A public bath in a megalopolis, for example, such as Moscow, is not so much a washroom as a place of rest, recreation and meetings with friends. Everyone at the end of each week is in a hurry here who cannot imagine his life without a steam room and a broom. One of such places in the capital is the famous Astrakhan baths on Prospekt Mira. Their popularity does not decrease, despite the fact that new modern saunas are opening everywhere, where along with traditional bathing services, many additional ones are offered that turn the bathhouse into an entertainment facility. In Astrakhan, however, they honor traditions and retain their main trump card - a real Russian steam room.
About the bath
The Astrakhan baths appeared in Moscow a long time ago, they were one of the first, and, they say, 10 years older than the famous Sandunovsky baths. Since the beginning of the last century, the fame of their favorite place of famous artists, ministers, diplomats who preferred to bathe here is entrenched in them.
The capacity of the bath is 50 people. It is equipped with a high stove, dressing room, steam room, showers, a small but deep pool-font.
Several types of brooms and bath accessories are always on sale.
Type - Russian bath.
Benefits
The advantage of the Astrakhan baths is that there are very affordable prices, one of the lowest in Moscow, while the service is at a good level. Due to the affordable cost of the services provided, the circle of customers here is very wide.
Another plus of the Astrakhan baths, according to regulars, is that the traditions of the Russian steam room were preserved here, in contrast to modern western saunas, which over the past decades have significantly replaced public baths.
Astrakhan baths have simple interior decoration, but at the same time the quality of service is up to par. Here, they strictly monitor the order in the premises, try to create a warm, friendly atmosphere, so that clients feel at home.
Where is it, opening hours, price
The Astrakhan bath in Moscow is located at 5/9 Astrakhan Lane. The nearest metro stations are Prospekt Mira (390 m) and Sukharevskaya (860 m).
It is open from Tuesday to Friday from 8am to 10pm. Monday is a sanitary day.
The cost of one hour of stay is 450 rubles.
Reviews
Lovers of steam choose Astrakhan baths for the optimal combination of price and quality. Most note that the spacious locker room is very clean, carpets are on the floor, there are washbasins, valuables can be returned to the storage room. The regulars are especially pleased with the large two-story steam room, where everyone has enough space, a deep font in which you can jump with your head.
According to customers, the simplicity of the atmosphere is fully compensated by the excellent steam. Many are sure that such a high popularity of these baths is caused precisely by the quality of the couple, who are delighted with both men and women.
Many sweaters believe that of all the inexpensive baths, this is the best. There are those who are attracted to the washroom, besides a good steam room, a friendly company that has developed over the years of visiting. Therefore, even recognizing that at such a price there is a cleaner and better bath, they choose this one.
Not without negative reviews. Dissatisfied visitors mostly complained about the “scoop” situation, as if it had not changed for more than 30 years, the presence of old hair dryers instead of modern hairdryers. Some who gave a negative assessment of the bathhouse as a whole were still impressed by the huge steam room and wonderful steam, but there are also those who believe that the steam room is morally outdated and requires reconstruction.
Summary
The Astrakhan baths in Moscow today are a budget institution for unassuming people. The main advantages are low prices and excellent steam. In general, a very good option for those who need a steam room in the bath first of all.