Underground thermal baths, candlelit oasis, relaxing spa treatments


























"A true hidden gem in the middle of downtown New York, AIRE Ancient Baths is tucked away in a former textile factory on an unassuming corner of Tribeca’s Franklin Street, but through its doors awaits the ultimate opportunity to unwind. Soaring ceilings and brick walls usher visitors through the lobby and down into a cavernous, candlelit, subterranean oasis of thermal baths, saltwater pools, and relaxation rooms. Each of the six thermal baths boasts a different temperature, be it hot, cold, warm, or ice, so spa-goers of every preference and variety can bathe as the Romans, Greeks, and Ottomans did centuries earlier. And while spending time dipping from pool to pool is retreat enough for many, guests can also choose from a number of treatments and rituals, like an ancient argan massage, a Himalayan salt scrub, a warm amethyst crystal massage, or an antioxidant-rich wine bath." - CNT Editors

"Retreat into the depths of Aire's baths to recover from that laptop hunch and multi-screen whiplash. They offer appointments till late during the week, which we recommend in order to avoid the crowds on weekends. Treat yo'self." - The Charles

"As a counterpart to my bathhouse routine, this serene spot is the other top place I go to bathe when I need an escape from the city." - Edward Barsamian

"I love the baths and cold plunge, a good way to de-stress on a day off." - Edward Barsamian

"After exploring in sub-zero temperatures, ease tired muscles in chic spas like Aire Ancient Baths, where you can dip in and out of thermal baths."