Istanbul is Turkey's largest city and cultural capital, straddling two continents across the Bosphorus Strait. Once the capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, it's a city of stunning mosques, grand bazaars, and vibrant neighborhoods blending East and West.
Top spas
Curated picks for treatments and day spas.
Kilic Ali Pasa Hamami
Istanbul's finest hammam experience in a magnificently restored 1580 Sinan-designed bathhouse. Exceptional service with highly trained attendants, offering traditional kese scrub, foam massage, and private suite options.
Cemberlitas Hamami
A UNESCO-protected 1584 Sinan masterpiece in the heart of Sultanahmet. One of Istanbul's most atmospheric hammams with the original double-domed architecture intact. Open from 6am daily.
Suleymaniye Hamami
Part of Sinan's Suleymaniye Mosque complex (1550-1557), this beautifully preserved hammam is less touristed than Cemberlitas with a more authentic local atmosphere. Located directly next to one of Istanbul's greatest mosques.
Galatasaray Hamami
One of Istanbul's oldest continuously operating hammams (1481), centrally located near Istiklal Street. A traditional double hammam with separate men's and women's sections.
CHI Spa at Ciragan Palace Kempinski
World-class hotel spa combining traditional Turkish hammam with contemporary treatments in an Ottoman palace setting on the Bosphorus. Treatment rooms overlook the water. The heated indoor pool and hammam suite are exceptional.
Anne Semonin Spa at Four Seasons Bosphorus
The French Anne Semonin treatment system based on aromatherapy and acupressure in a Bosphorus palace setting. The spa features a pool with Bosphorus views and a Turkish hammam suite.
Raffles Spa Istanbul
A full-service luxury spa with panoramic city views combining Eastern and Western wellness traditions. Known for its innovative treatment menu and exceptional hammam suite.
Wellness travel tips
Get the most from your wellness experience.
Book treatments in advance — popular slots fill up quickly during peak season.
Hydrate well before and after treatments, especially massages and saunas.
Communicate any allergies or skin sensitivities before treatments begin.