Steam Room
The steam room at Banya No.1 is more than just a relaxing space—it’s a powerful wellness tool built in the traditional banya style that offers a host of health benefits. Crafted with natural wood and equipped with a real brick stove, our steam room delivers a truly authentic steam experience, combining high humidity and gentle radiant heat for optimal effect.
Cloaked in soft, enveloping vapour, it enhances circulation, opens the pores, and promotes deep muscle relaxation. Used in harmony with our cold plunge and sauna rituals, the steam room encourages detoxification, supports the immune system, and provides a comforting release for both body and mind. It’s an ideal way to prepare for the Parenie treatment or extend your post-session recovery.
BENEFITS OF A STEAM ROOM
- Health Benefits of Steam Room: The humid heat promotes cardiovascular health, helps flush out toxins, and supports respiratory function.
- Muscle Recovery & Relaxation: The warm vapour eases muscle tension and helps speed up recovery after intense physical activity.
- Enhanced Skin Health: Steam helps open pores, remove impurities, and hydrate the skin for a fresh, radiant glow.
- Will a steam room help you lose weight? Steam rooms won’t burn fat directly, yet the heat burns calories and boosts metabolism. When combined with regular exercise and a healthy diet, frequent steam room exposure highly supports weight loss.
- Is Steam Room Good for Cold? Yes – the moist heat can help clear nasal passages and ease breathing. It’s especially effective when paired with our Aroma Ceremony, where garlic and herbs are infused into the steam to enhance the effect.
STEAM ROOM EXPERIENCE AT BANYA NO.1 IN LONDON
AUTHENTICITY IN EVERY DETAIL
Our steam rooms are built true to traditional banya standards, combining heritage design with expert craftsmanship. In our private spa, the steam room is crafted from authentic Kelo timber logs—a rare, naturally aged, and sustainably sourced wood from Nordic regions. This gives the space its signature rustic feel, resembling a traditional log cabin and enhancing the overall atmosphere.
Steam is generated by splashing water onto cast iron heated to 700°C within an authentic brick stove, producing superheated vapour that fills the room. This creates a hot, humid environment maintained between 70–100°C with 40–60% humidity—ideal for deep heat therapy.
STEAM ROOM TEMPERATURE
Unlike dry or infrared saunas, which can feel harsh or dehydrating, the steam room at Banya No.1 surrounds you with gentle, humid heat that penetrates deeply without overwhelming the body. The temperature typically ranges between 70–100°C, combined with 40–60% humidity, creating the perfect environment for safe, effective sweating and muscle recovery.
The moisture in the air helps the body absorb heat more evenly, making it feel more comfortable while still encouraging deep detoxification and circulation. It’s an ideal balance for those who find dry saunas too intense or infrared heat too superficial.
This harmonious mix of heat and humidity prepares the body beautifully for Parenie rituals and enhances every aspect of the banya experience.
WHAT TO WEAR IN A STEAM ROOM
For the best experience, we recommend wearing a two-piece swimsuit for women, as it allows more skin exposure to the steam—especially beneficial during Parenie rituals, where heat absorption enhances the overall effect. Men can wear swim trunks or shorts.
You’re also welcome to use the towels provided. During women-only and men-only hours, nudity is allowed in the steam room for those who prefer full-body exposure to the heat for maximum effect.
Sauna hats are also essential — they help protect your head from overheating and let you stay in the steam room longer and more comfortably.
For more tips on how to make the most of your visit, check out our Sauna Etiquette Guide.
STEAM ROOM + PARENIE: THE ULTIMATE HEAT THERAPY
At Banya No.1, you get a steam room experience like no other—thanks to our signature Parenie Ritual. This powerful treatment, performed in the steam room, uses leafy venik bundles and skilled techniques to deliver deep heat, improving circulation, boosting immunity, and relieving tension.
The ritual is then followed by a cold plunge or ice shower, creating a revitalising contrast that leaves you fully recharged.
DISCOVER STEAM THERAPY IN THE HEART OF LONDON
Conveniently located in the heart of the city, our steam room London experience is included in all Banya spa packages and short sessions. It’s the perfect companion to your wellness ritual—whether you’re here for detox, weight support, or a moment of invigoration.
