Saunas and Bathhouses in Northern Virginia
6 saunas and spas in Northern Virginia, the heart of the DC area's sauna scene: Korean spas in Centreville, Chantilly and Annandale, a large wellness club in Alexandria and private infrared studios in Falls Church and Arlington.
6 places, 5 with a cold plunge, 1 bathhouse, 2 infrared sauna studios, 1 contrast therapy studio, day passes from $30.
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Balian Springs
Alexandria
A 100,000-square-foot wellness social club in a former office building near Alexandria, with 16 hydrotherapy pools, eight specialty sauna rooms from loess clay to an ice igloo, and a heated rooftop pool.
BathhouseCold plungeDay pass $130
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King Spa Virginia
Chantilly
A big Korean jjimjilbang in Chantilly with about ten themed sauna and therapy rooms, an ice room, gender-separated bathhouses with hot tubs and cold plunges, and a heated rooftop bade pool with hydrotherapy jets.
Korean spaCold plungeDay pass $80
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Parkside Spa & Sauna
Annandale
A traditional Korean bathhouse in Annandale's East Gate Shopping Center with gender-separated nude soaking tubs and scrub tables, dry saunas, steam rooms, a coed lounge and Mom's Diner serving Korean comfort food.
Korean spaCold plungeDay pass $30
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Perspire Sauna Studio Falls Church
Falls Church
A private-suite infrared sauna studio in West Falls Church where each room pairs a full-spectrum infrared sauna with red light therapy and a 45°F cold shower.
InfraredHeat45°FSession $70
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Spa World
Centreville
A large Korean-style jjimjilbang in Centreville with seven themed poultice rooms, dry and humid saunas, gender-separated bade pools with hydro jets, a restaurant and a juice bar, open to all ages.
Korean spaCold plungeDay pass $45
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SweatHouz National Landing
Arlington
A private-suite infrared sauna and cold plunge studio in Arlington's National Landing, with a beauty bar stocked with Dyson hair tools for getting ready afterward.
InfraredContrast therapyCold plunge175°F48°F
Korean spas in Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia has the DC area's biggest Korean spas. Spa World in Centreville sells walk-in day passes for up to 12 hours, King Spa in Chantilly has heated jjimjilbang rooms and single-gender baths, and Parkside Spa & Sauna in Annandale is a smaller, lower-priced option. All three have nude, single-gender bathing areas and co-ed rooms where everyone wears the spa uniform.
Balian Springs in Alexandria is a large social wellness club with many pools and sauna rooms, for guests 18 and over, at a higher price than the Korean spas. Perspire in Falls Church rents private infrared sauna suites, and SweatHouz at National Landing in Arlington pairs an infrared sauna with a cold plunge in each suite.
See all saunas around Washington, DC, including studios in Georgetown and North Bethesda.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sauna day pass cost in Northern Virginia?
Of the 4 places we list with a published day pass, prices run from $30 to $130, with a median of $63 (prices checked October 2026).
Where can I do sauna and cold plunge in Northern Virginia?
5 places we list have a cold plunge or cold pool next to the sauna, including Balian Springs, King Spa Virginia, Parkside Spa & Sauna, Spa World and SweatHouz National Landing.
Are there co-ed saunas in Northern Virginia?
Yes. Balian Springs, King Spa Virginia, Parkside Spa & Sauna and Spa World have co-ed sauna areas. Check each listing for the swimsuit rule.
Do I need to book a sauna in Northern Virginia in advance?
0 of the places we list require a booking and 3 take walk-ins. Book ahead for evenings and weekends either way.
What is the cheapest Korean spa in Northern Virginia?
Among the spas we list with a published day pass, the cheapest is $30. Weekend prices are often higher, so check each listing.
Do Korean spas in Virginia allow walk-ins?
Spa World and Parkside Spa & Sauna take walk-ins according to their own websites. Each listing shows the booking rule.