Sydney’s Best Bathhouses To Unwind At In 2026
Lizzie Scorer
Contributor | Urban List, Sydney, NSW
Eloise Luke
Contributor | Urban List
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 best bathhouses to visit in 2026.
Aqua Ignis
239 Great Western Highway, Blackheath
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The Blue Mountains just scored a seriously stunning new spot to switch off, soak up, and slow down with the arrival of Aqua Ignis Bathhouse in Blackheath. Set inside a beautifully restored heritage-listed building, this new bathhouse is equal parts design statement and sensory escape.
Inside, you’ll find a 38-degree magnesium pool inspired by Japanese onsen culture, a herbal-infused steam room, a hot rock sauna, and invigorating cold plunge pools. Guests can move through contrasting bathing circuits like the Yin Flow (steam, magnesium bath, and quiet rest) or the Yang Flow (sauna, cold plunge, and social rest), depending on their mood.
Insider Intel
- Designed by Siki Im—a Korean-born, Germany-raised designer known for his minimalist, materially rich work—the project fuses modern form with elemental ritual, bringing the ancient art of communal bathing into a distinctly Australian context.
Escape Bathhouse
989 Pacific Highway, Roseville
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Escape Bathhouse has landed on Sydney’s North Shore, and it's shaping up to be a very stylish excuse to disappear for a few hours. Housed inside the heritage-listed, Spanish Mission-style Seymours building, the 320-square-metre wellness sanctuary will sprawl across two peaceful levels.
"After the success of Sierra Escape, we knew we wanted to bring that experience to a broader audience," says founder Tasch D'Arcy. "The North Shore is the perfect location for us to create a sanctuary where wellness and connection are at the forefront, allowing our guests to reset, rejuvenate, and experience the power of self-care in a social and intimate environment."
Insider Intel
- Downstairs, you’ll find a hot mineral pool stretched out next to a booze-free wellness bar, with a steam room, infrared saunas, ice baths and massage treatment rooms creating a zen zone upstairs.
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.
Insider Intel
- 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.
Soak Bathhouse
25 Bourke Road, Alexandria
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This Inner West bathhouse is the first Sydney opening from popular Gold Coast-founded brand Soak, bringing a social, urban oasis atmosphere and state-of-the-art wellness facilities to Alexandria.
“Soak is about offering simple, accessible doses of wellness to everyone, helping them escape to a space where both mind and body can truly unwind,” says Soak Bathhouse CEO and co-founder Alexis Dean.
The 700-square-metre Sydney bathhouse has warm magnesium pools, hot spas, a dry sauna and steam room, plus cold plunge pools at just 12.5 degrees, all set among natural stone, modern lighting, and loads of indoor plants for a serene, stylish atmosphere.
Insider Intel
Private treatments are also available for relaxation and recovery, with massage, infrared saunas, and LED red light therapy on the menu.
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 ambience 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.
Insider Intel
- It’s laid-back, luxe, and perfect for those who want to unwind as if they’re overseas—minus the lengthy long-haul flight.
38° The Bathhouse
Lower Ground, 180 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach
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Spanning a whopping 700 square metres, 38° The Bathhouse (formerly 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.
Insider Intel
- 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.
Insider Intel
- 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.
Insider Intel
- 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.
Insider Intel
- 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.
Insider Intel
- 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.
Insider Intel
- 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.
Insider Intel
- Prices range per service, starting at $119.
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.
Insider Intel
- Book a two-hour session for $90 or an all-day pass for $160, with couple and group packages also available.
Soak Bathhouse Bondi Junction
88 Ebley Street, Bondi Junction
Image credit: Soak Bathhouse | Website
Soak is a Queensland-born wellness institution, with their a second bathhouse in Sydney freshly opened in Bondi Junction. 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.
Insider Intel
- There are 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.
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