Insider Pages Reviews for Russian & Turkish Baths

5 Stars: Great Little Place! (by Ellen D.)

Ellen D. — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:26:00 GMT

I love going to the Russian and Turkish Baths, its such a great way to de-stress and unwind after a hectic week of work and school. I even found a great deal from buywithme, you get five sessions for only $60 and 20% off a spa treatment! Here is the link, go check it out: http://bit.ly/dp32CJ

5 Stars: Like Budapest (by Casey J.)

Casey J. — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:13:00 GMT

The Russian & Turkish Baths are absolutely beautiful! A truly great way to unwind and relax after a hectic week in the city. BuywithmeNYC is offering 5 sessions here for just $60 right now! Learn more about the deal here: http://bit.ly/dp32CJ

4 Stars: Awesome place to chill on a cold day (by by blgerson at Citysearch)

by blgerson at Citysearch — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 09:00:00 GMT

If you really want to sweat and leave feeling rejuvenated this is the place to spend a few hours. Very cool and unique experience and if you like this old world type stuff this is for you.

1 Stars: Not as great as... (by by CSMobileUser2 at Citysearch)

by CSMobileUser2 at Citysearch — Tue, 19 May 2009 09:00:00 GMT

...it once was. I've going to the baths for over twenty years. Recently I used the ice pool, which used to be filled with ice-cold, clean water. The water was murky, dirty and there were wet towels all over the floor. The food has gone downhill also. I sampled some mushroom-barley soup and it was watery and tasteless. Too bad; it used to be a NYC treasure....

5 Stars: Unique Experience in Manhattan (by by oompanyc at Citysearch)

by oompanyc at Citysearch — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 09:00:00 GMT

an interesting find in Manhattan, this place has a variety of different steam rooms and saunas, and even an ice cold pool. Very cool place for detoxing. They also offer massages, food and beverages, and other miscellaneous items. I had a great time checking this place out...a very young, hip, and friendly crowd...and I felt awesome when I left. Only $30 for a single visit, they do have discount cards for regular visitors.

5 Stars: Rejuvenation! (by by LGBTBOY at Citysearch)

by LGBTBOY at Citysearch — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Oh my, Shanda darling if I liked girls, you would be mine! I get massage at least weekly and this is one of the few places that I've been a repeat customer to. Definitely worth the money!

2 Stars: Gone downhill (by by nealr2000 at Citysearch)

by nealr2000 at Citysearch — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:00:00 GMT

I used to love going to this place back in the early 90s. I used to love the cots to rest up in at the end of my session. A lot has changed over the years. The cots have gone and the place just seems to have a more PC theme now. The prices have risen considerably. It's hard to put a finger on exactly what's changed, but it no longer has the same vibe. If you do go, avoid Saturdays as they are very crowded.

5 Stars: GET A MASSAGE WITH SHANDA (by by unknotted at Citysearch)

by unknotted at Citysearch — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Definitely bare bones, not a convential spa treatment but worth a trip. Downstairs is relaxing in terms of the shvitz. Don't go on a Saturday though, way too crowded and full of posers talking way too loudly in the steam rooms about their acting gigs. Once you have sweated out for a good half hour go upstairs and get a massage from Shanda "the girl from New Orleans". I am a massage expert. I have gotten hundreds everywhere from a fancy spa to the local chi gong. This is the best massage I have ever received. I had a horrible pain in my shoulder and she worked out every knot. It was really quite unbelievable. She made no bones about it. As soon as she found the knot and tension she went to work and there was no mercy. It was unbelievable. 3 days later I realized that I felt so strange because I had no pain in my shoulder. For the first time in years. The most amazing thing was that she got rid of years of pain in only HALF AN HOUR and that included a whole body stretch. All in all it is an extremely affordable and effective way to relieve the stresses of city life.

5 Stars: The very definition of old school (by by sabine_farm at Citysearch)

by sabine_farm at Citysearch — Thu, 12 May 2005 09:00:00 GMT

Went for first time in June 04 and will be returning (I live on the West Coast) Best massage I've ever had. One reviewer is right; it is nothing like a Turkish Hammam, it is ALL Russian Bania. You won't believe how hot the Russian Steam Room actually is, it's brutal. Spend the extra and get the platza. It hurts, but in a good way. The decor is ancient, but the staff is warm and friendly. You'll feel great afterwards.

3 Stars: Rough & Rugged Pleasures (by by icydew at Citysearch)

by icydew at Citysearch — Fri, 02 May 2003 09:00:00 GMT

This is a good place to go for a low cost deep tissue massage and a taste of Russian/Turkish heritage (the various saunas and tubs), but if you are one for high quality pampering then look elsewhere....it is not that kind of place. Every man/woman for him/herself. You will be given the bare essentials and sent on your way to hustle through the crowd of regulars. If you're new beware that you cannot be shy or too afraid to ask questions or you'll never get what you went in for. The simple pleasures will keep you going back for more (convenience all around, easy access to equipment, nonjugdmental crowd, various saunas).

2 Stars: russian yes, turkish no (by by lasselau at Citysearch)

by lasselau at Citysearch — Sun, 05 Jan 2003 09:00:00 GMT

For us who knows what turkish bath really is get very dissapointet when we get to visit the russian -turkish bath. Its more russian bath than turkish. Beside this it is a nice place for relaxing.
Do never give or use there gift citificat becurce they forget to tell you that its only for use evry second week ...

5 Stars: Go back 60 years (by by samborek at Citysearch)

by samborek at Citysearch — Fri, 11 Oct 2002 09:00:00 GMT

If you've never back-packed through Eastern Europe you can get a great taste at the Russian Turkish Baths. As soon as you enter you'll feel like you've been transformed. From the woman behind the food counter to the old-school style. Great way to spend an evening. Definitely try the authentic Russian food!