Bathhouse Williamsburg

A day pass gives access to the whole underground circuit: hot, neutral and cold pools, a high-humidity tropical sauna, a stone-heated dry sauna and a steam room with a starlit ceiling. In the warmer months a seasonal rooftop pool with a bar opens above the street.

Most people move between the hot rooms and the cold pool at their own pace, then rest in the lounge or eat at the restaurant, which serves Northern and Eastern European dishes. Massages and hammam-style scrubs can be added. Weeknights and early slots tend to be quieter than weekend afternoons.