The best saunas in Manchester

Recognised as one of the leading saunas for gay and bisexual men in the country, Basement Manchester is a sizeable venue occupying the basement of a Victorian mill in Ancoats. This atmospheric venue boasts a dry sauna plus two spa pools and a steam room. There's also a licensed bar and plenty of space for relaxing.

Pace Health Club & Nuspa is a modern and well-equipped wellness facility, offering a fitness suite in addition to a heated pool, steam room, and sauna. There are a range of indulgent treatments and spa day packages available here that give you full use of these luxury facilities, as well as rejuvenating treatments that'll leave you fully refreshed.

Based in the heart of the city, The Spa & Gym at The Edwardian Manchester offers refreshing treatments alongside modern facilities. There's a sauna here in addition to a pool, jacuzzi, steam room, experience shower, and a cutting-edge gym. A range of treatments are offered, as well as passes just to use the facilities.

Rena Spa is an award-winning luxury sanctuary in the city centre. This spa is equipped with top quality wellness facilities, including a sauna featuring a unique Himalayan salt block wall that enhances the experience. Some of the other facilities include steam rooms, sleep chambers, a pool, and a jacuzzi, plus a comprehensive range of treatments are available.

King Street Townhouse Gym & Spa offers luxury fitness and spa facilities at one of Manchester's finest hotels. The relaxing spa has a host of impressive facilities – of course, there's a sauna but the spa also boasts a lounge, ice fountain, salt cave, and other thermal spa facilities. Treatments and packages are also available here. 

An award-winning hotel less than an hour from the centre of Manchester, Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa offers peaceful accommodation in classic surroundings, plus a relaxing spa and wellness centre. Spa facilities here include an indoor pool, saunas, steam rooms, and a gym. Treatments and spa packages are also on offer.

A hotel spa in the city centre, Escape Spa has a luxurious and modern wellness suite that includes an authentic Finnish-style sauna and an aromatic steam bath. As well as using these impressive facilities, you can partake in a range of treatments or choose a spa day package for the ultimate in rejuvenation.