15-20 minutes in the sauna and 1-3 minutes in the cold plunge. The minimum age is 18. The venue describes its location as just steps from Domino Park.
| Time needed | Sauna 15-20 minutes, cold plunge 1-3 minutes recommended as part of Starter Circuit |
| Facilities | Sauna, ice bath, and breathwork experiences |
| Nearest station | Just steps from Domino Park |
| Ages | Minimum age requirement is 18 |
- Address: 25 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249 (from Google)
- Hours: Mon 7:00 AM – 10:15 PM; Tue–Thu 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Fri 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Sun 8:00 AM – 10:45 PM (from Google)
- Phone: (212) 381-0172 (from Google)
- Website: othership.us
More about Othership Williamsburg
5. Akari
Akari has three locations: 202 Grand St in Williamsburg, 149 Franklin St in Greenpoint and 60 Orchard St on the Lower East Side. Facilities listed are two communal dry heat saunas, a cold shower, a cold pool, lockers, showers and changing rooms, with towels and slippers available on site. Visits last up to 2 hours. Hours are Monday to Friday 8am-10pm and weekends 9am-8pm. Guests must be 18 or older.
| Time needed | Up to 2 hours per visit |
| Facilities | Two communal dry heat saunas, cold shower, cold pool, lockers, showers, changing rooms, towels and slippers available on site |
| Ages | Must be 18 years or older |
- Address: 149 Franklin St, Brooklyn
- Hours: M-F: 8am - 10pm, Sat-Sun: 9am - 8pm
- Website: akarisauna.com
6. BRC Day Spa & Sauna Resort
BRC Day Spa & Sauna Resort charges adults $65 on weekdays and $70 on weekends and holidays. Children up to 11 pay $32.50 weekdays and $35 weekends and holidays. Visit cards include 10 visits for $600 and a yearly card for $5000. Facilities include aroma, wet, dry and infrared saunas, a steam room, a Himalayan salt room, an ice cold plunge and a lap pool. Charges go on your locker number and are paid at checkout.
| Admission | Adults $65 weekdays, $70 weekends/holidays; Children up to 11 yo $32.50 weekdays, $35 weekends/holidays |
| Membership | 10 Visit Card $600, 30 Visit Card $1700, 50 Visit Card $3000, Monthly Visit Card $499, Yearly Visit Card $5000 |
| Facilities | Aroma Sauna, Wet Sauna, Dry Sauna, Steam Room, Ice Cold Plunge, Junior Olympic Lap Pool, Jacuzzi, Relaxation Room |
- Address: 24-20 Broadway, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 (from Google)
- Hours: Mon–Fri 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Sat–Sun 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM (from Google)
- Phone: (201) 797-3002
- Website: brc-spa.com
More about BRC Day Spa & Sauna Resort
Frequently asked questions
How long does a bathhouse or sauna session last in these venues?
SAINT and Kontra Baths list 60-minute sessions. Elahni lists 70 minutes. Akari allows up to 2 hours per visit.
Do I need to book ahead?
Elahni states that every session is by advance reservation. SAINT takes bookings by email or text.
Are there age limits?
Othership Williamsburg and Akari both require guests to be 18 or older. Kontra Baths requires children under 16 to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Do any venues offer memberships or multi-visit cards?
SAINT lists $396 for 8 sessions per month and $4,999 for unlimited per year. BRC Day Spa & Sauna Resort sells visit cards, including a Monthly Visit Card at $499 and a 10 Visit Card at $600.
How we chose these businesses
We ranked every business in our bathhouses and thermal clubs listings that publishes the relevant details on its own website. The ranking combines the business's Google rating, adjusted for how many reviews it has, how many of the facts this guide needs the business publishes, and how recently we checked them. Every price and detail listed here comes from the business's own website. We don't review or rate businesses ourselves, and no business paid to be included. Prices and menus change, so confirm with the business before you go or book. How we rank · Report a correction
Facts last checked against each business's website on 20 October 2026.