Best Saunas in Sheffield, United Kingdom
Güs Wellness
Sheffield's newest Scandinavian-style wellness centre in the Heart of the City development. Located in the Grade II listed Bethel Sunday School building, Güs offers two Finnish-grade saunas (24-person and 12-person with city views), four ice baths ranging from 3-12°C, cold plunge shower, and guided Saunagus ceremonies inspired by Nordic and German Aufguss traditions. On-site café serves Dark Woods coffee, recovery shakes, and locally baked goods.
Mercure Sheffield Kenwood Hall Hotel & Spa
Country estate spa set within 12 acres of beautiful parkland just one mile from Sheffield city centre. Features heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, and steam room. The spa offers a range of treatments in a peaceful setting with stunning lake views. Originally a Georgian mansion, the hotel combines historic charm with modern wellness facilities. Easy access from M1 motorway.
R1SE Urban Spa
Innovative urban wellness sanctuary in Kelham Island offering Fire & Ice contrast therapy. Features Finnish sauna, spacious infrared sauna, four ice baths (1.5-7°C), mist showers, snow machine, and gua-sha massage equipment. Guided sessions include breathwork, aromatherapy, and sound baths. Also offers red light therapy, compression therapy, PEMF crystal mats, yoga and pilates classes. Vibrant, energetic atmosphere with so-bar serving kombucha.
Spa Naturel at Mercure Sheffield St Paul's
City centre spa within the 4-star Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel overlooking Peace Gardens. Features 18-metre heated indoor swimming pool, rock sauna (90°C), eucalyptus-milk steam room (45°C), salt-infused aromatherapy room (36°C), ice fountain, snail shower, and experience showers. Eight treatment rooms offer Decleor therapies, massages, and beauty treatments. Technogym fitness centre with 20 weekly classes.
The Gym Sheffield
Budget-friendly 24/7 gym in Sheffield city centre featuring sauna and steam room facilities alongside extensive fitness equipment. Modern cardio and strength zones, free weights area, and functional training space. Affordable membership with no contract required. Convenient city centre location with good access to public transport.
Turkish Baths 1877
Historic Victorian Turkish Baths in Sheffield's Devonshire Quarter, operating since 1877. Features original ornate tiles, traditional hot steam rooms, modern sauna, infrared steam room, eucalyptus steam room, ice chamber, cold plunge pool, and rainforest shower. Treatment rooms offer hammam scrub, massages, facials, and salt scrubs using locally-made Sheffield products. On-site Plant Room Cafe serves locally sourced food and drinks.
Virgin Active Sheffield
Premium health club in Sheffield featuring extensive wellness facilities including sauna, steam room, and relaxation areas. Large swimming pool, spa pool, and comprehensive gym with latest equipment. Wide range of group fitness classes, personal training, and member events. Family-friendly with dedicated children's facilities and swimming lessons.
WARMTH Community Sauna
The UK's original wood-fired horsebox sauna, now with a permanent home in Sheffield's Wicker area. Features a handcrafted Finnish-style sauna designed by artist Bethany Wells, cold plunge tub, and outdoor shower in the green yard of Nomad Maison. Community-focused with affordable sessions, inclusive atmosphere, silent sessions, trans+ sessions, and babes-in-arms sessions. Capacity 6 per session.
Güs Wellness
Sheffield's newest Scandinavian-style wellness centre in the Heart of the City development. Located in the Grade II listed Bethel Sunday School building, Güs offers two Finnish-grade saunas (24-person and 12-person with city views), four ice baths ranging from 3-12°C, cold plunge shower, and guided Saunagus ceremonies inspired by Nordic and German Aufguss traditions. On-site café serves Dark Woods coffee, recovery shakes, and locally baked goods.
Mercure Sheffield Kenwood Hall Hotel & Spa
Country estate spa set within 12 acres of beautiful parkland just one mile from Sheffield city centre. Features heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, and steam room. The spa offers a range of treatments in a peaceful setting with stunning lake views. Originally a Georgian mansion, the hotel combines historic charm with modern wellness facilities. Easy access from M1 motorway.
R1SE Urban Spa
Innovative urban wellness sanctuary in Kelham Island offering Fire & Ice contrast therapy. Features Finnish sauna, spacious infrared sauna, four ice baths (1.5-7°C), mist showers, snow machine, and gua-sha massage equipment. Guided sessions include breathwork, aromatherapy, and sound baths. Also offers red light therapy, compression therapy, PEMF crystal mats, yoga and pilates classes. Vibrant, energetic atmosphere with so-bar serving kombucha.
Spa Naturel at Mercure Sheffield St Paul's
City centre spa within the 4-star Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel overlooking Peace Gardens. Features 18-metre heated indoor swimming pool, rock sauna (90°C), eucalyptus-milk steam room (45°C), salt-infused aromatherapy room (36°C), ice fountain, snail shower, and experience showers. Eight treatment rooms offer Decleor therapies, massages, and beauty treatments. Technogym fitness centre with 20 weekly classes.
The Gym Sheffield
Budget-friendly 24/7 gym in Sheffield city centre featuring sauna and steam room facilities alongside extensive fitness equipment. Modern cardio and strength zones, free weights area, and functional training space. Affordable membership with no contract required. Convenient city centre location with good access to public transport.
Turkish Baths 1877
Historic Victorian Turkish Baths in Sheffield's Devonshire Quarter, operating since 1877. Features original ornate tiles, traditional hot steam rooms, modern sauna, infrared steam room, eucalyptus steam room, ice chamber, cold plunge pool, and rainforest shower. Treatment rooms offer hammam scrub, massages, facials, and salt scrubs using locally-made Sheffield products. On-site Plant Room Cafe serves locally sourced food and drinks.
Virgin Active Sheffield
Premium health club in Sheffield featuring extensive wellness facilities including sauna, steam room, and relaxation areas. Large swimming pool, spa pool, and comprehensive gym with latest equipment. Wide range of group fitness classes, personal training, and member events. Family-friendly with dedicated children's facilities and swimming lessons.
WARMTH Community Sauna
The UK's original wood-fired horsebox sauna, now with a permanent home in Sheffield's Wicker area. Features a handcrafted Finnish-style sauna designed by artist Bethany Wells, cold plunge tub, and outdoor shower in the green yard of Nomad Maison. Community-focused with affordable sessions, inclusive atmosphere, silent sessions, trans+ sessions, and babes-in-arms sessions. Capacity 6 per session.