Lisbon has a decent gay sauna scene, mostly concentrated in and around the Príncipe Real area. The options are smaller in number than you would find in Berlin or Paris, but the venues that exist are established and have been running for years. For a city of Lisbon's size, it is a functional offering.

What to expect

The Lisbon saunas follow the standard bathhouse format. Entry includes use of facilities: steam room, dry sauna, showers, and common areas. You can upgrade to a private cabin if you want a door to close. Prices are reasonable by European standards. Entry typically runs 10 to 20 euros depending on the venue and the day of the week, with weekends usually costing a bit more.

Most venues are open all week, with afternoon traffic on weekdays and busier evenings and weekend afternoons. Themed nights run occasionally; check the venue's social media for what is on when.

The Príncipe Real area

The main saunas are within reach of the gay bar neighbourhood, which makes combining a sauna visit with a night out straightforward. Some visitors use a sauna early in the evening before the bars start filling up. Others prefer daytime or afternoon visits when the city is quieter.

Parking is less of a consideration in Lisbon than in car-dependent cities; most venues are accessible by metro or tram, and Uber is cheap if you are coming from further away.

The saunas

    • SAUNA POLO 56 — Sauna polo 56 is the main blended (Gay and Swinger) sauna in Lisbon. Fresh out of the plastic new premisses which are spotless and advanced. The passage cost differs from 10€ to 30€ contingent upon the day of the week.
    • Sauna Sertorio — This gay sauna is exceptionally close to the Principe Real garden. Inside there is a bar, lodges, steam-room, sauna, jacuzzi and heaps of cruising space.
    • Trombeta Bath lisbon — Trombeta Sauna is situated in Barrio Alto and is occupied directly after work and amid the weekend late at night.It is additionally a mainstream Sunday evening meeting spot. Towels, locker, flip failures, condoms and lube. The sauna is brilliant, perfect and present day with web access, steam room, sauna, unwinding lodges and a bustling dim room.
    • Viriato - Ginasio Sauna — Viriato - Ginasio Sauna is on of the beautiful sauna in Lisbon for gays.

Practical notes

Bring ID. Towels are included. Condoms and lube are available at reception or inside the venue. Most places have lockers and ask you to leave your phone at the door or in a locked compartment. For the broader picture, see the Gay Lisbon Guide.