38 Degrees The Bathhouse

38 Degrees The Bathhouse is a bathhouse in Bondi Beach, Sydney (NSW). It also appears in our beachside saunas listings. Facilities listed for 38 Degrees The Bathhouse include finnish sauna, infrared sauna, ice bath and private sessions. It is one of 22 saunas SaunaFindr lists in Sydney.

The Finnish sauna at 38 Degrees The Bathhouse follows the traditional format: hot stones, a timber-lined room and dry air in the 70–100°C range, with bursts of steam whenever water meets the rocks. It is the style most closely tied to contrast bathing, so expect people to move between the heat, a cool-down and a rest rather than sitting in one long stretch.

38 Degrees The Bathhouse offers infrared sauna sessions. Instead of heating the air with a stove, infrared panels warm your body directly, so the cabin stays at a gentler 45–65°C. Sessions tend to be longer, often 30 to 45 minutes, and many people find it easier to relax in than a hot Finnish room. Infrared rooms are usually private or semi-private.

Expect 38 Degrees The Bathhouse to run on booked sessions, often 60 to 120 minutes, with towels and lockers either included or available to hire, so check when you book. Once inside, there is no set order: most people warm up in the sauna or steam, cool off in the plunge, then rest or soak in the warm water before repeating. Bathhouses attract everyone from first-timers to daily regulars, so follow the room's lead on noise, keep the benches dry with a towel, and give each space its time rather than rushing between them.

Listed prices at 38 Degrees The Bathhouse start from about $49 (90-minute bathhouse entry). That is close to the typical starting price of around $50 across the Sydney saunas we list with published prices. Private rooms are often priced per room or per slot, so sharing with a friend can be better value. Popular times, such as early mornings, evenings and weekends, fill up first, so book online where possible. Prices and session times change, so confirm the current rates on the 38 Degrees The Bathhouse website before you go.

38 Degrees The Bathhouse is at Lower Ground, 180 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach NSW 2026. We have not verified the exact entry point, so the map pin shows the general area. Check the venue website for directions and parking before you travel.

Sydney's train, bus, light rail and ferry network reaches most suburbs with sauna venues; Manly is a ferry ride from Circular Quay, and Bondi Junction is the rail gateway to the eastern beaches. Parking near popular beaches is limited, so public transport is often easier.

• Start on a lower bench in the Finnish sauna and keep your first rounds to 8–10 minutes.
• Infrared sessions are longer and drier than you might expect. Bring water and a towel to sit on.
• Keep your first ice bath short: 30 seconds to a minute is plenty. Breathe slowly through the cold shock.
• Drink water before and after, skip alcohol, and leave the heat straight away if you feel dizzy or unwell.
• Check what 38 Degrees The Bathhouse provides, such as towels, robes, lockers and toiletries, so you know what to pack.

Saunas and cold water are not for everyone. If you are pregnant or have a heart condition, high or low blood pressure or another medical condition, ask your doctor first.

If 38 Degrees The Bathhouse is booked out, or you want to compare, the closest alternatives in our directory are Slow House Bondi (0.3 km away, bathhouse), Nimbus Co Bondi (0.9 km away, infrared sauna studio) and Soak Bathhouse Bondi Junction (2.1 km away, bathhouse). You can also browse all saunas in Sydney or see every venue on the sauna map.