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.

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.

Zanzibar

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

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.