Banya 5

About

Located at 217 9th Ave N in the heart of Seattle, Banya 5 serves as an urban retreat for those seeking a communal spa experience. The facility features a variety of hydrotherapy options, including a dry sauna, a eucalyptus steam room, a cold plunge, and a hot tub. Guests often visit to cycle between these hot and cold environments, a practice many find to be a rejuvenating way to reset and recharge within the city. The spa maintains a social atmosphere and also offers professional body treatments such as massages, mud wraps, and scrubs. Given its popularity in the downtown area, the facility can become quite busy, and visitors are encouraged to book their sessions well in advance to ensure availability. While the locker rooms and common areas are compact, the spa remains a distinct destination for those looking to incorporate traditional sauna and hydrotherapy practices into their local wellness routine. With a 4.5/5 rating based on over 700 reviews, Banya 5 continues to be a notable, if bustling, fixture in the Seattle spa scene.

Reviews Banya 5

Banya 5 offers a polarizing experience where guests highly value the therapeutic sauna, steam room, and massage services, yet frequently criticize the small, crowded facilities and high entry costs. While many patrons find the thermal cycle rejuvenating, others report concerns regarding facility maintenance, noise levels, and inconsistent customer service.

Opening hours

Friday

9 AM–10 PM

Monday

Closed

Sunday

9 AM–10 PM

Tuesday

3–10 PM

Saturday

9 AM–10 PM

Thursday

9 AM–10 PM

Wednesday

9 AM–10 PM

Contact

• 217 9th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
• (206) 262-1234
• www.banya5.com