Name: Archimedes Banya
Address: 748 Innes Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94124
Telephone: 415-206-9000
Price range: $

About Us

Welcome to Archimedes Banya, where cultures of the world meet to bring you a unique bathing experience

Now, for the first time in Northern California, discover time-tested recipes for good health and ease of soul in a friendly environment. We have created a state-of-the-art banya in which we offer a place to revitalize bodies and relax minds. It is a place to meet with old friends, make new ones, or have a quiet time just to refres and energize yourself

Archimedes Banya is a remarkable blend of 'past and present'

where ancient traditions of Greek laconica, Turkish hammam, German thermen, Russian banya combine with science and technology to create an experience like no other. Detoxing in perfectly heated rooms, plunging into an ice-cold pool, enjoying a breathtaking view on a sun-lit deck, conversing over a delicious meal - you can have it all in a quintessentially San Francisco style

And there is more

Our venik platza, a rich pallete of massages, scrubs, wraps, herbal and mineral baths will help you leave behind the worries of your day and explore new sources of energy

Mission

The mission of ARCHIMEDES BANYA is to bring the ancient culture and the health benefits of community bathing activities to the level of Hi-Tech era, as a single alternative to working out in gyms and socializing in bars. We wish for every American city (LA, NY, DC, etc) to have an ARCHIMEDES BANYA complex, to revitalize the body, relax the mind, meet old friends and make new ones

Philosophy

A business, as much as an individual, demonstrates a certain perspective and a philosophy. It can aspire to the general good of the local community using knowledge from international sources. Its success can be measured in part by the contributions to the individual lives it has helped. ARCHIMEDES BANYA's philosophy combines a constantly evolving up-to-date facility development with implementation of new cultural ideas. The BANYA meets the needs of our visitors, by providing a great steam, massage, food, and relaxation facility. ARCHIMEDES BANYA plays a vital role for our community by providing a setting where people are able to meet and enjoy becoming healthier and feeling better. We believe that the diversity of cultures involved in our facility enhances the social aspect and enriches entertainment life of the San Francisco Bay Area

Basic Banya Pass

$47; Add $10 for an extra hour. We offer a Full day pass for $65 and 10-visit basic bath pass for $400. Enjoy the health benefits of our basic Banya services for a three-hour journey. Your basic banya pass allows you to enjoy the following services:

State-of-the-art bath amenities (clothed and clothing-optional)

such as Russian "light steam" banya, Finnish dry sauna, Turkish "heavy steam" room (Hammam), pool, Jacuzzi, cold plunge, heated benches, showers, towels and attended locker rooms with amenities of robes, complimentary sandals and personal grooming supplies

Outdoor decks (clothed and clothing-optional)

with chaises, fitness amenities and visually-stunning views of San Francisco Bay

Relaxation lounge (clothed) for socializing and relaxation

Access to Zteamer's

our tea and beer bar and lounge, featuring delicious food choices

Access to the Spa

our full-service spa features massages, body scrubs, body wraps, facials and hydrotherapy treatments; private Jacuzzi and hot tubs (additional charge for spa treatments)

Access to premium banya services

such as venik, platza and Hammam body wash (additional charge)

Access to private VIP lounges

additional charge

Happy Hour

Happy hour from 12 PM - 4 PM on Weekdays. Except holidays.

3 hour Basic Banya Pass

$39.00

Between 12 PM - 4 PM Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Except holidays.

Venik Platza and Banya Services

Patrons must purchase a Basic Banya Pass to enjoy any of our Spa or Banya Services. One additional hour will be added to your Banya Pass for each service

Birch Venik

$16.00

This Birch Venik helps to relieve pain in the muscles and joints after physical exercise. It cleans the skin well, speeding up the process of regeneration. Birch tree veniks also have a relaxing and uplifting effect on your emotional state. It also has a dilating effect on the small bronchi, which clears passageways and improves lung function.

Oak Venik

$18.00

This type of venik is good for people with oily skin: it makes it more elastic and has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect. Oak tree aroma helps to keep blood pressure stable while in Russian sauna. Oak calmes nerves down and relieves stress.

Venik Platza

$37.00

Venik Platza is a unique technique that combines the natural healing power of tree leaves with the revitalizing heat of a Russian steam room.

Archimedes Banya Hammam

$48.00

A 30 minutes luxurious body wash and scrub using olive oil soap, foam, and exfoliating spa gloves. The therapist pours warm water all over your body throughout the treatment, leaving you relaxed, fresh, and soft for days!

Turkish Hammam

$70.00

40 minutes exfoliation treatment done with coarse kessa mits and a cotton bag filled with light foam. Thousands of bubbles nourish and soften the skin before being washed away with hot water and a second round of scrubbing.

Moroccan Hammam

$92.00

1 Hr exfoliation treatment. Coarse kessa mits, spa gloves, and olive oil soap are used to polish and prime the skin for a rhassoul clay body mask. As the mask sets, the therapist shampoos and conditions the hair with restorative argan oil products.

Banya Hat

$20.00

Banya Hat prevents your head from overheating and helps to extent the time you can spend inside the sauna.

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Venik Platza (a Russian steam therapy using a tree leaf venik)

Venik Platza is a unique technique that combines the natural healing power of tree leaves with the revitalizing heat of a Russian steam room. Our experienced platza practitioner will use veniks to massage you, bringing countless benefits to your body and mind. Platza is a type of steam therapy that allows one to quickly heat up and improve circulation both overall and in the specific areas of application. Fresh birch or oak tree veniks can be used right after they are soaked in warm water for 10-25 minutes and are heated up for 2-3 more minutes in the sauna itself. Usually the platza starts with a practitioner gently patting a person lying on a bench in the Russian sauna with a venik, starting from feet and going up to the neck. The reverse movement should also cover arms. There should be about four repetitions of this movement, each taking approximately a minute. The next stage of the venik platza involves a careful lashing of the back, loin, thighs, calves and feet. As a rule, this procedure last for only about a minute and is often followed by a quicker phase of patting. At this point one can make use of another important technique - venik compression. The practitioner directs a couple of gentle lashes at a part of the body (usually starting with a back) then pulls the venik in the air, turns it upside down, and lays it down on the body and presses it with a hand for several seconds. The hot part of the venik is now compressed to the body, which makes it possible to provide an intensive and localized heat therapy. Venik compressions are extremely useful during recovery from physical stress. The above techniques of the platza can also be used when a person is lying on the back. Venik platza can be repeated in several sauna sessions. The last one sometimes includes rubbing the venik on the whole body: the leaves are slightly pressed to the skin with a hand of a practitioner. This helps the skin to receive that final portion of vitamins and essential oils contained in the leaves of a venik. If you decide to try a venik platza on your own, it is recommended that you follow the above explained procedures to achieve the best result

Hammam Body Wash Scrub

An old-world tradition is the Turkish body wash and scrub. After working up a good sweat in the sauna or steam room of your choice, your pores will be open and ready for a full body exfoliation. Armed with a coarse mitt and imported Moroccan olive oil soap, your therapist will then pummel and slough your skin, helping you shed a layer of dirt and debris. A douse of warm water will follow to rinse off any grime. Your therapist will help wipe away your dead skin cells from head to toe while incorporating hot water and a generous serving of soap suds. Opt to have your session on our main Banya floor or in one of our private therapy rooms, either way you are sure to be blissed out

*Introductory price for limited time only

Massages

Patrons must purchase a Basic Banya Pass to enjoy any of our Spa or Banya Services. One additional hour will be added to your Banya Pass for each service.

1/2 Hr

$55.00

Swedish Massage