SPA TRAVEL GUIDE
The treatments worth booking.
The 15 spa days travellers rate highest in Turkey, from the marble hararet of a centuries-old Istanbul hammam to the foam scrubs and oil massages along the coast at Alanya, Antalya and Side. The Turkish bath at its most authentic, city by city.
Konyaalti spa in Antalya: sauna, salt room, optional massage and facial, plus tea and Turkish delight for $14 in a small group.
Most Popular“Activity was so relaxing, absolutely loved the massage and facial! Salt room was a new experience which I absolutely loved. The staff are so friendly and hospitable, I had a great time :)”
Unwind at Alanya Hamam & Spa with a classic Turkish bath, heated-stone exfoliation, foam massage, sauna, and calm sea-view relaxation.
“We had transport from the hotel and back, timing was perfect, no delays, very friendly. Spa and massage was very good, made by professionals. We enjoyed every minute of it and want to come back again with our family.”
Antalya Turkish bath with hotel pickup: sauna, steam, kese scrub, foam massage, aromatherapy oil, relaxation rooms. $28, 2 hours.
“This was the perfect way for me to end my vacation in Turkey. zero complaints from me. Left feeling clean, relaxed and rejuvenated.”
Ottoman-style Turkish bath in a 600-year-old hammam with private transfers, scrub and foam massage, plus drinks and optional massage.
“Excellent staff, very knowledgeable! Best massage ever! I would highly recommend it! They were very helpful arranging transportation when leaving.”
Antalya’s Demirhan Hamam offers sauna, steam, peeling foam scrub, and full-body oil massage with Turkish tea in 75 minutes for $64.
“It was our first time having a Turkish bath and it did not disappoint. the staff were very nice and attentive. would definitely recommend.”
Alanya hamam with private pickup, full-body scrub, foam therapy, sauna/steam, oil massage, face mask, and optional fish spa.
“I enjoyed the all round experience, but liked the docter fish and massage the best. I even booked some extra massage time. The only 2 down moments for me we'rey tumble down a not really visible step at which I twisted my foot and broke my slipper. And I didn't enjoy the way my hair…”
Antalya hamam with transfer: heated marble peeling, foam massage, and a 20-minute oil massage in 1.5–2 hours for about $41.
“It was a great experience. Everyone was local, I was the only tourist there. The hamam was beautiful inside. The lady who did my skin peel and massage was very experienced. I enjoyed it alot.”
Relax in the Orient Marina hamam with sauna, warm marble scrub, foam massage, tea or coffee, and hotel transfer in Alanya for about 1.5–3 hours.
“The girl knew what she was doing made my painful back get better would definitely recommend”
Ottoman-style hamam in Kuşadası with sauna, steam, salt room, pool, tea/coffee, lockers, English service, and optional massages.
“George was wonderful!!! He took us to Oia, the Heart of Santorini, the Three Bells of Fira, Perivolos, and Megalochori. All so beautiful! Can’t recommend them highly enough!”
A 2.5-hour private Turkish bath in Istanbul with sauna, foaming scrub, optional massage, and access to a pool—good value, great reset.
“Great guide. Hakam really knew the city and culture. It would take at least a month to really see Istanbul but he helped us make the most of our brief visit.”
Relax in a real Turkish hamam in Alanya: heated-stone scrub, foam massage, sauna time, and sea-view calm. Pickup from Alanya hotels.
“Driver arrived early but waited until allocated time. There were 2 others from our hotel, 1 from next door hotel then 3 from another. So only a mini bus size not a big coach. Driver was very friendly, only about 10-15 mins away from our hotel. When you first arrive you are greeted by staff…”
A private Turkish bath in Istanbul with foam scrub, optional massage, sauna, and pool time, plus tea and water in the Sultanahmet area.
“Very good service Very friendly staff Hot and clean swimming pool The best massage I ever had in Istanbul”
Experience a traditional Alanya Turkish hammam with hotel pickup, sauna/steam, kese scrub, foam massage, and aromatic oil relief.
“The premises was very clean and bright. would have prefferd a tallac istead of a nira doing my hamam and extended massage.”
A 2-hour couples hammam in Istanbul’s Çukurcuma with foam massage, a traditional kese scrub, and a calm lounge finish.
“A bucket list experience for sure. Total pampering in a beautiful Hammam. I appreciated that this Hammam offered a couples option.”
Side’s VIP Turkish bath blends sauna, steam, and salt rooms with a Kese scrub, foam massage, optional salt peeling, and apple tea.
“The experience was not very great. I know it was just a wash but the extra scrub we payed for was not worth it”
