Traditional Old-World bathing with all the fixins, right in the East Village.
(212) 505-0665
268 E 10th St
(Between 1st Avenue and Avenue A)
New York,
NY
10009
40.728374
-73.983485
Neighborhoods: Downtown, East Village
Russian & Turkish Baths
Last updated 7.17.09
What People Are Saying About Russian & Turkish Baths
The Owner
Russian & Turkish Baths
Owner
Since 1892, we've served New York as the place to experience an unexpected paradise. Located between First Avenue and Avenue A (can you get a hotter location?), our newly renovated facilities are attracting a glorious clientele who prefer to pay as they go, or want a membership. The best part is that you never have to feel rushed to make a massage appointment. You can sign up when you get there. It's a stress free zone designed to let you chill out and get some peace of mind. So just kick off your shoes and take-off your clothes and we'll give you a robe, some slippers and all the towels…
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
With no extras like towels or slippers--just shaving cream and a less than squeaky-clean environment--this place is not about aesthetics. It's about "shvitzing," the Eastern European bathing ritual which, in addition to a steam and cool down, consists largely of hanging out. In the cafe, fill up on beer and hearty Russian fare while watching TV, or catch rays on the roof deck. Take your choice of heat rooms: Dry, steam, scented, or the cherished Russian. After steam sessions, guests cool down in the "Ice Cold Pool" or triple-jet Swedish shower.
05/19/09
Not as great as...
by CSMobileUser2 at Citysearch
...it once was. I've going to the baths for over twenty years. Recently I used the ice pool, which used to be filled with ice-cold, clean water. The water was murky, dirty and there were wet towels all over the floor. The food has gone downhill also. I sampled some mushroom-barley soup and it was watery and tasteless. Too bad; it used to be a NYC treasure....
02/09/09
Unique Experience in Manhattan
by oompanyc at Citysearch
an interesting find in Manhattan, this place has a variety of different steam rooms and saunas, and even an ice cold pool. Very cool place for detoxing. They also offer massages, food and beverages, and other miscellaneous items. I had a great time checking this place out...a very young, hip, and friendly crowd...and I felt awesome when I left. Only $30 for a single visit, they do have discount cards for regular visitors.
- Pros: great place to detox, variety of steam rooms and saunas
- Cons: can get crowded
09/13/08
Rejuvenation!
by LGBTBOY at Citysearch
Oh my, Shanda darling if I liked girls, you would be mine! I get massage at least weekly and this is one of the few places that I've been a repeat customer to. Definitely worth the money!
The Details on Russian & Turkish Baths
Know Before You Go:
It's men only on Sundays between 7am and 2pm; women only on Wednesdays between 9am and 2pm. Clothing is mandatory on coed days.
Know Before You Go:
It's men only on Sundays between 8am and 2pm; women only on Wednesdays between 10am and 2pm. Clothing is mandatory on coed days.
Category:
Day Spas, Skin Care, Health Clubs & Gyms, Massage
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Message from Russian & Turkish Baths
Since 1892, we've served New York as the place to experience an unexpected paradise. Located between First Avenue and Avenue A (can you get a hotter location?), our newly renovated facilities are attracting a glorious clientele who prefer to pay as they go, or want a membership. The best part is that you never have to feel rushed to make a massage appointment. You can sign up when you get there.
It's a stress free zone designed to let you chill out and get some peace of mind. So just kick off your shoes and take-off your clothes and we'll give you a robe, some slippers and all the towels you want. You'll be in for a new old world pleasure of being totally relaxed and spanking clean.
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