This sauna is one of the cheapest I've found so far. We went on a Sunday evening in January. I…read moredon't know if it was because it was a Sunday or cheap or the great reviews on yelp, but it was crowded! The facility is very nice, clean, and stylistic. The garden is beautiful, but I'm sure it would be prettier in the Spring. There are two dry saunas, a large steam sauna, a plunge pool, two "resting/sleeping" rooms, a tanning bed (solarium), a couple massage rooms, a mini bar that sell alcoholic and non-alcoholic beer and other fruit juices. Most other saunas require a ten euro deposit for the key/chip for the lockers. Here they don't. They are very trusting and they seem to work on the honesty system. The entrance is relatively open and you have to pay at the bar. It's a little bit of a maze when you first arrive, but once you are familiar with the layout it's very manageable. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Yes it's a mixed sauna for men and women... and you gotta go in Berlin style... no bathing suits. Loved it... except like I mentioned, it was too crowded.

Low-key, no frills, non pretentious sauna. It was pretty packed when I went (it was a Friday…read moreafternoon) -- it seems to be a favorite for locals! The quiet room was a bit smelly and didn't feel so relaxing. The beer selection at the bar was good. They offer affordable, good quality massages, I got one and it was very relaxing! The little garden outside is nice. I am not sure if I would go back because of how crowded it was last time, but it would be worth checking out during a non-peak time.

You'll know you've fully been indoctrinated into Germany once you can say you've been to a nude…read moresauna--and actually say you like it. It's winter, it's freezing, you can't feel your toes. Go to the sauna! This one was close to my flat--it's a bit bizarre to get to the sauna part. I wondered around what looked to be a hospital for awhile. I finally found an elevator, stumbled down a low-lit hallway, and found an unmanned desk. I eventually found the guy, bought a day pass (I can't remember how many Euro, but it wasn't outrageously expensive) and checked in. Once inside, there is, eh hem, lots of nudity, giant showers, steam rooms and saunas. They also have lounge chairs where you can hang out after, read a book or listen to some music.

Nice architecture. The pool size is 50m. Unfortunately it is very shallow on one end which makes…read morenot so good for swimming.

November 2021 Update: Sadly, American and most foreign tourists cannot visit Boiler right now…read more Boiler is back to only accepting the EU digital pass. So only those vaccinated in the EU (or in countries who've joined the EU COVID pass system) can enter the club. This regulation is silly, because tourists must be fully vaccinated to travel to Germany. German goverment border authorities and all hotels accept foreign proof of vaccination, so it's strange that Boiler and some other places (like Lab.oratory) won't. If you ever do get to visit, this place is clean, sharp, and fun, one of the best gay bathhouses in the world, if not the best. Boiler puts our outdated, dusty, clunky, overpriced American bathhouses and sex clubs to shame. Whole setup is savvy, smart, and full of nice touches, starting with the digital watches that lock and unlock lockers. The hygiene/douching stations are brilliant. And you don't have to pay for rooms (cabins), just use them as needed. Just like any gay space, sometimes the guys are friendly, sometimes standoffish. Going alone can be intimidating if you're shy or very insecure about rejection. And you will face rejection more often than not at Boiler, as in most gay spaces, unless you check all the Sean Cody / Bel Ami model boxes: young-looking, white features, and fitness body. So consider bringing a friend or two as an emotional safe space. The lukewarm whirlpool is the only complaint, besides the current COVID rules barring most foreign guests. Would be 5 of 5 stars if they had a true hottub. ********* Update vom November 2021: Leider können amerikanische und die meisten ausländischen Touristen Boiler derzeit nicht besuchen. Boiler akzeptiert wieder nur den EU-Digitalpass. Daher können nur diejenigen in den Club eintreten, die in der EU (oder in Ländern, die dem EU-COVID-Pass-System beigetreten sind) geimpft sind. Diese Regelung ist albern, denn Touristen müssen vollständig geimpft sein, um nach Deutschland zu reisen. Die deutschen Grenzbehörden und alle Hotels akzeptieren ausländische Impfnachweise, daher ist es seltsam, dass Boiler und einige andere Orte (wie Lab.oratory) dies nicht tun. Wenn Sie jemals zu Besuch kommen, ist dieser Ort sauber, scharf und lustig, eines der besten schwulen Badehäuser der Welt, wenn nicht sogar das beste. Boiler beschämt unsere veralteten, staubigen, klobigen, überteuerten amerikanischen Badehäuser und Sexclubs. Das gesamte Setup ist versiert, intelligent und voller netter Details, angefangen bei den Digitaluhren, die Schließfächer ver- und entriegeln. Die Hygiene-/Spülstationen sind genial. Und Sie müssen keine Zimmer (Kabinen) bezahlen, sondern nutzen sie einfach nach Bedarf. Wie in jedem schwulen Raum sind die Jungs manchmal freundlich, manchmal distanziert. Alleine zu gehen kann einschüchternd sein, wenn du schüchtern oder sehr unsicher wegen Ablehnung bist. Und Sie werden bei Boiler, wie in den meisten schwulen Räumen, häufiger auf Ablehnung stoßen, es sei denn, Sie überprüfen alle Kästchen von Sean Cody / Bel Ami: jung aussehende, weiße Gesichtszüge und einen Fitnesskörper. Ziehen Sie also in Betracht, ein oder zwei Freunde als emotionalen sicheren Raum mitzubringen. Der lauwarme Whirlpool ist die einzige Beschwerde, neben den aktuellen COVID-Regeln, die die meisten ausländischen Gäste ausschließen. Wäre 5 von 5 Sternen, wenn sie einen echten Whirlpool hätten.

The best gay sauna ever!...in fact one of the best period. So good I went back several times on my…read moretrip. Highly recommended!

Known locally as a great date spot, it looked like that on my venture with a friend, but there was…read morealso the occasional solo and older patron. Bring your own towel and tongs to save a penny but get the robe if you don't have one you like from home. Everyone is naked in the multiple dry and hot saunas, and the indoor outdoor pools but you must travel in-between in a robe or towel. As to atmosphere, think high end polynesian village.

"Warning: Fraud attempt by staff! On 14.01.2026, I was charged on receipt no. 5029941 for a massage…read moreI did not receive (€54.50) and two 'tips' I never authorised (€186.60), in what appears to be a deliberate act. The incident has been reported in detail to the police (criminal complaint filed). Management has failed to respond to my complaint despite a formal deadline. I strongly advise against visiting this spa and recommend everyone check their receipts carefully. Proof photo of the receipt is attached." https://ibb.co/XkMZk4xP

I was in Berlin for a few days and looking for a relaxation experience that would not take too…read morelong. I stumbled upon the Liquidrom and was intrigued to try it out. I started out with a massage (which was interesting because I don't speak any German and the massage therapist didn't speak any English!). Needless to say, the massage wasn't the best ever since I couldn't really tell the massage therapist what I wanted. The actual main room with the saltwater pool is pretty cool. There are pool noodles there to grab and then you float on them and listen to the chill music being piped in to the pool. I took one star off because I didn't like that I had to pay extra to borrow towels and a bathrobe while I was there. It was a unique experience at the Liquidrom and I really liked going there to relax in the large pool!

I am back in Berlin for the week and decided to treat myself to a few spa experiences. During my…read moreresearch I honed in on 2 spas in particular (and I'll write a review for both) - Liquidrom and Vabali. I went to Vabali first, and Liquidrom second. Liquidrom: The pool is within a quick walk from the U Bahn. It's a cool building (though the spikes belong to Tempodrom, not the pool portion). Upon checking in and getting changed in the locker room, I felt like it was basic, but functional. Their shower gel in the showers is nothing special or premium, but it works. Once showered, you enter a long hallway. And this is where the confusion begins. There is not a lot to do here. It's bizarrely disjointed since it's partially clothed partially nude. The clothed portion is the salt water pool. This is what you're paying €22.50 for 2 hours for. It's one pool (and I guess a tiny outside pool to sit in, but you'll mingle with nude people from the spa, if you're expecting to stay clothed). I think this whole space would make a lot more sense if they don't upcharge you for the spa, but make it one holistic no clothing experience for the full pool and spa. The pool itself is decent. It's moody with LED lighting and music playing. But it's not really that big. And it's circular, so I am not really sure what you're supposed to do here for 2 hours. It's the only thing you've payed for (other than optional massages and whatnot). Anyway, over to the Spa I went. €2.50 upcharge (once) and you're in through the turnstiles. And again I am confused. Where are you supposed to put your swim trunks? There are open lockers, but I saw a few people schlep their garments around all the time. In the spa. you have 4 saunas. 2 of which are pretty nice (the Aufguss Sauna at 90c and the Kräutersauna (I forgot the temp). The other two are a steam room and a 60c salt room (that I found to be kinda useless. It was not warm enough really to do anything). I was able to join one infusion in the Aufguss sauna, and that was hot and decently nice. The issue I was having (and the reason I only got to do one) is that signage and clocks are not super obvious. Apparently they only do these once per hour at the full hour. I got there shortly before 10am. I would've liked to at least have a chance to join the 10am one, but I didn't know, nobody tells you anything, and signage is hidden right by the Sauna, so deeper into the spa. I left after reaching the 2 hour mark, since I didn't want to pay for 4 hours (which is charges you if you go over). I won't come back. I think this place is crazy expensive for what you can do here. The spa facilities are confusing and not that great. Going to Vabali is not that much more expensive, but you get SO MUCH more. Don't bother going here, seriously, just don't.