Bodrum Ottoman Hammam: Turkish Bath with Scrub & Massage

Steam, scrub, and soft foam: the hammam ritual in one afternoon

An Ottoman-style hammam experience in Bodrum combines a traditional Turkish bath ritual with a full-body exfoliation and foam massage, lasting approximately 90 minutes. The activity includes pickup, a locker, towel and slippers. A live English-speaking guide leads the experience, and the minimum age is 14.

The experience

The hammam begins with a warm welcome and a short introduction to how the traditional Turkish bath works. You enter the steam room first, where the heat opens your pores and lets your body start to relax. The attendant then performs a full-body scrub using a kese glove: a textured mitt that removes dead skin and leaves your skin noticeably smoother. After the scrub comes the foam massage, where your body is covered in soft bubbles for a deep cleansing and relaxing finish.

The whole experience, including transfer arrangements and preparation, takes about 90 minutes. You get a locker for your belongings, a towel and slippers to wear, and public transportation options are available nearby if you prefer to make your own way. The hammam draws on 25 years of operating experience, so the ritual is practiced and unhurried.

What’s included

• Pickup from your location.
• locker for your belongings.
• towel and slippers.
• steam room access.
• full-body kese scrub.
• foam massage.
• live English-speaking guide throughout the experience.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day12 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 20:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Under 14: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sultan Traditional turkish bath

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, so you can follow the ritual and any instructions comfortably. This works well if you want a traditional hammam experience led by someone who can explain what's happening at each stage, rather than figuring it out on your own.

Traveler reviews

4.54★★★★★★★★★★

67 verified traveler reviews

5 ★53

4 ★7

3 ★1

2 ★2

1 ★4

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

What exactly happens during the kese scrub in a Turkish hammam?

The kese scrub uses a textured glove to exfoliate your entire body, removing dead skin and leaving your skin smoother and refreshed. It's a key part of the traditional hammam ritual.

Is the oil massage included in this hammam experience?

The package includes the steam room, kese scrub, and foam massage. The aromatic oil treatment is not part of this experience.

How long does the whole hammam visit take from start to finish?

The total duration is approximately 90 minutes, including the steam room, scrub, foam massage, transfer arrangements, and guidance through the ritual.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation to the hammam?

Pickup is included with this experience. Public transportation options are also available nearby if you prefer to travel independently.

What's the minimum age to participate in the hammam?

The minimum age is 14 years old. The experience is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.