Schwet

78 Franklin St, New York, NY

Schwet is a multi-modality bathhouse in Tribeca that combines Russian banya, Japanese scrub-room ritual, and modern infrared in a single 2.5-hour general-admission session. The facility houses a Skin Suite with aromatic steam, a Japanese scrub room modeled after onsen tradition, a red-light infrared sauna, a hot mineral pool, a 48°F cold plunge, and a traditional Russian banya — all within one architecturally restrained downtown space. General admission runs $150 for 2.5 hours and includes access to every feature of the bathhouse, with optional add-ons for scrub treatments and parenie sessions. The format is closer to a luxury European spa visit than a quick contrast-therapy drop-in — guests are encouraged to plan a slow afternoon rather than a 60-minute appointment. Best fit for someone who wants the breadth of a multi-tradition bathhouse in a downtown Manhattan setting, and is comfortable with the price point that goes with a Tribeca address. Schwet opened in 2025 and is part of the wave of NYC bathhouses reimagining the format for a contemporary audience.