Spas with reservation required

Längenfeld, Tyrol

A large thermal bath and 4-star hotel spa in the Ötztal valley near Längenfeld, with indoor-outdoor pools, a sauna garden and a dedicated kids' water world.

Istanbul

A working Ottoman hammam built in 1741 in Istanbul's Fatih district, offering traditional bath rituals with no day-pass option, only full treatments.

Budapest

A centuries-old Turkish-style thermal bath on the Buda riverside with pools, saunas, massages and weekend late-night soaking hours.

Bad Wörishofen, Bavaria

Adults-only thermal baths in Bad Wörishofen with palm-house pools, mineral pools and saunas; day passes available, minimum age 16.

Chianciano Terme, Tuscany

Thermal day spa in Chianciano Terme offering day passes, couples massages and a wellness-food menu, closed Thursdays and Wednesdays.

Aix-les-Bains, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Medical thermal baths in Aix-les-Bains treating respiratory and oral mucosal conditions with sulfur-rich water, mostly through prescribed multi-day cures.

Scottsdale, Arizona

Hammam-inspired hotel spa at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia in Paradise Valley, with private suites and massage, facial and body treatments for

Bad Blumau, Styria

Rogner Bad Blumau is a Hundertwasser-designed thermal resort in Styria with geothermal pools, outdoor baths and hotel-guest-only access.