Saunia IGY Centrum
sauna world in a shopping centre
About
Saunia in the IGY shopping centre in České Budějovice is a sauna world belonging to the Czech Saunia chain. The branch page lists a Finnish sauna (90–100 °C), a herbal sauna (40–50 °C), a steam bath at 90–100 % humidity and a salt sauna (40–55 °C). Scrub salts are available at the bar and regular scrub ceremonies are on the programme.
The sauna world is entered from the first floor of the centre, just before the exit to car park P1. Towel and sheet are included in the ticket, there are no reservations and it is open every day from 9:00 to 23:00. A free Saunia loyalty account gives 50 CZK off every entry.
- Finnish sauna 90–100 °C, herbal sauna 40–50 °C
- Steam bath and salt sauna 40–55 °C
- Regular scrub ceremonies, scrub salts at the bar
- Towel and sheet included, no reservation
- Open daily 9:00–23:00
Opening hours
| Mon–Sun | 9:00–23:00 |
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You must leave the branch by 23:00, otherwise a 90 CZK fee is charged.
Prices
| Quick relax, 60 minutesloyalty account 399 CZK, Multisport 279 CZK | 449 CZK |
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| Entry 0–120 minutesloyalty account 549 CZK, Multisport 429 CZK | 599 CZK |
| Unlimited timeloyalty account 679 CZK, Multisport 559 CZK | 729 CZK |
| Leave by 5 pm (weekdays)loyalty account 549 CZK | 599 CZK |
| Arrival after 8:45 pmloyalty account 469 CZK, Multisport 349 CZK | 519 CZK |
Standard prices; towel and sheet rental is free. Overstaying a 60-minute ticket costs 4 CZK per minute (max 280 CZK), a 120-minute ticket 3.25 CZK per minute (max 130 CZK).
Amenities
What is here and what is not. Not everyone wants saunas and pools, not everyone a swimwear-free sauna.
- Saunayes
- Steam bathyes
- Entry without a stayyes
What is not listed here is unknown to us or the operator has not said.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Four kinds of sauna, from hot Finnish to mild herbal and salt
- Towel and sheet included, nothing to carry
- Open every day until 23:00, no reservation
- Short 60-minute ticket from 449 CZK
- Discount with a loyalty account (50 CZK per entry) or Multisport
Things to keep in mind
- The sauna world is inside a shopping centre; the site mentions no outdoor area
- Unlimited entry costs 729 CZK and overstaying a ticket is charged extra
- The site states no swimwear rules or age limits
Who it suits and how it works
Who it suits
- a couple for an evening after work
- a short sauna session in the working week
- beginners, as the rules are explained on the site
- Multisport and benefit-card holders
Rules and good to know
- No reservations, arrive any time during opening hours
- Place the sheet under your whole body in the sauna
- Shower before and after the sauna, then step into the cooling pool
- Heat up for 15 minutes at most, rest twice as long and repeat three times
Getting there
By car, take Pekárenská street to car park IGY 1; from there go up to the first floor, where Saunia reception is right behind the entrance to the centre from P1. Where possible, reception will extend your parking card.
By public transport, get off at Družba – IGY (trolleybuses 2, 5, 9, buses 6, 11), walk past the Albert shop and take the escalators to the first floor towards car park P1. The entrance to the sauna world is just before the exit to the car park.
Contact
- Address
- IGY Centrum, Pražská tř. 1247/24, 370 04 České Budějovice
Details from the operator's own site, as of 1 Nov 2026. Check them with the operator before you go: saunia.cz
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