Steeped in history and ritual, Istanbul’s hamams offer communal bathing, kese scrubs, and foam massages — blending architecture, tradition, and relaxation.

Hammams—the public baths that have been an integral part of Istanbul life for centuries—can be found everywhere from the city's quiet historic neighborhoods to inside the best hotels in Turkey, and ...

If you’ve ever been lucky enough to enjoy a Turkish hammam experience in a spa, you’ll know precisely what a treat they can be. As you lay on a massive piece of warm stone, you’re scrubbed to within ...

From boosting immunity to reducing cortisol levels - the traditional Turkish bath has a lot of physical and mental health benefits “How clean you feel after a Turkish bath is magical. My skin got rid ...

If you’ve never used a Turkish-style hammam towel before, it takes some getting used to. It starts out rougher than traditionally plush bath towels, becoming more absorbent and cottony over time (it’s ...

I spent the last week in Istanbul eating, shopping, and sitting at fashion shows, so by the end of my adventure, a trip to a Turkish bath (also known as a hamam) was in order. While I wasn't exactly ...

For those of you have never had the chance to experience a hammam (Turkish bathhouse) before, within the Mosquee de Paris lies an authentic public hammam in Paris. Hammams are usually always divided ...

Men take a dip in a cold bath at a traditional steam bath "hammam" in Cairo, September 15, 2014. The "hammam", which was adopted during Turkish rule, is similar to a sauna. Local steam bath culture ...