Is there a sauna at the gym?
'Sauna' is pronounced as in Finnish/English: SAU-na. The 'c' in 'c'è' is soft — 'cheh'.
Ask at reception to find out about wellness facilities. Many Italian gyms include saunas in premium memberships or charge separately.
'C'è' is the contracted form of 'ci è', meaning 'there is'. This is one of the most fundamental Italian constructions. For plural, use 'ci sono' (there are). 'In palestra' means 'at/in the gym'.
C'è un bagno turco?
Is there a Turkish bath/steam room?
Steam room, common in Italian wellness centres.
La sauna è inclusa nell'abbonamento?
Is the sauna included in the membership?
Checking if it costs extra.
A che ora chiude la zona wellness?
What time does the wellness area close?
Asking about hours.
Wellness areas ('zona wellness') are popular in Italian gyms, especially in northern Italy. Post-workout sauna sessions are considered part of healthy recovery. Many Italians alternate between hot sauna and cold showers ('doccia fredda') for circulation benefits.