FORMATION Sauna + Wellness
Philadelphia
A private Nordic-style sauna studio in Northern Liberties, open since 2020, where you book the sauna for yourself or a group of up to four, with a single-person cold plunge and a cold shower included.
More about FORMATION Sauna + Wellness
Sessions run 90 minutes including time to shower and change. The sauna is reserved for your group, with its own toilet and shower, while the plant-filled lounge and changing area are shared with at most one other group. A towel, robe and sauna shoes are provided, and a bathing suit is required in the sauna.
The cold plunge comes free with every sauna booking but may close for maintenance now and then. Formation also offers massage and holds sound baths and breathwork events. Groups of more than four book by email.
At a glance
FORMATION Sauna + Wellness has a Finnish sauna (195°F), plus a cold plunge tub. A session costs $85 for 90 minutes. Swimsuit required and booking required.
- Hottest sauna
- 195°F
- Cold plunge
- Yes
- 90-min session
- $85
Sauna
- Finnish (dry)195°F
Cold plunge
- Cold plunge tubTemp not listed
- Cold shower or bucketTemp not listed
Before you go
- Swimsuit
- Required
- Booking
- Required
- Towels
- Included
Private sauna for one person; $135 for two, $175 for three, $195 for four. The cold plunge is included and cannot be booked separately. Prices checked October 2026.
Getting there
305 Brown St, Philadelphia, PA, 19123
Frequently asked questions
How much does FORMATION Sauna + Wellness cost?
A session at FORMATION Sauna + Wellness costs $85 for 90 minutes (checked October 2026).
What kind of sauna does FORMATION Sauna + Wellness have?
FORMATION Sauna + Wellness has a finnish (dry) at 195°F.
Does FORMATION Sauna + Wellness have a cold plunge?
Yes. FORMATION Sauna + Wellness has a cold plunge tub and a cold shower or bucket.
Do you need a swimsuit at FORMATION Sauna + Wellness?
Yes, swimsuits are required at FORMATION Sauna + Wellness.
Do you need to book FORMATION Sauna + Wellness in advance?
Yes, FORMATION Sauna + Wellness requires a booking.
Nearby
Bathhouse Philadelphia
1.5 miles away
195°FNo plungeMVMNT Center Queen Village
1.6 miles away
The J Spot
2.2 miles away
Remedy Spa & Wellness
2.3 miles away
MVMNT Center Graduate Hospital
2.7 miles away
Sources
- FORMATION sauna + wellness (official site): Services, checked October 2026
- FORMATION sauna + wellness (official site): Policies, checked October 2026
- Philadelphia Magazine: Where to Book a Drop-In Sauna Session in and Around Philadelphia, checked October 2026
- Philadelphia Magazine: Where to Find Saunas and Cold Plunges Under One Roof Around Philly, checked October 2026
- Philadelphia Magazine: Best of Philly 2023, checked October 2026
We last confirmed FORMATION Sauna + Wellness is open in October 2026. Spotted something out of date?