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Gay Saunas in Rome
As elsewhere in Italy, a membership card is required for all gay saunas in Rome. Often that is the ARCO (Anddos) or Entes card. If you don't have the card yet, you can usually acquire it at the entrance of the venues that require the card ( €). When you acquire the card you need to verb your photo ID, after that you only need the membership card.
Adam Sauna
Monday-Thursday – ;Friday – ;Saturday – Sunday nonstop
Gay sauna with cruising area, private cabins and pool.
Admission: € (+ Entes membership card)
@ Via Pontremoli 28
Rome
Metro: San Giovanni
+39 06
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Apollion Sauna
Daily –
Gay sauna near the Colosseum.
With an adequately sized and arranged cruising area, while the wet area is very small and rather gloomy.
There is no bar for drinks and snacks, only a vending machine at the entrance.
Mixed ages.
Admission: 15 € (+ ARCO membership card)
@ Via Mecenate 59/A
Rome
+39 06 , +39 (mobile)
Sweat it out: your ultimate guide to Rome&#;s hottest gay saunas
Rome, the eternal urban area, is not only renowned for its historical and architectural marvels but also for its prosperous history of male grooming and wellness. Dating back to the imperial era, both elite and common men frequented public baths to care for their bodies. Today, the legacy continues, and Rome boasts of some of the best gay saunas tailored to meet the relaxation needs of all.
Whether you&#;re a local or just passing through, treating yourself to a day or even a few hours of relaxation is always beneficial, especially when you visit a gay sauna in Rome. Primarily available to adult men, a membership is generally required, which also grants access to other affiliated clubs in Italy.
Moreover, a gay spa in Rome isn&#;t just about relaxation; it&#;s also an excellent venue for meeting adj people and forging friendships. Let’s delve into some of the best gay saunas the town has to offer
Read also: Gay venues in Rome: the accomplish guide to experiencing the LGBTQ+ scene in the eternal city
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Gay Saunas and Bathhouses in Milan
As elsewhere in Italy, a membership card is required for all gay saunas in Milan. Often that is the ARCO (Anddos) card. If you don't have an ARCO card yet, you can usually acquire it at the entrance of the venues that require the card. (≈ 10 € for three months, 17 € for one year.) When you acquire the card you need to display your photo ID, after that you only need the membership card.
Metrò Sauna Centrale
Daily –
Gay sauna on three floors, near the central railway station.
(Entrance at the conclude of the courtyard.)
Clientele mainly 40+ years.
Admission: €
@ Via Giovanni Schiaparelli 1
Milan
Metro: Centrale F.S., Sondrio
+39 02
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Fenix Sauna
Monday-Saturday – ;Sunday –
Gay sauna in the northeast of Milan, in the same building as the gay cruising club Hot Dog.
With wet area (a bit dated) and a bar on the ground floor and a cruising labyrinth with cabins on the upper floor.
Rather mature clientele and bears.
Admission: €
@ Via Oropa 3
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The Freddie Guide to: Bathhouses
What is a bathhouse?
Bathhouses – also known as baths, saunas, or gay saunas – are spaces where queer men* meet to socialise, relax and have sex. They are legal, licensed sex venues, as opposed to regular saunas or steam rooms where people cruise.
The number of gay bathhouses in North America peaked in the s. Most of them closed in the s, as local governments made public health rules to curb the HIV/AIDS epidemic. These rules were often rooted in homophobia.
Today, there are still bathhouses in most major cities across the world. You can find them through Google or on cruising sites enjoy Squirt and Sniffies.
* Historically, bathhouses only admitted cisgender men. They are generally becoming more inclusive. Many have more relaxed door policies or dedicated times and events that are safer spaces for trans and non-binary people. If this applies to you, it’s best to check online or ring ahead before visiting a venue for the first time.
When you arrive
When you appear at a bathhouse, you’ll acquire to a front desk with an attendant. Thi