Alchemy Springs & Sauna Garden
Traditional sauna in San Francisco, CA.
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- Type
- Traditional sauna
- Address
- 939 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109
- Phone
- (415) 964-0336
- Website
- alchemysprings.com
- Rating
- 4.6 out of 5 on Google from 83 ratings, as of November 2, 2026
Hours
| Monday | 5 pm to 9 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5 pm to 9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 pm to 9 pm |
| Thursday | 5 pm to 9 pm |
| Friday | 5 pm to 9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am to 6 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am to 8 pm |
Hours as listed on Google, November 2, 2026. Holidays, private events and seasons change them; check before you go.
What a traditional sauna is
A traditional sauna is a hot wood-lined room heated by a stove, often with rocks you can ladle water onto for a burst of steam (the Finns call it loyly). The air is hot and fairly dry. Public saunas in the US range from wood-fired cabins by a lake to social sauna clubs in a city storefront.
- Finnish sauna160 to 200°F, air, low humidity160 to 200°F, air, low humidity
What to bring
- A towel to sit on, plus one to dry off
- A swimsuit if the venue is co-ed (check first)
- A water bottle
- Flip-flops for wet floors
- A change of clothes
Etiquette
- Shower before your first round.
- Sit on a towel so sweat stays off the wood.
- Ask the room before adding water to the stones.
- Keep voices low and phones out of the hot room.
- Cool down between rounds with a shower, a plunge or fresh air, then rest.
General guidance for this kind of venue, not this venue's own rules. Read more: sauna etiquette by type, sauna safety.
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Where this comes from
Source: the venue's Google Maps listing (category "Spa"), checked November 2, 2026, and the venue's own website. We list it as a traditional sauna because of its Google category and name describe a sauna you can visit. Ratings are Google's, shown as a count only; we do not copy reviews. Prices are not shown because they change; see the venue's site. Is something wrong, or has it closed? Email contact@saunasnear.com and we will fix it.