Best saunas for small spaces

Updated 30 Oct 202631 saunas comparedOrdered by our published method

31 indoor saunas we list take 16 sq ft of floor or less, about a 4 × 4 ft square. The smallest needs about 10 sq ft. For yards, see saunas for small backyards.

31Indoor, 16 sq ft or less
10 sq ftSmallest footprint
$1,999 to $10,548Price range
26Plug into a standard outlet

Measure three things

Floor, ceiling and door. Fit Check adds 3 in at the sides and back when a maker doesn't publish clearances, and 6 in above. The tallest sauna here stands 81 in, so check your ceiling. Most arrive as flat panels, but ask the seller for the largest piece before you count on a narrow hallway. Our space guide has the numbers by seat count.

Smallest first

SaunaFootprintW × D × HSeatsPricePower
Finnmark FD-1 Full Spectrum 1-Person10 sq ft37 × 38 × 78 in1$4,695Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet
Auroom Cala Glass Mini 1-Person10 sq ft37 × 37 × 81 in1$10,548Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit
Dynamic (Golden Designs) Barcelona 1-2 Person10 sq ft39 × 36 × 73 in2$1,999Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet
Dynamic (Golden Designs) Gracia 1-2 Person10 sq ft39 × 36 × 75 in2$1,999Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet
Dynamic (Golden Designs) Avila 1-2 Person10 sq ft39 × 36 × 73 in2$1,999Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet
Dynamic (Golden Designs) Gracia 2-Person Full Spectrum (DYN-6119-03 FS)10 sq ft39 × 36 × 75 in2$2,399Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet
Dynamic (Golden Designs) Martin 1-2 Person Full Spectrum (DYN-6006-03 FS)10 sq ft39 × 36 × 73 in2$2,399Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet
Dynamic (Golden Designs) Barcelona Elite 1-2 Person (Ultra Low EMF)10 sq ft39 × 36 × 73 in2$2,199Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet
Dynamic (Golden Designs) Avila Elite 1-2 Person (Ultra Low EMF)10 sq ft39 × 36 × 73 in2$2,199Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet
SunRay Sedona 1-2 Person Infrared (HL100K)10 sq ft36 × 42 × 75 in2$2,798Needs a dedicated 120V circuit
Dynamic (Golden Designs) Santiago 2-Person13 sq ft46 × 40 × 75 in2$2,199Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet
Dynamic (Golden Designs) Santiago Elite 2-Person (Ultra Low EMF)13 sq ft46 × 40 × 75 in2$2,399Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet
Golden Designs Serena 2-Person Full Spectrum (DYN-6229-03 FS)13 sq ft46 × 40 × 75 in2$2,499Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet
Dynamic (Golden Designs) Santiago 2-Person Full Spectrum13 sq ft46 × 40 × 75 in2$3,399Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet
Dynamic (Golden Designs) Cordoba Elite 2-Person (Ultra Low EMF)13 sq ft46 × 41 × 75 in2$2,399Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet
Dynamic (Golden Designs) Cordoba 2-Person Full Spectrum13 sq ft46 × 41 × 75 in2$3,399Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet
Maxxus 2-Person Full Spectrum (MX-LS2-01)13 sq ft48 × 40 × 75 in2$2,799Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet
Golden Designs Reserve Edition 2-Person Full Spectrum with Salt Bars (GDI-8020-03)13 sq ft47 × 41 × 75 in2$4,599Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet
SunRay Aston 200TN Indoor 2-Person14 sq ft54 × 36 × 80 in2$3,796Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit
Dynamic (Golden Designs) Vittoria 2-Person (DYN-6220-01)14 sq ft48 × 41 × 75 in2$2,599Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet
Dynamic (Golden Designs) San Marino 2-Person14 sq ft47 × 42 × 75 in2$1,999Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet
Dynamic (Golden Designs) San Marino Elite 2-Person (Ultra Low EMF)14 sq ft47 × 42 × 75 in2$2,099Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet
Maxxus Seattle 2-Person (MX-J206-01)14 sq ft48 × 42 × 75 in2$2,399Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet
Maxxus Seattle 2-Person Near Zero EMF (MX-J206-01-ZF)14 sq ft48 × 42 × 75 in2$2,399Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet
Maxxus S-Line 2-Person Full Spectrum, Pacific Cedar (MX-S206-01-FS-PC)14 sq ft48 × 42 × 75 in2$3,799Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet
Finnmark FD-2 Full Spectrum14 sq ft48 × 44 × 78 in2$5,995Needs a dedicated 120V circuit
Dynamic (Golden Designs) Venice 2-Person15 sq ft50 × 42 × 77 in2$2,399Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet
Maxxus Red Cedar 2-Person Full Spectrum (MX-M206-01-FS)15 sq ft50 × 42 × 75 in2$4,399Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet
Maxxus 2-Person Near Zero EMF (MX-K206-01-ZF)15 sq ft50 × 42 × 75 in2$3,199Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet
SunRay Sierra 2-Person Infrared (HL200K)15 sq ft48 × 45 × 75 in2$2,998Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet
SunRay Evansport 2-Person Infrared (HL200K2)15 sq ft48 × 45 × 75 in2$2,698Needs a dedicated 120V circuit

Our order

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Finnmark · Infrared · indoor cabinet

FD-1 Full Spectrum 1-Person

Seats
1, per the maker
Exterior W × D × H
37 × 38 × 78 in
Heating
Full-spectrum infrared panels
Power
120V, 15A · 1,450 W

Main advantage: Long warranty: 10 years on the cabin indoors (5 if used outdoors), lifetime on the heaters

Main compromise: No clear weak spot against similar saunas in the published specs

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Dynamic (Golden Designs) · Infrared · indoor cabinet

San Marino 2-Person

Seats
2, per the maker
Exterior W × D × H
47 × 42 × 75 in
Heating
Far infrared panels
Power
120V, 15A · watts not published

Main advantage: Low price for what you get: $1,999 against a $3,098 median for infrared indoor saunas

Main compromise: Wattage not published, so running cost can't be estimated

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Finnmark · Infrared · indoor cabinet

FD-2 Full Spectrum

Seats
2, per the maker
Exterior W × D × H
48 × 44 × 78 in
Heating
Full-spectrum infrared panels
Power
120V, 15A · 1,750 W

Main advantage: Long warranty: 10 years on the cabin indoors (5 if used outdoors), lifetime on the main heaters

Main compromise: Needs its own 120V 20A circuit

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Dynamic (Golden Designs) · Infrared · indoor cabinet

San Marino Elite 2-Person (Ultra Low EMF)

Seats
2, per the maker
Exterior W × D × H
47 × 42 × 75 in
Heating
Far infrared panels
Power
120V, 15A · watts not published

Main advantage: Low price for what you get: $2,099 against a $3,098 median for infrared indoor saunas

Main compromise: Wattage not published, so running cost can't be estimated

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Dynamic (Golden Designs) · Infrared · indoor cabinet

Barcelona 1-2 Person

Seats
2, per the maker
Exterior W × D × H
39 × 36 × 73 in
Heating
Far infrared panels
Power
120V, 15A · watts not published

Main advantage: Low price for what you get: $1,999 against a $3,098 median for infrared indoor saunas

Main compromise: Snug: about 4.9 sq ft of footprint per seat

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Dynamic (Golden Designs) · Infrared · indoor cabinet

Gracia 1-2 Person

Seats
2, per the maker
Exterior W × D × H
39 × 36 × 75 in
Heating
Far infrared panels
Power
120V, 15A · watts not published

Main advantage: Low price for what you get: $1,999 against a $3,098 median for infrared indoor saunas

Main compromise: Snug: about 4.9 sq ft of footprint per seat

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Dynamic (Golden Designs) · Infrared · indoor cabinet

Avila 1-2 Person

Seats
2, per the maker
Exterior W × D × H
39 × 36 × 73 in
Heating
Far infrared panels
Power
120V, 15A · watts not published

Main advantage: Low price for what you get: $1,999 against a $3,098 median for infrared indoor saunas

Main compromise: Snug: about 4.9 sq ft of footprint per seat

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Dynamic (Golden Designs) · Infrared · indoor cabinet

Santiago 2-Person

Seats
2, per the maker
Exterior W × D × H
46 × 40 × 75 in
Heating
Far infrared panels
Power
120V, 15A · watts not published

Main advantage: Low price for what you get: $2,199 against a $3,098 median for infrared indoor saunas

Main compromise: Wattage not published, so running cost can't be estimated

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Dynamic (Golden Designs) · Infrared · indoor cabinet

Gracia 2-Person Full Spectrum (DYN-6119-03 FS)

Seats
2, per the maker
Exterior W × D × H
39 × 36 × 75 in
Heating
Full-spectrum infrared panels
Power
120V, 15A · watts not published

Main advantage: Plugs into a standard 120V household outlet

Main compromise: Snug: about 4.9 sq ft of footprint per seat

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Dynamic (Golden Designs) · Infrared · indoor cabinet

Martin 1-2 Person Full Spectrum (DYN-6006-03 FS)

Seats
2, per the maker
Exterior W × D × H
39 × 36 × 73 in
Heating
Full-spectrum infrared panels
Power
120V, 15A · watts not published

Main advantage: Plugs into a standard 120V household outlet

Main compromise: Snug: about 4.9 sq ft of footprint per seat

Best for your situation

Picked from the 31 saunas on this page by the numbers each seller publishes. Spec scores are unchanged; this only sorts them by situation. Each one links to its full page.

Highest spec score
Finnmark FD-1 Full Spectrum 1-Person$4,695 · 1 seat · Infrared

Spec score 86, the highest of the 31 here.

Best value
Dynamic (Golden Designs) San Marino 2-Person$1,999 · 2 seats · Infrared

Spec score 74 at $1,999, at or below the $2,499 median here.

For a tight space
Finnmark FD-1 Full Spectrum 1-Person$4,695 · 1 seat · Infrared

About 10 sq ft of floor (37 × 38 × 78 in).

For a group
Dynamic (Golden Designs) San Marino 2-Person$1,999 · 2 seats · Infrared

Seats 2 in about 14 sq ft.

Simplest wiring
Finnmark FD-1 Full Spectrum 1-Person$4,695 · 1 seat · Infrared

Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet.

Longest warranty
Finnmark FD-1 Full Spectrum 1-Person$4,695 · 1 seat · Infrared

10 years on the cabin indoors (5 if used outdoors), lifetime on the heaters.

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Construction, heat and warranty

Wood, top temperature and warranty terms as each seller lists them. The first 15 of 31 are shown. Compare any of them in Sauna Matchup, or check sizes in Fit Check.

SaunaWoodTop tempWarranty
Finnmark FD-1 Full Spectrum 1-PersonRed cedar inside, thermally modified aspen outside170 °F10 years on the cabin indoors (5 if used outdoors), lifetime on the heaters
Dynamic (Golden Designs) San Marino 2-PersonCanadian hemlock140 °F5-year cabin, 5-year heaters (limited)
Finnmark FD-2 Full SpectrumRed cedar inside, thermally modified aspen outside170 °F10 years on the cabin indoors (5 if used outdoors), lifetime on the main heaters
Dynamic (Golden Designs) San Marino Elite 2-Person (Ultra Low EMF)Canadian hemlock140 °F5-year cabin, 5-year heaters (limited)
Dynamic (Golden Designs) Barcelona 1-2 PersonCanadian hemlock140 °F5-year limited (wood, structure, heaters, electronics)
Dynamic (Golden Designs) Gracia 1-2 PersonCanadian hemlock140 °F5-year limited (wood, structure, heaters, electronics)
Dynamic (Golden Designs) Avila 1-2 PersonCanadian hemlock140 °F5-year cabin, 5-year heaters (limited)
Dynamic (Golden Designs) Santiago 2-PersonCanadian hemlock140 °F5-year limited (wood, structure, heaters, electronics)
Dynamic (Golden Designs) Gracia 2-Person Full Spectrum (DYN-6119-03 FS)Canadian hemlock140 °F5-year cabin, 5-year heaters (limited)
Dynamic (Golden Designs) Martin 1-2 Person Full Spectrum (DYN-6006-03 FS)Canadian hemlock140 °F5-year cabin, 5-year heaters (limited)
SunRay Sierra 2-Person Infrared (HL200K)Canadian red cedar140 °FSunRay lists 7 years on the cabin and heaters
Dynamic (Golden Designs) Venice 2-PersonCanadian hemlock140 °F5-year limited (wood, structure, heaters, electronics)
Dynamic (Golden Designs) Barcelona Elite 1-2 Person (Ultra Low EMF)Canadian hemlock140 °F5-year cabin, 5-year heaters (limited)
Dynamic (Golden Designs) Avila Elite 1-2 Person (Ultra Low EMF)Canadian hemlock140 °F5-year cabin, 5-year heaters (limited)
Dynamic (Golden Designs) Santiago Elite 2-Person (Ultra Low EMF)Canadian hemlock140 °F5-year cabin, 5-year heaters (limited)

Check your exact room

Enter width, depth, ceiling and door once; Fit Check tests every sauna.

Before you buy

Check what your panel needs, installation cost and running cost. Still deciding on a type? Read infrared vs traditional and indoor vs outdoor, or see how the brands compare. A licensed electrician should confirm any wiring before you order.

Questions buyers ask

What's the smallest sauna you list?

Finnmark FD-1 Full Spectrum 1-Person, at about 10 sq ft of floor.

Can a small sauna plug into a normal outlet?

26 of these 31 do, per their sellers. A licensed electrician should confirm the outlet and circuit.

Related guides

Best 2-person saunasInfrared and traditional saunas for two, smallest first.Best indoor saunasIndoor saunas grouped by the ceiling height they need.Best plug-in saunasWhich saunas run on a regular 120V outlet, and which need a circuit.How much space a sauna needsFootprint, ceiling and clearance by number of seats.

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