Spas with walk-ins welcome

Encinitas, California

Adults-only day spa in Leucadia, Encinitas, about a mile from the beach, with private suites, a relaxation lounge and movement classes.

Washington, D.C., District of Columbia

A Northwest D.C. head spa with a relaxation lounge, open daily with both walk-ins and reservations, adults only.

Tucson, Arizona

A moderately priced day spa in Tucson offering facials, pelvic steams and cupping therapy, with walk-in visits and an optional monthly membership for

Athens, Attica

A traditional hammam in central Athens offering steam bathing and a relaxation lounge, open daily, adults only, moderate pricing.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A Chinatown day spa in Philadelphia offering Chinese medical massage and a relaxation lounge with herbal tea, open daily.

Jeju

A day spa on the fourth floor of the Cocoon Building in Jeju City offering facial and body massage, open daily 9am to 10pm with walk-ins welcome.

Lake Tahoe, California

Lakeside day spa in Tahoe City offering massage and Dermalogica facials, open daily 9am-7pm, operating for 35 years.

Mumbai, Maharashtra

An Ayurveda-based day spa on Marine Drive in Mumbai offering massage, detox and beauty therapies with a relaxation lounge and yoga space.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Float tank, massage and salt therapy spot in Peccole Ranch, Las Vegas, open daily with walk-ins accepted alongside bookings.

Piešťany, Trnava Region

A head spa in Piešťany offering scalp treatments, head/neck/shoulder massage and shampoo rituals in sessions from 45 to 120 minutes.

New York City, New York

A Manhattan day spa at 1 Park Ave offering massages, facials and hydrotherapy, with a relaxation lounge and both walk-in and reservation options.

Dobbs Ferry, New York

A Dobbs Ferry day spa with a hydrotherapy circuit, relaxation lounge, massages and facials, open daily with reservations recommended.

Boston, Massachusetts

A boutique day spa and salon in Charlestown, Boston, offering moderate-priced treatments with a relaxation lounge and mixed walk-in/appointment access.

Des Peres, Missouri

A moderate-priced day spa in Des Peres, just west of St. Louis, open six days a week with a relaxation lounge and treatments geared toward couples and adults.

Nashville, Tennessee

A Gulch studio for infrared sauna and cold plunge sessions in private suites, open daily with reservations required.

New York City, New York

Adults-only day spa on Governors Island with heated outdoor pools, saunas and an Italian-style café, reachable by ferry from Manhattan.

Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia

Adults-only day spa in Aachen with a hydrotherapy circuit and relaxation lounge, open daily 10am–9pm, upscale pricing.

San Francisco, California

A Traditional Chinese Medicine spa in Pacific Heights offering acupuncture-rooted treatments and botanical skincare, open daily 9am-9pm.

San Francisco, California

Redmint on Union Street is a Traditional Chinese Medicine wellness and beauty spa in San Francisco, open daily 9am to 9pm.

Reykjavik, Capital Region

An oceanfront thermal bath in Kópavogur near Reykjavik, open daily with outdoor pools facing the sea and walk-in day passes.

Houston, Texas

A moderate-priced day spa on the 23rd floor of a downtown Houston office tower, open Wednesday through Sunday with a relaxation lounge and sauna.

The Hamptons, New York

Day spa on Montauk Highway in East Hampton offering facials, massage, nails and waxing, open daily 9am–6pm since 2003.

Orlando, Florida

Day spa in Southwest Orlando offering facials, chemical peels, microneedling and massage, with walk-ins welcome and reservations recommended.

Denver, Colorado

Day spa in Denver's Lowry Town Center offering massage, facials and a relaxation lounge, with robes and sandals provided for guests.