Saunas, Bathhouses and Cold Plunges in Denver
10 saunas and bathhouses in Denver and Boulder, from a family-run Russian-style bathhouse on West Colfax to Nordic social saunas near Union Station, wood-fired saunas in hidden gardens and a Korean spa in Aurora.
10 places, 10 with a cold plunge, 1 co-ed, day passes from $32. Checked October 2026.
All places in Denver
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Denver Sports Recovery
A LoHi recovery center where a day pass covers a dry sauna, an infrared sauna, a 104°F hot tub and two cold tubs, alongside compression boots, red light panels and other recovery tools.
Contrast therapyInfraredCold plungeHeat42°FDay pass $35
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Garden Sauna
A small wood-fired sauna in a hidden garden in Capitol Hill, with cold plunge tubs, a patio and an outdoor deck, entered through the Rooted Heart Yoga door.
Traditional saunaOutdoor saunaContrast therapyCold plungeHeat45°FSession $33
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Havana Health Spa
Aurora
A Korean-style spa in an Aurora strip mall with hot and cold tubs, dry and steam saunas, a jade and crystal sauna and a mud sauna on the women's side, plus Korean body scrubs.
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Lake Steam Baths
An old-school, family-run Russian-style bathhouse on West Colfax that has been steaming Denver for close to a century, with a steam room, a hot sauna, a hot tub and a cold plunge.
BathhouseBanyaCold plungeSeparate men's and women's areasDay pass $32
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PORTAL Thermaculture Boulder
Boulder
A North Boulder contrast-therapy club in the Emerald City building with two wood-burning saunas and two ice-cold plunges, run by the same company as PORTAL in Denver.
Traditional saunaContrast therapyCold plungeSession $65
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PORTAL Thermaculture Denver
A contrast-therapy club in LoHi with two saunas and three individual cold plunge tubs, part of a small chain that also runs clubs in Boulder, Minneapolis and Bozeman.
Traditional saunaContrast therapyCold plunge -
Red Rock Sauna
A community sauna and cold plunge at Hogshead Brewery near Sloan's Lake, with a propane-heated cedar sauna, cold tubs and a fire-pit lounge between rounds.
Traditional saunaContrast therapyCold plunge230°F37°FSession $35
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ROK SPAS
A Nordic-style bathhouse two blocks from Union Station, built around a 40-person cedar sauna, a eucalyptus steam room, warm thermal soaking tubs and five cold plunges set at different temperatures.
BathhouseContrast therapyCold plungeCo-ed194°F37°FSession $42
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Sway Wellness Spa Larimer Square
A modern wellness club on Larimer Square from the Spavia spa chain, where the Remedy Room pairs a traditional sauna and a cold plunge with LED light therapy and compression boots.
Contrast therapyCold plungeSession $49
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Third Space & Co.
Boulder
A social sauna club in east Boulder with four saunas at different heats, three cold plunges from icy to mild, and a lounge with a reclaimed-wood bar serving non-alcoholic drinks.
BathhouseContrast therapyCold plunge230°F38°FSession $30
How Denver does the sauna
Denver's oldest sauna tradition is the Russian-style steam bath. Lake Steam Baths on West Colfax has been run by the same family for close to a century, with separate days and areas for men and women.
The newer wave is the social sauna club built around contrast: large shared saunas, several cold plunges at different temperatures and a lounge, often with guided sessions. You will find them near Union Station, in LoHi and in Boulder. Smaller places put a sauna and cold tubs in a garden or next to a brewery, so the visit feels more like a backyard than a spa.
For a Korean-style spa, Havana Health Spa in Aurora has hot and cold tubs, dry and steam saunas and heated rooms, with nude bathing areas separated by gender.
Before you go
- Denver sits at about 5,280 feet. Drink more water than you would at sea level, and take the heat slowly at first.
- Most social saunas require a swimsuit and sell timed sessions, so book ahead on weekends.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I do sauna and cold plunge in Denver?
10 places we list have a cold plunge or cold pool next to the sauna, including Denver Sports Recovery, Garden Sauna, Havana Health Spa, Lake Steam Baths and PORTAL Thermaculture Boulder.
Are there co-ed saunas in Denver?
Yes. ROK SPAS has co-ed sauna areas. Check each listing for the swimsuit rule.
Do I need to book a sauna in Denver in advance?
3 of the places we list require a booking and 2 take walk-ins. Book ahead for evenings and weekends either way.
Is there a Russian bathhouse in Denver?
Yes. Lake Steam Baths on West Colfax is a family-run Russian-style steam bath that has operated for close to a century.