Mermaid Spa, nestled in the Seagate neighborhood of South Brooklyn, is widely regarded as the best Russian bathhouse in New York City. Featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and The New Yorker, Mermaid Spa offers an authentic 'banya' experience crafted with centuries-old techniques. The facility boasts three Russian steam rooms, a dry sauna, a Turkish bath, two ice-water pools, a Jacuzzi, and a lodge-like wooden hall. Owners Zina and Boris Kotlyar and Joseph Feldsherov built this sanctuary with a commitment to warmth, tradition, and genuine relaxation. Guests can also enjoy a traditional 'platza' service using a birch 'venik,' a restaurant, and membership packages — making every visit a deeply restorative escape.