Spas with walk-ins welcome

Ourense, Galicia

An outdoor hot-springs spa in Ourense with thermal pools, walk-in day passes, and hours that run late on weekends.

Bath, England

A small open-air thermal pool in a separate building from Thermae Bath Spa's main complex, with its own changing rooms and day-pass access.

Wanaka, Otago

Adults-only hot springs with thermal pool and sauna in Wānaka, open for day passes most evenings and Saturday afternoons, closed Sundays.

Jiaoxi, Yilan

A walk-in fish-spa pool in Jiaoxi's Tangweigou hot spring strip, offering affordable thermal soaking with doctor fish for families.

Chianciano Terme, Tuscany

Hotel spa in Chianciano Terme open to non-guests, built around a 450 sqm holistic water, color and massage circuit.

Sokcho, Gangwon

A free outdoor footbath park in Sokcho fed by local hot spring water, open daily 9am to 5:30pm, no booking needed.

Papallacta, Napo

A budget-friendly thermal pool complex in Papallacta with an on-site restaurant, open daily from 6am to 8pm, walk-ins welcome.

Calistoga, California

MoonAcre Spa & Baths is a day spa in Calistoga with a thermal pool, hot tub and sauna, open daily 9am–5pm and geared toward families and couples.

Ranong

A budget thermal-bath spot in Ranong with a soaking pool and an on-site café, open daily 9am to 10pm, walk-ins welcome.

Tiberias, Northern District

A budget-friendly hot springs in Tiberias with a thermal pool, open daily except Monday, day passes and walk-ins welcome.

Loutra Edipsou, Central Greece

A budget-friendly thermal bath in Loutra Edipsou, Central Greece, with a thermal pool and walk-in access.

Taos, New Mexico

A moderate-priced day spa at Taos Ski Valley with a heated pool, hot tubs, steam rooms and a day pass open to non-hotel guests.