A peaceful pastime that's designed to remove toxins from your system and boost wellness, saunas are popping up all over the city. And this East London neighbourhood is a real hotspot for these dry heat sessions, with multiple different places across Hackney to unwind in this fashion.
We've rounded up all the must-visit spots, from blissful spas to outdoor community spaces, where you can sweat it all out and relieve your stress. So when you're after a sauna in Hackney, London, check out our helpful guide below.
Best Hackney Saunas: Handpicked By Us
1. Hackney Wick Community Sauna
- Location: The Bath House, 80 Eastway, E9 5JH
- Price: from £9.50 per person (concessions available)
- Why we recommend: there's a real sense of community here, and it's also one of the most affordable choices in the entire city
After outdoor saunas in Hackney? The original site for Community Sauna Baths, the Hackney Wick Bath House is a popular site that sees 11,000 visitors each month. They offer six wood-fired saunas and one electric one, alongside plunges that vary from three to 15 degrees.
This is a not-for-profit organisation that's designed to bring the community together, and they often host events like breathwork classes, sound baths and aromatherapy. Book your 60-minute slot for as little as £9.50, with discounts available for students, NHS workers and those on a low income.
This community-focused space is ultra-affordable.
2. Rooftop Saunas
- Location: Netil Corner, 2 Bocking Street, E8 4RU
- Price: from £11 per person
- Why we recommend: this private Hackney sauna allows you to enjoy the whole experience by yourself or with a small group of friends, including the ho showers and cool-down room, and the views are fantastic too
Located between Broadway Market and Victoria Park, Rooftop Saunas' Hackney outpost in on the top floor of its building, looking out over East London from its floor-to-ceiling windows. This is a private experience, with room for up to four people at a time in their hand-crafted timber sauna - or you can even treat yourself to a solo relaxation session.
This is bookable in 30, 60 or 90-minute slots, and if you go for the latter two options, you'll also have full access to the cool-down rooms afterwards. These come with the chance to enjoy aromatherapy, skincare and refreshments, while the shared area promises cold plunges and waterfalls.
The views at this Hackney rooftop sauna are unbeatable.
3. Revitalise Urban Spa
- Location: 2 Maple Path, Lower Clapton, E5 8FD
- Price: from £19.99 per person
- Why we recommend: we like having the choice between classic or infrared saunas, and there's a real focus on tranquility here
An independent business in the Hackney Down area, Revitalise Urban Spa is a welcoming sanctuary from busy city life. Their traditional sauna ranges from 70 to 100 degrees, and they've also got an infra-red version that stays at 70 degrees or below.
They offer a number of sessions on top of the classic sauna experience, from community wellness classes to aromatherapy and music-led experiences. Prices include a cold plunge in their copper ice baths after your sauna, and you can become a member for £170 per month to get 14 credits.
Find an experience to suit you at this cool spa.
4. Sauna & Plunge
- Location: 124 Tabernacle Street, EC2A 4SA
- Price: from £30 per person
- Why we recommend: you can easily spend a whole afternoon here, thanks to their fantastic classes and coffee shop on-site
Technically this one is just outside Hackney in the Shoreditch direction, but we still think it's well worth a visit. Sauna & Plunge is a Finnish sauna with both electric and infrared options, all housed in a peaceful white space that's also home to ice cold plunge pools.
Your £30 ticket includes 25 minutes in the sauna and a further five in the ice baths. What's more, they host yoga and breathwork classes on a regular basis, and there's also a boutique coffee lounge serving natural juices and speciality coffee.
Truly relax in this peaceful destination.
5. Stoke Newington Sauna
- Location: House 1, Unit 5, Bonsoir, 3 Victorian Grove, N16 8EN
- Price: from £14.99 per person
- Why we recommend: you can really decide the atmosphere of your sauna experience here, and the red light therapy is a great extra for health and cosmetic benefits
Situated just above Hackney, Stoke Newington Sauna is an inviting venue that provides both a 12-person Finnish sauna and a four-person infrared version. The serene space also features two cold plunge pools, and they offer red light therapy too.
Choose the kind of experience you'd like: mixed or single sex, with options for silent sessions or a chattier, more communal vibe on Friday nights. While individual bookings begin at £14.99, you can secure a range of great discounts on multi-session blocks or monthly memberships.
Relax your way at Stoke Newington Sauna.
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