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.

Budapest

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

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.

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.

Granada, Andalusia

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

New York City, New York

Thermal bath circuit and massages in a restored 1883 Tribeca textile factory, with a skylit tepidarium and candlelit thermal pools; reservation required.

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.