Best Saunas in Prague
Where to relax, find privacy or enjoy a unique experience – Part 1
Looking for a way to escape stress, recharge, or simply warm up your bones? Saunas are perfect for that. Whether you’re an experienced sauna lover or just starting with this relaxing ritual, this guide is your shortcut to the best saunas in Prague.
We’ve included everything: from large Prague spa sauna complexes where you could easily spend the whole day, through luxury hotel saunas that let you combine relaxation with other activities, to smaller yet popular sauna spots that locals love.
1. Sauna worlds and public saunas in Prague
Saunia
Address: multiple branches in Prague, see Websitesite
Website: saunia.cz
Saunia is the largest network of sauna worlds in the country, with branches inside big shopping malls. It’s easy to combine shopping with a themed sauna ritual – something Saunia is famous for. Each branch offers several types of saunas (Finnish, tropical, salt, herbal…), steam baths, cooling pools and relaxation zones. If you register online, your first entry is free.
Infinit Step
Address: Malletova 1141/4, Prague 9
Website: step.infinit.cz
This branch of Infinit in Prague-Vysočany is part of a large sports and wellness complex. You’ll find several types of saunas, including the original honey sauna, where the sweet scent and warm wood make you feel like you’re inside a beehive. Regular sauna ceremonies enhance the experience. After your session, you can relax on the outdoor terrace with a fresh bar, or visit the Water World with an indoor pool, whirlpool and floating sauna – all included in the entry fee. A great choice if you want to combine sport, fun and relaxation.
Source: facebook.com/infinitstep
Sauna Central
Address: Ve Smečkách 19, Prague 1
Website: saunacentral.cz
Luxury wellness right in the heart of Prague – that’s Sauna Central. Thanks to its interior decorated with living moss, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into a green oasis of calm just a minute from Wenceslas Square. You can relax in five saunas, a steam bath, or enjoy a fresh juice or waterpipe at the bar. If you’re looking for more privacy, there’s also the option to book a private wellness.
Source: saunacentral.cz
Sauna Spot Dvorce
Address: Podolské nábřeží 1110, Prague 4
Website: saunaspot.cz
If there’s one place that belongs among the best sauna Prague spots, it’s definitely Sauna Spot Prague in Podolí, right by Žluté lázně. Even though it’s outside the city center, the riverside location and large glass walls with views of the Vltava give it a unique atmosphere. Inside you’ll find four Finnish saunas named after Greek goddesses – Niké, Theia, Héra and Hébé. Every evening there are sauna ceremonies, plus special wellness and beauty events throughout the month.
Source: facebook.com/saunaspotdvorce
Sauny Vltava
Address: Podolské nábřeží 1108/1, Prague 4
Website: saunyvltava.cz
Just a few steps from Sauna Spot lies Sauny Vltava with the largest sauna in the Czech Republic, with capacity for up to 100 people. In addition to regular sauna sessions and ceremonies, the venue hosts various thematic events. Fans of cold exposure will appreciate Wim Hof courses. For rest, there’s an outdoor teepee with an open fire, and the brave can cool off directly in the Vltava river.
Source: saunyvltava.cz
Lázně AXA
Address: Na Poříčí 1051/40, Prague 1
Website: bazenaxa.cz
How about a touch of nostalgia? Lázně AXA is one of Prague’s traditional institutions with a long history and unique retro vibe. Known mainly for its functionalist swimming pool and fitness center, it also hides a smaller sauna. Don’t expect modern wellness luxury – but rather a classic, straightforward sauna experience. There’s also a women-only section for those who prefer more privacy.
Aquapalace Prague – Sauna World
Address: Pražská 138, Praha Čestlice
Website: aquapalacehotel.cz
If you’d like to turn your sauna Prague visit into a full-day trip, even with the whole family, Aquapalace in Čestlice is the ideal place. The complex includes classic Finnish saunas, Roman baths with pools, an outdoor log cabin sauna and even an underground sauna. Entry also includes access to the huge Water World. It makes the ticket more expensive, but you’re in for a day full of both relaxation and fun.
Source: aquapalacehotel.cz
2. Saunas in Prague hotels
Congress & Wellness Hotel Olšanka
Address: Táboritská 23, Prague
Website: hotelolsanka.cz
A perfect choice if you’d like to combine a sauna in Prague with swimming, fitness or other activities. The brand-new relaxation center offers five types of saunas, a whirlpool and massages.
Wellness Holešky
Address: Tovární 17, Prague 7
Website: wellnessholesky.cz
Holešovice also has its own oasis of peace. Part of the Absolutum Wellness Hotel, this sauna is among others in Prague unique by its origin – it was built from a 100-year-old barn, giving it a rustic atmosphere. In addition to the sauna, you can enjoy massages and a private whirlpool bath.
Source: wellnessholesky.cz
Panorama Hotel Spa & Fitness
Address: Milevská 7, Prague 4
Website: panoramahotelprague.com
How about working out, sweating it out in a sauna and then relaxing with a panoramic view of the whole city? That’s exactly what you can do at Panorama Hotel, where the wellness and fitness area on the 24th floor includes a pool, whirlpool and sauna.
Source: panoramahotelprague.com
Orea Hotel Pyramida
Address: Bělohorská 24, Prague 6
Website: orea.cz
If you’re staying on the opposite side of the river and Prague 4 feels too far, this wellness and fitness complex in Břevnov is a great alternative. It includes a pool, sauna and steam bath. While it doesn’t offer city views like Panorama Hotel, it’s perfect for unwinding after a day of sightseeing.
M Spa (The Emblem Hotel)
Address: Platnéřská 19, Prague 1
Website: emblemprague.com
One of the most luxurious boutique wellness centers in the city, located on the top floor of the 5-star Emblem Hotel. It features a sauna, steam bath and Kneipp path. The highlight is a rooftop terrace with a private hot tub and breathtaking views of the historic center. Entry is primarily for hotel guests, but day passes are available.
Source: emblemprague.com
Relax Days
Address: Na Rybníčku 5, Prague 2
Website: relaxdays.cz
For a luxury spa experience right in the center, head to Relax Days inside Mamaison Residence Downtown. You can enjoy a Finnish, tropical or silent sauna, or book a private sauna and whirlpool. With a Relax Card, entry prices are cheaper and you get discounts on food and drinks.
3. Gay saunas in Prague
Besides classic saunas and spa worlds, Prague is also home to venues with a more specific focus. Since our aim is to give you a full overview, here are some tips for gay sauna spots – even if we can’t offer personal experience. :)
Sauna Babylonia
Address: Martinská 6, Prague 1
Website: saunababylonia.cz
Without doubt the largest and most famous gay sauna in Prague. Babylonia is not only a place to relax but also a social hub of the local gay scene. Facilities include a dry sauna, two steam rooms, plenty of relaxation areas and private cabins. It’s busiest on weekend evenings.
Sauna David
Address: Sokolovská 107/44, Prague 8
Website: sauna-david.cz
One of Prague’s traditional gay saunas, recently fully renovated. It offers a Finnish sauna, steam bath, whirlpool and a bar with refreshments. The atmosphere is friendly, attracting a mix of locals and international visitors.
