Steam Portland
The most frequented gay sauna in the city — spacious steam and dry saunas, private rooms, maze, gym, sun deck, lounge with pool table, and TVs. Open 24/7 on weekends, until 11pm on Sundays. Entry ($25) includes towel, locker, and sandals. Bear and Chub nights run regularly, plus blackout parties. Consistently well-regarded.
2885 NE Sandy Boulevard, Portland, OR 97232
24/7 weekends; to 11pm Sundays
$25 (towel, locker, sandals included)
Hawks PDX
All-gender establishment — steam room, dry sauna, private rooms, dark room, video lounge, and a 420-friendly patio (Oregon being Oregon). Nude yoga on Sunday afternoons, TransSocial gatherings, and bear-themed nights. The most inclusive venue in Portland's sauna scene by a significant margin. $17 for eight hours on event nights.
234 SE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR 97214
The Velvet Rope
Members-only club with steam room, dry sauna, hot tub, play area, private rooms, and a dance floor. LGBTQ+ nights and themed parties throughout the week. The dance floor element sets it apart from more traditional sauna formats.
3533 SE Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard, Portland, OR 97202
Portland's Gay Scene
Portland's LGBTQ+ scene is spread across the city rather than concentrated in one district. The Burnside/SE area has several bars and venues. Portland Pride Waterfront Festival is in July and is a large event by Pacific Northwest standards. The city has a strong queer arts and performance culture year-round — drag shows, queer film nights, and alternative events complement the bar and sauna scene.
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