Elahniverse guide · Updated October 30, 2026

The best private saunas in NYC

The best private sauna in NYC depends on your group and on the heat you want. Elahni in NoMad is best for a hosted sauna and ice bath for up to four. Saint in Chelsea is best for a sauna and ice bath for one or two. Remedy Place in Flatiron and SoHo is best for a private ice bath and sauna suite for up to six. SKY TING Spa in NoHo is best for an infrared sauna and cold plunge suite for three.

Elahni wrote this guide, and Elahni is one of the places on the list. We checked each fact on the venue's own website or in the press, most recently on October 30, 2026. Details change, so check them before you book.

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How we chose

A place is on this list only if your group has the sauna to itself, and you can book it now. We do not score the other places. Each one is best for something different, and the list says what that is.

Elahni is first because Elahni wrote the guide. Read the facts, then choose the place that suits your group.

At a glance

Place	Where	Heat	Cold	Group	Best for
Elahni	NoMad, Manhattan	Traditional Finnish dry sauna, around 180°F	Ice bath, around 40°F, in the same room	The whole room, up to 4 guests	a hosted sauna and ice bath for up to four
Saint	Chelsea, Manhattan	Traditional sauna	Ice bath in the suite	1 or 2	a sauna and ice bath for one or two
Remedy Place	Flatiron and SoHo	Sauna in the suite (the type is not stated)	Ice bath in the suite	Up to 6 (Contrast Suite)	a private ice bath and sauna suite for up to six
SKY TING Spa	NoHo, Manhattan	Full-spectrum infrared	Cold plunge with the suite	Up to 3	an infrared sauna and cold plunge suite for three
The Brooklyn Spa	Brooklyn	Finnish sauna and a steam room	Cold plunge in the suite	Up to 2 (Couple) or up to 8 (Group); up to 12 by request	a private spa suite with a hot tub, for a couple or a group
Recoverie	Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn	Dry sauna, 195°F	Ice bath	Up to 6 (Group Booking)	a private sauna and ice bath for up to six in Brooklyn
Aman New York	Midtown, Manhattan	Banya or hammam, in the Spa House	Cold plunge on a private terrace	Exclusive use of a Spa House	a private spa house for a special occasion
World Spa	Brooklyn	Chalet: its own Finnish sauna or banya. Dacha: its own banya	Dacha: an ice-cold bucket shower. The spa's shared cold plunge is 48 to 55°F	Chalet up to 12; Dacha up to 16 (private events page)	a private sauna room for a large party
Wall Street Bath & Spa 88	Financial District, Manhattan	Private sauna in the VIP Room, for a group of up to 6	Not stated for the VIP Room	Up to 6 with the private sauna; up to 20 without it	a party room with its own sauna, downtown
Brooklyn Banya	Brooklyn	Traditional banya with steam rooms	Cold plunge pools	The whole bathhouse	renting a whole banya for a party

Private sauna and ice bath

These places give your group a sauna and an ice bath or a cold plunge, with nobody else in the room.

1. Elahni (NoMad): Best for a hosted sauna and ice bath for up to four

Elahni is a small sauna and ice bath studio in NoMad. A private session gives your group the whole room for 70 minutes. A host stays with you, sets the pace, and times three rounds of heat and cold. You close with a tea or tonic at the bar.

For a party of five to eight, Elahni can keep the room for two to three hours, by arrangement.

Where: 12 W 27th St, Floor 2, New York, NY 10001
Heat: Traditional Finnish dry sauna, around 180°F
Cold: Ice bath, around 40°F, in the same room
Group: The whole room, up to 4 guests
Length: 70 minutes
Price: $260 for the room, up to 4 guests; $130 for the room, up to 2 guests
Booking: Online at elahni.com

Choose it if you want a traditional Finnish sauna and an ice bath in the same room, with a host, for a group of two to four. See the private sessions

2. Saint (Chelsea): Best for a sauna and ice bath for one or two

Saint has four private suites in Chelsea. Each suite has a traditional sauna, an ice bath, and a rain shower. A session is self-guided, and you do not need a bathing suit.

Where: 242 W 29th St
Heat: Traditional sauna
Cold: Ice bath in the suite
Group: 1 or 2
Length: 60 minutes
Booking: Online, in the app, by email, or by text

Choose it if you want a sauna and an ice bath alone, or with one other person. Visit Saint

3. Remedy Place (Flatiron and SoHo): Best for a private ice bath and sauna suite for up to six

Remedy Place has clubs in Flatiron and SoHo. Its Contrast Suite is a private suite with an ice bath and a sauna. The booking page says the session guides you through a set rotation between the ice bath and the sauna.

Where: 12 W 21st St (Flatiron) and 11 Greene St (SoHo)
Heat: Sauna in the suite (the type is not stated)
Cold: Ice bath in the suite
Group: Up to 6 (Contrast Suite)
Length: 75 minutes (Contrast Suite)
Booking: Online, in the app, or through the concierge

Choose it if you want a private ice bath and sauna suite for a group of five or six. Visit Remedy Place

4. SKY TING Spa (NoHo): Best for an infrared sauna and cold plunge suite for three

SKY TING, the yoga studio, has a spa in NoHo. Its Contrast Suite is a private space with a full-spectrum infrared sauna and a cold plunge, for up to three people.

Where: 324 Lafayette St, 4th floor
Heat: Full-spectrum infrared
Cold: Cold plunge with the suite
Group: Up to 3
Length: 1 hour
Booking: Online, with a SKY TING account

Choose it if you are three people and want infrared heat with a cold plunge. Visit SKY TING Spa

5. The Brooklyn Spa (Brooklyn): Best for a private spa suite with a hot tub, for a couple or a group

The Brooklyn Spa rents its whole suite by appointment. The suite has a Finnish sauna, a steam room, a hot tub, and a cold plunge, with showers and a lounge.

Where: Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn (you get the exact address after you book)
Heat: Finnish sauna and a steam room
Cold: Cold plunge in the suite
Group: Up to 2 (Couple) or up to 8 (Group); up to 12 by request
Length: 2 hours (Couple) or 4 hours (Group)
Booking: Online, 24 hours ahead; or by phone, text, or WhatsApp

Choose it if you also want a hot tub and a steam room, for two to four hours. Visit The Brooklyn Spa

6. Recoverie (Brooklyn Bridge Park): Best for a private sauna and ice bath for up to six in Brooklyn

Recoverie, in Brooklyn Bridge Park, has a dry sauna at 195°F and an ice bath. Its Group Booking gives up to six people the whole contrast area for a private session. A session takes about 45 minutes.

Where: 135 Bridge Park Dr, Brooklyn
Heat: Dry sauna, 195°F
Cold: Ice bath
Group: Up to 6 (Group Booking)
Length: About 45 minutes
Booking: Through the website

Choose it if you are in Brooklyn and want a private sauna and ice bath for a group of up to six. Visit Recoverie

7. Aman New York (Midtown): Best for a private spa house for a special occasion

Aman New York has two private Spa Houses. Each one has a banya or a hammam, a hot bath, and a cold plunge on a private terrace. You can book a Spa House for your exclusive use, for two to twelve hours.

Where: 730 Fifth Ave
Heat: Banya or hammam, in the Spa House
Cold: Cold plunge on a private terrace
Group: Exclusive use of a Spa House
Length: 2 to 12 hours
Booking: Through the spa

Choose it if the occasion is special and the budget is open. Visit Aman New York

For a large group or a party

These places rent a private room with its own sauna, or a whole bathhouse, for a bigger party.

8. World Spa (Brooklyn): Best for a private sauna room for a large party

World Spa is a large bathhouse in Brooklyn. For a party, you can rent a private room with its own sauna, and the rental includes the full spa.

The Chalet has a traditional Finnish sauna or a banya. The Dacha has a clay-and-hay banya and a bucket shower of ice-cold water.

Where: 1571 McDonald Ave, Brooklyn
Heat: Chalet: its own Finnish sauna or banya. Dacha: its own banya
Cold: Dacha: an ice-cold bucket shower. The spa's shared cold plunge is 48 to 55°F
Group: Chalet up to 12; Dacha up to 16 (private events page)
Length: 4 hours minimum
Booking: Online, by email, or by phone

Choose it if your party is ten or more people and you want to spend the day. Visit World Spa

9. Wall Street Bath & Spa 88 (Financial District): Best for a party room with its own sauna, downtown

Wall Street Bath & Spa 88 rents a VIP Room for private parties. For a group of up to six, the room can come with a private sauna.

Where: 88 Fulton St
Heat: Private sauna in the VIP Room, for a group of up to 6
Cold: Not stated for the VIP Room
Group: Up to 6 with the private sauna; up to 20 without it
Length: 3 hours minimum
Booking: By phone

Choose it if you want a private party room with its own sauna in Lower Manhattan. Visit Wall Street Bath & Spa 88

10. Brooklyn Banya (Brooklyn): Best for renting a whole banya for a party

Brooklyn Banya rents the whole bathhouse for a private event: the steam rooms, the cold plunge pools, and a lounge for your group. Towels, robes, and slippers are included.

Where: 602 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn
Heat: Traditional banya with steam rooms
Cold: Cold plunge pools
Group: The whole bathhouse
Length: Not published
Booking: By phone

Choose it if you want a whole bathhouse for your group. Visit Brooklyn Banya

The best private sauna for your group

Alone: Saint in Chelsea: a private suite with a traditional sauna and an ice bath, for 60 minutes.
Two people: Elahni's weekday daytime room for two, with a host. Or Saint, with a guest.
Three or four people: Elahni's whole room for up to four, with a host. For infrared heat and a cold plunge for three, SKY TING Spa's Contrast Suite.
Five or six people: Remedy Place's Contrast Suite, or Recoverie's whole contrast area in Brooklyn, for up to six. Elahni can keep its room for five to eight, by arrangement.
A party of ten or more: World Spa's private rooms (up to 12 or 16), or a whole Brooklyn Banya rental. For up to six with a private sauna, Spa 88's VIP Room.
A special occasion, with no budget limit: A private Spa House at Aman New York.

Sources

We checked these pages in October 2026, most recently on October 30, 2026.

Common questions

What is the best private sauna in NYC?

It depends on your group and on the heat you want. For a hosted Finnish sauna and ice bath for up to four, Elahni in NoMad. For one or two people, Saint in Chelsea. For up to six, Remedy Place in Flatiron or SoHo, or Recoverie in Brooklyn.

Which private saunas in NYC have an ice bath?

Elahni, Saint, Remedy Place (Contrast Suite), SKY TING Spa (Contrast Suite), The Brooklyn Spa, Recoverie (Group Booking), and the Aman New York Spa Houses have an ice bath or a cold plunge with the private booking.

Is a Finnish sauna or an infrared sauna better?

They feel different. A traditional, or Finnish, sauna heats the air around you. An infrared sauna heats your body with light, and the air stays cooler. Choose the one that suits you.

Can I book a private sauna for a birthday or a bachelorette in NYC?

Yes. For up to four, book Elahni's private room. For up to six, book Remedy Place's Contrast Suite. For five to eight, Elahni can keep its room for two to three hours, by arrangement. For a larger party, World Spa and Brooklyn Banya rent rooms or a whole bathhouse.

Do I need to book ahead?

Yes. You book each private room on this list ahead of time.

The room stays intimate, and every session is by reservation.

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