Archimedes Banya is one of The 15 Best Places for Saunas in San Francisco.

1. Archimedes Banya

9.3
748 Innes Ave, San Francisco, CA
Spa · 31 tips and reviews

Rob A.Rob Atkinson: The real deal. Clean and new, good steam, whirlpool, and sauna facilities. Reasonably priced. I tried the oak leave massage and it was intense. Worth the trip

Marina L.Marina Laduda: Russian sauna, Finnish sauna, Turkish sauna, freezing pool, chilled pool, jacuzzi, veniki, and a restaurant with a BYOB policy.

SFistSFist: On the fine line between kitsch and tradition sits Archimedes Banya. Steam yourself in the two traditional Russian saunas, relax with a drink in the soaking pools and finish off with a Platza massage. Read more.

Kabuki Springs & Spa is one of The 15 Best Places for Saunas in San Francisco.

2. Kabuki Springs & Spa

9.2
1750 Geary Blvd (at Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Spa · Fillmore District · 39 tips and reviews

Dana S.Dana Stepp: arrive an hour early for the amazing baths and saunas

Danyel S.Danyel Smith: reasonably priced. whatever u do—massage, treatment, whatever—build in time to enjoy baths—esp the icy plunge. + take the salt w you into the steam sauna. best exfoliation ever. bring flip-flops.

Diana T.Diana T.: Go for peaceful solo experience, weekdays or weekend mornings or evenings. Weekend afternoons can be a killer wait. I recommend following with sushi at Isobune. Read more.

Iyara Traditional Thai Massage is one of The 15 Best Places for Saunas in San Francisco.

3. Iyara Traditional Thai Massage

8.6
4328 Geary (7th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Massage Clinic · Inner Richmond · 7 tips and reviews

Yev P.Yev Pusin: Try the sauna beforehand, loosen yourself up!

Zora C.Zora Chung: 10 min free in the sauna before your massage. Budget time for it - totally worth it

Kian L.Kian Lavi: Don't come here. I don't want it crowded. Best massages in the city

Bliss Spa at W San Francisco is one of The 15 Best Places for Saunas in San Francisco.

4. Bliss Spa at W San Francisco

181 3rd St (Howard St.), San Francisco, CA
Spa · SoMa · 46 tips and reviews

BlissBliss: TIP: Our women’s locker rooms are equipped with digital lockers, grass-tiled steam showers, a sauna, samples, and our signature fudgy brownies – so luxurious you won’t want to leave for your leg wax!

SFistSFist: You'll get good deep-tissue massages from trained professionals, an R&B soundtrack in the main areas, and a clean and relaxing locker room area with steam sauna to relax in afterwards. Read more.

BluLabel D.BluLabel DailyDeals: The full body massage at Bliss Spa puts the aaahhhh in Spa...

Green Tortoise Hostel is one of The 15 Best Places for Saunas in San Francisco.

5. Green Tortoise Hostel

8.5
494 Broadway (Kearny), San Francisco, CA
Hostel · North Beach · 25 tips and reviews

RaulRaul: Great place to stay! Friendly and local staff, clean, loads of activities, sauna, pool table, free dinner, breakfast, wifi and more, we stayed in the annex building in the private rooms, nice place!

Jenny S.Jenny S: Super cool vibe and people. They have the most amenities I've seen from all hostels. Sauna, massage chair, pool table, internet cafe and breakfast

Andrea R.Andrea Rojas: The best place to stay! Close to everything and very nice people. They have things to do everyday. Great place to meet people! Stay here, you won't regret it!

Nob Hill Spa is one of The 15 Best Places for Saunas in San Francisco.

6. Nob Hill Spa

8.0
1075 California St (at Taylor St), San Francisco, CA
Spa · Nob Hill · 16 tips and reviews

Toby C.Toby C.: pool, spa, sauna, stream room, zen room.. and of course massages..

Abby S.Abby Simmons: Loved the Ultimate pedicure; made my feet feel amazing. Loc and Tina really are fantastic! Follow it up with lunch, a soak in the jacuzzi and a quick steam and you have a great afternoon

SFistSFist: O-p-u-l-e-n-c-e...opulence. You. Own. Everything. Everything is yours. The joint comes replete with all the amenities one would expect from a spa, and boasts one of the best views in the entire city Read more.

InterContinental San Francisco Spa is one of The 15 Best Places for Saunas in San Francisco.

7. InterContinental San Francisco Spa

7.6
888 Howard St, San Francisco, CA
Spa · SoMa · 10 tips and reviews

Jane S.Jane Super: The pool, jacuzzi, sauna & wonderful showers are all lovely perks you can use before or after your treatment.

LesleyLesley: Valerie is phenomenal with massages. Don't forget to get your glass of champagne, red or white wine! Arrive early and use the fitness center and hot tub!

eve m.eve m: It's on the 6th floor

Eros Center for Safe Sex is one of The 15 Best Places for Saunas in San Francisco.

8. Eros Center for Safe Sex

7.6
132 Turk St (at Taylor), San Francisco, CA
Bath House · Tenderloin · 12 tips and reviews

Doug A.Doug AH: No matter what the weather outside, the Sauna and Steam Room are inviting and a great place to make new friends!

Doug A.Doug AH: LOVE the steam room and sauna!

Arturo R.Arturo Ramirez: Nice safe place to chill and relax... And if you feel a little frisky the boys are always more than willing to help... I love it! 1/2 off massages if you get there at 12:30pm... Early but worth it

Burke Williams Day Spa is one of The 15 Best Places for Saunas in San Francisco.

9. Burke Williams Day Spa

8.4
845 Market St (at 4th St), San Francisco, CA
Spa · SoMa · 32 tips and reviews

Jessica C.Jessica Chan: go at least one hour early so you can use the amenities: pool, sauna, steam room. then eat an apple and wait in the quiet room for your service!

Sarah H.Sarah Hamilton: Come early to your appointment! That way you can enjoy the spa facility before your treatment!

Rochelle P.Rochelle Padilla: If you go during your birthday month, you get a complimentary enhancement to your treatment!

Joe DiMaggio Playground is one of The 15 Best Places for Saunas in San Francisco.

10. Joe DiMaggio Playground

8.9
651 Lombard St (at Powell), San Francisco, CA
Playground · North Beach · 10 tips and reviews

Chloé L.Chloé Lauer: Love the north beach pool! Beautiful, quite new, and amazing views. Sharing a lane isn't bad and sometimes you get the whole pool to yourself. Sauna is fabulous for after your swim.

Bennett W W.Bennett W Wong: A basketball court, playground and swimming pool housed in one recreational facility

Sarah S.Sarah Strehler: Super great for kids and families, especially since the renovations. Maybe better for older kids since there is nowhere to lay down a blanket to put our baby on.

Imperial Spa is one of The 15 Best Places for Saunas in San Francisco.

11. Imperial Spa

7.1
1875 Geary Blvd (btw Filmore and Steiner), San Francisco, CA
Spa · Fillmore District · 11 tips and reviews

Jessica C.Jessica Chiang: You must get the scrub and massage. You'll leave soft and clean all over. Also take advantage of the sauna rooms and jacuzzi.

Alison M.Alison Murdock: do you want to see a pile of dead skin - not others - yours! dude, this place rocks - it's not for the wimpy new age massage people. it's for tough folks who want to be squeaky clean:!!

Melissa H.Melissa H: If you pay for your scrub in cash, they'll give you a free facial mask ($3 value).

Hotel Nikko San Francisco is one of The 15 Best Places for Saunas in San Francisco.

12. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

7.6
222 Mason St (at O'Farrell St), San Francisco, CA
Hotel · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 116 tips and reviews

Jason D.Jason Dorn: Although located in the Hotel Nikko, this is a great and very underutilized gym. Has a full size pool, hot tub, sun deck, gym, sauna and steam room.

Stewart M.Stewart Marshall: Great hotel, spacious rooms, good service, friendly, helpful staff. Highly recommended. Quite a high price - but all the hotels in San Francisco are pricey - so this one is comparatively good value.

Bryan J.Bryan Jones: 42" plasma screen and no HD content. :(

Fitness SF is one of The 15 Best Places for Saunas in San Francisco.

13. Fitness SF

8.5
1001 Brannan St (at 9th), San Francisco, CA
Gym and Studio · Showplace Square · 70 tips and reviews

Bill F.Bill Flagstaff: There's a Sauna unlike the Castro location.

Bridget M.Bridget MacVicar: Pablo's Zumba classes are the best!. They're also the most popular so arrive early to get a spot closer to the middle or front.

Chrys B.Chrys Bader: note that there is an extremely high concentration of gay men here

The Regency Ballroom is one of The 15 Best Places for Saunas in San Francisco.

14. The Regency Ballroom

7.6
1300 Van Ness Ave (at Sutter St), San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · Lower Nob Hill · 64 tips and reviews

Brodie O.Brodie Olmstead: Check your coat. It's a sauna in there.

sean s.sean sorrell: Try the balcony! The views are great and you should be able to find a seat.

Ray K.Ray Kang: If you want to avoid the $9 axs.com surcharge per ticket, go to the box office at the Warfield Theatre on Sundays between 10a-4p. Stick it to the man!

Hi-Lo Club is one of The 15 Best Places for Saunas in San Francisco.

15. Hi-Lo Club

7.3
1434 Polk St (btwn Pine & California), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Polk Gulch · 32 tips and reviews

Marjorie B.Marjorie Bareng: It's a sauna in here.

Bridgette M.Bridgette McCormick: Richard is an excellent server and gave great advice about what to eat afterward. Awesome manhattan (with real maraschino cherries!) and great beer list.

Parsa S.Parsa Saljoughian: Way too hot inside.