About this sauna
Set along Granton promenade beside The Pitt, a street food market and events space, Soul Water Sauna is a coastal sauna with open views across the Firth of Forth.
It has a lively, social feel, with a steady buzz from the promenade and people moving between the saunas, cold plunge and seating areas.
The sauna is open and visible, adding to the atmosphere, with the pebble beach just a short walk along the promenade.
It’s a fun, sociable place to spend a few hours by the sea.
I visited here with my fiancé for his first time trying a wild sauna.
What to expect
- Two saunas on site, with ability to move between them during your session
- Cold plunge pools and an outdoor shower for cooling down
- A lively promenade setting with walkers, dogs, cyclists and activity nearby
- An open, social setup where people can see in and out of the sauna space
- Located beside The Pitt, with food, drinks and events adding to the atmosphere
- Seating areas to relax between sauna rounds
Experiences and sessions
- Book individual seats in shared community sessions across two saunas
- Private hire available for groups (up to 8 people)
- Sessions typically last 60 or 90 minutes
- Move freely between saunas during community sessions (subject to availability)
- Regular themed and hosted sessions, including guided rituals, sound-based experiences, and community-focused gatherings
- Silent sessions available for a quieter, more reflective experience
Plan your visit
- Swimwear
- Two towels (one to sit on, one to dry off)
- Flip flops or sandals
- Warm layers for after
- Water bottle
What’s nearby
The Pitt street food market is right next door, with the waterfront and promenade just outside - ideal for food or a walk after your session.
Before you go
If you’re new to wild saunas, these quick answers might help
No — you can enjoy the sauna on its own.
Yes — you can take everything at your own pace.
From my visit
It felt lively, social and had fun vibes, with people coming and going, chatting, and a steady buzz from the promenade and The Pitt nearby. It wasn’t too busy though - there were around 12 people when I visited, and it still felt relaxed and easy to enjoy.
No - there are plunge pools and a cold shower on site, so you don’t need to use the sea. The shower was under a tree and that and the plunge pools overlook the sea so you get a lovely view when you're cooling down.
Yes - I brought my fiancé for his first wild sauna experience and it worked really well. The setup is great, the atmosphere is friendly, and you can take everything at your own pace. It is quite open though, with people walking past, so it’s better suited to those happy with a more social, public setting.