Saunas, Bathhouses and Cold Plunges in Houston
8 saunas, spas and contrast therapy studios in Houston, from a European sauna house with aufguss near Clear Lake and Korean spas in Katy and west Houston to a Moroccan hammam near River Oaks and infrared and cold plunge lounges in Montrose.
8 places, 3 with a cold plunge, 1 co-ed. Checked October 2026.
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Gangnam Spa
A large Korean spa on Highway 6 in west Houston with hot stone domes, a Himalayan salt room, an icy igloo room, soaking pools in the bath area and a full-service Korean restaurant.
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Löyly Sauna Lounge
A social contrast therapy lounge in Montrose built around four cedar infrared saunas, communal cold plunges and saltwater hot tubs, with breathwork classes and community events alongside the regular sessions.
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Oasis Moroccan Bath
A Moroccan hammam near River Oaks offering bookable bath rituals that combine steam, exfoliation and massage, from a short lunchtime package to a long session of about two and a half hours.
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Perspire Sauna Studio The Woodlands
The Woodlands
A full-spectrum infrared sauna studio in The Woodlands with nine private suites, red light therapy and a cold rainfall shower for cooling down between or after sessions.
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Saunawelt European Sauna House
A European-style sauna house in the Clear Lake area near Webster, with a Finnish sauna, a Brechelbad herbal sauna, a steam room, a cold bucket shower, a cool-mist room and guided Aufguss rituals.
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Spa World Houston
Katy
A traditional Korean spa in Katy with themed heated rooms such as a Himalayan salt room, ochre clay room, jade room and fire dome, gender-separated bathhouses, and a Korean restaurant and cafe.
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Sudor Sauna Studio
An infrared sauna studio on Regent Square off West Dallas Street, with ten private suites for up to three people and cold plunges in the separate men's and women's lounges.
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SweatHouz Autry Park
A contrast therapy studio in the Autry Park development off Allen Parkway, pairing private infrared saunas with cold plunge tubs and a vitamin C shower in private suites.
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How Houston does the sauna
Houston's newest sauna is Saunawelt in the Clear Lake area, a European-style sauna house with a Finnish sauna, an herbal sauna, a steam room and guided aufguss sessions. Read what aufguss is before you go.
Montrose has two infrared studios. Löyly Sauna Lounge is a social contrast therapy lounge with cedar infrared saunas, communal cold plunges and saltwater hot tubs, and Sudor Sauna Studio rents private infrared suites. SweatHouz in Autry Park and Perspire in The Woodlands round out the private studios.
For the Korean spa experience, Spa World Houston in Katy and Gangnam Spa on Highway 6 have jjimjilbang heat rooms, single-gender baths and Korean restaurants. Oasis Moroccan Bath near River Oaks sells hammam rituals with steam, a scrub and massage, booked by appointment. See what to wear in a public sauna before your first Korean spa visit.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I do sauna and cold plunge in Houston?
3 places we list have a cold plunge or cold pool next to the sauna, including Löyly Sauna Lounge, Sudor Sauna Studio and SweatHouz Autry Park.
Are there co-ed saunas in Houston?
Yes. Spa World Houston has co-ed sauna areas. Check each listing for the swimsuit rule.
Where can I try aufguss in Houston?
Saunawelt European Sauna House runs aufguss sessions, where a sauna master pours water on the stones and fans the heat around the room.
Is there a traditional sauna in Houston?
Yes. Saunawelt near Clear Lake is a European-style sauna house with a Finnish sauna and aufguss.
Is there a Korean spa in Houston?
Yes. Spa World Houston is in Katy and Gangnam Spa is on Highway 6 in west Houston. Both have heated jjimjilbang rooms and Korean restaurants.
Where can I do a sauna and cold plunge in Houston?
Löyly Sauna Lounge in Montrose has communal cold plunges at about 41 to 49°F, and SweatHouz Autry Park has private suites with an infrared sauna and a cold plunge.