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.

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.

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.

Ibusuki, Kagoshima

Oceanfront outdoor onsen in Ibusuki where the two gender-assigned baths swap daily, with views of Mount Kaimon, the East China Sea, and Take-yama.

Noboribetsu, Hokkaido

A plain neighborhood bathhouse in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido, offering 100% source-fed hot spring water in two mineral varieties, about 10 minutes from the station.

Granada, Andalusia

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

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.

Ginzan Onsen, Yamagata

A no-frills communal bathhouse in Ginzan Onsen's Taisho-era hot spring street, open daily 8:30am-3:30pm except Wednesdays.

New York City, New York

A small Japanese-style bathhouse near Union Square with sauna, hot-tub onsen, cold plunge and a recovery lounge, open by reservation only.

Krabi

A moderately priced onsen-style day spa in Ao Nang, Krabi, open daily from late morning into the night.

Daylesford, Victoria

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