Spas with reservation required

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.

Madrid, Community of Madrid

A Moorish-style hammam near Plaza Mayor in central Madrid, with thermal pools, a relaxation lounge and treatment packages for adults and couples.

Houston, Texas

Reservation-only Moroccan hammam and day spa in Houston's Upper Kirby area, with couples treatments and a five-treatment menu topped by a $399 signature ritual.

Antalya

A 15th-century hamam in Antalya's old town booked out entirely for one party of up to two, with a male therapist for all treatments.

Granada, Andalusia

A traditional-style hammam in central Granada with a heated thermal pool and relaxation lounge, open daily from 9am to midnight.

Fez, Fès-Meknès

Family-run hammam and day spa in Fez's Ville Nouvelle offering traditional scrub-and-massage packages, a jacuzzi, sauna and à la carte beauty treatments.

Boston, Massachusetts

A Moroccan-style hammam on Route 1 in Peabody offering steam, sauna and exfoliation treatments for adults and couples, reservation only.

Zanzibar

A moderate-priced day spa and hammam in Stone Town offering over 50 treatments, including Ayurvedic therapies and a sauna.

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

Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County

A hammam in Gothenburg's Olivedal district offering traditional oriental-style treatments, open daily from 9am to 10pm.

Fez, Fès-Meknès

A traditional hammam just inside Bab Boujloud in Fez's old medina, open daily from 11am to 8pm.

Houston, Texas

A Moroccan-style hammam and day spa on Westheimer Road in Houston, open to adults and couples by reservation, closed Mondays.

Bodrum, Muğla

A hammam in Gümbet, Bodrum, open daily 10am-7pm for adults and couples, with both walk-in access and a reservation requirement, moderate pricing.