South Korea · 3 researched spaces
Saunas and bathhouses in Seoul
Bathhouse gathers 3 spaces in Seoul to compare heat, cold, ritual, access model and location. Every record marks what came from the operator and what was gathered in the field.
Explore on the mapWhere to bathe and take a sauna in Seoul
Dragon Hill SpaSeven floors of bathing, sleeping, eating and cinema in Yongsan: the jjimjilbang as a building-sized programme, priced for an open-ended stay.
Siloam SaunaSix floors of jjimjilbang a walk from Seoul Station: bathing in the basement, kiln rooms and communal life above, open all night for the price of a meal.
Spa LeiA women-only jjimjilbang in Gangnam, open around the clock: the rarer half of the Korean bathing market, where the whole house rather than one floor is single-gender.
What to find in Seoul
- Cold plunge
- 3 spaces
- Finnish sauna
- 3 spaces
- Public bath
- 3 spaces
- Steam room
- 3 spaces
Frequently asked questions
How many saunas and bathhouses are there in Seoul?
Bathhouse gathers 3 researched spaces in Seoul. The selection is a sourced sample, not a complete census of the city.
Which bathhouses and saunas should you know in Seoul?
The selection includes Dragon Hill Spa, Siloam Sauna and Spa Lei.
What kinds of bathing and sauna exist in Seoul?
The mapped experiences include cold plunge, finnish sauna and steam room.
Do you need to book a sauna in Seoul?
3 accept drop-in entry. Check each operator's rule and schedule before visiting.