Turkiye · MASSAGE & RELAXATION
A shortlist rather than a catalogue: 15 massage & spa days worth the money, each with what it costs, what travellers made of it, and the detail to check before you commit.
Review of Istanbul’s private Old City Turkish bath, with scrub, foam massage, sauna, steam room, optional massage, and practical tips.
“Everything was perfect from start to finish I would recommend a 100%, the staff was also really kind! think to bring your swimsuit if you are not comfortable naked!”
Review of Istanbul’s private Turkish bath at DoubleTree Sirkeci, with sauna, foam massage, scrub, optional facial, and full-body massage.
“The massages and treatments done by Meli and Juli were excellent and very relaxing. A perfect choice.”
Review of Side’s $21 Turkish bath with sauna, peeling, foam massage, transfer, practical tips, upgrades, and honest value advice.
“Pure bliss. One of the finest spa experiences I’ve ever had. Highly recommended. My skin feels soft and renewed. Couldn’t be more happier”
Antalya spa review covering massage, sauna, salt room, facial options, Turkish delight, price, timing, and practical booking tips.
“Sauna and massage are great! And overall very cosy and comfortable vibe! I’d come again.”
Review of a private Turkish bath in Taksim with foam scrub, massage, sauna, pool access, and practical tips on value and comfort.
“Melisa is the best host ever , Nima is the best massuse in town. Best hamam in turkiye .”
A low-cost Side hammam visit with hotel transfer, sauna, scrub, foam wash, oil massage, and tea, plus clear advice on extras.
“Nice place, friendly welcome. All staff were very nice. We paid extra for salt scrub but would not again. We asked about longer massage. The manager said he would speak to us later. He came in half way through our massage and explained it was 25, 45 or 65 euros each if we wanted longer. That left us feeling very awkward.”
Review of Side’s $20 Turkish bath with sauna, salt room, foam scrub, oil massage, hotel pickup, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Amazing highly recommend Izzy (male) for massage. Got magic touch & I feel great. A fantastic start to our holiday”
Compare public, private, and VIP Turkish bath options in Istanbul's Old City, with sauna, steam, kese scrub, foam wash, and massage.
“Really enjoyed the massage and the overall experience. Thank you!”
Restore tired muscles in a private Cappadocia hamam with sauna, scrub, foam wash, massage, tea, and optional hotel transfers.
“This hammam is not one to miss, made even more special by its private setting, which allows you to fully unwind from life’s stresses. From the moment you walk in, you’re treated to a complete pampering experience—starting with the sauna, followed by a scrub, wash, and massage, and finishing with a face mask and tea. The extra touches truly elevate the experience and make it unforgettable.”
Review of Alanya’s Turkish bath with scrub, foam wash, sauna, oil massage, hotel transfers, pricing, tips, and honest cautions.
“This was a great experience and the manager there is a brilliant guy. Very nice place and clean 👌🏼”
Alanya hammam review with hotel transfers, steam, sauna, foam massage, exfoliation, tea, and a 20-minute aroma massage for $24.
“Vi købte en pakke igennem appen, men da vi kom der hen, gav de os et bedre tilbud. Hvor vi kunne få meget mere for pengene, så vi var meget tilfredse og kan bestemt anbefale det til andre.”
Review of Istanbul’s private Taksim hammam with sauna, kese scrub, foam wash and optional massage, including price, timing, value and practical tips.
“Amazing my first time… but not my last excellent staff! Friendly and professional . I will be back on my next trip to Istanbul.”
A practical review of Side’s Turkish bath, sauna, salt room, scrub, foam wash, face mask, and aromatherapy massage for $20.
“very good experience, fantastic massage and the body bubble was incredible. definitely recommend”
Relax in Alanya with hotel pickup, sauna, steam bath, kese scrub, foam bath, 30-minute oil massage, face mask, and fish spa.
“Amazing Turkish massage. All staff very friendly. Great experience”
Review of Alanya’s $15 marina hamam, with hotel pickup, sauna, scrub, foam massage, sea views, extras, and practical booking advice.
“wow outstanding Turkish bath and spa experience,from getting picked up and dropping,great welcome was offered upgrade to gold for half price which we did,I recommend this experience”
Pick a coast, a ruin, or a room full of steam.
