If getting scrubbed down by a rushed attendant in a crowded bath isn’t your thing, going to a luxury hammam in Istanbul might be a good choice for you. In recent years the influx of five-star hotels has meant an increase in the number of high-end hammams in the city.
From the spa at the Ritz Carlton in Istanbul to the W Day Spa at the W Hotel and the spa at the Four Seasons on the Bosphourus, those looking for a luxury hammam experience in Istanbul don’t have to look far.
Treatments range from the basic to the luxurious, with anywhere from 30 minutes to 3 hours of pampering. There are opportunities for private hammam experiences or couple experiences as well, and spas like the one at the Four Seasons will personally tailor the treatment to your tastes.
So forget the quick, crowded experience at the old baths and indulge in a relaxing, rejuvenating one at one of Istanbul’s luxury hammams.