King Spa & Sauna Chicago
Niles, Chicago
A 24-hour Korean jjimjilbang in Niles with nine themed sauna and healing rooms, including a Bul Ga Ma kiln sauna, a salt room and an ice room, plus gender-separated bathhouses with hot and cold pools.
More about King Spa & Sauna Chicago
Admission covers the whole day. In the co-ed areas everyone wears the provided spa uniform and moves between rooms such as the Bul Ga Ma kiln sauna, the Fire Sudatorium, the charcoal, ocher and amethyst rooms, the gold pyramid and the chilled ice room. The bathhouses with hot and cold pools, steam rooms and showers are separated by gender and are nude.
The restaurant serves Korean comfort food like baked sauna eggs, bibimbap and soft tofu stew, and scrubs and massages cost extra. Bring a government-issued ID. Children must be at least 8 and come with a guardian of the same gender.
At a glance
King Spa & Sauna Chicago has jjimjilbang heat rooms and a steam room, plus a cold pool. A day pass costs $75. Open 24 hours, seven days a week. Swimsuits in co-ed areas, nude in single-gender areas, 8+ only and walk-ins welcome.
- Saunas
- Jjimjilbang heat rooms and Steam room
- Cold plunge
- Yes
- Day pass
- $75
Saunas
- Jjimjilbang heat roomsTemp not listed
- Steam roomTemp not listed
Hot pools
Cold plunge
- Cold poolTemp not listed
Before you go
- Swimsuit
- In co-ed areas; nude in single-gender areas
- Co-ed
- Co-ed and single-gender areas
- Booking
- Walk-ins welcome
- Minimum age
- 8+
- Towels
- Included
- Food and drinks
- Available
Opening hours
| Mon–Sun | Open 24 hours |
|---|
Open 24/7, but no entry between 2 AM and 6 AM. Hours from the official website, checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
Door price for a full day. Overnight surcharge $20 after 2 am. Spa uniform is worn in co-ed areas; the gender-separated baths are nude. Prices checked October 2026.
Getting there
809 Civic Center Dr, Niles, IL, 60714
Frequently asked questions
How much is a day pass at King Spa & Sauna Chicago?
A day pass at King Spa & Sauna Chicago costs $75 (checked October 2026). Prices change, so confirm on the official website before you go.
What are the opening hours at King Spa & Sauna Chicago?
King Spa & Sauna Chicago is open 24 hours, seven days a week. Open 24/7, but no entry between 2 AM and 6 AM. Holiday hours can differ, so check the official website before you go.
What kind of sauna does King Spa & Sauna Chicago have?
King Spa & Sauna Chicago has a jjimjilbang heat rooms and a steam room.
Does King Spa & Sauna Chicago have a cold plunge?
Yes. King Spa & Sauna Chicago has a cold pool.
Is King Spa & Sauna Chicago co-ed?
King Spa & Sauna Chicago has co-ed areas as well as single-gender areas.
Do you need a swimsuit at King Spa & Sauna Chicago?
Swimsuits are required in the co-ed areas at King Spa & Sauna Chicago. The single-gender areas are nude.
Do you need to book King Spa & Sauna Chicago in advance?
No, King Spa & Sauna Chicago takes walk-ins, though it can fill up at peak times.
Sources
- King Spa Chicago (official site): Pricing, checked October 2026
- King Spa Chicago (official site): First-Time Guide, checked October 2026
- King Spa Chicago (official site): About, checked October 2026
- WBEZ: Where to sauna in Chicago: 10 hot spots, checked October 2026
- King Spa Chicago (official site, contact), checked October 2026
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