Banya No.1 Hoxton — Authentic Russian Spa & Cold Plunge London

Banya No.1 – Hoxton is London's most celebrated authentic Russian bathhouse spa, ranked #1 Best Spa in London by Time Out and featured in Forbes, The Guardian, Vogue, and National Geographic. Located on Micawber Street, a 5-minute walk from Old Street tube, this extraordinary wellness venue guides guests through the time-honoured Banya ritual: intense heat in the Parnaya steam sauna, followed by an icy cold plunge pool dip that delivers an instant euphoric endorphin rush. The signature Parenie treatment involves a therapist waving fragrant birch, oak and eucalyptus venik bundles over the body in the super-hot steam room — described as "weird but natural high" by The Times. Between sessions, guests relax in private booths enjoying traditional Russian food including borscht soup, cottage pancakes, sea buckthorn tea and beetroot kvass. The spa offers public and private banya sessions, with packages lasting 2.5 to 3 hours. Celebrity guests include Kate Moss, Justin Bieber, Emilia Clarke, Liv Tyler, Renée Zellweger, and Laurence Fishburne. Winner of World Spa & Wellness Awards 2026 finalist.