Spas with walk-ins welcome

Calistoga, California

A Calistoga hot springs spa built around mud baths, with private couples rooms and mineral pools open daily from 8am to 11pm.

New York City, New York

A below-street-level day spa in NoHo with thermal baths, a three-story indoor waterfall, sauna, steam room and cold plunge, plus massage and facial treatments.

Chicago, Illinois

A straightforward day spa in Chicago's Pulaski Park area offering massage, facial, waxing and body scrub treatments for individuals and couples, open daily.

Dallas, Texas

A Knox/Henderson day spa and medspa in Dallas offering massage, facials and aesthetic treatments, open daily 10am–9:30pm.

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Santa Fe float spa with sensory-deprivation tanks and infrared sauna rooms, walk-ins accepted when the schedule allows.

The Hamptons, New York

Oceanfront resort spa in Montauk with a seawater and marine-based treatment menu, hydrotherapy, contrast bathing, and a heated saltwater pool.

Hajdúszoboszló, Hajdú-Bihar

A medical thermal bath in Hajdúszoboszló, Hungary, with iodine-bromine-salt water pools treating rheumatic and joint conditions, open daily 7am–7pm.

Hakone, Kanagawa

Day-use hot spring in Tōnosawa, Hakone, styled like an old farmhouse village, with communal baths and 19 private open-air rental baths.

Madrid, Community of Madrid

A Moorish-style hammam near Plaza Mayor in central Madrid, with thermal pools, a relaxation lounge and treatment packages for adults and couples.

Westhampton Beach, New York

Walk-in massage spa in Westhampton Beach offering Swedish, deep tissue and couples massages daily from 10am to 9pm.

Hanmer Springs, Canterbury

New Zealand's largest geothermal hot pool complex in Hanmer Springs, with pools from 28°C to 42°C, a lazy river, slides and alpine views.

La Fortuna, Alajuela

A moderate-priced day spa in La Fortuna offering massages, body wraps, exfoliations and couples treatments, open daily with walk-ins welcome.

Rio de Janeiro

A small Ipanema day spa built around head spa treatments, plus body massage, hand and foot therapy, open daily except Sunday.

Seattle, Washington

Neighborhood day spa in North Admiral, Seattle, offering massage, facials and pedicures with a private nail room and steam room.

Seattle, Washington

A Bellevue day spa in Wilburton specializing in head spa scalp treatments, massage, facials and couples sessions, with free on-site parking.

Miami, Florida

A Brickell day spa in the Latitude on the River building focused on therapeutic massage, facials and couples treatments, open daily with reservations

Seattle, Washington

Affordable day spa in Fremont, Seattle offering massage, facials and head spa treatments, including a $79 signature facial and a couples massage option.

Palm Beach, Florida

A straightforward day spa on North Military Trail in West Palm Beach offering massage and reflexology, open daily with walk-ins taken.

Helsinki, Uusimaa

Central Helsinki day spa and gym near Kaivopiha, with a €39 day pass covering two hours of sauna and fitness access.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Herb & Gem Spa is a small day spa in South Philadelphia offering massage, facial and reflexology packages with walk-in day passes.

Los Angeles, California

A Brentwood day spa on Wilshire Blvd focused on facial treatments, with a signature facial priced at $220 and couples treatments available.

Nashville, Tennessee

A Finnish-inspired bathhouse and salon in a converted East Nashville factory, with sauna, steam room, cold plunge and private suites for couples.

Krynica-Zdrój, Lesser Poland

Mountain resort spa in Krynica-Zdrój with indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna complex, and a clothing-optional 18+ zone; day passes available.

Los Angeles, California

A women-focused Korean day spa in Pico-Union with steam, salt and ice rooms, open daily 9am to 9pm, with massage and facials open to men too.