Russian & Turkish Baths
Banya · Finnish★ 4.2(691 reviews)

Russian & Turkish Baths

New York, New York

About this Sanctuary

Nestled in the heart of the city, this venue offers more than just saunas and steam rooms; it's a cultural experience wrapped in rustic charm. Since its establishment in 1892, The Russian & Turkish Baths has been a haven for those seeking an authentic banya experience. The five distinct saunas and steam rooms provide varying heat and humidity levels, ensuring guests can customize their sweating experience to perfection. Beyond the thermal circuits, the on-site restaurant serves traditional Eastern European dishes like borscht and pelmeni, adding to the immersive cultural experience. While the atmosphere is welcoming with a friendly community vibe among patrons, some find the cleanliness standards could use improvement, and the locker room floor often feels wet. The cash-only payment method can be inconvenient for some, but frequent visits are encouraged through the purchase of pack passes.

Heat

Banya · Finnish

Crowd: Social

When to go

Quieter Monday around 9 pm.

Busier Saturday around 3 pm.

Listed hours: 12-10 pm

What it costs

$60Per visit

“______________________________ 1 Admission $60 5 Admissions $250 (Valid For 1 Person)”
Source: venue website

Quoted from the venue's own website, checked Sep 29, 2026. Weekend, holiday, and seasonal rates often differ. Confirm when you book.

The room itself

  • None explicitly mentioned

What guests mention

Patterns summarized from public reviews. This is not a visit by My Local Sauna.

What Guests Love

  • Five distinct saunas and steam rooms
  • Traditional Russian fare served in the on-site restaurant
  • Friendly community vibe among patrons
  • Authentic wood-burning heat in the saunas
  • Option to buy a pack of passes for frequent visits

Good to Know

  • Locker room floor is often wet
  • Limited water fountain availability, though there are water coolers and juices available
  • Some find the cleanliness standards could use improvement
  • Cash only payment method
  • Noisy environment due to regulars engaging in conversations
Insights generated by AI from verified guest reviews

Before you book

What kind of sauna is Russian & Turkish Baths?

Russian & Turkish Baths is listed as Banya · Finnish in New York, New York.

How much does Russian & Turkish Baths cost?

The venue's website lists $60 for a visit. Checked on Sep 29, 2026. Prices can change by day and season, so confirm when you book.

What are the hours at Russian & Turkish Baths?

The listed hours are 12-10 pm. That is the range we have, not a day-by-day schedule.

When is Russian & Turkish Baths less crowded?

From hourly popularity, the quieter window is Monday around 9 pm. The busier window is Saturday around 3 pm.

Does Russian & Turkish Baths have a cold plunge?

The listing mentions a cold plunge, ice bath, or cold pool. Confirm it is open when you book or call.

Summarized from public listings and reviews by My Local Sauna, a directory of Clouds & Cactus LLC. A wrong hour or a missing plunge can be sent to contact@mylocalsauna.com.

Amenities

Cold Plunge Pool
Roof Deck
Restaurant

Opening Hours

12-10 pm

Venue Details

Address
268 E 10th St, New York, NY 10009, United States
New York, NY 10009
Per visit
$60
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Popular Times

Plan your visit

Monday
6am12pm6pm12am

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