Archimedes Banya
San Francisco
A four-story Russian bathhouse in Bayview with two stove-heated parilka rooms, a very hot Finnish sauna, a Turkish steam room, an ice-cold plunge, a roof deck and a cafe with a Russian-leaning menu.
More about Archimedes Banya
The two Russian rooms run roughly 170 to 210°F with moderate humidity, the Finnish dry sauna sits at 220°F and above, and the hammam stays below 140°F with near-full humidity. Between rounds there is a cold plunge, warm-water jacuzzis and a roof deck looking across the bay. Aromatherapy sessions run several times a day, and a venik platza, a massage with bundled oak, birch or eucalyptus branches, costs extra.
Most hours are mixed-gender. The Banya Floor is clothing-optional after 6 pm and all day on Wednesdays and Fridays, while a swimsuit and robe are required in lounges, stairwells and decks. Some Tuesday evenings are set aside as women's or men's nights. Guests must be 18 or older except on Family Day.
At a glance
Archimedes Banya has a banya (170–210°F), a Finnish sauna (220°F) and a hammam, plus a cold pool. Swimsuit optional and 18+ only.
- Hottest sauna
- 220°F
- Cold plunge
- Yes
Saunas
- Banya (wet heat)170–210°F
- Finnish (dry)220°F
- HammamTemp not listed
Aufguss sessions
Hot pools
Cold plunge
- Cold poolTemp not listed
Before you go
- Swimsuit
- Optional
- Co-ed
- Yes, co-ed
- Minimum age
- 18+
- Food and drinks
- Available
A three-hour day pass was $67 in 2024 (KQED). A weekday happy-hour pass, noon to 4 pm, was $60 in April 2026 (7x7). Check the booking page for current prices. Prices checked October 2026.
Getting there
748 Innes Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94124
Frequently asked questions
What kind of sauna does Archimedes Banya have?
Archimedes Banya has a banya (wet heat) at 170–210°F, a finnish (dry) at 220°F and a hammam.
Does Archimedes Banya have a cold plunge?
Yes. Archimedes Banya has a cold pool.
Is Archimedes Banya co-ed?
Yes, the sauna areas at Archimedes Banya are co-ed.
Do you need a swimsuit at Archimedes Banya?
Swimsuits are optional at Archimedes Banya.
Does Archimedes Banya have aufguss?
Yes, Archimedes Banya runs aufguss sessions, where a sauna master pours water on the stones and fans the heat around the room.
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Sources
- Archimedes Banya (official site): Banya Facilities, checked October 2026
- Archimedes Banya (official site): Clothing Guidelines, checked October 2026
- Archimedes Banya (official site): Hours, checked October 2026
- 7x7: Bay Area spas for every budget, checked October 2026
- KQED: Your guide to Bay Area spas and hot springs, checked October 2026
- The San Francisco Standard: Saunas are suddenly everywhere in the Bay Area, checked October 2026
- InsideHook: SF's clothing-optional bohemian bathhouse, checked October 2026
We last confirmed Archimedes Banya is open in October 2026. Spotted something out of date?