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If you expect a banya to be simply a sauna, some of what happens inside can look unusual at first. People enter a hot, humid steam room, plunge into cold water, rest, return to the heat and then add treatments involving leafy branches, honey, salt, mud, soap or massage. In a traditional Russian banya, these

We were proud to welcome Mark Wright and his father, Mark Wright Sr, to Banya No.1 – Hoxton for a special Father’s Day visit filmed by Heart Radio. Mark brought his father to us to spend time together and share a new experience. During their visit, they enjoyed the steam room, traditional Parenie and the

A spa experience is a good gift for someone who values time, rest and memorable experiences more than physical items. It works especially well for birthdays, Father’s Day, anniversaries, thank-you gifts and other occasions where you want the present to feel personal but still flexible. For birthdays, anniversaries, thank-you gifts, Christmas, Father’s Day or other

We are very pleased to share that Banya No.1 – Hoxton has been named a finalist at the World Spa & Wellness Awards 2026, one of the leading international awards celebrating excellence across the spa and wellness industry. The awards honour spas, teams and wellness businesses that set a high standard for guest care, service

Booking your first private spa in London can feel slightly mysterious. What do you wear? Will someone tell you what to do? Is it awkward if you have never been before? And how private is “private”, really? At Banya No.1 – Hoxton, our Private Banya Taiga is designed to make the experience feel clear, comfortable

A good sauna session leaves you feeling lighter, calmer and deeply refreshed, but it also leads to fluid loss through sweat. That is why rehydration after sauna matters. For most people, effective recovery is not just about drinking water. It works better as a combination of fluids, electrolytes and light, mineral-rich food. At Banya No.1,

Journalist and writer Eilidh Dorgan visited Banya No.1 Hoxton to try a women’s clothing-optional banya session and write about Britain’s growing interest in sauna nudity. She arrived feeling nervous and slightly out of place, only to find that most of the other guests had chosen to keep their swimwear on, which made the experience feel

Ice baths have moved from elite sports facilities into everyday wellness culture with surprising speed. Once associated mainly with professional athletes, cold water therapy is now widely discussed in podcasts, social media and “biohacking” circles. The appeal is easy to understand: a simple, intense intervention that promises faster recovery, mental resilience and even long-term health

Many people searching for cellulite treatments or ways to improve skin tone come across a wide range of options. Aesthetic clinics often promote machine-based procedures such as LPG, vacuum massage or radiofrequency skin tightening. At the same time, traditional spa and banya practices have long relied on manual massage techniques that focus on circulation, lymphatic

We’re proud to share that Time Out has ranked Banya No.1 – Hoxton #1 in its list of “The Best Spas in London.” The guide highlights the authentic Russian banya experience and our signature Parenie ritual. As the article notes: “A Russian banya is hotter than your average sauna, so you’ll be handed a grey