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The 11 Best Spas in San Francisco
Archimedes Banya is one of The 11 Best Spas in San Francisco.

1. Archimedes Banya

9.3
748 Innes Ave, San Francisco, CA
Spa · 31 tips and reviews

SFistSFist: On the fine line between kitsch and tradition sits Archimedes Banya. Steam yourself in the two traditional Russian saunas, relax with a drink in the soaking pools and finish off with a Platza massage. Read more.

Earthbody is one of The 11 Best Spas in San Francisco.

2. Earthbody

8.7
534 Laguna St (Hayes), San Francisco, CA
Spa · Hayes Valley · 9 tips and reviews
Remède Spa is one of The 11 Best Spas in San Francisco.

3. Remède Spa

7.3
125 3rd St (at Minna St), San Francisco, CA
Spa · SoMa · 10 tips and reviews

SFistSFist: Champagne. Handmade truffles. You'll need those while you wait for a spa therapist or beauty treatment at the Laboratoire. Glamorous views will leave you glowing — if you decide to leave at all.

Bliss Spa at W San Francisco is one of The 11 Best Spas in San Francisco.

4. Bliss Spa at W San Francisco

181 3rd St (Howard St.), San Francisco, CA
Spa · SoMa · 46 tips and reviews

SFistSFist: You'll get good deep-tissue massages from trained professionals, an R&B soundtrack in the main areas, and a clean and relaxing locker room area with steam sauna to relax in afterwards. Read more.

SP+ Parking @ Hotel Vitale is one of The 11 Best Spas in San Francisco.

5. SP+ Parking @ Hotel Vitale

8 Mission Street (Steuart), San Francisco, CA
Parking · Financial District · 1 tip

SFistSFist: The spa at the Hotel Vitale is tucked away on an upper floor with its own, bamboo-enclosed outdoor patio with deep soaking tubs. The massage therapists all have top-notch training.

Burke Williams Day Spa is one of The 11 Best Spas in San Francisco.

6. Burke Williams Day Spa

8.4
845 Market St (at 4th St), San Francisco, CA
Spa · SoMa · 32 tips and reviews

SFistSFist: Did someone order a steaming pile of LUXURY? Take a whiff. That's that nasty stank of pure f*ing relaxation. It's the perfect place if you're rich and under the impression that you have real problems. Read more.

M Spa - Castro is one of The 11 Best Spas in San Francisco.

7. M Spa - Castro

7.9
2187 Market St (Sanchez), San Francisco, CA
Spa · Mission Dolores · 5 tips and reviews

SFistSFist: They cater to man stuff like chest and back waxing. A couple of bonuses: All new clients automatically get 15 percent off and every Sunday from 11 to 1 they hand out free mimosas with every treatment.

Nob Hill Spa is one of The 11 Best Spas in San Francisco.

8. Nob Hill Spa

8.1
1075 California St (at Taylor St), San Francisco, CA
Spa · Nob Hill · 16 tips and reviews

SFistSFist: O-p-u-l-e-n-c-e...opulence. You. Own. Everything. Everything is yours. The joint comes replete with all the amenities one would expect from a spa, and boasts one of the best views in the entire city Read more.

Kabuki Springs & Spa is one of The 11 Best Spas in San Francisco.

9. Kabuki Springs & Spa

9.2
1750 Geary Blvd (at Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Spa · 39 tips and reviews

SFistSFist: The real reason to hit the Kabuki are their communal baths. You know that scene in Eastern Promises? That's the Kabuki. You're not allowed to talk, and it's a nude scene, so creepers get the boot. Read more.

10. Hand Job Nails & Spa

7.0
565 Castro St (btwn. 18th & 19th St.), San Francisco, CA
Nail Salon · Castro · 23 tips and reviews

SFistSFist: The quality of service will distract you from their moniker. Flop on their couch and get a manicure/pedicure while you're plied with free champagne, no stiff chairs or awkward manicure tables here. Read more.

Senspa is one of The 11 Best Spas in San Francisco.

11. Senspa

8.7
1161 Gorgas Ave (Presidio), San Francisco, CA
Spa · Presidio National Park · 10 tips and reviews

SFistSFist: In between sessions, you can lounge about in the tea garden, drift to sleep by the fireplace, or just open up in the eucalyptus steam room. For maximum bliss, book a couples package. Read more.