There is a reason the bathhouse tradition has endured for millennia. According to the BBC, bathhouses are a cultural fixture that have outlived empires, belonging not to a single country but to all people. We gather at the bathhouse for relaxation, spiritual renewal and connection with others.
Over the past year, we’ve seen a surge in the bathhouse’s popularity, which isn’t exactly a surprise. Given the current state of the world, the tranquil sanctuary of the bathhouse is precisely what we need.
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We believe you deserve to unwind and we’d like to help. In the latest instalment of our quest to curate the best bathhouses in Australia, we move to Sydney, where you’ll find authentic hammam experiences, holiday-inspired plunge pools and a keen interest in contrast therapy.
Capybara Bathing, Surry Hills
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Up-and-coming wellness sanctuary Capybara Bathing has been quickly garnering praise for its emphasis on communal soaking, shared serenity and total surrender to relaxation. Here, you’ll find a magnesium-infused thermal bath, a hot stone sauna, a cedarwood cold plunge and a steamy hammam. The bathhouse also offers watsu water therapy, as well as breathwork classes and sound baths. Entry to the baths starts at $65 for a 90-minute session.
Ground Floor, 235-239 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
Ottoman Turkish Bath and Day Spa, South Granville
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(@ottoman_turkishbath)For over a decade, Ottoman Turkish Bath and Day Spa has treated Sydneysiders to a genuine hammam experience. Step into the bathhouse and feel immediately transported to another world, in which historic beauty and soothing sensations reign supreme. Enjoy the ritual of relaxing your body in steam before lying on a heated marble slab to receive a traditional exfoliation treatment. Please note that most sessions are women-only and typically include six to eight guests. Packages begin at $110 per person for the experience.
Level 2, 46 Wellington Road, South Granville, NSW 2142
Slow House, Bondi Beach
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Slow House in Bondi offers an affordable refuge from the noise of the outside world. After a session in one of the magnesium pools, a Finnish salt sauna, ice plunges and more, your body will thank you. You can also indulge in one of the bathhouse’s deep relaxation massages or rejuvenating facials for an extra cost. Bathhouse entry starts at $49 and gives you access to the space for 90 minutes.
Basement Level 1, 180 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach, 2026
Moroccan Hammam, Parramatta
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In Parramatta, you’ll find an authentic Moroccan hammam spa, offering sessions exclusively for women. This family-owned business has perfected its craft, combining traditional techniques with personal care to meet every client’s needs. Specialty packages include bridal pampering and post-birth rejuvenation, but you can treat yourself to a relaxing hammam experience for any occasion. Packages begin at $180 for a 40-minute session that includes a soak, a body and facial scrub, body and facial masks and a hair wash – all in a private room.
31 Grose Street, Parramatta, NSW 2150
Sauna Amalfi, Avalon Beach
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Inspired by Italy’s tranquil Amalfi Coast, Sauna Amalfi offers access to both infrared saunas and contrast therapy, an experience in which you alternate between the bathhouse’s Finnish salt sauna and a temperature-controlled ice bath. Services boast improved circulation, radiant skin, enhanced muscle recovery and more. All sessions are 45 minutes long – a single private infrared sauna session for one will cost $55, while a single contrast therapy session starts at $70.
2 Simmonds Lane, Avalon Beach, NSW 2107
The Bathhouse, Douglas Park
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Envision yourself in the heat of Palm Springs while relaxing at The Bathouse. Created at the height of the pandemic during travel bans, this space intends to offer a mini getaway from the stress of daily life. Facilities include a sauna, steam room, heated magnesium plunge pool and three hydrotherapy spas. Solo sessions start at $141 and include an hour’s access to The Bathhouse’s full facilities, including the open float room.
139 Camden Road, Douglas Park, NSW 2569
Soak Bathhouse, Alexandria
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Soak’s social bathhouse provides a chance to disconnect from life’s stresses while reconnecting with the community. Choose what relaxes you by moving freely between Soak’s mineral pools, hot spas, cold plunge, dry cedarwood sauna and steam room while enjoying complimentary beverages. Casual sessions offer 90 minutes of soaking and start at $39.
Ground Floor, 25 Bourke Road, Alexandria, NSW 2015
Arisoo Spa, Paddington and Chatswood
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Arisoo is a Korean bathhouse and wellness spa exclusively for women. After showering, Arisoo encourage guests to enter the baths nude for a truly traditional experience, though swimsuits are also permitted. Relax in a bath, spa or sauna for half an hour before receiving a Korean body scrub, with optional add-ons including remedial massage, facial treatments or shampooing. At both locations, bookings start at $119 for a 40-minute treatment and a two-hour stay.
495A Oxford Street, Paddington, NSW 2021 and 2/7 Help Street, Chatswood, NSW 2067
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