Downtown Banya: The Authentic Russian Sauna and spa in the Seattle area

You must be exhausted. Come rest.

A banya is an authentic, nearly inimitable one of a kind, traditional Russian sauna. Downtown Banya recreates this authentic Russian bath experience and makes it available to enjoy right here in Seattle, Washington in a hip, modern urban setting. Downtown Banya combines centuries of tradition with innovation in modern technology, to foster an atmosphere where one can truly relax and rejuvenate.

We left nothing out so you can enjoy everything in. When we set out to build the Russian sauna we knew that no detail could be overlooked neither any expense spared. With this in mind, we hired a third generation stove maker, made the phone call to Canada and found the most proper, absolute best cobble stone available and meticulously searched for the wood most fit and tile most suitable. Finally after completion, we diligently tested the final product… After various occasions of pleasure and satisfaction, we screamed OooorrRRaahH! (Russian slang) and so will you. You will not experience anything such as this, in a way as this, in the greater Seattle area.

What can Banya do for me?

Sweating and health are virtually synonymous in Russia. Did you know that the banya has actually been proven to be better for your health than any other type of sauna?

Health benefits of banya:

• Your pores will be opened and your toxins will be eliminated through maximum

perspiration achieved by extreme yet bearable temperatures available only at

the banya

• Your blood circulation will be improved: this results in new levels of health for

your heart and vascular systems

• Your production of hemoglobin and overall cell oxygenation level will be

increased

• Your metabolism will be given a friendly and generous boost

• Your mental clarity will be improved and emotions will be stabilized resulting in

an overall better sense of well being

• Your tiredness will be alleviated, stress will be reduced and mood swings

greatly diminished through promotion of deep relaxation

More on bath and health.

What can I do at Downtown Banya?

Come visit the Downtown Banya and you’ll notice that we’re not just about an excessively warm little wooden bathhouse where you can sit, heat up and take a bath. We have done everything possible to make sure that your stay is a pleasant one. Heat up at the authentic Russian sauna, and cool down in our 33 degree cold plunge. Hang out at lounge after your heating session, chat with good friends, play billiards, watch the Russian tube, even tan in our beds or get some spa treatment and repeat if necessary. It’s all available here! You can even enjoy some great Russian food at our tasty Downtown Bistro, say some borscht or some blintzes? …all you need is an appetite and the robe that we give you. Where else can you do this? Remember, being stressed is against the etiquette here. Seriously, there’s lot going on here so don’t miss out!

Ready for Banya?

You may probably be thinking about what you should wear during your stay or perhaps you are curious about banya etiquette. You may even be wondering how to bath at the Banya or just need a quick list of hours and driving directions, either way we can’t wait to see you in!

We invite you to get away from life for just a day or make Downtown Banya your life of getaway.