Rachel SmithWho would’ve thought that sitting down and warming up your body would be relaxing? But as we age, muscle recovery is going to slow down—I can’t expect my back to be fine the next day after fixing the roof, unlike when I was younger.
There’s a reason why saunas have been here for centuries. It can relax your muscles, increase blood flow, and sweat off the water weight—what’s not to love?
If you want to immerse yourself in a warm oasis, where you can relax and rejuvenate, we’ve got just the thing! Here are the hottest saunas in Indianapolis (pun intended), and let heat do the work!
Indianapolis Salt Cave and Halotherapy Center
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Address: Fort Harrison State Park – 8899 Kent Ave
Contact: (317) 991-4921, [email protected]
Hours:
- Monday – Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 10 am – 3 pm
- Thursday – Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm
Pricing: $
Step into a firehouse in Indy and you’ll discover the Indianapolis Salt Cave and Halotherapy Center, a wellness destination that incorporates pink salt in its treatments. It’s not just for relaxation, as it soothes the body and offers comfort from disorders.
It’s an affordable infrared sauna in Indianapolis, offering 45-minute sessions. And it’s private, so it’s only you and a friend, complete with water and small towels.
Try it as a single session or book it as part of a package for complete warm relaxation. The Trio Package will bring you to the 100% natural salt cave first, then take you for a hand and foot detox, and finish at the far infrared sauna.
| Pro Tip: Don’t wear any perfume or scented lotion (or any kind of fragrance) out of respect for the fragrance-free facility—that includes not smoking an hour before your session because it’ll leave a lingering smell. |
Perspire Sauna Studio
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Address: 14400 Clay Terrace Blvd Ste 160, Carmel
Contact: (463) 223-9661
Hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 7 am – 9 pm
- Friday: 7 am – 7 pm
- Saturday – Sunday: 8 am – 7 pm
Pricing: $
Perspire Sauna Studio is where infrared and red light therapy meet for a complete detox, recovery, and calorie-burning session. It utilizes a full-spectrum infrared sauna, which will penetrate your body without the need for turning up the heat inside.
At this Carmel spot, you can combine the infrared sauna with the SNØ Shower system, where you’ll quickly freshen up in a 45°F cold shower. The hot and cold complements each other and can speed up muscle recovery and improve blood circulation.
Unique sauna experiences await you here. You can switch the color to whatever works best for you (it doesn’t have to be red), adjust the temperature, and listen to music or stream your favorite show, all while relaxing in warmth.
| Pro Tip: If you’ll be using the sauna a lot, consider the memberships for 4 to unlimited sessions a month. This way, you can save money instead of paying for single sessions each visit. |
Cryotherapy Indy
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Address:
Contact: (317) 449-2030, [email protected]
Hours:
- Monday – Friday: 9 am – 6 pm
- Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm (75th St location is closed)
- Sunday: Closed
Pricing: $
Google “sauna to go to in Indianapolis,” and Cryotherapy Indy will pop up. Here, cryotherapy and saunas go hand in hand because it’s all about science-backed therapies that are full of wellness benefits.
It uses infrared saunas for heat that won’t damage your skin, available in 30 and 45-minute sessions. The packages include other services for optimum recovery, like cryotherapy, floatation therapy, and NormaTec.
If you’re looking to enhance your performance, there are other sessions that can help your muscles recover faster and promote faster healing.
| Pro Tip: If you can’t find the shop, look for “Acupuncture Chiropractic” and then check which door has the name Cryotherapy Indy placed on it. |
Indy Salt Therapy Plus
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Address: 455 Greenwood Park Dr S, Greenwood
Contact: (317) 954-5703, [email protected]
Hours:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday – Friday: 10 am – 7 pm
- Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm
- Sunday: 12 pm – 5 pm
Pricing: $
Take a short trip south of Indianapolis to visit Indy Salt Therapy Plus for an infrared sauna and salt treatment in one. Everything is fairly straightforward here—no muss, no fuss—while providing natural healing experiences.
Infrared sauna sessions last for 45 minutes, where you can choose the temperature up to 100°F. Combine this with salt therapy for complete detoxification, and enjoy complimentary water bottles after your session.
Membership plans are available, where you can get 5 sessions that’ll last for 3 months. The infrared sauna with salt is of good value, if you don’t mind the 30-minute drive from downtown.
| Pro Tip: Walk-ins are available, but we highly recommend booking an appointment because there’s no guarantee you’ll get a spot. On Sundays, walk-ins aren’t allowed. |
Conrad Spa Indianapolis
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Address: 50 W Washington St
Contact: (317) 524-2575,
Hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 10 am – 6 pm
- Friday: 10 am – 7 pm
- Saturday: 9 am – 7 pm
- Sunday: 9 am – 6 pm
Pricing: $$$
Luxury spa experiences are located at the heart of downtown Indy at the Conrad Hotel. If you’re ready to indulge, this is the place to go—and no, you don’t have to spend the night at the hotel just to visit the spa.
The day pass will give you access to all the facilities, including the sauna, steam room, hot tub, and relaxation room. If you want to enjoy a massage or a body treatment, you can book that instead, as it includes access to the spa amenities.
The price tag is totally worth it, and it comes with showers, a dressing room, and a relaxation room to unwind post-sauna. The whole place screams elegance and calm, where you can spend the whole day dedicated to self-care.
| Pro Tip: Book a reservation on a weekday, preferably in the morning or the middle of the day, if you want to take advantage of all the amenities. The pool and hot tub are shared with guests, so try to avoid peak swimming hours if you want a quieter experience. |
The Aroma Room
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Address: 762 S Rangeline Rd, Carmel
Contact: (463) 291-3489, [email protected]
Hours:
- Sunday – Monday: Closed
- Tuesday – Wednesday: 10 am – 7 pm
- Thursday: 10 am – 5:30 pm
- Friday – Saturday: 10 am – 7 pm
Pricing: $$
Located 30 minutes from downtown Indianapolis, The Aroma Room is still new in the business (opened in 2024), but has become one of the addresses you’ll see taped to my fridge when my friends and I need to relax and rejuvenate.
It’s not just for physical wellness, as it also focuses on providing a space for clarity in mind and soul. The experience starts once you step inside the calming and inviting space, and then the rooms will welcome you with the smell of essential oils.
Your private sauna session comes in a halotherapy package, including time at the salt suite. Relax, listen to calming music, and sweat in either an 88°F or a 105°F room, which you can elevate by adding aromatherapy for a couple of bucks.
| Pro Tip: Be there at least 15 minutes early and you might get a chance to quickly try the hydromassage bed if no one’s using it. |
Restore Hyper Wellness
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Address: 2552 E 146th St, Carmel
Contact: (317) 660-2838, [email protected]
Hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 10 am – 7 pm
- Friday: 10 am – 3 pm
- Saturday: 9 am – 4 pm
- Sunday: 11 am – 4 pm
Pricing: $$
Restore Hyer Wellness is all about recovery, stress relief, cleansing, and skin health. It’s not your typical wellness center, as the services are backed by science and utilize the latest technology in the industry.
The infrared sauna is in a private room, which lasts for 30 to 45 minutes. You’ll have the room all to yourself, and you can switch the lighting to something other than red if you prefer a different mood.
Pair it with red light therapy to help with collagen production, inflammation, and metabolism. Infrared sauna also complements cryotherapy, which is a service that you can’t easily find in most wellness centers in Indianapolis.
| Pro Tip: If you’re a frequent user of infrared saunas and other wellness services, consider becoming a member. You can use it in all Restore centers, perfect for frequent travelers. |
Elite Hands Body and Spa
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Address: 5550 W 10th St, Suite D
Contact: (317) 672-2644
Hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 12 pm – 7 pm
- Friday: 12 pm – 8 pm
- Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm
- Sunday: Closed
Pricing: $
One of the best infrared saunas in Indianapolis is located in Elite Hands Body and Spa, an all-in-one provider of wellness services for body rejuvenation and athlete recovery. Aside from saunas, you can get massages, steams, and detox services.
The sauna-only service is affordable, and you can get this as part of a package, whether you’re going alone or with a partner. If you’re booking the couples package, note that the sauna is for the guys, and the ladies receive a yoni steam.
The Prenatal Escape service is a total relaxation for expectant mothers, which includes a massage and an optional heating blanket. But if you’re going solo, the Sauna Deluxe Escape comprises a massage, body wrap, hydration, and optional services.
| Pro Tip: Ask the staff about possible add-ons since the services are fairly customizable. |
The Hot Room
Address: 305 E New York St
Contact: (317) 955-3123
Hours:
- Monday – Wednesday: 5:30 am – 1:30 pm &3:30 pm – 9:30 pm
- Thursday: 5:30 am – 1:30 pm & 3:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Friday: 5:30 am – 1:30 pm & 4 pm – 7:30 pm
- Saturday: 7:30 am – 1:30 pm
- Sunday: 8 am – 1:30 pm & 4 pm – 7:30 pm
Pricing: $$
The Hot Room is THE place in Indy for heated fitness. It also offers a recovery program, which is a hot and cold therapy session that includes a cold plunge and an infrared sauna.
It’s best paired with a yoga class because you can incorporate the breathing techniques you’ve learned while in a cold plunge, which can be intense, even if you think you’re used to the cold. After that, you can warm up in the sauna.
If you love yoga, we suggest checking out the Fire & Ice membership program for unlimited hot yoga, heated fitness, cold therapy, and infrared sauna sessions.
| Pro Tip: Only go to the downtown Indianapolis branch for the sauna, since the uptown location doesn’t have it yet. Follow The Hot Room’s socials for sauna updates in the other branches. |
Cold Plunge Studios
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Address: 2792 E 146th St, Carmel
Contact: (317) 526-7043, [email protected]
Hours:
- Monday – Saturday: 6 am – 8 pm
- Sunday: Closed
Pricing: $$
It’s not just about icy baths at Cold Plunge Studios. This Carmel spot offers traditional sauna sessions in Indy, which are also available for groups who want to be a part of the community.
It reaches about 160°F to 200°F (it’s hotter since it’s traditional instead of infrared), and you’re free to up the humidity by pouring water on the hot stones.
With a membership, you can reap the cold and hot benefits for an unlimited time every month. Sauna-only sessions are available as well, which last for 30 minutes and are accessible for an unlimited number of times, with a membership, of course.
| Pro Tip: If you want to join a group sauna, you can contact the staff to see which timeslots are still available. You can also do this if you prefer spending alone time in the sauna, so you won’t accidentally be a part of the group session. |
