Notes on the hammam ritual, massage techniques and the Istanbul around us.
For a birthday, a hen party or a long-postponed reunion, the hammam can be reserved for your group. A step-by-step plan for group size, timing and choosing a programme.
You have checked in after hours in the air. How should you order a hammam and massage, and at what time of day, to keep the first day easy?
The peeling hammam package comes with a choice: coffee or sea salt. We compare texture, feel and how both differ from the kese scrub so you can pick the one that suits you.
A clear comparison of privacy, session flow and the experience for couples in a private hammam.
When lavender, citrus and mint notes are used, and who benefits most from aromatherapy massage.
Should you eat, when should you shower, and can you train afterwards? Practical advice for a better session.
What to wear, what to bring, and what happens in what order — from the door to the lounge.
The simple logic behind two steps that have been performed in the same order for centuries.
All three heat you. None of them does the same thing. The difference is humidity and temperature.
A one-day walking route around Şişhane — and the best way to close it out.
Duration, sequence and timing — the three details that make the day.
Neck pain, poor sleep, heavy legs or post-training — each asks for a different technique.
Contact
Aspera Golden Horn Hotel, Evliya Çelebi Mah. Sadi Konuralp Cd. No:7, 34430 Beyoğlu/İstanbul
