Babylon Sauna
Gay sauna · Cologne Friesenviertel
Badehaus Babylon on Friesenplatz has something no one else in Cologne has: an outdoor pool more than ten metres long in the courtyard, plus the largest steam room in the city, across around 1,400 square metres.
- ★ 4.7 on Google (295)
- Outdoor pool
- Steam labyrinth
- Bar with fireplace
- Open 365 days
- Address
- Friesenstraße 23-25
50670 Köln - Opening hours
- Mon–Thu 10 am–6 am
Fri to Mon non-stop - Crowd
- men of all ages, Cologne regulars and travellers
- Flirt factor
- medium to high
- Entry
- €28, up to age 25 €17
Early €18, Night (Sun–Thu from 10 pm) €15 - Special feature
- Outdoor pool in the courtyard, 12-hour stay
What makes Babylon special
On three floors Babylon offers a Finnish sauna for up to 50 people with infusions, a steam room with labyrinth-like corridors, a Roman-style whirlpool at 36 degrees, the outdoor pool in the courtyard, free cabins, a cruising area and a fetish room. At the bar with an open fireplace food is freshly cooked.
The calendar is full: Bear Tuesday, Wet Night, Puppy Night, Relax Wednesday with hourly infusions, Wellness Sunday and long sauna nights. On Thursdays students up to 35 pay €17, and entry is free on your birthday.
Atmosphere and crowd
Guests praise the pool area, the steam room, the comparatively quiet music and the friendly staff. Trans, non-binary and queer guests also report respectful treatment.
A good fit if you …
- want to swim outdoors in summer
- want to stay a long time, 12 hours are included
- like theme nights such as Bear Tuesday
Not ideal if you …
- are looking for a small, family-style sauna
Contact
Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Babylon website, Google reviews (4.7 stars, 295 reviews), mann-liebt-mann.de. Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.
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