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Seoul’s gay sauna scene is compact, but the crowd split is very real.
Seoul makes it easy to choose your vibe. If you’re looking for a younger, fitness-forward crowd, Prince Sauna Seoul is the defining option. If you’re into a more mature scene, Mun Hwa Sauna Seoul is the classic pick, with weekend energy and a loyal following.
To keep your nights simple, base yourself in a gay-friendly hotel that fits your plans: Best gay-friendly hotels in Seoul.
Same-sex activity is legal in South Korea for civilians, but LGBTQ travelers can still face social stigma. If you are doing mandatory military service, be aware the military penal code can criminalize same-sex acts between service members. For visitors, the practical safety play is discretion, choosing established venues, and avoiding anything that feels risky.
Most are open 24 hours most saunas are busy from early evening until the small hours. Similar to nightlife, most of Seoul’s gay saunas don’t get busy until late, around 2-3 am, when the guys start to leave the clubs. Weekend evenings are the most reliable for a busier vibe, especially at Mun Hwa Sauna. If you want more movement and less awkwardness, go later rather than earlier.
Seoul gay saunas are not designed as overnight accommodation. Some venues have private areas, but you’ll be far more comfortable booking a nearby hotel base: Best gay-friendly hotels in Seoul.
Filter your fun
Shelter Sauna is one of Seoul’s famous gay saunas in Gangnam (Nonhyeon Subway Station exit 5). This gay sauna attracts many locals from young muscles to cute bears. Shelter Sauna is located near Subway line 7, opens 24 hours, daily. Peak Time is weekend nights, after 7 pm
Crowd: For those who are seeking to experience kimchi muscles, this is the place for you. As the sauna is popular among Korean guys from young to middle age, but not popular with older guests.
Entry: The sauna’s entry fee for locals from 7 pm – 7 am is around 13,000 Won ($11 USD) and from 7 am – 7 pm is around 7,000 Won ($6 USD). Foreigners are charged a flat 20,000 Won ($15 USD).
Facilities: Cruise, Showers, Maze, Relaxing Cabins - free, Lockers, Free condoms & lube
Open 24 hours, Daily
Mun Hwa Sauna is a gay bathhouse, popular among older Korean men and a few foreigners. This bathhouse gets active, especially on weekends, with three hot baths, a steam room, and many other facilities. Open 12 hours every day with peak hours after 8 pm on weekends. Bring your own protection supplies.
Crowd: The most popular gay sauna in Jongno, it’s the only sauna to meet local silver foxes; foreigners are welcome.
Entry: Mun Hwa Sauna’s entry fee during daytime is around 5,000 Won ($4 USD), nighttime is around 9,000 Won ($8 USD).
Facilities: Cruise, Showers, Steam room, Jacuzzi / Hot pool, Maze, Relaxing Cabins - free, Lockers
Weekdays: Mon-Fri 18:00–06:00
Weekends: Sat, Sun 18:00–06:00
Prince Sauna is a popular gay sauna & cruise club but small on the 3rd floor of the building. It has a very strict policy for fit and young men only! While other gay saunas only accept locals, Prince Sauna occasionally foreigners who fit the brief are welcomed.
The sauna is located near Shinchon Station in Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, open 24 hours daily and peak hours are from 5 pm on weekends. Offers a comfortable space with no sauna or jacuzzi but a shower area, condoms & lube are included.
Don’t miss its peak time which is weekends from 5 pm – 11 pm.
Crowd: Prince Sauna & Cruise Club attracts a cute & young university crowd, local guys in their 20s and 30s, but some mature men and foreigners are welcome.
Entry: The sauna’s entry fee from 7 am – 7 pm is around 6,500 Won ($5 USD) and from 7 pm – 7 am is around 13,000 Won ($10 USD) includes free coffee, condoms & lube.
Facilities: Cruise, Maze, Relaxing Cabins - free, Lockers, Free condoms & lube
Open 24 hours, Daily
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