Banya 5
Seattle
A Russian-style bathhouse in South Lake Union built around hot and cold contrast, with a brick parilka, a eucalyptus steam room, a hot pool, a salt-water pool and a cold plunge.
More about Banya 5
Entry is booked in two-hour blocks, locker room time included, and the house routine is to cycle between heat and cold. The parilka is a radiant-heat sauna of concrete and basalt brick, the Turkish-style steam room is scented with fresh eucalyptus, and the pools include a hot pool and a tepid salt-water pool meant to echo Puget Sound.
Afterwards there is a tea lounge with herbal tea and lemon water, a nap room and space to stretch. Body treatments cost extra and are booked by text. Guests must be 18 or older, and groups larger than six cannot be booked.
At a glance
Banya 5 has a banya and a steam room, plus a cold pool. A session costs $70 for 120 minutes. 18+ only and booking required.
- Saunas
- Banya and Steam room
- Cold plunge
- Yes
- 120-min session
- $70
Saunas
- Banya (wet heat)Temp not listed
- Steam roomTemp not listed
Hot pools
Cold plunge
- Cold poolTemp not listed
Before you go
- Booking
- Required
- Minimum age
- 18+
- Towels
- Included
Regular two-hour spa entry, plus tax. Locker, towel and sandal rental included. Prices checked October 2026.
Getting there
217 9th Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98109
Frequently asked questions
How much does Banya 5 cost?
A session at Banya 5 costs $70 for 120 minutes (checked October 2026).
What kind of sauna does Banya 5 have?
Banya 5 has a banya (wet heat) and a steam room.
Does Banya 5 have a cold plunge?
Yes. Banya 5 has a cold pool.
Do you need to book Banya 5 in advance?
Yes, Banya 5 requires a booking.
Nearby
Float Seattle South Lake Union
0.3 miles away
Hothouse Spa & Sauna
1.1 miles away
Seattle Sauna
2.1 miles away
Wild Haus Floating Sauna
2.1 miles away
City Sweats Wallingford
2.6 miles away
Sources
- Banya 5 (official site): Hours & Rates, checked October 2026
- Banya 5 (official site): Our Facility, checked October 2026
- Banya 5 (official site): Spa Entry, checked October 2026
- Banya 5 (official site): FAQ, checked October 2026
- The Seattle Times (The Ticket): Where to sweat around Seattle, checked October 2026
We last confirmed Banya 5 is open in October 2026. Spotted something out of date?