London’s Best Saunas To Escape To This Winter
As temperatures drop, days grow shorter, and the Christmas countdown gathers pace, it feels like real luxury is finding the time to slow down. Think: deep heat, soothing rituals and moments of stillness to restore your energy and leave you with that unmistakable post-spa glow. So, to that end, these are the best London saunas to bookmark for your next free afternoon when you’re craving a bit of zen.
Lolfa Sauna
Lolfa’s soft approach to sauna bathing, with private infrared sauna sessions, is tailored to your own time, space and pace. Thoughtfully designed interiors create a calm setting, where warm tones and a pared-back aesthetic help you settle into the experience. Away from the distractions of a shared space, you can sink into the gentle warmth of infrared heat.
Address: Near Hackney Downs statioN – exact address provided with booking details.
WebSite: www.lolfalondon.com
Druid Street Saunas
Tucked beneath a railway arch on Bermondsey’s Beer Mile, Druid Street Saunas offers a distinctive take on the traditional sauna ritual. Four Finnish-style saunas, including a striking octagonal sauna with a central heater, sit alongside three cold plunges ranging from 4°C to 14°C. Sessions are self-guided, so you can set your own pace.
Address: 132 Druid Street, Bermondsey, London SE1 2HH
Website: www.druidstreetsaunas.co.uk
Pan Pacific London
For a wellness escape without leaving the City, SENSORY Spa & Wellbeing at Pan Pacific London delivers on every front. Set across 1,083 sqm on the hotel’s fourth floor, this holistic space pairs state-of-the-art facilities with a considered approach to restoration. Saunas and steam rooms sit within the changing rooms, ready to be combined with a dip in the 18.5-metre heated infinity pool, which overlooks the City skyline. Add bespoke treatments that blend Western science with South East Asian wellness traditions, and it’s an easy case for a full day of sauna, steam, swim and reset.
Address: Pan Pacific London, 80 Houndsditch, London EC3A 7AB
Website: www.panpacific.com
The Lanesborough Club & Spa
Tucked beside Hyde Park Corner, The Lanesborough Club & Spa offers a quietly indulgent take on the city sauna. Designed with relaxation and recovery in mind, its sauna provides an intimate space to slow down, switch off and let the heat do its work. Slot it in after a workout, alongside a treatment, or simply as a dedicated moment of calm – either way, it’s a refined escape from the pace of London.
Address: The Lanesborough, Hyde Park Corner, London SW1X 7TA
Website: www.lanesboroughclubandspa.com
The Franklin
Best for: steaming off a Harrods haul. Hidden on the lower ground floor of this chic Knightsbridge townhouse hotel is a hammam many Londoners don’t know exists. Designed by Anouska Hempel, The Franklin’s take on the traditional Turkish bath is warm, low-lit and blissfully quiet – exactly where you want to be after a day on your feet around Brompton Road. Make an afternoon of it with an aromatherapy or CBD massage, or a 90-minute deluxe facial, before heading upstairs to the mirror-lined Franklin Bar for a martini overlooking the gardens.
Address: The Franklin London, 24 Egerton Gardens, London SW3 2DB
Website: www.collezione.starhotels.com
The Beaumont Mayfair
A haven of calm in the middle of Mayfair, The Beaumont’s intimate spa is designed for proper slowing down. Alongside a traditional sauna, there’s a steam room, hammam and invigorating plunge pool, plus a menu of indulgent treatments to extend the experience. It’s all delivered with the hotel’s signature understated elegance, making it an easy pick for a restorative few hours in the heart of the neighbourhood.
Address: The Beaumont, 8 Balderton Street, Brown Hart Gardens, London W1K 6TF
Website: www.thebeaumont.com
Park Hyatt London
Overlooking the Thames at Nine Elms, The Spa at Park Hyatt London River Thames centres on a light-filled, heated 20-by-8-metre indoor pool and sauna, with a spa lounge made for lingering. Day passes include pool and sauna access, while treatments of 90 minutes or more also come with use of the facilities. For something more indulgent, the Gracious Tides Holistic Wellness Facial pairs plant and mineral skincare with Asian-inspired massage of the face, scalp, neck and shoulders.
Address: Park Hyatt London River Thames, Nine Elms, London
Website: www.hyatt.com
The Ned
Open to the public, Ned’s Club Spa is a luxurious retreat built around a 20-metre marble-clad indoor pool, Finnish sauna and marble steam room. Day passes include full access to the facilities and are redeemable against treatments, with eight treatment rooms offering everything from deep-tissue massages to advanced facials.
Address: The Ned, 27 Poultry, London EC2R 8AJ
Website: www.thened.com
The Mandrake
Hidden within The Mandrake in Fitzrovia, DAMU’s Mud Caves offer an ancient-inspired sanctuary for slowing down. Mineral-rich muds hand-harvested from the Austrian Alps – and rich in quartz, mica and bentonite – meet enveloping warmth and steam in a sensory ritual inspired by traditional bathing practices. Enjoy it solo or with someone close, with private hire available for up to eight guests; for a fuller experience, pair it with the Origin Pool, where water, sound and low-frequency vibration invite a deeper sense of stillness.
Address: The Mandrake, 20-21 Newman Street, London W1T 1PG
Website: www.damu.uk
BLOK Clapton
Known for its design-led approach to fitness, BLOK brings the same contemporary cultivation and care to its hot-and-cold offering. Sauna sessions followed by cold-water immersion for a post-workout reset, or a dedicated recovery session on rest days.
Address: The Tram Depot, 38-40 Upper Clapton Rd, London E5 8BQ
Website: www.bloklondon.com
SÆL Spa
For a more glamorous take on urban wellness, SÆL Spa pairs a four-floor wellness experience with one standout feature: a 15-metre heated rooftop infinity pool overlooking the Thames. Inside, saunas, steam rooms and advanced recovery treatments offer plenty of ways to unwind, while its focus on longevity takes things beyond a traditional spa day. Note that access is membership-only, so this one is best suited to those ready to make wellness a regular ritual.
Address: Stevenage Rd, London SW6 6HH
Website: www.saelspa.com
Rooftop Saunas
Step into a private Finnish sauna at Rooftop Saunas Hackney, where sweeping East London skyline views meet deep heat. Between sessions, cool off in the outdoor plunge pools. Indulge in this pocket of quiet luxury as you unwind in your own private cool-down room, complete with complimentary tea and coffee, essential oils and skincare botanicals.
Address: Netil Corner, 2 Bocking Street, London E8 4RU
Website: www.rooftopsaunas.com
Rebase Recovery
Tucked away amongst the hustle and bustle of Marylebone, Rebase Recovery offers a reason to let any stress melt away. We’re talking traditional sauna interiors and refreshing cold-water dips. Whether you’re cooling down after a workout or unwinding after a long day, this is an easy way to add recovery into your daily routine.
Address: 1a St Vincent Street, London W1U 4DA
Website: www.rebaserecovery.com
If you want to really treat yourself to an hour or two of complete luxury, this is the perfect spot. From infrared saunas to hyperbaric oxygen chambers, there are so many different experiences to book.
Amelia, Culture & Lifestyle Editor
Sauna & Plunge
Clean lines, natural materials and a focus on the essentials make the Scandinavian sauna culture an enduring inspiration for modern wellness spaces. With six cold plunges at three temperatures, two saunas and sessions capped at just six people, Sauna & Plunge has something for everyone.
Address: 24 Tabernacle St, London EC2A 4SA
Website: www.saunaandplunge.life
Sauna Social Club
Evoking Peckham’s distinct personality, Sauna Social Club takes the idea of a bathhouse and fuses it with the area’s character to explore a new side of wellness. Alongside the heat and cold plunges, the social atmosphere and music-led spaces make it a place to spend time, not just simply turning up for a quick session.
Address: Railway Arch, 839 Brayards Rd, London SE15 2AG
Website: www.saunasocialclub.co.uk
The Bath House
Don’t forget to stop by The Bath House in Belgravia, which offers a particularly indulgent spin on relaxation. Inspired by Eastern European banya culture, the experience can include parenie, a traditional treatment using leafy branches to circulate heat and steam, alongside time to unwind between sessions.
Address: 1 Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0BD
Website:www.banyalondon.co.uk
