From Beer Baths to a Sauna on a Boat: 8 Best Spas and Bathhouses in Prague

Prague is a city of contrasts: alongside its Gothic spires you'll find beer baths, Finnish saunas with views of the Castle, and spas tucked inside a Renaissance chapel. This roundup is for anyone who wants to do more than sightsee — to unwind the Czech way, with a mug of beer in a wooden tub, steam by the Vltava, or a classic massage at a five-star hotel. We've gathered options for every budget and taste, from a massive water park outside the city to intimate saunas in the heart of Prague 1.

Original Beer Spa

A chain of beer spas with several locations right in the center — Rybná 3 and Žitná 9 in Prague 1, plus a branch inside the Michelangelo Grand Hotel on Vladislavova 20. The beer spa treatment takes place in large handmade tubs of "royal oak," filled with natural extracts used in brewing Czech Krušovice beer. After the bath, guests fill a glass with light or dark draft Krušovice, snack on homemade beer bread, and relax by the fireplace on a bed of wheat straw. The format is perfect for couples and small groups — booking ahead is recommended.

Sauna Central

Located in Prague 1, Nové Město, at Ve Smečkách 1593/19, just steps from Wenceslas Square. This modern wellness center, decorated with living moss, offers several types of saunas on the ground floor — herbal, Finnish, infrared, and ceremonial — along with a steam room and a cozy relaxation area with a fireplace and aquarium. For a romantic visit, you can book a private zone with a sauna, lounge area, jacuzzi, and mini-bar. Open daily, entry starts at 335 CZK for 90 minutes.

Lázně na lodi

An unusual sauna right on the water: the session takes place aboard the Avoid boat, moored along Rašínovo nábřeží, which houses a classic Finnish sauna for up to 16 people and a relaxation area. It offers a Finnish sauna with a unique view of Hradčany, and after the steam room you can take a dip straight into the Vltava. Operates seasonally, typically from autumn to spring, daily from 17:00–18:00 to 23:00; the nearest tram stop is Výtoň.

Saunia

A large Prague sauna chain for those who want to sweat it out "like a local," without the tourist markup. The company has six branches across Prague — in Butovice, Hostivař, Černý Most, Chodov, Krakov, and Harfa — so there's likely a location near you wherever you're staying. The format is down-to-earth: Finnish and herbal saunas, steam rooms, regular sauna ceremonies (aufguss), and affordable prices compared to central spa clubs.

Aquapalace Praha

For those willing to head out of town for sheer scale — the largest water park in Czechia, with an enormous bathing area. Aquapalace Praha is billed as the largest water park in Europe, also featuring saunas, a fitness center, and a spa. Its huge spa complex boasts 14 different types of saunas — from classic Finnish to a Roman bath and even a children's sauna — with temperatures ranging from 60 to 110 degrees Celsius. Particularly worth noting is the Zemní bàňa, an underground bathhouse conceived as a tribute to Slavic culture, since similar baths were common in Czech lands as far back as the 11th century. Address: Pražská 138, in the Průhonice–Čestlice retail zone on the outskirts of Prague.

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Prague

Malá Strana, Nebovidská 459/1 — a spa for those seeking quiet luxury rather than heat and steam. The spa at the Mandarin Oriental hotel is housed in a former 16th-century Renaissance chapel and is billed as the only spa in the world located in such a building. It features six luxury treatment rooms, two of which are designed for couples, a separate Thai massage area, steam showers, a Rasul chamber, a hydrotherapy pool, and a fitness center. Prices are premium, but the atmosphere fully matches a five-star hotel in the heart of Malá Strana.

Ecsotica Spa, Alchymist Grand Hotel

Another spa address in atmospheric Malá Strana, this one at the luxury Alchymist Grand Hotel. Ecsotica Spa promises perfect relaxation in a comfortable, exotic setting, along with a wide range of Eastern treatments inspired by Indonesian rituals. It's a great fit for those who want to pair exploring Prague's historic center with a spa day featuring massages, scrubs, and body rituals.

Lily Wellness and Spa, Hoffmeister Hotel

Malá Strana, Hoffmeister Hotel — an intimate spa with an unusual highlight. Guests are offered spa treatments and body rituals, including a unique steam bath located in a truly unexpected spot — a cave. It's one of the most atmospheric options for anyone wanting to combine a classic spa day with an unconventional location right at the foot of Prague Castle.

Prague knows how to surprise not only with its architecture but with its bathing traditions too — from strict Finnish saunas and underground "Slavic" baths at Aquapalace to beer baths in the heart of the Old Town and spas within Renaissance chapel walls. Choose your format based on mood and budget: the down-to-earth Saunia or Sauna Central for regular relaxation, Lázně na lodi for a romantic evening with views of the Vltava, and hotels like Mandarin Oriental, Alchymist, and Hoffmeister for an unhurried, full day of relaxation.

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Source: aroundprague.cz