Banya 5
Sauna and cold plunge in South Lake Union.
South Lake Union communal bathhouse contrast when you want parilka dry heat cycled with a real cold plunge pool.
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Quick answer
Is Banya 5 good for banya sauna and cold plunge in Seattle?
Yes. Banya 5 is a banya in South Lake Union with parilka dry sauna and cold plunge. Open Tuesday: 3pm to 10pm; Wednesday to Sunday: 9am to 10pm. Drop-ins are $70. Best when you want parilka dry heat cycled with a real cold plunge pool.
About this studio
Banya 5 is a South Lake Union social bathhouse at 217 9th Ave N with a basalt and brick parilka, eucalyptus steam, hot and salt pools, and a cold plunge pool. Regular 2-hour Spa Entry publishes at $70 plus tax, with Value Pass and early bird specials on the Hours & Rates page.
Hours run Tuesday 3pm to 10pm and Wednesday through Sunday 9am to 10pm, with Monday closed. Common areas close at 9:45pm. Book one guest per account on banya5.com and confirm live Pricing before you go.
- Self-guided rounds between parilka dry heat, steam, hot pool, and cold plunge
- 2-hour Spa Entry includes locker, towel, and sandal rental
- Social, conversation-friendly floor rather than a silent spa
- Massage and body treatments available as separate services
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Location
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South Lake Union, Seattle
217 9th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
- Tuesday: 3pm to 10pm
- Wednesday to Sunday: 9am to 10pm
Common questions
Is Banya 5 communal or private?
Banya 5 runs a communal bathhouse format in South Lake Union, with parilka dry sauna on the heat side and a cold plunge pool on the cold side. That was the format on our last operator check, so confirm on the studio site before booking.
How much does Spa Entry at Banya 5 cost?
Published Pricing on our last check: Regular 2-hr Spa Entry $70 (+tax); Value Pass 5 entries $280; Birthday 2-hr $35; Wed/Thu Early Bird specials $48 entry or $38 with 60+ min service. Rates change, so confirm on the studio site before you book.
What are Banya 5 hours?
Tuesday 3pm to 10pm, Wednesday through Sunday 9am to 10pm, Monday closed. Common areas close at 9:45pm. Confirm holiday hours on the operator site.
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