Spas with affordable

Wanaka, Otago

A lakefront wood-fired sauna at The Outlet in Wānaka running guided or self-guided group sessions with cold dips in the lake between rounds.

Idaho City, Idaho

A reservation-only hot springs soak in Idaho City with private tubs, a steam room and a $30 day pass, open five days a week.

Eger, Heves

An indoor-outdoor thermal bath complex in Eger with sulfur and radon pools, a kids' pool, slide pool and adult adventure pool, open daily 10am-6pm.

Utica, Michigan

Single-facility float spa in Utica offering 60-minute sensory-deprivation float pod sessions, walk-ins welcome but reservations recommended.

Raleigh, North Carolina

Single-purpose float spa in North Raleigh offering 60-minute sensory-deprivation pod sessions, open daily with walk-ins accepted.

Gold Coast, Queensland

A 90-minute hydrotherapy circuit in Southport with a Finnish rock sauna, 5° ice baths and hot/cold magnesium pools, day pass $49.

Galle, Southern Province

Oceanfront hotel spa at Radisson Collection Resort Galle, open daily 9am-9pm with walk-ins, sauna, steam, pools and Ayurvedic treatments from $65.

Los Angeles, California

A 24-hour Korean jjimjilbang on Wilshire Blvd in Westlake with single-sex bathing floors, a family-friendly sauna level and a rooftop terrace.

Las Vegas, Nevada

A walk-in massage spa near the Las Vegas Strip with private rooms, $60 for 30 minutes or $80 for 60 minutes, and free parking.

Noboribetsu, Hokkaido

A plain neighborhood bathhouse in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido, offering 100% source-fed hot spring water in two mineral varieties, about 10 minutes from the station.

New York City, New York

A walk-in day spa on MacDougal Street near Washington Square Park, focused on body massage, deep tissue work, and couples sessions.

San Diego, California

A walk-in friendly massage studio in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter offering Thai massage, deep tissue work, waxing and facials, open daily 10am to 9pm.

Hudson Valley, New York

Affordable day spa in Fishkill offering massage, head spa and foot relaxation, open daily 10am to 9pm with walk-ins welcome.

Naples, Florida

Small massage-focused day spa in a North Naples strip plaza, offering body, deluxe body and couples massages, open daily 9am-9pm.

Miami, Florida

Affordable day spa in Miami's Brickell/Little Havana area with massage, facials, body scrubs and couples sessions, open seven days with walk-ins welcome.

Budapest

A large thermal bath complex in Budapest's City Park with indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, and day passes for walk-in visitors.

Uluwatu, Bali

A small walk-in day spa in Ungasan, Uluwatu, offering Balinese massage, back and shoulder treatments, and a warm stone massage from IDR 250,000.

Ibiza, Balearic Islands

A budget-friendly day spa in Eivissa with heated indoor pools, a hammam, sauna and ice fountain, open to walk-ins for €20.

Furnas, Azores

Open-air thermal pools fed by hot mineral springs in Furnas, open daily 8:30am–11pm with day passes for walk-ins.

Guanacaste, Río Negro

Riverside volcanic hot springs with ten thermal pools and mud baths near Rincón de la Vieja volcano in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

Los Angeles, California

A West LA day spa focused on scalp treatments, facials and massage, with walk-ins welcome most days from 10 or 11am to 8pm.

Geneva

Public lakefront baths in Geneva offering an outdoor pool, swimming access to the lake, and saunas, with affordable walk-in entry daily.

Los Angeles, California

A walk-in-friendly neighborhood day spa on Highland Ave in Hollywood offering massages and facials at budget-friendly rates.

New York City, New York

A no-frills medical spa in Manhattan built around lymphatic drainage therapy and acupuncture, open daily 10am to 9:30pm.