Entry No. 30 — the Miami file — filed under: banya

Russian and Turkish Baths Miami Beach

A 15-ton pile of volcanic rock gets roasted in a 200-degree Russian room while a platza attendant flogs regulars with soaked oak-leaf branches (venik) before they drop into a 34-degree plunge pool — the whole ritual is a satellite of the East Village institution that's been running since 1892, and it actually closed for a stretch post-pandemic before reopening.

The move: Book a couples platza session (the venik beating is the whole point), alternate the Finnish sauna and the cold plunge three times each, then split a plate of herring and pickles at the on-site Russian restaurant in robes.

• 📍 Miami Beach (North Beach)
• 💸 $$
• ⚡ Low-key
• 🌗 Indoor or outdoor

Where: 5445 Collins Ave, Lower Lobby of the Castle Beach Club, Miami Beach, FL 33140

Hours: Added 2026-07-19 — confirm current hours before you go.

⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.

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Further reading: Official site

last checked: 2026-07-19