Banya 5

217 9th Ave N, Seattle, WA

Banya 5 brings authentic Russian banya tradition to Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood. The centerpiece is a concrete-and-brick parilka heated to 240°F, where bathers cycle between intense dry heat and a Turkish-style steam room, then plunge into a 47°F cold pool before relaxing in the 104°F hot tub or mineral salt-water bath. The four-room thermal circuit is designed for the classic contrast-therapy ritual: heat, cold, mineral soak, rest, repeat. Sessions are reservation-only and run two hours, with $40 early-bird pricing Wednesday and Thursday mornings, and add-on services like venik (oak leaf) treatments available on-site. With deep ties to Seattle's Russian-American community, Banya 5 has anchored South Lake Union's thermal scene for years and remains a destination for serious enthusiasts and couples looking for an immersive, traditional banya experience.

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