Istanbul · SPA & HOT SPRINGS
The 8 best spa days you can book right now, with what each charges, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there and work down.
Private Turkish bath in Istanbul Old City: scrub, foam, steam, sauna, optional massage, tea and coffee. Skip the line.
“Clean and relaxing place, professional and kind staff. It was the first hamam experience for my 18 old daughter and she was delighted. Thank you!!!”
Turkish hammam in Istanbul’s Old City at a 5-star hotel, with sauna, steam, kese scrub, foaming, and optional massage in public, private, or VIP.
“Such a great experience!! only thing I regret is not booking a longer massage session. Heads up for women that want to use the sauna and steam room without running into any men, book the earliest session on a weekday when they are not as busy. I wear a hijab and was able to do all the things without running into any men so I didn't have to skip any of the experiences or worry about covering up.”
Private Taksim hammam at Radisson Blu Harbiye with kese scrub, foam massage, sauna heat, plus optional aromatherapy and head massage.
“Amazing experience, totally relaxing. Very beautiful and clean place, really kind and helpful staff.”
Private Ottoman-style hammam in Sisli at Ramada Plaza: hot room rest, kese scrub, foam massage, optional aromatherapy body and head massage.
“Beautiful setup and luxurious surrounding thought it was off street but really nice and service and bath amazing experience.”
Private Turkish bath in Istanbul with 15-minute sauna, stream room, scrub, and foam massage, plus tea and hotel transfers for small groups.
“We signed up for one place based on the description. The location was changed at the last minute. We had to arrange our own transportation because they said they couldn’t pick us up at the last minute. The place we went had no ambiance and the two masseuses were dressed very unprofessionally. They also did not act like they had been trained. The bath experience was so-so. I would not recommend this to my friends”
Ottoman-style hammam and massage at Radisson Blu Harbiye in Taksim, with exfoliation, foam, and head plus body relief in about 50 minutes.
“The spa experience was wonderful. Very organized, facilities were clean. Staff is top notch. Value is phenomenal. Definitely recommend it”
Relax with a 50-minute Turkish hammam, body peeling, foam cleansing, and body plus head massage at Ramada Plaza in Sisli, Istanbul.
“What a great experience. We have been walking and exploring for several days and it was great to take a day to relax and be pampered. The experience was great and the staff are super nice. I would recommend this experience to anyone!!”
Yalova Thermal Hot Springs day trip from Istanbul with hotel pickup, ferry views, Atatürk Köşkü, and hours in pools.
“I joined the Yalova tour and it was truly an amazing experience! The nature, waterfalls, and thermal areas were beautiful. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, sharing every detail with us. The transportation, organization, and overall program were very well arranged. The only difficult part was waking up early in the morning, but everything else was perfect.”
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