Archimedes Banya
The Verdict
"Go for the weekday happy hour (noon to 4pm) for the best deal. The Russian sauna is significantly hotter than what you're used to. Eat the karcho soup after."
What you need to know
Archimedes Banya brings Russian bathhouse culture to the Bayview. The banya (Russian for bathhouse) cycles heat from the saunas with cold plunge pools. Zteamer’s Cafe inside serves Russian and European food, and chess meetups run on-site.
What to expect
Multiple saunas at different temperatures, cold plunge pools, and outdoor relaxation areas. Women’s Night runs the first Tuesday of the month from 5pm to 10pm, and Men’s Night runs the third Tuesday from 5pm to 10pm; both are single-gender. Other days are co-ed.
Visiting
Located at 748 Innes Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124. Open Monday, Wednesday through Friday from 12pm to 11pm; Saturday and Sunday 10am to 11pm. Closed Tuesday except for the gender nights above. Last check-in is 9pm. Admission starts around $47, with a $10 add-on for an extra hour, and happy hour pricing applies on weekdays from 12pm to 4pm.
Getting there
At 748 Innes Avenue in the Bayview, near Hunters Point. Driving or rideshare is the most practical option. Free parking on site.