# Banya 5

South Lake Union · 9th Ave N, Seattle

**Best for:** South Lake Union communal bathhouse contrast when you want parilka dry heat cycled with a real cold plunge pool.

## Facts

- Address: 217 9th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
- Phone: (206) 262-1234
- Published price: $70
- Pricing detail: 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
- Modalities: Parilka dry sauna, Cold plunge, Steam room, Hot pool, Communal bathhouse
- ClassPass: Not listed
- Booking: https://banya5.zenoti.com/webstoreNew/fitness/classes/59175a72-7837-4902-afc2-c16704fbc371
- Last verified: 2026-09-15
- Offers:
  - Regular 2-hr Spa Entry: $70 (tax not included)
  - Value Pass (5 entries): $280
- Hours:
  - Tuesday: 3pm to 10pm
  - Wednesday to Sunday: 9am to 10pm

Fields absent above are absent because the operator does not publish them. We omit rather than guess.

## Overview

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.

## What to expect

- 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

## Practical notes

- Shower before entering the spa; swimsuit required; 18+ with ID
- Each guest books under their own account; text (206) 222-0549 for groups or service add-ons
- 24-hour cancellation policy; late cancel fees apply
- ClassPass not listed on our last check; book direct

## 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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Prices, hours, and ClassPass inventory change. Confirm on the studio site before booking.