Banya 5 in King County

Nice spa with fun options to use for relaxation and recovery. Sauna, steam, cool plunge, hot tub and tepid pool were great to rotate thru. The hot tub was a lil small and my locker was a pain to lock and unlock, otherwise, great time.

Banya 5 is very much a Russian style Banya where the environment is upbeat and social. I love the concept of it and think it’s wonderful that Seattle has a place for folks to go unwind and socialize that’s not centered around alcohol.That said, I came here on a day I was particularly depleted, and unaware of the more upbeat nature and all the accompanying sound, I had a mini meltdown. I broke into tears as I so desperately needed a quiet place to chill and found myself committed to services worth a fair amount fearing I’d just have to bail. I got some earplugs from the front desk, but sadly, they didn’t do much to drown out all the noise.However, when I opted to leave, the front desk staff was immensely professional. The manager refunded my spa entry, which I thought was quite generous since I still generated laundry to clean/flip flops to sanitize.I opted to keep the 90-minute massage I’d booked, so I got dressed and went down to Denny Park for some relative quiet. (FWIW, children were playing, screaming, and laughing and it was quieter than it was inside Banya - I say this only to drive home that if you are sound-sensitive or looking for a quiet place to unwind, this may not be the place for you!I returned for my massage and the manager was friendly and professional and stated she’d already checked me in so I could head on up.Andi worked some serious magic and while there were some thuds and slams and the bass of voices carrying through walls, I still felt relaxed which is really nothing short of a miracle!On the way out, the professionalism continued and I was immensely grateful that it was treated like no big deal.This is a wonderful place to come if you are more extroverted or prefer more invigorating and/or social ways of unwinding. It’s clean, aesthetically pleasing and well set up for this. While it’s not the place for me, I can still honestly recommend it highly!

Our first time attending and the kindness of not only the staff but the other patrons was just amazing and so welcoming. Would recommend visiting.

We had a reservation for four people today at 5:00pm. We had called ahead and confirmed the age restrictions when making the reservation. We also confirmed the requirements on your website. We arrived today for my sons 17th birthday, and we’re told that your insurance requirements changed, and no one under 18 is allowed in the facility.We didn’t receive any sort of advanced call and his entire birthday was planned around this event. Your manager was unapologetic and I have literally never been so disgusted by the lack of compassion for this issue caused by your staffs lack of communication. Your establishment has ruined his entire birthday celebration.They then proceeded to text us, and charge us a $30 cancelation fee after turning us away.An update: the owner Michelle reached out and sincere apologized for the situation. She was kind in her response and really tried to correct the situation. The review has been changed from 1 star to 4.

Great little coed spot with 240 degree sauna and 45 degree cold plunge.

Best spent money in Seattle! You need only your own swimsuit, everything else is provided. Sauna is beautifly toasty, steam room smells fresh with eucalyptus, cold and regular shover in common space. Tea room with chai to relax /which I brought book to read/. Plenty of parking on the street, I did get spot in their parking lot. Staff people are calm and kind.

Really nice place. There have been some changes since covid that are limiting but overall still a great experience with great staff.

Its very nice still. Very clean. Friendly staff. Know that you need a reservation now.

We had a reservation for four people today at 5:00pm. We had called ahead and confirmed the age restrictions when making the reservation. We also confirmed the requirements on your website. We arrived today for my sons 17th birthday, and we’re told that your insurance requirements changed, and no one under 18 is allowed in the facility.We didn’t receive any sort of advanced call and his entire birthday was planned around this event. Your manager was unapologetic and I have literally never been so disgusted by the lack of compassion for this issue caused by your staffs lack of communication. Your establishment has ruined his entire birthday celebration.

In theory this place is awesome. I knocked off two stars because it really did not feel that clean. The steam room smelled like sweat and the bottom of the hot tub was like kinda green. It took away from the relaxation unfortunately

I’ve been to Banya 5 twice - once in 2017 and once a couple weeks ago. It was a solid experience both times - I love the different temp baths and sauna - but the price you pay is really high for what you get. It was pretty crowded when we went (admittedly on a Sundaywhich means you end up waiting to get into specific baths.Enjoy and recommend for a special event , but again, pricey for the experience.

The best place to relax! I will recommend to all my friends.

Clean, friendly, beautiful. Ultimate spa treatment, and every massage therapist Ive had has been wonderful, kind, and communicative during the whole process. Love this place, will always come back!

I absolutely loved the cozy bathhouse atmosphere of the place. Thoroughly recommended for a deep relaxation!

Intensity max if you enjoy it. Sauna, the steam room and the cold bath have extreme temperatures. If that’s you this is the place. I love spending 2-3 hours with the spa services and relaxing lounges.

Three small tubs for 2-3 people (cold, warm and warmer), and 3 large shower heads in an open room. Very hot steam and dry saunas, but too intimate for a post CoVID experience. There was no ambience, it felt like a coed locker room.

Did a overnight stay in Seattle and tried the scrub, it was heavenly!!! I loved the 90min honey oil message, scrub, scalp message, hair wash and conditioning. We booked it sort of last minute so only go to enjoy the soaking pools for 20mins, even so it was still worth it and they did give us a discount on the soaking fees.The soaking area/pools were much smaller than I thought and the sauna was soo hot that I nearly burned my feet walking on the wood floor. The receptionist DID warn me about it but I was still shocked by how hot it was.

This place was great. Its the only Turkish bath Ive been to so I cant compare it to anything but the sauna, steam room, polar plunge, hot tub and float tub were all great. So were the service and the drinks. :highly recommend.

If youre looking for a luxurious place, or even just a peaceful spa experience, this is NOT it. This place is more akin to a "spa" found in the basement of some gyms.The websites description of multiple rooms is misleading. The three small tubs (thats itdo not have a door or even divider separating them. So you can hear the conversation from another tub. They permit 45 people in the spa at once and it got really crowded. We were sitting almost shoulder to shoulder.If youre just looking for no frills this could work for you.

Absolutely amazing! I was impressed at how clean it was and all the different pool temperature options (wet sauna, dry sauna, salt pool, hot tub, cold pot). The cold dunk is super fun! There is tea and messages upstairs that are perfect after an hour soaking.

We came for the 2 hour spa pass. From the time I called for the appointment, through the entire experience I have never met nice people. The sauna, steam room, cold plunge, salt pool and hot tub were fabulous. What an incredible experience! I will definitely be back for more services.

Best massages my boyfriend and I ever had. The steam rooms and dry sauna were great and the place is very similar to an onsen. The staff was incredibly professional, especially for my boyfriend who needed accessibility help with his service animal. Wish I lived in Seattle just for this place.

The best spa in Seattle, the facility and employees are always exceptional. My favorite parilka, always gloriously hot, 240°+ Whether you need to relax from the week or increase your productivity Banya5 doesnt disappoint.

It was really crowded and made it a bit unsafe especially since masks weren’t enforced. In addition, it also just wasn’t as relaxing as could’ve been. It was a nice concept and scents, for that I give it 3 stars, but for the price, I would expect lesser crowd and better cleanliness.

While traveling in Seattle recently my wife and I did the "spa day" and had massages at Banya5. My therapist was Kelsea F. and she was outstanding. She is very experienced; she knows how to treat the whole problem as opposed to one specific pain area and I could tell she really cared about helping me with my back pain. My back felt much better after seeing her and she even wrote down the type of therapist I needed to find in Houston (where we reside). I have had probably 100 massages during my life and this was literally the best massage I have ever experienced. My only "complaint" is that Banya5 does not have a location in Houston. If they did, I would have a set appointment at least once per week. Aside from the massage the location was extremely clean; staff was very professional and the set-up of the steam rooms, etc. is conducive to using the entire facility. Cant say enough good things about Kelsea and Banya5.

The worst experience ever! The stuff was rude and did now allow us go in with the third person even when we offered sharing. A man who was there was absolutely disrespectful because he was interrupting us from a conversation with receptionist. I don’t know how it is the Banya itself didn’t even try to go inside. Also, they charged 60 $ for not cancellation. We came , but they didn’t let us our third guest and still charged. I suggest the stuff to be more respectful and understandable. Wish you the best!

This is my favorite spa on the planet. I’ve been coming for years now. The $60 2-hour experience is the best bang for your buck and will cure anything that ails you. Banya is so clean and nice, as well. Their sauna, which I affectionately refer to as The Oven, is so, so hot— it’s fantastic. Follow that up with a plunge in the ice cold pool, then the lukewarm saltwater pool and you’re on Cloud 9, my friends. Can’t recommend this place enough. I’ve since moved from Seattle, but whenever I’m back in town, I always try to book a session.

Rejuvenating, clean, and friendly staff. Prices have increased slightly with covid restrictions and wearing a mask in the steam room is less than ideal, but the experience is still worth it. Make reservations well in advance for weekend days.

Meh, its ok. Was pretty loud and not very many options. The sauna is unbearably hot (reception said around 200 degrees, your standard hot yoga class being 114). The "movement room" was in a wide hallway so you had people walking back and forth. Tiney locker rooms that are more akin to a gym than a spa.If youre going mainly for a massage it would be fine but if youre going to soak and relax dont waste the $60 admission fee.

Fun place to relax, while waiting for one of their many treatments. If you havent been, its a perfect place to surprise your love one for date night. I go at least once a quarter, but use the sauna almost daily at my gym. Many health benefits to cold and hot on the body.

Its almost like the spas in Europe (with really the only difference being no bathing suits needed in Europe). The sauna is the hottest Ive found anywhere in the States. The steam room is really nice. The only thing I would add is another hot tub. I love this place!

Absolutely unique experience, it seemed a bit intimidating especially the cold water plunge. But we thoroughly enjoyed it. Would definitely recommend and cant wait to try again!

Bit of a mixed bag here. On one hand, the facilities and services are great. Scrub and massage were top notch. On the other hand, if you are not white, the front desk will prioritize white people before you and only attend to you once all the white people in the room have been attended to. In my experience, they will also generally be less courteous to you. Seems like it would be a wonderful experience if youre caucasian. If youre not, might be prudent to stay away.

Not my first time to Banya5, but my first time combining a soak and service. It was beyond amazing and exceeded expectations.I was hesitant to continue with my booking when they introduced mandatory masking this week (doesn’t that sound uncomfortable wearing a soggy mask in a steam room??). Well, I am here to tell you that it was totally fine. We live in odd times and self care is mandatory. Don’t let the mask policy deter you from this experience. It was almost unnoticeable; it completely fades to the back of your mind once your body relaxes in all five spa experiences.I received a scrub from Joe and it blew my mind. So sensory. So relaxing. Be prepared for minimal draping. It was such a different experience than a massage that I can barely describe how amazing it was.All around a great spa day. Just do it. :)

I absolutely love Banya 5 - one of the best spas Ive ever been too. I highly recommend doing "the loop" steam sauna - dry sauna - cold plunge - warm pool (and repeat). This makes my body feel unbelievable good!The spa is clean, the staff are friendly, there is tea and a nap room.The only reason Im not giving it 5 stars is due to noise. Unfortunately this is not a quiet relaxing type of place. A lot of regulars and groups that I have run across here talk LOUDLY. Not even trying to be respectful of folks who maybe dont want to listen to their conversation. I do appreciate that the environment is friendly and I wouldnt want it to become like a stuffy library. But perhaps there could be a "quiet night" where no talking is enforced. Banya 5 - if you can improve this, youll get 5 stars from me!

Seriously love this place and wish I could go every day! Parking can be tricky on weekdays due to being in SLU, make sure to leave time to park and walk.Facility is clean and they are taking mask guidelines seriously which is reassuring!Today I was able to get on the schedule for a quick 30-min massage and I’m SO glad! They will write on a whiteboard any available appointments and I was able to sign up right there from the spa. Kelsey, the massage therapist, was professional, knowledgeable and willing to share stretching and strengthening tips for me to continued work on! Will for sure be booking with them again soon!

The price: $66 with tax just to get in the facility and use the sauna, different pools and rest area.The Booking: They have only booking reservations available, and its trouble if you have different card than visa or Mastercard. I like that its limited, but man if Id had to go through the trouble of simply booking its a frustrating experience.Solution - Simply making booking available online would make it much easier than on the phone, with globally accepted payments.The service: the reception was good, with uplifting enthusiasm. But when I was in the sauna there was a women with black hair and smaller body built who had an arrogant attitude. I come to relax end enjoy myself, not going back and forward because I have to check my phone in case of emergency, I have my personal reasons, which I dont want to go in to, but the women had forgotten she is employed to make a good experience not nagging and annoying attitude that Ruined my day.OWNERS - fix the attitude of your employeeThe Sauna, pools and rest area: They were great, good quality and the music was nice and relaxing, its hard to find good quality place.Things to work on: the price for a sauna, employee attitude check and reminder this is an experience, if its bad the customers will share that with their followers, friends and family.

Blown away. Chris and Isaiah were kind and helpful during checkin and checkout, and a scrub and massage from Wayne and Spencer provided some of the best bodywork Ive experienced. INTENSE and beautiful spa experience with a 200+ degree sauna and a 40 degree cold plunge, and the people here really seem to have a lot of passion and respect for their work. Thank you!

What an incredible experience! From the moment I walked into Banya 5 & throughout my entire experience I felt safe, relaxed, & rejuvenated. My scrub & massage by Joe were among the best Ive ever had. I cant wait to return.

Getting massage services during COVID times can be a little stressful. Banya 5 made me feel completely comfortable and safe. I was the only one in the building for the duration of my visit (as far as I could tell), all surfaces were clean and all the precautions taken with customers made me feel very comfortable. I have never done a full body/scrub and wash service and it was LIFE CHANGING. I worked with Megan for my massage as well and I cannot sing her praises enough. My visit this time was covered by a gift certificate and now I am looking at my budget to figure out how I can visit more regularly! Do yourself a favor and come to Banya 5, you dont know what you are missing!

The staff are all so cool and helpful. Felt welcome from the 1st step in the building. The pools are clean and maintained so well. I thoroughly enjoyed the eucalyptus steam room and then their cold plunge pool. It was really nice to have a room temperature salt pool to help get back to baseline after the cold pool. The lounge area upstairs was delightful and relaxing with tasty herbal tea and fruit infused water offered as amenities.

Good experience. More exspensive than other bath houses Ive been to with smaller facilities but apropriate for downtown Seattle. I was glad to get free parking in the back and we didnt have to wait or make reservations to enter. The facilities were clean and well maintained. The staff were friendly and happy. I loved both the steam room and the dry sauna. Pools are small but good temperature and loved the cold pool. Make sure to try the tea and add a spoonful of their delicious jam. Cant wait to go back for a scrub.

Its been a long time since we have been here and we probably were luckier previous times but tonight the public here was pretty talkative. Several people were talking loud in sauna and steam room, which made it harder to relax. The steam room now seems to be just a steam room with no eucalyptus. And the warm pool foam was a bit dirty (from peoples sweet I suppose). We dont know if our bar has risen after being to other spas but tonight I didnt feel comfortable.

This place is as advertised. The eucalyptus they placed in the steam room was unique and wonderfully relaxing. While I expected the place to be small, the locker area was especially tiny and they did not provide much in terms of comfort.Also, as advertised, this is a social spa. People will be loud (especially because the space is smaller ie. the hot tub fits about 4 comfortably and 6 if you want to know what it feels like to be a sardine). So, if you are looking for a relaxing ambiance, then this may not be your cup of tea.Overall, if you are looking for a quick soak in the city with your friends, this place will provide you with a clean space to do so but do not expect much more in terms of comforts or ambiance.Note: I did not receive a spa treatment.

Enjoyed connecting with some great people, enjoyed a relaxing massage and especially the multiple saunas, salt water and cold plunge.

Really great spa! The facility is clean and the staff are super friendly, helpful and gave a great overview when I walked in. I was a little nervous for some reason having never been, but that disappeared immediately. My signature massage was awesome. I didnt know I had pain in some of the spots Crystal affected, but am super grateful! Thank you again - I would highly recommend to a friend! 😀

Im a believer. There are several saunas and pools, the idea is that you heat up slow and cool down fast. Theres also tea service upstairs, and a variety of massage and spa treatments. I had a 50 min massage that was wonderful. The people here are typically all very friendly, very approachable and nobody is on their cell phones!! Facility is very clean with great finishes. The staff is wonderful and helpful as well.

Had never been to a place like this before and was really happy I came on a whim. The staff is super friendly, and beyond that even the other guests were very welcoming. Its a fun community and the members all seem to get along great. You can go and relax alone or make small talk and get to know other guests as you please, and the staff is always happy to help or answer any questions. Just using the spa area is great, but the extra services are really amazing and totally worth it. I hadnt felt this relaxed in a long time. The variety of treatments is great and the spa features are also pretty comprehensive, with a 240 degree sauna/parilka, eucalyptus steam room, hot tub, warm salt tub, and a really cold tub for after the sauna. Definitely going to get a membership here now.

Wonderful place. Super hit sauna, three levels of seating so you can sit where your comfortable. Nice steam room. Small hot tub, salt bath and cold bath (I never go for that one. Modern tile and soft lighting. Staff are always pleasant. They have massage and other treatments, but way above my pay grade. You might have to over hear discussions about people’s tech business, but the clientele are generally friendly. Beats going to the fitness club. If you can afford it, go for it.

Overall, wonderful place for a long soak and even better spa services. Im only giving 4 stars since $40 is a steep admittance just for the pools and sauna. In addition, the place isnt very big.Pros:-Very clean, modern space-Attentive staff once you get in the pool area-Well kept space and very clean, with attendants clearing out towels and washing the space-The spa packages are worth it! Plus no need to pay extra admittance fee-They have a nice and quiet tea lounge and yoga/nap area upstairs- They provide pretty much what you need - robe, sandals, locker + key, plus two towelsCons:-Extremely busy on weekends and can be loud-Pools are crowded then...pretty tiny for that many people. If you are looking to relax without being in the middle of someones conversation, go another evening-Again $40 seems pretty high admittance. I think it would be more reasonable at $30-$35Like I mentioned above, go for the spa services and on a weeknight!