Tacoma Banya

📍 4704 S Oakes St #6400, Tacoma, Washington, 98409

Tacoma Banya offers a premier Slavic bathhouse experience, with spa-goers frequently highlighting its exceptional sauna and cold plunge facilities. The venue features both a hot dry sauna and a traditional wet sauna, noted for being among the hottest in the city. Guests describe the sauna experience as amazing, with a great cold plunge and a freezing shower available for contrast therapy. The main co-ed facilities include these saunas, a steam room, and pools, though some visitors have reported inconsistent availability, with the cold plunge pool and hot tub occasionally closed and the steam room sometimes malfunctioning. The traditional practice of using birch branches for circulation and exfoliation in the wet sauna is part of the authentic Slavic, specifically Ukrainian/Russian, vibe that defines the venue's unique character. Beyond the thermal facilities, the spa provides several lounge rooms with super soft leather recliners for relaxation. A menu of food and drinks, including kvass, is available, with appetizers receiving positive feedback, though entrees have been noted as mediocre and high-priced. The atmosphere is designed for having a good time and relaxing, complete with amenities like pool tables. The venue operates with a check-in system where guests receive a locker key; towels are available for rent. A VIP lounge is offered for special occasions. While the core sauna experience is highly praised, some guests have noted issues with maintenance and cleanliness, and the food service has faced regulatory challenges.