13 of the best bathhouses in Sydney to unwind at

Ready, set, and rejuvenate at these beautiful bathhouses in Sydney.

Whether you’re deeply invested in the health benefits of contrast therapy or simply love to submit to dedicated chill time in a steam room, you’ll find a Sydney bathhouse that fits your wellness style. From traditional hammams to fitness-focused health spaces, leisurely lounging and beauty-based freshen-ups, these are the top places to unwind both body and mind.

1. Capybara Bathing

friends enjoying a relaxing dip at Capybara Bathing — Chill out at Capybara for some quality bath time. (Image: Declan Blackall)

Wellness can be found anywhere, even in the heaving and hip topography of Surry Hills. Come along to sweat it out and chill out with a 90-minute session at Capybara , which includes access to a magnesium thermal bath, hot stone sauna, cold plunge and hammam. Prices vary between peak and off-peak periods, so if you can come before 5pm on a weekday you’ll save yourself $5.

Cost: From $65 for 90 minutes.
Address: Groundfloor 235-239 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills

2. Nature’s Energy

Nature's Energy glebe bathhouse — Be pampered for hours at Nature’s Energy, Glebe.

Restore balance at one of the three Nature’s Energy bathhouses located in Glebe, Balmain and Newtown. You can pair your bathing session with a spa treatment (a remedial massage at the Glebe location will heal all your pains), tarot reading or crystal healing session to really locate your inner peace. Each of the outposts has a slightly different offering (we’d recommend Glebe for solo bathing, Balmain for friends and Newtown for couples) but you’ll find ice baths, spas and steam rooms at all. A 90-minute session is $60, but on weekdays you can get 90 minutes for the price of 60.

Cost: 90 minutes from $59 off-peak, 60 minutes from $39 with packs available.
Address: Check the website for various locations

3. Nimbus Co

LED therapy lounge at Nimbus Co — The non-invasive LED therapy helps with anti-aging. (Image: Maxwell Finch)

It’s all about opposing temperatures at Nimbus , where their carefully designed therapeutic spaces enhance wellness through extremes. Their community-minded spaces now include studios in Bondi, Manly, and Neutral Bay (not to mention Byron Bay and two Melbourne outposts). Oscillate between hot and cold in the sauna, ice baths and LED lounge.

Cost: Prices vary depending on add-ons, but start at $27 for a 20-minute ice bath session
Address: Check website for various locations

4. Soak Bathhouse

the magnesium pool at Soak Bathhouse, Sydney — Plunge into the magnesium-rich pool at Soak Bathhouse. (Image: Supplied)

Hugely popular north of the border, the beloved Queensland Soak Bathhouse is coming to Sydney with two locations set to open in Bondi and Alexandria. Bringing that Gold Coast resort energy to Sydney with bright, light-filled spaces that encourage a community ambience, Soak really feels like a micro getaway. Come day or night to enjoy magnesium pools, infrared saunas, steam rooms, cold plunges and cedarwood saunas.

Cost: From $35 for 1 hour
Address: 88 Ebley Street, Bondi Junction

5. Gillian Adams

the aquamedic pool at Gillian Adams — Rehydrate your body with a relaxing dip at the aquamedic pool. (Image: Gillian Adams)

This lower north shore pamper house caters to the real housewives of Turramurra and everyone else who needs a little lavish TLC. There’s a salon menu and spa packages, but we’ve included Gillian Adams in our bathhouse list for the aquamedic pool and steam package, where you can unfurl bodily stress with oxygenated water and reflexology jets that soothe muscles.

Cost: $90 for 1 hour or $80 when paired with another treatment
Address: 1356 Pacific Highway, Turramurra

6. The Skin and Bath House

a Swedish sauna at The Skin and Bath House, Sydney — Sweat out toxins in a Swedish sauna. (Image: Supplied)

Melt into yourself with a session at this Rozelle bathhouse where you can sweat happily in a Swedish sauna and soak in an ice bath for a bit of weekly contrast therapy. It’s all in aid of lowering stress, enhancing immune function and improving circulation, among many other purported benefits.

Cost: $40 for 30 minutes
Address: 634 Darling Street, Rozelle

7. Ottoman Turkish Bath and Day Spa

the Ottoman Turkish Bath and Day Spa, Sydney — This day spa offers a luxe escape from the city’s hustle and bustle. (Image: CTRL Media)

This tranquil sanctuary is a hidden Ottoman jewel in Sydney’s west. For those who’ve enjoyed the delights of a hammam in Istanbul, you’ll know what to expect. Everyone else will be gob-smacked by the beautifully soothing setting, where tactile stone, marble basins and gently trickling water transport you to far-flung places. Ease yourself onto the hot marble slab, then enjoy the hot tub and sauna facilities. There are plenty of packages to choose from, including the Cleopatra, which includes a full-body massage and a honey and milk treatment.

Cost: From $110 per person
Address: Level 2, 46 Wellington Road, South Granville

8. The Bathhouse

the hydrotherapy spa at The Bathhouse — Book an hour-long soak session at The Bathhouse. (Image: Supplied)

Palm Springs-inspired The Bathhouse is all set for your girl gang to settle in and soak. That’s not to say men and solo soakers aren’t equally welcome to work on their wellness, but this place is certainly ready for hens parties and those all-important girls’ days out. Flit between sauna, steam room, hydrotherapy spas and magnesium plunge pool and lounge about on a day bed with cocktail just to keep the balance. Add a facial treatment or massage to really lean in.

Cost: $90 for 2 hours or all-day (6 hours) for $160
Address: 139 Camden Road, Douglas Park

9. Arisoo Korean Bathhouse and Spa

Gravitate to K-beauty at this traditional-style, women-only Korean bathhouse where guests bathe naked (although this isn’t compulsory) in a calming 39-degree herbal bath and banish tension in the steam room and dry barrel sauna. As with Korean tradition, your experience will begin with a cleansing shower before you enter the bathhouse or treatment room. Relish a scrub, massage or facial and enjoy a two-hour stay at the bathhouse.

Cost: Enjoy an Arisoo Silky Scrub for $119, which includes 2 hours in the bathhouse
Address: 495A Oxford Street, Paddington; 2/7 Help Street, Chatswood

10.  XtraClubs

people relaxing at Xtra Clubs, Sydney bathhouse — XtraClubs is perfect for those in need of some R&R. (Image: Supplied)

Inviting everyone to relish the hot and the cold from their large, Finnish-style communal sauna, ice baths, steam room and infrared sauna, XtraClubs are determined to make bathhousing accessible with their deliberately competitive pricing. Offering memberships, they’re hoping guests will use their club as they would a gym. Bondi is the first to open, but ambitious plans are already underway for more venues across Sydney, including Cronulla, Green Square, Liverpool, Manly, Marrickville and more.

Cost: $39 for 90 minutes
Address: 434 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction

11.  Slow House

Slow House bathhouse — Slow House has become a go-to for Bondi locals.

Take a deep breath and slow it right down at this sleek Bondi basement bathhouse that’s part of the suburb’s exclusive wellness centre, Beachouse . Be sure to wear your most stylish swimming costume as you dip into the magnesium pool, chill in the cold plunge and sweat it out in the sauna and steam room. There’s also a tempting menu of full-body treatments, massages and facials.

Cost: $55 for 90 minutes
Address: 151 Curlewis Street, Bondi

12.  Moroccan Hammam

Exclusively for women, this beautiful hammam is said to be the first of its kind in Australia and will have you feeling like a pampered Arabian princess. Richly decorated in Moroccan style and offering an array of indulgent packages to leave you aglow, you’ll enjoy steam and hot water bathing alongside tea and sweets. Choose a treatment that may include a scrub, body mask, hair wash or coffee foot scrub. Heavenly!

Cost: Prices start with the ‘deluxe hammam’ at $160 for 45 minutes, which includes a body mask, clay mask and hair wash.
Address: 31 Grose Street, Parramatta

13. Sense of Self

sense of self sydney bathhouse — Dive into Sense Of Self when it opens in Sydney.

Another new one to get spa lovers excited in the second half of 2025, is the opening of Sense Of Self in Sydney , after the success of its popular Melbourne location. Dubbing itself ‘Australia’s first modern bathhouse’, expect multiple large mineral pools, spacious saunas, a Hammam steam room and Cold Plunge pools. As well as dedicated treatment rooms and plenty of relaxation space

Cost: If Melbourne is an indication, prices start at a reasonable $65 for two hours in the baths, while massages are upwards of $160.
Address: Exact address TBC, but it will be on the border of Surry Hills and Paddington

For more pampering experiences, check out the indulgent spas in Sydney.

Discover the magic of a Sydney staycation in summer at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney.

Sydney City is magical in summer. Warm summer evenings beg to be spent sipping cool cocktails at one of many al fresco and rooftop bars. Ferries and buses are ready to transport travellers to the best nearby beaches for salty days on the sand. National parks and rainforests are waiting to be explored. And the city’s events calendar is packed, from live music to cultural attractions. All elements that call for a Sydney staycation.

Discover where to eat, stay and play for the perfect local getaway.

Where to stay

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

Amid the bustle of the perfect Sydney staycation, one needs a place to escape to and recharge. Enter, The Fullerton Hotel Sydney . The hotel is an icon in its own right – nestled inside the 151-year-old building that was originally Sydney’s General Post Office, its heritage-listed sandstone walls and Victorian renaissance grandeur have been carefully preserved – providing a rare chance to sleep within Sydney’s history.

Despite its fascinating history, the hotel isn’t short on modern, luxurious comforts. Rooms and suites are available in both the modern high-rise with gorgeous views over the clock tower and lively city below, or inside the historical post office building itself.

the Fullerton Hotel Sydney Heritage Long Suite bathroom — Heritage rooms maintain their old-world style.

Either way, guests can enjoy sophisticated touches, including a deluxe bed and pillow menu, Harman Kardon Bluetooth speakers, a digital concierge, a Vittoria coffee machine and amenities from the Balmain bathroom collection.

The team at this five-star hotel provides excellence and a quality experience for all their guests, while amenities like a gym help with a well-rounded stay. For a peaceful moment with sweeping city views, enter The Fullerton Club Lounge on level 28. This private haven for dining and relaxation is available to any guests staying on the hotel’s club floors and suites.

Add to this a central location in the CBD’s Martin Place, with easy access to Sydney’s top attractions, and convenience meets style.

Where to drink & dine

1. The Bar

the Fullerton Hotel afternoon tea at the bar — Indulge in the Fullerton Signature Afternoon Tea.

Inside The Fullerton Hotel Sydney’s lobby, The Bar does more than sling a few delicious cocktails (although it certainly does that well). Its brown leather chairs and glass ceiling create the perfect, almost al fresco, setting for the Fullerton Signature Afternoon Tea .

Served daily from 12 to 4 pm, the afternoon tea is a nod to the cherished social occasion it once was during the Victorian Renaissance era. People like to dress up for this afternoon tea, and if you’re lucky, a pianist often sits down at the on-site grand piano, just adding to the elegance.

The afternoon tea is served high tea style, offering reimagined British flavours of the Victorian Renaissance era with a unique blend of Australia’s culinary heritage. A sweet layer offers delights like a Malted Milk Envelope (a milk mousse layered between two biscuits), Bakewell Pudding (a super tasty egg-based pudding), and Apple Charlotte.

On the savoury layer, expect finger sandwiches with fillings like cucumber, egg and smoked salmon. While classic pinwheels and stuffed eggs almost make the menu. And, of course, all finished off with traditional scones served with cream and mixed berry jam.

Can’t fit in a whole afternoon tea? Be sure to at least order a slice of the 32-layered chocolate cake, a decadent mix of dark chocolate crémeux, fresh whipped cream, and Valrhona Azélia chocolate sauce. ⁣

2. The Place

the Fullerton Hotel the place dining — Dine in the stunning GPO atrium.

On level one of The Fullerton Hotel Sydney lives The Place – the hotel’s restaurant, in an atrium overlooking the former GPO. Here, dine on Modern Australian cuisine – think fresh, local seafood and a Riverina steak sandwich – along with a touch of Singaporean signature dishes, like Thai-style green curry or chicken satay. All in the shadow of the GPO clock tower, enjoying the GPO atrium’s natural light.

3. Local gelato

Couple enjoying ice-creams at First Fleet Park, The Rocks — Enjoy ice cream in the sunshine. (Image: Destination NSW)

What is summer without ice cream and/or gelato? Luckily, there are plenty of options just a short walk from The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, whether you’re craving a midday pick-me-up or an after-sun treat.

What to do/see

1. GPO Heritage Tour

the Fullerton Hotel Sydney lobby — Be awed by the building’s history.

Want to know more about the building you’re staying in? The Fullerton Hotel Sydney offers a complimentary 90-minute GPO Heritage Tour. Follow a knowledgeable tour guide to discover the stories, tales and legends of the former Sydney General Post Office building.

From the iconic clock tower (completed in 1891) to the black-and-white tiled staircase at 1 Martin Place, which was once the main entrance to the GPO and today serves as a prominent feature of the building to the 24 stone faces (mascarons) on the Martin Place side of the building. Part of the 1880s-era facade (designed by architect James Barnet), each represents different states, countries and continents.

2. Circular Quay

aerial of circular quay sydney — Catch a ferry from Circular Quay. (Image: Destination NSW)

An easy walk or light rail ride away from The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, lies the bustling Circular Quay. Here, you can sit for a drink and nibbles at the Opera Bar, or head into the iconic house itself for a show. It’s also a major ferry port, becoming your gateway to Sydney’s beaches, Luna Park and even Sydney Zoo.

3. Royal Botanic Gardens

view of circular quay from Sydney's Royal Botanic Garden — Wander through Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden. (Image: Destination NSW)

Just beyond Circular Quay, discover Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden. Wander through this 30-hectare, heritage-listed, botanical garden – exploring its differing sections, from Australian native botanicals to garden beds of vibrant flowers to towering groves of international trees.

It’s also the perfect place for a picnic, so pick up supplies before you come and enjoy a spot on the grassy meadow looking out into the harbour.

4. Theatre Royal

Just a one-minute walk from The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, take in a show at Theatre Royal. Built in 1976, the theatre has been offering a broad range of entertainment since the 1990s. Expect a show roster that ranges from the classics (like Cats) to the modern) like Pretty Woman: The Musical).

Start planning a summer stay in Sydney worth remembering at fullertonhotels.com/fullerton-hotel-sydney.