Turkish bath (Hammam) experience
Ottoman-style steam, kese scrub, foam massage — daily.
Antalya offers two styles of hammam: authentic 19th-century neighbourhood hammams in Kaleiçi old town (€25-40, all-male or all-female sessions) and modern spa-style hotel hammams in Belek/Lara resorts (€60-100, mixed-gender with swimwear). Both follow the same sequence — warm-up steam, kese scrub (rough mitten), foam massage, cold rinse, tea — but the atmosphere differs sharply.
Every turkish bath (hammam) experience booking includes
- ✓Steam time
- ✓Kese scrub (full body)
- ✓Foam wash + massage
- ✓Final cool rinse
- ✓Turkish tea after
- ✓Towel + pestamal (provided)
What makes it worth it
Authentic Kaleiçi hammam
Sefa Hamamı or Nazır Hamamı — 19th-century original Ottoman baths, segregated sessions.
Spa-style at hotels
Most Belek 5-stars include hammam in their spa — mixed-gender, swimwear required.
Kese mitten scrub
Rough mitten scrub on a hot marble göbektaşı slab — exfoliation that lasts 2 weeks.
Foam massage
Massive cloud of olive-oil foam — the iconic "Turkish bath" moment.
Things to know before you book
Hydrate
Drink 1 L water before and after — hammam dehydrates you.
Underwear policy
In authentic Kaleiçi: swimwear or pestamal only. In hotel: full swimwear.
Cash tip for the masseur
€3-5 cash is standard for the foam-massage attendant — separate from the entry price.
Book transfer for the day
Frequently asked
How much is a Turkish bath in Antalya?
Authentic Kaleiçi: €25-40. Hotel spa hammam: €60-100. Tip €3-5 separate.
What do I wear?
Bring swimwear. Authentic Kaleiçi: men wear pestamal (wrap-around), women full swimwear.
Is it gender-segregated?
Authentic Kaleiçi: yes (separate session times). Hotel spa: mixed with swimwear.
How long does a session take?
Full ritual 60-90 minutes. Express scrub 30 min for €15.
Is it suitable for children?
From age 8 typically. Children with parents, no separate adult session.