Pop into a piping hot sauna (the Russian room is particularly intense) and sweat out all the beer you drank last night, then jump into the ice pool to cool off at the end. Read more

Leave your ego on first ave and come here knowing it's the best 4 hours of your life. Rent the shorts . Wear the gross sandals. Get into it. Have a beer & cold plunge . Best money spent in Greenwich Vil

Just go with it. I love this place. The massage from Sasha is my favorite treatment. I leave a new woman. Food is supposed to be good too, but I’ve no clue what to order, so maybe next time!

The primeval appearance is charming to some and maybe dingy for others, but the communal no-nonsense atmosphere and facility is what really helps it stand out including the surprisingly delicious café Read more

David's shifts have a lot of deals - get the mailing list and check groupon etc. Boris's shifts don't have many deals but a 10-pack of admissions is $200 and you can split it with a friend.

Pretty crowded on the weekends. Come during the week whenever possible. Also don't touch the walls in the Russian Bath , you will get burned. #seriously

My favorite is the Russian room where everyone uses the buckets to dump water on their head.

Come here with a friend and enjoy a day steaming, sweating, cold plunging and getting beat with some sticks! Just bring your own sandals and towel.

Some people love it, some loathe it, but this bath house has character and history. You have to try at least once in your lifetime and judge for yourself. The perfect spot to come to in the winter.

Platza, massages , olivier salad , pelmeni , borscht and russian /ukranian beer . Perfect. ...And nothing else matter (c) ;))

This is the place to be on a freezing NYC night. Steam room , sauna heaven. Grab a Russian beer before you leave. It tops off the intense culture experience.

It isn't high-end or plush by any means, but it makes up for it in character as well as heat. It does get crowded at times, usually after 6 during the week and 2 on weekend.

If you like going for the experience go Friday night. If you like going for the social scene, try Saturday afternoon in the winter. #russianandturkishbaths

Do NOT go straight into the Russian room and sit on the top row. You gotta build up to that shit

Whether you are a first timer or an old timer, it's fun to come up with and debate your "moves" - your favorite order of sweat, rest and chill operations.

Come during Boris' shift. Coed sauna and spa with old country character. B.Y.O. Slippers and suit especially the women.

The place for a zen vibe after a long day/week in that furious city . Sauna . Massage . Baths... And a nice rooftop for sunny days ♥

Those that love it can keep it. Vomit on the floor of the bathroom (really!), flip flops reused without cleaning and big hairy men farmer-blowing their sinus' in the chilled bath? No thanks.

perfect detox spot. beware there are two owners that alternate weeks and do not honor punch cards from the other owner. it's weird. get hot and then go sit on the patio .

If you’re not jumping in the ice pool after every sauna session you’re doing it wrong

The Russian room is not for half-milers. Sit on the 3rd row up if you can hack it. Try and get a spot next to the water tap. Don't forget to weigh yourself on the scale before & after. Hangover cure !

maybe our all-time favorite spot in this entire city . the radiant heat room is no joke.the ice cold frigid pool isn't either. the dumplings and beer (or beet smoothies ) in the midst of vintage 80's B-

The radiant rooms are incredible. Crazy heat clears you out

The platza oak leaf treatment leaves you with a newfound appreciation for life. Viktor was great.

Heat rises — the higher you sit, the hotter it is. Especially true for the Russian Room ! ????

You've been thinking about it... You should try it, at least once.

Amazing experience. But seriously, bring a pair of shorts , you don't want to wear those robes in the sauna .

If you live in New York, how could you not go?

It's nice bc it's one of the few Russian baths in the city but it gets crowded and they will bug you to buy their $200 pass thing.

No frills, old school experience. Russian sauna is extra ????, cold plunge pool is ☃️! sudden influx of loud NYU students hanging out in the already tiny pass thru areas hurried me out the door, though.

There is a eucalyptus-filled aromatherapy room, and traditional massages using oak leaves soaked in olive oil . After your shvitz, be sure to sample some Russian cuisine.

No frills bathhouse. The banya is piping hot and the cold plunge is frigid. Good value for money

no frills place to sweat and cool pool. come early on weekends or on weeknights to avoid loud crowds

Start with the steam room to the left than go to the hottest Russian room . Don't forget the cold plunge between and dunk twice for the full effect.

On a bachelor party, buy the Bachelor a Platza Oak Leaf procedure in the Russian Room . Grab some beers and have a good laugh about it out on the deck after. Read more

Try the Siberian Pilmeni at the cafe . Very well-seasoned and delicious! Better than at some restaurants I've been to!

Get the platza. Don't freak out too much that that means you're getting beat up by oak leaves in a 200 degree room.

I can't say enough about this place...I'm going to go through withdrawal when I leave NY

Great place to spend a few hours relaxing and detoxing.

2 things you need to pack before you go here: bathing suit & flip flops! Do it. Like now.

Great ;) Ask for Jean ;)

The best. Get the dumplings in between sessions.

Decent prices, gruff service. Not new or very clean , but still pretty great.

Go on a nice day, get the mud and sit upstairs on the roof deck .

Bring your own flip flops. They provide them, but better safe than sorry.

Never underestimate the power of a good “schvitz ” to revive your spirits. $35 for all-day admission- Learn of other deals on MetroFocus Read more

Really special. Get some fresh juice . Massage . Try everything.

The eucalyptus steam room is amazing, hit that first and the head to the hot room.

Go early if you are going on weekend, cause after 2pm its a ZOO !

This place is chaotic, dirty and loud . If you like a chill schvitz and a good spot for hanging out by the saunas , this isn't your place. Everyone gets dirty sandals.