Infrared Sauna in London
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Gentle radiant heat at 45 to 60°C, often in a private cabin. London has more wellness centres than the rest of the UK combined, and each part of the city does something different.
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What is infrared sauna?
An infrared sauna warms the body directly with infrared emitters rather than heating the air around it. The cabin stays at a comfortable 45 to 60°C, so sessions can last longer — 30 to 45 minutes — and people who find a traditional sauna stifling often prefer it. Most infrared saunas are small private cabins for one or two, so they are booked by the slot rather than shared.
Many people use them to relax, to warm stiff muscles and as part of a recovery routine alongside cold plunges. Some marketing claims infrared saunas "detox" the body or burn significant calories; there is no good evidence for either, and centres listed here are asked to avoid such claims. The sweating and warmth are real; the rest should be treated with scepticism.
A 30 to 45-minute private session typically costs £20 to £45, with packs of five or ten bringing the price down, and some studios combine it with a red light or cold plunge in a recovery package. The usual cautions apply: hydrate, avoid alcohol, and ask your GP first if you are pregnant, have a heart condition or take medication affecting blood pressure or sweating.
Read the full guide to infrared sauna — what it involves, who it suits and what it costs. Also known as infrared sauna session, infrared cabin and far infrared sauna.
Where to find it in London
Mayfair, Knightsbridge and Chelsea are home to the five-star hotel spas, where a spa day with lunch is priced as a special occasion and weekend slots go weeks ahead. Shoreditch has led the city's bathhouse and social sauna boom, with hot–cold circuits in railway arches and on rooftops that open late and book by the ninety-minute session. Kensington and Paddington hold the established holistic clinics, combining acupuncture, osteopathy and reflexology under one roof, while Soho's studios run yoga, breathwork and sound baths from early morning to late evening.
More on spas and wellness in London as a whole — areas, pricing and how booking works locally.
The areas with the most centres across all services are Mayfair, Soho, Kensington and Chelsea. Browse everything in London .
Frequently asked questions
How much does an infrared sauna session cost?
Usually £20 to £45 for a private 30 to 45-minute session, with multi-session packs and memberships cheaper per visit. Recovery packages combining infrared, cold plunge and red light cost more.
What is the difference between an infrared and a traditional sauna?
A traditional sauna heats the air to 70 to 100°C; an infrared sauna warms the body directly at a lower air temperature, 45 to 60°C. It feels gentler, and sessions are usually longer.
Does an infrared sauna detox the body?
Not in any meaningful way. Your liver and kidneys remove waste, and sweat is mostly water and salt. Enjoy the warmth and relaxation, but be wary of venues that promise detoxification.