Sauna is the most famous invention of such a northern country as Finland, which borders the Russian city of St. Petersburg, where Russian and Scandinavian cultures are mixed. There are much less Russian baths in the city than Finnish saunas. In the suburb of Petersburg alone - Gatchina and the district - there are about 15 saunas, 4 of which are the most popular. Here is a list of the best.
Sauna in Gatchina "Elite Steam"
This institution positions itself as a club-sauna, where, in addition to the main steam rooms, there are several lounges, karaoke and a large pool. There are only 3 steam rooms, one of them is of a "luxury" class (differs from the others by the presence of a font). After visiting the sauna, employees of the institution offer to use the pool, which is equipped with a hydromassage, lighting and heating, which can increase the temperature of the water in 10 minutes. Near the pool is a suspended bucket of ice water, this is a reference to the Russian bath culture. After visiting the pool, you can head to the relaxation room, where you can play billiards or watch TV.
For a fee, employees of the institution offer the services of professional steam workers and masseurs, as well as try the cuisine of local chefs and a range of beer drinks.
This sauna in Gatchina is located at ul. Mikhail Ryseyev, 26.
Sauna "Alexandria"
It is part of the hotel complex, so here you can not only relax in a small company, but also celebrate any significant event, staying overnight. In addition to a sauna with infrared rays, the complex provides a Russian steam room, a large-sized pool and several cabins with hydromassage.
This sauna in Gatchina has a large relaxation room where you can get together with a large company in order to have a good time. Also available at the request of karaoke, a pool table is available. The owners of the complex are allowed to bring food with them, there is also the opportunity to buy what is needed here.
On average, the cost of one hour in a sauna is about 1.5 thousand rubles.
The sauna is located at: st. Dostoevsky, 2.
Public bath-sauna No. 1
This sauna in Gatchina is no different from other public institutions, but attracts people with its low cost. Only 190 rubles per hour. The institution operates from Thursday to Saturday from 2 to 10 pm.
Address: st. Leonova, 10.
