Bathhouses in Sydney/Eora are having a major moment, and we are absolutely here for it. Rooted in age-old communal bathing traditions, today’s bathhouses are redefining self-care with next-level facilities like infrared saunas, magnesium pools, steam rooms, cold plunges, ice baths and hot-spring spas—with some even offering margarita-fuelled sip and soak sessions.
Urban List has rounded up the best bathhouses in Sydney that will leave you feeling completely rejuvenated. Whether you’re a seasoned soaker or a spa retreat rookie, these spots are your ultimate ticket to bliss.
Keep scrolling to discover Sydney’s 12 best bathhouses to visit in 2025.
Capybara
235 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills
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Capybara is a sleek bathhouse in Surry Hills that channels the calming spirit of its namesake, the bath-loving capybara. 90-minute sessions start at $65 or regular relaxers can opt for a multi-pass (from $50 per session) or membership (from $40 per week), which provides full access to a range of high-end facilities including a magnesium-infused thermal bath, cold plunge pool, steam room, hot stone sauna and a luxurious lounge area with a heated stone nook and revitalising ice scrub.
For a more personalised experience, one-on-one watsu float therapies are led by an expert practitioner for $190, guiding the body through gentle water movements, stretching, and massage to melt away tension.
Sauna Amalfi
Level 1/2 Simmonds Lane, Avalon Beach
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Sauna Amalfi brings a slice of la dolce vita to the Northern Beaches, transforming everyday wellness into a mini Mediterranean escape. Taking inspo from the restful ambiance of the Amalfi Coast, the boutique space is kitted out with 1-2 person infrared saunas, each featuring a TV and Bluetooth speakers to put on your fave shows or jams, along with rain showers, cold plunge pools and endless chilled lemon water, with services starting at $55. It’s laid-back, luxe, and perfect for those who want to unwind as if they’re overseas—minus the lengthy long-haul flight.
Slow House
Lower Ground, 180 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach
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Spanning a whopping 700 square metres, Slow House is a dreamy underground bathhouse below Beachouse gym in Bondi. It offers a full range of zen-inducing amenities including Bondi’s biggest Finnish salt sauna, a dome magnesium pool, cold plunges and a soothing steam room—all accessible with a one-off day pass starting at $55 or an ongoing membership from $79 per week. For a more private experience, book a one-hour session in the full-spectrum infrared sauna suite from $50, or try a calming facial, massage or full-body treatment.
Nature’s Energy
105 Glebe Point Road, Glebe, 173 King Street, Newtown and 312 Darling Street, Balmain
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Winning Australia’s Best Day Spa Award for three consecutive years, Nature’s Energy is a trio of beautifully appointed bathhouses in Newtown, Glebe and Balmain. Flaunting traditional and infrared saunas, hot and cold spas, steam rooms, mineral pools, ice baths, rain showers and recovery lounges, each location has different offerings that provide a peaceful pause from the hustle and bustle.
Single visits are $60 for 60 minutes or $90 for 90 minutes, with discounted multi-visit passes for those keen on upping their self-care dosage. And if you’re looking to totally zen out, add on a spiritual reading, healing session, signature facial or massage.
Nimbus
97 Bondi Road, Bondi Beach, 17 Grosvenor Lane, Neutral Bay and 5 Rialto Lane, Manly
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Nimbus is all about harnessing the restorative power of hot and cold therapy with studios in Bondi, Neutral Bay and Manly. While each space is unique, all boast state-of-the-art facilities, including private cedarwood infrared saunas and contrast therapy suites with ice baths—available via single passes, multi-packs, or memberships, plus you can bring a friend or your partner for just $15 extra.
The Neutral Bay bathhouse also has a communal contrast therapy room that fits four, with 60-minute sessions including access to a Finnish sauna, cold plunge and pail shower for $50 per person—making for the perfect group wellness activity.
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The Skin Bar
634 Darling Street, Rozelle
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Beyond their glowy facials and skin-focused treatments, The Skin Bar also has a luxe bathhouse at their Rozelle location. The communal emerald-accented space fosters relaxation with its Swedish hot rock sauna and ice bath combo, designed to relieve tension and elevate overall well-being. Whether you're in for a quick 30 minute refresh (from $40pp) or a longer 60 minute linger (from $68pp), The Skin Bar has your self-care sesh sorted.
Xtra Clubs
434–436 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction
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Xtra Clubs is a membership-based bathhouse with affordable sauna, ice bath and steam room services starting at $27.95 per week, including access to Australia's largest Finnish sauna covering 40 square metres. What’s great about this place is that, like a gym, the membership holds you accountable for staying on top of your wellness journey. There’s also a few more locations coming soon that we can’t wait to try.
Ottoman Turkish Bath
Level 2/46 Wellington Road, South Granville
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Grounded in centuries-old Turkish bathing traditions, Ottoman Turkish Bath brings an authentic hammam experience to Sydney’s west. There's a bunch of different packages to choose from, but most start with a warm soak in the hot spa before entering the opulent gold steam room for a kese mitt exfoliation and olive oil soap scrub while lying on warm marble.
For an added touch of indulgence, add on a foamy bubble massage, full-body mask, essential oil treatment or luxurious hair care. Services start at $110 per person and are primarily reserved for women, however men can pre-book a session from 3pm daily.
Arisoo Korean Bathhouse and Spa
495A Oxford Street, Paddington and 2/7 Help Street, Chatswood
Indulge in the world of K-beauty at Arisoo Spa, Sydney’s only Korean bathhouse with locations in Paddington and Chatswood. Swimwear is optional at this women-only spa, with soothing services including hot herbal baths, a dry barrel sauna, steam rooms, deluxe facials, massages and a signature Korean body scrub that'll have you feeling relaxed and refreshed in no time. Prices range per service, starting at $119, and can be booked online here.
The Bathhouse
139 Camden Road, Douglas Park
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Pops of pastel, desert decor and Coachella Valley vibes redefine the traditional bathhouse experience at this palm-springs-inspired wellness retreat southwest of Sydney. Live out your Sharpay Evans fabulous moment by ordering cocktails by the pool, like watermelon margaritas, lychee martinis, mimosas and more, or tuck into a charcuterie or cheese spread while you relax.
Communal facilities include a sauna, steam room, heated magnesium pool, three hydrotherapy spas and sun-drenched lounging areas, with extra add-ons like facial and body treatments. Book a two-hour session for $90 or an all-day pass for $160, with couple and group packages also available.
Sydney Bathhouses Opening Soon
Soak Bathhouse
88 Ebley Street, Bondi Junction and 25 Bourke Road, Alexandria
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Soak is a Queensland-born wellness institution that's set to open two new communal bathing spaces in Bondi and Alexandria in early 2025. Unlike other quiet day spas, laughter and conversation are actually encouraged at this bougie bathhouse with community and connection at the heart of Soak's mission.
There’ll be mineral pools, hot-spring-inspired thermal spas, saunas, steam rooms and cold plunges galore, all accessible via day passes or memberships, with additional therapies like infrared saunas, LED facials and full body massages on offer too. Keep updated with the opening here.
Sense Of Self
Surry Hills
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Melbourne health haven Sense Of Self is set to open Sydney’s biggest bathhouse in the second half of 2025, nestled between Surry Hills and Paddington. The bathhouse will cover an impressive 1,000 square metres in a converted warehouse space with saunas, steam rooms, mineral pools, cold plunges, treatment rooms and plenty of chill-out spots, making it an absolute must-visit wellness destination in Sydney.
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