IDM Sauna

Name: IDM Sauna
Address: IDM Sauna, Rue du Faubourg Montmartre, Paris, France, Paris
Telephone: 01 45 23 10 03
Rating: 3.9

Sauna for men in the heart of Paris since 1983

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About

Spanning four floors, this establishment is more than just a sauna; it's a vibrant playground designed to cater to the diverse needs of its patrons. From the moment you step inside, the ground floor welcomes you with a gym and bar, setting the tone for a visit that promises both wellness and social interaction. As you explore further, the dry sauna, jacuzzi, and steam room offer a perfect blend of relaxation and invigoration, ensuring every visitor finds their slice of paradise.

The allure of IDM Sauna doesn't stop at its wellness facilities. The upper floors unveil a world of private cabins, a video room, and a play zone, making it a versatile space that encourages exploration and connection. Whether you're looking to unwind or engage, IDM Sauna accommodates with ease, open daily from noon to 1am, and even later on weekends, ensuring that no matter your schedule, a visit is always within reach.

IDM's reputation is further bolstered by its inclusive atmosphere. With a clientele that spans ages and backgrounds, the sauna has become a melting pot of cultures and experiences. Reviews from visitors highlight the friendly staff, the extensive venue, and the variety of activities available, from steamy encounters in the steam room to playful moments in the private cabins. It's a place where courtesy and excitement coalesce, offering a sanctuary for those seeking fun, relaxation, or a bit of both.

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3.9

Based on 633 reviews

Florin Caba

06:48 24 Mar 26

This place is so big and nice that is hard not to find someone you like and have connection. Even so you can still have a relaxing time or train at the gym and that's fantastic. The place is designed for bear foot and is clean. I never felt the floor sticky and cabins were regularly cleaned after some hormones exploded. The best sauna I've ever been and it will be hard to find one so good.

John

02:24 06 Mar 26

Terrible experience.Smelly (you know why ) facilities.Rude staff at the front. Bartender is the only ray of sunshine in the abyss.Pop....pers in steam rooms. Great time for everyone I guess whether you want it or not.Small light upgrades and some wallpaper does not get rid of mildew.I suggest the receptionists pick up a mop and clean up rather than behaving like a bitter old queens.

Armaan Suri

19:22 08 Feb 26

Racist behavior against Indians. This was my first time to a sauna in paris. Was waiting in queue like others for over 10 mins to get it. When my turn came, i was turned around and asked to leave for no reason by a black guy who appeared to be working there. People before and after me were let in. I have never faced such racist experience across Germany, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Belgium etc. This was such a shocking incident. Good that it started before even paying.

Matt F

12:04 27 Jan 26

This is one of the best sauna's in Europe, if not the world. Very large with many play areas, with many different themes. Their bar serves beer and wine, (no liquor). They have a hygiene room,(upstairs) to clean up, and of course steam and sauna. Staff are always walking around cleaning, and are friendly and welcoming. Very busy on Sundays, but steady scene most late afternoons / early evenings.

Neil Nagano Nishiyama

17:15 02 Jan 26

Our first time and actually we’re scared at first but they welcome us with warmth and friendly and it was a wonderful experience and i love to visit it again when we come back in paris… very safe ,friendly people inside, and enjoying…

Bruce B.

03:41 13 Dec 25

I don't go to saunas for the décor, music and sauna itself. Here I found what I wanted: handsome tops and bottoms willing, and generally a good time. The staff is indeed nice.

Charlie Mader

17:58 16 Nov 25

I am a San Franciscan and I have to say that there is no place this good in San Francisco. IDM in Paris is awesome. There is no judgment here and they have a bar. I have a public profile so I won’t go into the awesomeness but if you know me personally feel free to DM me for details.

Raymond S

10:42 12 Oct 25

My husband and enjoyed this spa very much! We were able to play alone and together. Beautiful artwork on the walls. Friendly sexy staff and great fun with no attitude! We are going back tomorrow!

Holland Director

08:25 12 Oct 25

Where to start...The facilities aren't warm enough. The smell in and around the facilities are off putting. Cheaply decorated and chaoticly organised and unfriendly to walk around due to this unconvient experience. Bar and staff were -at least to me- friendly and helpfull. That was a plus for me.I will never judge a sauna by it's patrons as i just spend 4 hours there on a saturday evening, but overall a mix of old and young and a lot of tourists. A lot of non sex-postive behaviour I did encounter. Ofcourse my Buns of Steel were massivly intimidating for some....One last note....the music was horrible! I would advice the staff to play more deep house, downtempo music with less vocals that contributes to a more sleazy and sexy ambiance rather than loud and obnoxious pop music with gurllllly vocals.Not worth a second visit for this guy

Seamus McGeever

11:00 07 Sep 25

Paris’s best sauna. It deserves a better than 4 star rating. I’ve been here 7 or 8 times over the past decade, and this one has the best facilities and a broad and diverse clientele, including but not limited to Bears, daddies, twinks, jocks, grandpas, otters etcSome constructive criticism however: the steam room needs to be cleaned more regularly, as it can smell quite bad especially in the evening.

Eric HQ

16:51 07 Aug 25

I visited this bathhouse solo on a Monday night. As a foreigner, I was nervous but left feeling pleasantly surprised. The staff were friendly and accommodated my poor French speaking skills. The place is full of different and fun rooms. The clientele was diverse of all ages and nationalities. It did die down after 11 pm (although that was expected for a Monday). I would visit again.

Jake Radwell

23:05 14 Jul 25

This place is very welcoming even to foreigners like us so much so we went back again. It is beautiful a pain to navigate but the customer service is outstanding even with a limited amount of French speaking. People are very polite which was lovely. We only went for the facilities of chilling but could have easily got some if we wanted. Overall a very busy place but the staff clean up fast and sometimes when people are decking all over the place you just need to give them a chance to clean it properly. It's lovely. 100% coming back when in france again. 🇫🇷

Roy Strum

05:01 07 Jul 25

This is one of the nicest gay sauna I have visited in the world. Saunas and pools are delightful. Design and layout of this space encourages contact between men. Dark spaces. Glory hole spaces are well designed Dark room has benches and is dark enough to create a sense of anonymity. There are 4 floors each providing its own set of comforts and fun with other men. I loved the atmosphere I loved the variety of ages of men. I had so much visited twice over my 4 days in Paris. I will definitely return.

René

12:49 29 Mar 25

Very nice place. Naked in the gym, sauna, pool, cruising areas. Very busy during the day. Hot guys, older guys, lots of variation.Next time my visit to Paris comes again with a visit to IDM.

Shirazeldazzel (Shirazeldazzel)

23:41 22 Jan 25

I was abit apprehensive going having read some the reviews but honestly I needn’t have worried. €22 to get in on a Wednesday evening. It was relatively busy with a very broad range in terms of crowd/choice. The staff were pleasant, the place was clean, the showers warm. If I had to find fault I would say the loos next to the dry sauna had a weird smell as did the sauna its self. That aside it was all good and I would definitely return.

Tomasz H

13:03 17 Nov 24

IDM Sauna, located at 4 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre in Paris, is a prominent gay sauna that has been serving the community since 1983. Spanning four floors, the establishment offers a comprehensive range of facilities designed to cater to diverse preferences.Facilities and Amenities:• Ground Floor: Features a gym and bar, providing a space for both fitness and social interaction. • Wellness Areas: Includes a dry sauna, jacuzzi, and steam room, offering various options for relaxation. • Upper Floors: House private cabins, a video room, and a play zone, catering to those seeking more intimate experiences. Operating Hours:IDM Sauna operates daily from noon to 1 am, with extended hours on weekends. Special Events:The sauna hosts themed nights, such as naturist evenings every Saturday and Sunday, enhancing the variety of experiences available to patrons. Clientele and Atmosphere:The venue attracts a diverse crowd, contributing to a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere. Recent renovations have improved cleanliness and ambiance, addressing previous concerns. Location:Conveniently situated near the Grands Boulevards metro station, IDM Sauna is easily accessible for both locals and visitors. Conclusion:IDM Sauna stands out in Paris’s gay scene for its extensive facilities, diverse events, and welcoming environment. Whether seeking relaxation or social interaction, it offers a comprehensive experience for its patrons.

Joao Gilberto

16:11 25 Sep 24

Cheap, quite clean, but areas for swimmimg pool and sauna were very small. Big cruising area but not a lot of steam and swimmimg poll was cold. Sauna facilities a bit old and bad, but the gym was very big. Staff friendly

Josh D

23:38 06 Sep 24

What an interesting experience. There are no sandals and basically hand towels. The lighting was also sans typical of a mens sauna, aka far too bright. There's an element of anonymity expexted, and IDM does not have that. Unfortunately, it's not a positive one. The outward dislike of someone who doesn't fit the French physique was apparent. We left within the hour.

Cucchlain O

15:39 19 Aug 24

Good sauna, with good facilities (if a bit tatty in parts) and an excellent gym (it is better than my membership private gym!), however; weird clientele.Lots of very, very, 'average' guys who are rude and judgemental and all chasing after a few with nothing going on. As other reviewer said: eye rolls, tuts, comments.I'm vaguely beary (muscle cub) and was not welcome here. Ironic as the patrons here are not magazine models either. I am not judgemental of others and prefer mature bears myself, however it's weird to be mocked for having a (small) belly and hair, by saggy / leathery / gaunt 60+ and bang-average skinny (but not 'beautiful') 30-something guys.I did meet someone nice, but did not enjoy the general atmosphere here. I find this with many gay Paris venues though.

Jiyu Tian

08:33 29 Jul 24

There's nothing to clean the mattress expect our towel. And you can only wait the infrequent staff cleaning. A lot of place is too bright. You need to ask for water but bar is not very friendly about serving you water

dora beam

15:28 07 Jul 24

This place use to be amazing. Very much client oriented. Fun events, free tea and cakes, great staff.I saw the owner the other day, coming back from his fancy holidays, orange tan like an old Orangutan, gross!!He has just decided to get rid of the staff, cancel the events in order to make more money I guess. Good luck with that! My money is not going in your pocket anymore.I then decide to go the pride event at Sun City. Good DJ. An actual dance floor, great space, fun crowd.Bye bye IDM

dora beam

23:17 29 Jun 24

This place use to be amazing. Very much client oriented. Fun events, free tea and cakes, great staff.I saw the owner the other day, coming back from his fancy holidays, orange tanned like an old Orangutan, gross!!He has just decided to get read of the staff, cancel the events in order to make more money I guess. Good luck with that! My money is not going in your pocket anymore.I then decide to go the pride event at Sun City. Good DJ. An actual dance floor, great space, fun crowd.Bye bye IDM

Theo Bourliaskos

22:06 27 Jun 24

This place worths the five stars. Among the best I've visited allover Europe with varied clientele, good hygiene n cleanliness for the amount of people there. I went on a Tuesday and tried the birthday offer. I had a great birthday and left more than happy and filled in all ways 🙂 I loved the gym too which is part of the sauna. I guess that if I was living in Paris I would subscribe there for long term.

Joe Preston

18:58 15 May 24

Please note that I'm reviewing the place not the clientele.Have spent 3 beautiful evenings in this beautiful place in Paris. On the welcome there are very friendly staff. The place has very good accommodation. You have extremely busy steam room that sometimes there is no place to put your something inside. Whirlpool is so good as well. Something like the maze with private rooms is very good and comfortable. For me and my partner the best room was on the top with the comfortable sofas. You have dark rooms, lots of g holes area around. There is a smoking area as well but the crowd is so huge that sometimes there is no free space in. But that is not a problem. For us the problem is that on the whole accommodation there is no paper towels. We left the mess and feel so uncomfortable that we have to left living our proteins somewhere on the floor or any other equipment. Lots of free condoms and lube is delivered from dispensers. There is a lack of bins to put the used condoms. Everyone are adopted showering area to put the rubber off and sore somewhere around. Overall all the staff is very helpful and friendly specially guy with awesome glamour style outfit that for us represents the Paris style character. We sent him huge kiss over the reception on way to our hotel. That warm kisses we are sending directly from Scotland with love. In our opinion you deserved for 5+ star but unfortunately after visiting the saunas across the Europe we decide to taking off one star regardless the missing statutory things. Wishing you all the best and we will definitely check your upgrades next time.

D. G.

02:54 19 Apr 24

Level (-1) sauna, pool and steam room, level (0) locker rooms, bar and gym, level (1) cabins and play areas, there are also two places above level 1 with big screen and toilets. A Finnish sauna is just a small room without being a sauna - the temperature rarely reaches 50 degrees because there is always crows going in and out. The warm-up is also not enough. The pool is relatively large. It has bubbles on one side. The level of chlorine is ok. The steam bath has a good temperature and enough steam. There are showers next to it. Play area ok.

Pedro Sanches

04:36 10 Mar 24

Hello! I’m Brazilian and I don’t speak English or French. I went to visit the IDM sauna and was positively surprised because the place is extremely large and welcoming. The guy at the reception received me well and made an effort to explain how it works, and I understood it well; I didn’t encounter any difficulty at the location.Positive points: the place is extremely large, with a large number of people, all beautiful, of various ages and ethnicities, thus catering to all audiences. They provide condoms and lubricant gel. I found the environment clean and had nothing to complain about. I liked the lights in the place, it’s not 100% dark nor too bright, it’s just right.Negative point: I would say it would be constructive criticism - as it was my first time, I didn’t know where to go down and I thought there was a lack of warning or protection for people to go down. I didn’t have any problems, but it’s just an observation; they could signal where there are stairs and avoid the worst.What I would like to read in the comments before going to IDM: if it’s your first time in a sauna in Paris and you don’t know which one to choose? Go to IDM, you’ll enjoy it a lot.Golden tip: arrive at 5:30 PM and enjoy until 8:10 PM, with a huge crowd at the location.

Lam Ngu

22:08 05 Mar 24

Good for meeting people and chatting as well. For people under 30 recommend going on Saturday afternoon. The day with event can get very crowded and out of place soon so better come in advance. Equipment is generally good and the rest is how lucky you are. The vibe can get a but hostile to extremely friendly and respectful depending on the person

Steven

11:10 20 Feb 24

This sauna isnt bad.Personally I prefer Sun City for the layout and the hammam which is much more spacious, also Sun City has two warmer intimate jucuzzis...

peter sanford

01:23 01 Jan 24

Visited for the first time in early December. It was a naked day! No problems with that AT ALL! Everything was very clean and everyone friendly. A good mixture of ages - especially in my age range - mid 50's. The Hammam was nearly full most of the time, with lots of 'action'. I enjoyed it so much that I was planning to visit the next day, but I had my wallet stolen on the Metro on my way home. Be warned! In all, a great afternoon at the IDM! 👍 Will be back, for sure!

Kristian H

16:21 08 Nov 23

I’ve been to this sauna many times during my visit to Paris in march and MAY, this sauna is the best I’ve been to in Paris I went sun city but full of young and escorts chasing each other hmm no thanksThis sauna has 4 floors I had endless fun with older fit guys , I would say it’s busiest in the afternoon and Sundays, love been naked in the there gym it’s amazing I look forward to been end of November , staff that work there are very nice 5*

Eric Weimar

08:40 27 Oct 23

I enjoyed myself very much during my visit, much more activity going on than I expected for Thursday evening. There were around 100 guys.Lots of different opportunities for me to enjoy myself. As far as the other commenters issues with condoms on the floor; yes there were some; but the staff were doing an okay job of keeping the public areas clean.I strongly recommend you bring your own sandals or rent a pair for 2€.The only thing I didn’t like was no shower spaces anywhere other than in the back behind the jacuzzi.

ja661

14:13 01 Oct 23

Some reviews say its dirty and bug ridden. I didn’t see that in my first visit. Lots of play areas. Didn’t notice any smells. Lots of cute Parisian boys /many hot Parisian men. Had a very good time on both visits. Will come back the next time. I am in town.

R P

14:09 01 May 23

I can't seriously understand why there are so many bad reviews on this sauna. Okay, it used to be weird to come here, it was really empty most of the time and I could tell why since it looked dirtier than now and the staff was not so nice. But I've started coming here again some weeks ago, only to find out that the staff is much nicer, everything is cleaner and has been renovated, and there are more guys of all types hanging around, the vibe is even one of the best I've ever seen in the gay scene. I assume the bad reviews are from those who were frustrated for coming and not being able to have sex with anyone... My friends, calm down and be respectful, you can also make this sauna a wonderful place to share chats and fun.

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