Bad Sauna

I love this sauna! Very hot, very steamy. They offer a variety of sauna experiences. For the open sessions they do aufguss - intense aromatic steam created by mixing essential oil with snow balls - once an hour, which is a must do experience. The cold plunges are lovely. I love the thoughtful little touches like the wood burning fire pit on the deck, the ambient dj sets. They also do collaborations with local Pittsburgh businesses like brothmonger and jackworth ginger beer. It’s more than a sauna, it’s a little community!

Overcrowded sauna unfortunately. They should cap the amount of people allowed in at a time to half the amount they’re allowing right now if they truly want to provide a relaxing environment. There was a lot of talking in the sauna. Trans friendly thank sheesh. Fire pit area would be nicer if it were closer to the sauna and it didn’t smell like burning plastic 😷 footwear required outside but not provided was frustrating. Bring slides/flipflops and an extra towel. The person who checked me in was friendly. Tea was delicious! It’s pronounced "aufguss" not "aufGOOSE". All in all would come again just hope they tweak some things to make it more relaxing and cleaner.

I like that Bad Sauna focuses more on relaxation and finding a moment of peace instead of optimization and physical wellness. Bring some snacks, book a two hour session, and enjoy.

Bad Sauna is the best sauna in town. (Sweaty) hands down. It's spacious, comfortable and hot. The culture there is welcoming and chill. Safe space for folks of all backgrounds, ways of life, genders, etc... And sometimes, the sauna is so good there, I look up through the light polluted sky, and see the stars, and remember that we're all just saucy bags of cosmic dust and water. Yeah. That's how good it is there. 10/10, highly recommend.

This place has been my safe haven since they opened. The sauna is magical, the people are lovely and the environment is so relaxing. Highly recommend this spot 10/10

Bad Sauna flipping rules. It's one of my favorite respites from the cold during the winter. The staff is lovely and there are delightful little extras like sessions of scented steam and delicious tea. Highly recommend visiting this Pittsburgh gem.

Very well designed sauna--the seating is above the stove so your feet aren't cold, the roof is flat to distribute the heat, there is a vestibule area so cold outside air doesn't quench the heat. The staff are always friendly and helpful.