Best floating · Kirkland
Von Sauna
Kirkland, WA
$$FloatingCold plunge
Washington's first public floating sauna, moored on Lake Washington at Carillon Point.
Seasonal: October–MayWood-Fired
Seattle Sauna Guide
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in Seattle & King County
Wood-fired, floating, barrel, infrared, banya, and Finnish-style saunas — curated listings with a map. Always confirm hours and prices with each venue.
45 listings · 8 featured on this page · Updated March 2026
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Confirm hours and fees with each venue.
Spend the least
City pools (swim fee) and gym day passes with locker-room saunas.
Cheapest regular access
Low monthly gym dues (often tens of dollars) usually include locker-room dry saunas — a common way to go often without spa day-pass prices. Rates change; confirm at the club.
Bathhouse day pass
Korean jjimjilbang and Russian banya — steam, pools, dry rooms. Check house rules.
Private room by the hour
Sauna, steam, or tub by the hour — quiet or small groups.
Lake & floating
Wood-fired or floating saunas with lake cold plunge — often by reservation.
Editor's picks
Standout experiences
A shortlist of places we'd send a friend — not paid placements. Hours, prices, and policies still change; always confirm with the venue. Listing info reflects our last pass (March 2026).
Best Nordic contrast · Eastside
Fyre Sauna
Redmond, WA
Walk-insPrivate rentalCold plungeMembership
175–200°F
Greater Seattle's premier Nordic-style contrast therapy destination, set in Woodinville wine country.
Wood-Fired
Best lakeside wood-fired
Vihta Sauna
Bellevue, WA
$$Cold plunge
Often 200°F+ (wood-fired — verify)
Authentic Nordic wood-fired sauna on the shores of Lake Sammamish with direct cold plunge access.
Wood-Fired
Best Russian banya
Banya 5
South Lake Union, WA
$$Cold plungeMembershipPool / hot tub
Parilka often 200°F+ (verify — not clothing-optional)
Full Russian banya bathhouse in South Lake Union — the parilka dry heat room is the centerpiece.
Reservation-only entry; 24-hour cancellation; max 6 guests; no tours. Text: (206) 222-0549Russian Banya
Best waterfront value
Tuli Lodge
Downtown, WA
$Cold plunge
Nordic-inspired social sauna on the Seattle waterfront at Pier 62, with Puget Sound views and fire pits.
Seasonal pop-up: Oct 2025–Apr 2026Finnish Traditional
Best full bathhouse circuit
Soak & Sage
Renton, WA
$$Cold plungeSteam roomPool / hot tub
195–230°F
Social wellness bathhouse on Lake Washington — named 2025 Best Day Spa in PNW by The Seattle Times.
Social Wellness
Featured saunas
Highlights from the directory. See every listing (45 total) on the browse page.
Best floating · Kirkland
Von Sauna
Kirkland, WA
$$FloatingCold plunge
Washington's first public floating sauna, moored on Lake Washington at Carillon Point.
Seasonal: October–MayWood-Fired
Best Nordic contrast · Eastside
Fyre Sauna
Redmond, WA
Walk-insPrivate rentalCold plungeMembership
175–200°F
Greater Seattle's premier Nordic-style contrast therapy destination, set in Woodinville wine country.
Wood-Fired
Best lakeside wood-fired
Vihta Sauna
Bellevue, WA
$$Cold plunge
Often 200°F+ (wood-fired — verify)
Authentic Nordic wood-fired sauna on the shores of Lake Sammamish with direct cold plunge access.
Wood-Fired
Seattle Sauna
Lake Union, WA
$$$Private rentalFloatingCold plunge
Wood-fired floating cedar sauna moored on Lake Union — year-round guided social sessions.
Wood-Fired
Best waterfront value
Tuli Lodge
Downtown, WA
$Cold plunge
Nordic-inspired social sauna on the Seattle waterfront at Pier 62, with Puget Sound views and fire pits.
Seasonal pop-up: Oct 2025–Apr 2026Finnish Traditional
Best Russian banya
Banya 5
South Lake Union, WA
$$Cold plungeMembershipPool / hot tub
Parilka often 200°F+ (verify — not clothing-optional)
Full Russian banya bathhouse in South Lake Union — the parilka dry heat room is the centerpiece.
Reservation-only entry; 24-hour cancellation; max 6 guests; no tours. Text: (206) 222-0549Russian Banya
Best full bathhouse circuit
Soak & Sage
Renton, WA
$$Cold plungeSteam roomPool / hot tub
195–230°F
Social wellness bathhouse on Lake Washington — named 2025 Best Day Spa in PNW by The Seattle Times.
Social Wellness
Seattle Bouldering Project — U District
University District, WA
$$Cold plunge
26-person communal full-spectrum infrared sauna with red light therapy, inside a historic bank vault at the U District gym.
Infrared
Portland
Portland picks
A curated look at standout Portland options, organized the same way as the Seattle-area listings.
Cascada Thermal Springs + Hotel
Portland, OR
$$$Cold plungePool / hot tub
Large modern thermal wellness destination in Portland with sauna, hydrotherapy circuits, and contrast-focused amenities.
Verify current access policy and amenity availability.Social Wellness
Common Ground Wellness Cooperative
Portland, OR
$$Membership
Neighborhood cooperative wellness space in Portland with soaking, sauna-style heat options, and community-focused access.
Verify current day-use and membership rules before visiting.Social Wellness
Everett House Community Healing Center
Portland, OR
$$Cold plunge
Community wellness center in NE Portland known for hot/cold circuit access, sauna culture, and bodywork services.
Verify current amenity access and booking format.Social Wellness
Common questions
Short answers about how we describe saunas in Seattle and King County — same ideas as our full listing guide.
What’s the difference between a dry sauna and steam?
Dry sauna heats the air (and stones for löyly when the house allows). Steam rooms use wet heat — a different experience from a dry bench. We tag listings so you can tell which style to expect.
What does “infrared” mean on a listing?
Infrared panels warm your body directly; the air stays cooler than in a traditional hot room. It is not the same as a steam room or Finnish-style dry sauna.
What do the $ · $$ · $$$ price bands mean?
They are rough tiers for drop-in or typical use — not exact quotes. Hours, packages, and add-ons change; always confirm current pricing with the venue.
Should I book or call before visiting?
Often yes — especially for mobile saunas, private suites, and clubs with limited capacity. Use each listing’s website or phone; we summarize hours when we can, but venues update policies frequently.
Types in this directory
Same categories we use in listings — search matches names and types
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Finnish Traditional
Heated by a kiuas (stove) with stones. High heat, low humidity — the classic dry sauna.
Browse Finnish Traditional →🔥
Wood-Fired
Real wood heat: deep, earthy warmth. Often paired with cold plunge or lake access.
Browse Wood-Fired →🛢️
Barrel Sauna
Round cedar barrel shape that heats efficiently. Common outdoors and near water.
Browse Barrel Sauna →☀️
Infrared
Panels warm your body directly; air stays cooler than a traditional hot room.
Browse Infrared →🌿
Russian Banya
Steam, venik (leaf bundles), and social rounds — wetter heat than Finnish dry style.
Browse Russian Banya →🏠
Cedar Dry Sauna
Cedar-lined dry heat — aromatic wood and a classic spa feel.
Browse Cedar Dry Sauna →🧘
Social Wellness
Membership or drop-in contrast circuits: sauna, cold, repeat in a social setting.
Browse Social Wellness →