For more than 30 years Badehause Babylon is one of the most beautiful and cruisiest gay bathhouses with a worldwide reputation. Located in the heart of the city of Cologne, close to the historical „Römerturm“ and the „Friesenplatz“, it’s a small gay paradise welcoming his guests to relax and enjoy after a business-meeting, a long shopping tour or just recovering from a stressful day. With more than 1400 square meter Colognes biggest gay bathhouse offers a variety of Sauna and Wellness opportunities as well as an even bigger cruising area.
WELCOME TO THE BADEHAUS BABYLON COLOGNE
OUTSIDE AREA
The heart of bathhouse Babylon Cologne is the large outdoor pool, located in an atrium-like Inner-yard with Mediterranean flair. You want to lay naked on the sun deck or dive into our 33 ft long pool? Badehaus Babylon Cologne is he only location in the gay scene of Cologne where you are more than welcome to do it. Between May and September the outside-pool-area transforms to “Babylon Island”. Relax in a chilling beach atmosphere and get cool drinks and cocktails from hot pool-boys, on sunny weekends with BBQ!
FINNISH SAUNA
At the end of our outside-pool in the rear building you find our huge finish dry sauna for more than 50 men. Through the panoramic window, you have a unique view on the outdoor pool and the sun desk. Every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday our „Relax-Days“ offer you a variety of sauna infusions with different sauna oils and scents. Refreshments, sweats or fresh fruits will be served after every infusion. Our relaxation room right next to the finish sauna invites to unwind and relax. You can also view and enter he outside pool area from here.
JACUZZI
Directly in front of the steam sauna the large whirlpool in Roman style is located. With a temperature of 36 deegrees, millions of small air bubbles ensure a bathing fun that is unparalleled.
An inviting place to relax by yourself or to watch the hustle and bustle round about.
STEAM ROOM
Our steam sauna is not only the largest in Cologne, it also has a lot to discover with its aisles and labyrinths.
Begin a journey of discovery, enjoy the soothing warmth, the pleasant fragrance and let your fantasies run wild.
BAR & LOUNGE
Our spacious bar with an open fireplace invites you to enjoy and linger.
In addition to a generous selection of drinks, we also keep a lot of appetites here. Whether self prepared meals, various salads or Bruchettas – our friendly staff always prepare everything fresh for you too.
OPENING TIMES
We re open 365 days a year. Monday to thursday from 10 am to 06 am, friday 10 am until monday 06 am nonstop.
ADMISSION FEES
Our admission fees for a maximum stay of 12 hours:
| single ticket | 27,00€ |
| Youngster@BABYLON for all guests up to the age of 25 | 17,00€ |
| Early@BABYLON* ** Monday - Friday 10:00 - 13:00 h, Saturday 06:00 - 13:00 h *not valid on public holidays and during special events. | 18,00€ |
| Night@BABYLON* Sunday - Thursday 22:00 till 6:00 h Friday and sutarday 22:00 - 6:00 h *not valid on public holidays and during special events. | 11,00€ 18,00€ |
| 5 visits-ticket temporary unlimited, including 1 towel per visit. Also valid at our partner saunas Ruhrwellness Mülheim and Insel Sauna Münster | 105,00€ |
| 10 visits-ticket temporary unlimited, including 1 towel per visit. Also valid at our partner saunas Ruhrwellness Mülheim and Insel Sauna Münster | 199,00€ |
| bathrobe rental fee | 2,50€ |
| slippers rental fee | 2,00€ |
| towel change | 1,50€ |
| after 12 hours each additional hour | 3,00€ |
| luxurious stall valid for 6 hours each additional hour | 19,00€ 6,00€ |
Our admission fees are valid for a maximum stay of 12 hours.
Additional charges for staying beyond 6 hours are automatically generated by the checkout system and our staff have absolutely no jurisdiction or control over any additional charges generated. This means that for each hour stayed over and beyond 6 hours, there will be a charge of 3,00 € per additional hour and there are no exceptions to this. There is no way of waiving or discounting any such additional charges or coming to any goodwill arrangement.
*Not valid on public holidays. **Not valid during Cologne Pride and Bear Pride Cologne.
THE STAFF
DATES
MASSAGE
365 days a year, our massage therapists ensure complete relaxation with their medical massages. You can arrange an appointment directly on the spot or in advance by calling +49 (0) 221 – 420 745 77.
Medical massages
| 30 minutes | 28,00€ |
| 45 minutes | 41,00€ |
| 60 minutes | 52,00€ |
| 90 minutes | 75,00€ |
All offered massage services are offered and billed in the name and on the account of the self-employed and self-employed persons here.
BAR & LOUNGE
Our bar with adjoining terrace at the outdoor pool offers enough space to stay. Of course, we offer a wide range of beverages and food.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions before the visit? No problem: we have summarized the most important answers for you!
WHAT DO I HAVE TO BRING?
In principle, you do not have to bring anything. A towel is always included in the entrance price, bath slippers you can borrow for a rental fee of 2,00 €, shower gel you will find in all shower areas, hair gel and Bodylotion we keep in the changing room for you.
CAN I CHECK IN?
Purely anyone with at least 18 years of age and is not recognizable under alcohol and / or drug influence.
HOW CAN I PAY?
In addition to cash, we also accept card payments (EC, MAESTRO, VISA & MASTERCARD) and also Apple Pay & Google Pay. There is no minimum turnover for card payments.
HOW LONG CAN I STAY?
Our admission fees are valid for a maximum stay of 12 hours.
Additional charges for staying beyond 24 hours are automatically generated by the checkout system and our staff have absolutely no jurisdiction or control over any additional charges generated. This means that for each hour stayed over and beyond 12 hours, there will be a charge of 3,00 € per additional hour and there are no exceptions to this. There is no way of waiving or discounting any such additional charges or coming to any goodwill arrangement.
SMOKING IS ALLOWED?
Yes and no.
The entire interior of the complex is non-smoking, on the terrace can of course be smoked at any time of the day.
SHOULD I BRING SWIMWEAR?
You can move in our whole facility naked, clothed in the towel or swimwear.
You decide for yourself.
Our only rule: In the bar area please swimwear or a towel.
IS THERE A FREE Wi-Fi?
Yes, there is WiFi! Our friendly staff will be happy to give you the network key; it also depends on the bar.
IS IT ALLOWED TO TAKE PHOTOS/ FILMS?
Photographing and filming is prohibited throughout the entire facility. If you are interested in photos of yourself in our sauna speak to us simply – now and then we offer small photo shoots outside the opening hours.
DO I HAVE TO PAY CASH AT THE BAR?
We record the consumption during your stay by means of a cashier system on your locker-key; you pay everything at your checkout.
CAN I MAKE AN INFUSION ON MY OWN?
Of course! Ask our friendly staff at the bar – we have a wide selection of infusion dips.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF THE 5 VISITS/ 10 VISITS TICKETS?
With our multiple cards, you can save a whole lot compared to the a regular entry. In addition, the card is also accepted in the Ruhrwellness Sauna Mülheim.
DO YOU ALSO OFFER GIFT CERTIFICATES?
Vouchers are available directly at the cash desk. You have the choice between a single entry, a 5 visits-ticket and a 10 visits-ticket.
HOW DOES IT WORK WITH THE WATER HYGIENE?
In our sauna you can enjoy yourselve without a doubt, of course also in the water. And the water quality is not lost. Elaborate water treatment ensures that the water in our pools is always clean. In addition, all pools are sampled once a month by an independent institute, and the results of the examination are passed on to the Cologne Health Office.
THERE ARE ALSO STALLS AVAILABLE?
Cabins are available in the entire complex free of charge for everyone.
And if it is something more private? No problem! In the back house we also have luxury stalls, which you can rent (6 hours for 19,00 €). Equipped with its own key, ceiling, additional towels and much more. Please contact our friendly staff at the checkout / bar.
(A reservation in advance for comfort cabins is unfortunately not possible.)
DO YOU HAVE A SQUAT TOILET?
In the back house you’ll find two squat toilets. You can purchase the right equipment from us at the checkout.
WHAT IS THE BEST AND NEAREST PARKING PLACE?
We are in the middle of the city center and do not have on-site parking.
Not far away are the park-houses “Im Klapperhof” and “Alte Wallgasse”.
