Spas with solo travelers

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.

Bursa

A historic thermal bathhouse and small hotel in Bursa's Kükürtlü district, with separate men's and women's hamams, day passes, and overnight stays.

Reykjavik, Capital Region

A tiny free geothermal footbath on the Seltjarnarnes coast near Reykjavik, good for warming your feet while watching the sunset or northern lights.

Amsterdam, North Holland

A small Amsterdam-West studio offering one-on-one Ayurvedic and deep tissue massage, with both walk-in and reservation options.

Sedona, Arizona

Namti is an Ayurvedic day spa in Sedona offering six treatments, including a $129 Abhyanga massage, with walk-ins and couples sessions available.

Tenerife, Canary Islands

Hammam and massage spa inside Hotel AluaSoul in Costa Adeje, with a hydrotherapy circuit, Moroccan rituals and day passes for walk-ins.

Pagosa Springs, Colorado

Victorian-style bathhouse in downtown Pagosa Springs with mineral soaking tubs, a rooftop tub, sauna, cold plunge and on-site massage.

Mornington Peninsula, Victoria

Geothermal hot springs and day spa in Fingal on the Mornington Peninsula, with a family-friendly Bath House and an adults-only Spa Dreaming Centre.

Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

A compact Ayurvedic spa and yoga retreat near Laxman Jhula in Rishikesh, offering six treatments including Shirodhara by appointment only.

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.

Mumbai, Maharashtra

An upscale Ayurvedic retreat in Vile Parle West, Mumbai, with five treatments, couples rooms and a relaxation lounge; reservations required, open daily

Frisco, Texas

An Ayurvedic wellness center in Frisco offering oil massage, shirodhara, dosha consultations and detox packages, led by practitioner Ritu Bhalla.

Rogaška Slatina, Savinjska

Wellness center at Grand Hotel Rogaška in Rogaška Slatina, Slovenia, with pools, saunas and fitness; day pass available by reservation.

Granada, Andalusia

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

Palm Springs, California

Boutique hotel spa in Desert Hot Springs with two natural mineral hot spring pools, day passes, and overnight rooms that include breakfast.

Zanzibar

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

Abu Dhabi

Ayurvedic clinic in Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi, offering doctor-led consultations and traditional treatments like Shirodhara, Abhyangam and Panchakarma.

Honolulu, Hawaii

Ayurvedic clinic in Kailua, Oʻahu offering assessments, multi-day programs, and standalone oil treatments like Abhyanga and Shirodhara by appointment.

Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County

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

Los Angeles, California

A Santa Monica Ayurvedic practice offering traditional bodywork, consultations and seasonal cleanses by appointment, Monday through Friday.

Pagosa Springs, Colorado

Day-pass hot springs resort in Pagosa Springs with over 50 mineral pools fed by the Mother Spring, plus a spa for massages and body treatments.

Daylesford, Victoria

A boutique Ayurvedic wellness retreat in Kyneton, Victoria, offering holistic therapies and tailored programs by appointment only.