Best Gay Saunas in Ho Chi Minh City

Gay saunas in Ho Chi Minh City: the honest 2026 guide

Last verified: November 2026 · Compiled from venue checks and local and international sources from 2025–2026.

Searching for a gay sauna in Saigon, a sauna gay Sài Gòn, a spa gay Sài Gòn or simply xông hơi gay? Here is the honest state of play: Ho Chi Minh City has a small, cheap and discreet scene of real men's saunas, most of them down alleys in the old District 10 (now Hòa Hưng ward) and around Tân Định in old District 1, plus one large onsen-style bathhouse far out in Thủ Đức. We list seven on this page, and we could confirm the big names (69Sauna, Galaxy, Guu Spa, Bi Sauna Men, NaDam) through 2025–2026 listings and reviews; two of the seven (For Him Sauna, The Dream Sauna) we could not re-verify in 2026 and flag as such. Entry runs from about 80,000 to 200,000 VND, English is limited outside 69Sauna and NaDam, and the much larger number of men's massage spas in the city are a different kind of business, explained below. Nothing on this page is a cruise bar or sex club: in 2026 Saigon's gay scene is bars in District 1 by night and saunas by afternoon.

Legal in one line: sex between men has never been a crime in Vietnam and the age of consent is equal. Since 1 January 2015 the Law on Marriage and Family no longer bans same-sex weddings, but the state does not recognise them, and there is no partnership law and no broad anti-discrimination law (employment discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation is prohibited). A Gender Affirmation Law was on the agenda in 2024 and was pulled for further consultation, where it remains. Buying or selling sex is illegal, including in spas.

Real saunas vs massage spas: know which you're walking into

This is the most useful thing to understand before you go. In Saigon, two kinds of men's venue get lumped together as "gay saunas":

• Saunas (xông hơi): you buy a cheap entry ticket, get a locker, towel and sometimes sandals, and use shared steam rooms, dry saunas, a jacuzzi and darker areas where men meet each other. This guide covers these first.
• Men's spas (spa nam): you book a massage by the hour with a male therapist, usually in a private room, and you may get the steam room or sauna thrown in. They are not places to meet other customers. Several are listed on GayOut under spas, so we explain them separately below.

Addresses can be confusing. Since Vietnam's 2025 local-government reform, many listings use new ward names (Tân Định, Hòa Hưng, Sài Gòn, Hiệp Bình) instead of the old district numbers, but taxi drivers and locals still say "Quận 1" or "Quận 10". Give drivers the street address and check the pin.

Reading an address: a slash means an alley. In 457/69 Cách Mạng Tháng Tám, 457 is the alley (hẻm) that leaves the main road at number 457, and 69 is the building inside it. On foot these alleys are a maze, so let a Grab driver find the door, and show them the full address in Vietnamese on your phone.

The two areas feel different, too. Tân Định and Đa Kao, in old District 1, are central and used to foreign visitors, with 69Sauna and most of the massage spas. The old District 10 around Hòa Hưng is local, denser and cheaper, home to Galaxy, Bi Sauna Men and Guu Spa, with less English spoken. Bình Thạnh, just north-east of District 1, has Horse Sauna, and Thủ Đức, half an hour north, has NaDam.

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69Sauna · 16 Trần Quý Khoách, Tân Định (old District 1)

The most central of the real saunas and, on recent reviews, the most popular: a gay-only, men-only sauna over two floors in a residential street near Tân Định market, also known as The 69 Sauna Zone. Reviewers describe several sauna rooms (wet, dry and a salt-stone sauna), a jacuzzi, a bathing area, a water bar and, upstairs, dark, maze-like rooms and cabins. It was renovated recently, and one 2026 visitor called it "a little hard to find", so use the map pin. International listings re-checked it in September 2025 at this address; older guides still show it at 39/3 Phạm Ngọc Thạch in District 3, which is out of date.

• Hours: 11:00–22:00 daily on 2025 listings (some guides say until 23:00).
• Price: visitors in 2024 and again in 2026 report about 150,000 VND entry, with discounts for students, gym members and younger guests mentioned by several guides.
• When to go: busiest in the afternoons and at weekends. It has run themed days (bear and student days) in the past; ask at the desk.
• Who goes: mostly young Vietnamese men, with a steady trickle of visitors; the most English-friendly of the local saunas.

Galaxy Sauna · 457/69 Cách Mạng Tháng Tám, Hòa Hưng (old District 10, Ward 13)

A local sauna down an alley off the busy Cách Mạng Tháng Tám boulevard. Reviews in spring 2026 praise the cleanliness, the free water and snacks and the friendly staff, and mention a large dry sauna, a steam room, a small jacuzzi, massage chairs and darker areas. It's a sauna, not a massage spa, and about nine in ten customers are local.

• Hours: about 12:00–22:00; check its Facebook page, which is its only web presence.
• Price: reports differ: a 2026 Vietnamese guide gives 100,000 VND standard, 80,000 VND for students and gym members on weekdays and 120,000 VND at weekends, while 2026 reviewers paid 150,000–200,000 VND and say older customers pay more than younger ones.
• Know before you go: a couple of 2026 reviewers objected to staff photographing their ID on a personal phone. You can ask what it's for, or show a copy of your passport rather than the original.

Bi Sauna Men · 117b Hòa Hưng, Ward 12 (old District 10)

A basic, no-frills local sauna a few minutes' walk from Galaxy, described by Travel Gay as geared towards bi men and their admirers. A November 2025 visitor counted three floors with lockers, a steam room, showers, a pool, two very dark rooms and a massage chair. Reviews in 2026 are mixed: friendly staff and fair prices, but one visitor found it small and cramped, with many steps, and a mostly older crowd.

• Hours: listed as 12:00–22:00 daily.
• Price: about 100,000 VND (November 2025 report).
• When to go: afternoons and weekends are busiest, but even a Saturday can be quiet.

Guu Spa · Ward 12, old District 10

Despite the name, a real gay sauna, and the one The Gay Passport calls the only true sauna on its Saigon list (updated September 2025). Popular with locals in the evenings: steam room, dry sauna, a hot pool, a dark room and a maze that one guide describes as BDSM-themed. Reviewers say it was recently renovated or moved, and they call it clean, spacious, cheap and, at times, crowded and very dark.

• Address: listings disagree. GayOut gives 24A Trần Thiện Chánh; The Gay Passport gives 781/D11 Lê Hồng Phong, both in Ward 12. The two streets are a few hundred metres apart; check the pin or ask a driver.
• Hours: 12:00–22:00 daily.
• Price: one reviewer paid 80,000 VND. Tuesday to Thursday evenings are said to be busiest.

Adam Onsen & Spa by NaDam · Hiệp Bình Chánh, Thủ Đức

The venue most international guides call NaDam Spa (once Adam Spa), described by Travel Gay as one of the largest gay saunas in Vietnam and gay-owned. It's styled as a Japanese-Vietnamese bathhouse, with wooden walkways over a koi pond, dry sauna with rock salt, steam room, infrared sauna, rain showers, two warm bathing pools (one with jacuzzi jets), a resting maze, tea pavilion, garden balcony, a gym and a lounge, plus massages. It now presents itself as an onsen, and July 2026 reviewers praise the cleanliness, the staff and the "rock sauna". Travel Gay notes it can be dark and crowded at weekends, which are its busiest days.

• Getting there: it's in the north, about 30 minutes from the centre by car. Listings give two addresses: GayOut and Google show 4/19 Đường số 2, khu phố 3, Hiệp Bình; Utopia Asia and The Gay Passport show 66 Đường 16, khu phố 3, Hiệp Bình Chánh. They are in the same neighbourhood off Highway 13, so call ahead (0903 974 955) or use the GayOut map pin.
• Hours: Tuesday–Sunday 14:00–22:00, closed Mondays (unless a public holiday), per 2025 listings. Check before making the trip.
• Price: we could not find a published 2026 entry price; ask when you call. Expect more than the District 10 saunas.

Horse Sauna · 17/1 Nguyễn Huy Tưởng, Ward 6, Bình Thạnh

Gay-only, men-only and the one venue on this page with a fresh independent check: Utopia Asia verified it in February 2026. It occupies a building that housed an earlier men's sauna and has been rebranded as Horse Spa for Men. The layout covers wet and dry saunas, a lukewarm jacuzzi, a dark-room relaxation area, private rooms with massage tables, a top-floor garden and bar, and a lower level with TVs and more dark rooms; showers on the first floor are open-plan. Google reviews are few and mention wet, slippery stairs, so watch your step.

• Hours: a 2026 visitor reports 13:00 until midnight, the latest closing of any sauna here.
• Price: about 80,000 VND on a weekday (2026 report).
• Note: we had archived this listing as unconfirmed; the February 2026 verification is why it is back in this guide. Treat details as recent but not official.

For Him Sauna · Tân Phú (listed at 223 Hiền Vương, Phú Thạnh)

A smaller sauna-and-massage venue far out in the western district of Tân Phú, with a sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, lockers and massage rooms. A 2026 Vietnamese guide lists a sauna ticket of about 80,000–100,000 VND, massages from 250,000 VND for 60 minutes and hours of roughly 14:00–22:00. Reviews from 2024–2025 are mixed: complaints about smelly towels, no air conditioning and staff pushing for large tips, and quiet Sunday afternoons. Its address also varies between listings (223 Hiền Vương, Phú Thạnh, or 29 Đường số 18, Tân Quý). We could not find any independent 2026 check of this venue; its Facebook page was the last confirmation in mid-2026. Message it before crossing town.

The Dream Sauna · 814/1 Sư Vạn Hạnh, Ward 12 (old District 10)

Listed as a local gay sauna open daily from about 13:00 to 22:00 by two travel blogs in 2025, but it has only a handful of Google reviews, none of which clearly describe a gay sauna, and some mention broken facilities. We keep it listed because it is in the same alley network as Guu Spa and Bi Sauna Men and costs nothing to check on the way, but do not cross town on the strength of this entry alone. If you go, ask at the door what kind of sauna it is.

Not on GayOut but worth knowing: Moc Spa (4/3 Hoàng Dư Khương, Ward 12, old District 10) was last checked by Utopia Asia in January 2024 as a gay sauna with steam, dry sauna, jacuzzi and a dark room; we found no 2025–2026 confirmation, so it is not listed. Vật Lý Trị Liệu at 70 Bà Huyện Thanh Quan, District 3, is a mixed physiotherapy-style bath with a pool and steam room and a reputation as a pick-up spot, last checked in 2023.

Men's massage spas (not cruising venues)

These are massage businesses with male therapists that welcome gay men. Most include free use of a steam room or sauna for massage clients. They're popular, but expect to pay by the treatment, not by entry.

• TarZan Spa For Men, 12/4B Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, Đa Kao (old District 1): Thai, hot-stone, four-hand and other massages, with free sauna and steam, water and ginger tea for clients, and discounts for two or more people. Listed hours vary between about 10:00–22:00 and 11:00–23:00. Utopia Asia re-checked it in December 2024.
• Jay Spa, 21 Lý Văn Phúc, Tân Định: the sister spa of Jack Spa (134/25 Thành Thái, District 10), in a quiet residential street. Massage rooms for one to groups, a dry sauna and a 20% discount on Wednesdays, which are busy, so book ahead (reviewers book on WhatsApp). Listed 11:00–23:00. Several 2026 reviewers mention set minimum tips.
• MB Spa, 146/6 Nguyễn Văn Thủ, Đa Kao: a busy men-only massage spa, listed 11:00–22:00 with a steam room and private rooms. 2026 reviewers mostly praise the clean rooms and friendly staff, but several describe pressure to tip, and one says it takes cash only.
• Nấm Spa, Hòa Hưng ward (listings give both 91/6N Hòa Hưng and 456/64 Cao Thắng): a men's day spa, open 12:00–22:00 daily, with massages, a rooftop jacuzzi, steam and dry sauna. An April 2025 Vietnamese guide prices sauna-only use at about 300,000 VND, free with any massage of 450,000 VND or more. Reviewers say prices are as published, with no tip pressure.
• 3Some Spa, 29/6 Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm, Đa Kao, near the zoo (not on GayOut): massages 11:00–22:00, a steam room and jacuzzi, with a sauna-only ticket of about 120,000 VND according to a 2026 Vietnamese guide; Utopia Asia re-checked it in September 2024.
• Also around: Paradise Spa for Men (near Bến Thành market, open round the clock on its listing, with a very negative 2025 review), Cool Spa (11:00–midnight, massage with sauna and jacuzzi) and Rainbow Spa (District 10, 11:30–22:00). All three are massage spas, not saunas.

In any spa, agree on the price and the length of the session before you start. A tip is customary: ask at the desk what the usual amount is and settle it before you go into the room, so there's no bargaining at the end. You can refuse anything you didn't ask for, and you can always leave.

Closed, moved or unconfirmed

Guyspa on Sư Vạn Hạnh is marked permanently closed. De.Soi9 on Đinh Tiên Hoàng, still listed in some English-language guides, was raided by police on the night of 10 January 2019 (see below) and we have found no sign of it operating since; GayOut has archived it. Thai Long Spa and Thanh Binh are marked closed on Travel Gay (2023). Lion Sauna (Tân Hưng, District 7), That Guy Sauna (Thới An, District 12) and The Prince Club Spa (Gò Vấp) were listed on GayOut in the past and are archived for lack of any confirmation. Some guides still list 69Sauna at an older address, 39/3 Phạm Ngọc Thạch (District 3); current listings and reviews all point to 16 Trần Quý Khoách.

When to go

The saunas are busiest from mid-afternoon into the evening, which fits the rhythm of the city. Most open at noon or 13:00 and close at 22:00; Horse Sauna runs to midnight and NaDam opens at 14:00 and closes on Mondays. Weekends are the peak at NaDam, Galaxy and 69Sauna; Guu Spa's regulars say Tuesday to Thursday evenings. In the rainy season (roughly May to November) the sky opens most afternoons, which is the perfect time to be in a steam room. Around Tết (late January or February) many small businesses shut for a week or more, and prices for everything rise; message the venue's Facebook page before you go. Start with a broken-rice cơm tấm lunch or a bánh mì, then a cà phê sữa đá, strong drip coffee over condensed milk and ice. Afterwards, go for a bowl of phở and a cold Bia Saigon, then head to the gay and mixed bars of District 1 later in the evening.

Getting there and around at night

• Ride-hailing: use Grab, Be or Xanh SM for a car or motorbike taxi (Gojek, which older guides mention, left Vietnam in September 2024). A motorbike ride from District 1 to Hòa Hưng is 10–15 minutes and under 50,000 VND; a car to NaDam in Thủ Đức is 30 minutes and roughly 150,000–250,000 VND. Several saunas have motorbike parking, sometimes paid.
• Metro: Line 1, opened in December 2024, runs from Bến Thành towards Thủ Đức and Suối Tiên, but none of the saunas is right on it; Bình Thái or Thủ Đức stations plus a short Grab ride get you towards NaDam.
• Late night: Grab cars run all night and are the safe choice after Horse Sauna closes at midnight. Avoid unmetered taxis waiting outside venues, and keep the app's fare rather than renegotiating.
• Finding the door: alley addresses rarely have a sign in English. Show the driver the Vietnamese address, and if you get lost, ask a shopkeeper for the hẻm number rather than for "the gay sauna".

Apps and meeting people

Grindr, Blued and Jack'd are all busy in Ho Chi Minh City, and Blued in particular is used by local men who never set foot in a bar. Saunas are often discussed in Vietnamese on these apps and on Facebook groups, which is where most pricing changes and temporary closures surface first. Meet new contacts from dating apps in a busy public place first, and be wary of profiles that steer the conversation to money, "massage at your hotel" or drugs. Hotels must register foreign guests' passports with the police, so a visitor may be asked for ID at reception if you bring someone back; the better gay-friendly hotels, such as the Canary Saigon Hotel and Diamond Rainbow Hotel, handle this without fuss.

The law in Vietnam

Vietnam has never criminalised same-sex relations and the age of consent is equal. The Law on Marriage and Family in force since January 2015 removed the ban on same-sex weddings but gives them no legal effect, so couples can hold ceremonies and get nothing from them; there is no partnership recognition and no joint adoption, though step-child adoption and single adoption are allowed. In August 2022 the Health Ministry instructed hospitals that homosexuality, bisexuality and being transgender are not illnesses and banned conversion therapy by medical staff. Legal gender change has been possible after surgery since 2017, and a fuller Gender Affirmation Law was on the legislative agenda in 2024 before being pulled for further consultation, where it remains. Employment discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation is prohibited; there is no broader anti-discrimination law. Public opinion has shifted fast, with 65 percent supporting same-sex marriage in 2023 Pew polling, and Pride events run in more than 35 cities since Hanoi's first in 2012.

What this means in a sauna: being there, and what consenting adults do there, is not a crime. Paying or being paid for sex is an administrative offence, and spas that let staff sell it get raided. The grey zone is that Vietnamese law has no specific sanction for male prostitution, so these raids end in fines for the business and the people caught, plus photos in the local press.

Police raids and the sex-work line

Visiting a gay sauna is not illegal, but buying or selling sex is, and Ho Chi Minh City police have raided men's spas where staff were selling it. In June 2017 more than 20 people were taken in for questioning at a massage and sauna business off Trần Thiện Chánh in District 10. In April 2018 police caught staff selling sex at Care Spa on Thành Thái, District 10. In December 2018 more than 20 men were caught at a spa on Phạm Ngọc Thạch in District 3, and on the night of 10 January 2019 police raided Soi9 on Đinh Tiên Hoàng in District 1 during opening hours; two customers had reportedly agreed a 2 million VND payment on top of a 450,000 VND entry ticket, and the venue was cited for labour and fire-safety violations. A joint task force also raided Spa Hà Sơn in Phú Nhuận, long known in the gay community, and fined 39 people for buying or selling sex. Reports describe administrative penalties rather than criminal charges, but customers were caught up in the raids, and local papers covered them in detail, with photos from inside. In 2026 the city announced inspections of more than 7,000 "higher-risk" businesses, including massage venues, karaoke bars and hotels. We found no reported raid on any sauna on this page in 2025–2026.

• Don't pay anyone for sex, and walk away from offers of "special services".
• Carry a photocopy or phone photo of your passport, and keep the original and your valuables in your hotel safe or your locker.
• Keep phones away from cameras in shared areas; never photograph other guests.
• If police arrive, stay calm, don't run, and contact your embassy if you're detained.

Health: PrEP, testing and urgent care

• Testing and PrEP: the LGBTQ+-run Glink clinics, the first community-led HIV clinics in Vietnam (founded in Ho Chi Minh City in 2009), offer rapid HIV and STI tests, PrEP, PEP and ART; the Ho Chi Minh City branch is in District 10 (listings give Lý Thường Kiệt and, historically, Tô Hiến Thành). PrEP has been part of Vietnam's national programme since 2019 and is offered in district health centres too. Call ahead for English.
• PEP: if you need post-exposure treatment, go within 72 hours, ideally within 24; Glink and the Hospital for Tropical Diseases (Bệnh viện Bệnh Nhiệt Đới, District 5) both provide it.
• Urgent care: FV Hospital (District 7) and Family Medical Practice (District 1) are the English-speaking private options; the emergency number is 115.
• Condoms and lube: bring your own. Saunas hand out few or none, and pharmacies stock condoms but rarely silicone lube.
• Heat: Saigon is 30°C-plus most of the year; drink the free water the saunas offer and don't combine the steam room with heavy drinking.

Safety and etiquette

• Cash: bring Vietnamese dong in small notes. Entry is rarely more than 200,000 VND, but massages, private rooms and tips add up, and several venues are cash only.
• What to bring: lockers and towels are provided. Sandals aren't always, so flip-flops help. Shower before using the pools.
• Age and ID: you must be 18 and may be asked for ID; Galaxy in particular checks. Some venues charge older customers more and younger ones less, which locals accept and visitors find odd.
• Consent and the dark rooms: a shake of the head or a hand pushed gently away is understood everywhere. Don't follow anyone who has turned you down.
• Language: English can be limited at the local saunas. A few words of Vietnamese and a smile go a long way, and a translation app works for prices.
• Drugs: the city runs late-night drug-test inspections at nightlife venues, and penalties are severe. Keep saunas and clubs separate from anything illegal.
• Discretion: Saigon is easy-going, but Vietnamese society is still conservative about public affection. Keep it low-key on the street outside.

Nearby alternatives

If the sauna is quiet, the bars are not far. The late-night fixture is Apocalypse Now on Thi Sách, gay-friendly rather than gay, and the openly gay options include Muscle Bar Saigon, Thi Bar, Taboo and POC POC Beer Garden; the full list is on the Ho Chi Minh City gay bars page. For community rather than nightlife, ICS Center is the city's main LGBTQ+ organisation. Elsewhere in Vietnam, Hanoi has a small sauna scene of its own and Da Nang has a couple of men's spas; neither matches Saigon for choice. For outdoor and park options, see the Ho Chi Minh City cruising page and the gay cruising map.

Pride and events

Viet Pride began in Hanoi in 2012, and Pride events are now held in dozens of Vietnamese cities and provinces, including Ho Chi Minh City. The next VietPride Ho Chi Minh City date has not been announced yet, so check Viet Pride's social media. Smaller queer events, such as film nights, drag bingo and parties, are listed on the GayOut Ho Chi Minh City page.

A few words of Vietnamese

• Xin chào – hello. Cảm ơn – thank you.
• Xông hơi – sauna, steam bath (xông khô is dry sauna, xông ướt is the steam room).
• Khăn – towel. Tủ đồ – locker. Dép – sandals.
• Bao nhiêu tiền? – how much is it?
• Tiền boa – tip.
• Không, cảm ơn – no, thank you.
• Hẻm – alley; half the addresses in this guide are in one.
• Một, hai, ba, dzô! – one, two, three, cheers!

At a glance

• 69Sauna · gay sauna · 16 Trần Quý Khoách, Tân Định (old D1) · 11:00–22:00 daily · ~150,000 VND; wet, dry and salt saunas, jacuzzi, dark maze.
• Galaxy Sauna · gay sauna · 457/69 Cách Mạng Tháng Tám, Hòa Hưng (old D10) · ~12:00–22:00 · ~100,000–200,000 VND by day and age; ID checked.
• Bi Sauna Men · local sauna (bi/gay) · 117b Hòa Hưng (old D10) · 12:00–22:00 · ~100,000 VND; basic, three floors.
• Guu Spa · gay sauna · Ward 12, old D10 (address varies by listing) · 12:00–22:00 · ~80,000 VND; maze, dark room.
• Adam Onsen & Spa by NaDam · large gay sauna / onsen · Hiệp Bình Chánh, Thủ Đức (call 0903 974 955) · Tue–Sun 14:00–22:00, closed Mon · ~30 min by car; pools, saunas, gym.
• Horse Sauna · gay sauna · 17/1 Nguyễn Huy Tưởng, Bình Thạnh · ~13:00–24:00 · ~80,000 VND weekdays; verified Feb 2026.
• For Him Sauna · sauna + massage · Tân Phú (address varies by listing) · ~14:00–22:00 · ~80,000–100,000 VND; mixed reviews, not re-verified in 2026.
• The Dream Sauna · unconfirmed · 814/1 Sư Vạn Hạnh (old D10) · ~13:00–22:00 · check at the door.
• TarZan Spa For Men, Jay Spa, MB Spa, Nấm Spa · men's massage spas · pay per treatment; sauna included or ~120,000–300,000 VND alone.

Keep this page honest

Saigon saunas open, move down the alley and rebrand faster than any directory can follow, and most of them exist only on Facebook. If you visited one of these places in the last few months, tell us what you paid, what time you went and whether the address was right: use the "suggest an edit" link on the venue's own page or leave a dated review there. If a venue is gone, say so and we will archive it; if we are missing one, give us the full Vietnamese address and a photo of the sign. Independent listings we cross-check include Utopia Asia's Saigon sauna list, which dates each of its verifications.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a gay sauna in Ho Chi Minh City?

Yes, several. The best-reviewed in 2026 are 69Sauna at 16 Trần Quý Khoách in Tân Định (old District 1), Galaxy Sauna at 457/69 Cách Mạng Tháng Tám and Bi Sauna Men at 117b Hòa Hưng (both in the old District 10 area), Guu Spa, also in old District 10, Horse Sauna in Bình Thạnh (verified February 2026), and NaDam, now listed as Adam Onsen and Spa, a larger onsen-style venue in Hiệp Bình Chánh, Thủ Đức, about 30 minutes north of the centre.

How much does a gay sauna cost in Saigon?

Entry is cheap by international standards. Visitors in 2024 to 2026 report about 150,000 VND at 69Sauna, roughly 100,000 to 200,000 VND at Galaxy depending on the day and, reportedly, your age, about 100,000 VND at Bi Sauna Men and about 80,000 VND at Guu Spa and Horse Sauna on weekdays. Massages, private rooms and tips cost extra. Bring cash and check prices at the desk.

Which gay saunas are in District 1 or District 3?

Only 69Sauna is in old District 1 (Tân Định ward). The District 3 address on Phạm Ngọc Thạch that some guides still show for it is out of date. The massage spas TarZan, MB Spa and Jay Spa are in District 1 too, but they sell massages, not sauna entry. Everything else is in old District 10, Bình Thạnh, Tân Phú or Thủ Đức.

What is the difference between a gay sauna and a men's spa in Saigon?

A gay sauna sells an entry ticket to shared steam rooms, dry saunas, jacuzzis and dark areas where men meet each other. A men's spa, such as TarZan, Jay Spa, MB Spa or Nấm Spa, sells massages by the hour from male therapists and may include a steam room for clients. They are not cruising venues, and recent reviewers report pressure to tip at some of them.

Is it safe to visit a gay sauna in Ho Chi Minh City?

Generally yes for adults visiting legal saunas, but be careful. Buying or selling sex is illegal in Vietnam, and police raided several men's spas in the city between 2017 and 2019 where staff sold sex. In 2026 the city announced inspections of thousands of higher-risk businesses, including massage venues. Never pay for sex, carry a copy of your passport, and keep valuables in your locker.

When is Pride in Ho Chi Minh City?

Viet Pride has been held in Vietnam since 2012, with events in dozens of cities, including Ho Chi Minh City. The next Ho Chi Minh City date has not been announced yet, so check Viet Pride's official social media before planning a trip around it.

Part of the GayOut saunas series. See the full gay Ho Chi Minh City guide for bars, hotels and organisations.