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.

Budapest

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

Seattle, Washington

A clothing-optional outdoor hot pool, sauna and sun deck in Seattle's West Woodland, open to walk-ins for three-hour day visits.

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.

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.

Abu Dhabi

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

Leukerbad, Valais

Thermal baths inside a 19th-century hotel in Leukerbad, Valais, with mineral-rich pools open daily from 9am to 8pm.

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.

Daylesford, Victoria

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