Spas with affordable

Atlanta, Georgia

A straightforward Old Fourth Ward day spa in Atlanta offering body massage, foot treatments and a four-hands massage, open daily 10am-9pm.

Indianapolis, Indiana

Two Indianapolis locations for cryotherapy, infrared sauna, Normatec compression and float therapy, with walk-ins welcome.

Monroe, New Jersey

Affordable day spa in Williamstown, NJ with sauna, steam room and thermal pool, offering massages, facials and couples treatments.

Asheville, North Carolina

A full-service day spa in a converted 1920s house near downtown Asheville offering massages, facials and body treatments by appointment.

Bursa

A historic thermal bathhouse and small hotel in Bursa's Kükürtlü district, with separate men's and women's hamams, day passes, and overnight stays.

Bishop, California

A century-old natural hot springs pool near Bishop in the Eastern Sierra, with a cooling waterfall, a separate hot soak, and simple day-use facilities.

Sedona, Arizona

Day spa in Sedona offering massage, medi-spa facials, acupuncture, Ayurveda and nail services, with group and couples bookings.

Palm Springs, California

A no-frills, family-run day spa on Indian Canyon Dr offering walk-in massage and foot reflexology from $40, open daily until 10pm.

Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

A compact Ayurvedic spa and yoga retreat near Laxman Jhula in Rishikesh, offering six treatments including Shirodhara by appointment only.

Budapest

A centuries-old Turkish-style thermal bath on the Buda riverside with pools, saunas, massages and weekend late-night soaking hours.

Cotswolds, England

A woodland sauna and ice bath venue near Northleach in the Cotswolds, offering communal and private heat-and-cold sessions plus occasional workshops.

Seattle, Washington

Japanese-style head spa in Belltown offering scalp treatments and bodywork from $55, open daily 10am to 10pm, reservations needed.

Seattle, Washington

Neighborhood day spa in Madison Valley offering massage, sauna and float sessions by appointment, no walk-ins or day passes.

Seattle, Washington

A reservation-only social wellness sauna spa in Renton (serving the Seattle area) with a thermal pool, cold plunge, sauna and steam room, day passes from $75.

San Francisco, California

A Thai massage day spa in SOMA's Design District offering herbal compress treatments, a dry sauna, couples rooms and free parking.

Charleston, South Carolina

Private contrast-therapy suites with infrared sauna, cold plunge and vitamin C shower in West Ashley, Charleston, by reservation.

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.

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.

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.

Berkshires, Massachusetts

A small, affordable day spa on Park Street in Lee offering foot reflexology and head relaxation massages, open daily with evening hours most of the week.

Houston, Texas

Vietnamese-style head spa in Houston's Alief district offering scalp massage, hair washing and facial treatments, open daily.

Palm Beach, Florida

A budget-friendly day spa in Palm Beach Gardens offering massage, facials and a private hot-cold contrast therapy suite, with walk-in access.

Aguas Calientes, Cusco

A budget-friendly day spa in Aguas Calientes near Machu Picchu, open daily 8am-10pm for massages and treatments close to the train station.