Russian & Turkish Baths

The Russian & Turkish Baths on East 10th Street, open since 1892: five saunas and steam rooms, cold plunge pool, roof deck and platza. Walk-in only.

The Russian & Turkish Baths has served New York since 1892 from 268 East 10th Street, between First Avenue and Avenue A. The house describes itself as an unexpected paradise, with five saunas and steam rooms, a cold plunge pool, a roof deck and a restaurant. Robes, towels, shorts, slippers and lockers with locks are all provided, so a visit starts with showing up. It runs on a walk-in basis only, every day of the year. The baths Five saunas and steam rooms anchor the house, and the cold plunge pool gives the circuit its contrast.

The hot room where platza is performed, with tiered stone and wood benches. Listed amenities: Cold plunge, Lockers, Cool-down deck, Guided sauna rituals, Steam room.

Listing type: Public bathhouse. Access: Walk-in. Listed capacity: Compact neighborhood house; walk-in only. Cold plunge: A cold plunge pool is part of the baths, alongside the saunas and steam rooms. Hours: Open 365 days a year. Walk in during open hours. The baths take no reservations for the facility, massages or treatments, so arrive and check in at the door. The hours page shows the weekly schedule of co-ed and men's sessions. SaunaShare records this listing as editorially reviewed by SaunaShare. A listing label describes where the information came from, not the quality of the sauna. Listing details were last reviewed on October 10, 2026.

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