Where to Sweat It Out: the 15 Best Saunas and Steam Rooms Worldwide

1.Istanbul: Private Turkish Bath, Sauna, and Massage

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,306 reviews · 50 - 100 minutes · from $59Our pick

Meet at the DoubleTree by Hilton Sirkeci for a private Turkish bath and sauna, with optional foam massage, body scrub, facial, and 30 or 60-minute massage. Female therapists guide you through each step, and couples can share a private bath room. Allow 50 to 100 minutes.

“I honestly booked this because I knew my husband would appreciate the massage and relaxation. I was incredibly surprised at how much I loved this as well. It was such a unique and fun experience having a Turkish foam bath and massaged from head to toe. If you’re on the fence about this activity, I highly recommend you do this! I would recommend this to anyone in the area.”

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2.Tromsø: Spa/Pool with Bath, Sauna and Outdoor Heated Pool

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,076 reviews · 1 day · from $41

Spend a full day at Tromsøbadet, a modern leisure centre with indoor pools, an Olympic-sized pool, water slides, saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs, a cold plunge, and a heated outdoor pool. You can relax with mountain views, bring the family for a few hours of play, or visit at night for a chance to see the Northern Lights.

“Great experience - so clean and the facilities are amazing. Do not miss this! Loved the heated outdoor pool.”

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3.Antalya: Traditional Turkish Bath, Sauna, Peeling & Massage

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 214 reviews · 1h 15m · from $64

Spend 75 minutes at Demirhan Hamam in Antalya with sauna and steam-room time, a full-body scrub, foam wash, and oil massage. Men’s and women’s areas are separate. English-speaking staff greet you, while the treatment itself may rely on simple directions and gestures. Turkish tea is included, but transfers, face masks, and extra treatments cost more.

“The Turkish bath was tremendous and the massage was just what I needed, highly recommend this to anybody who needs to wind down before, during or after their holiday”

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4.Prague: Beer Spa Experience with Unlimited Beer and Sauna

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 190 reviews · 1 hour

Spend one private hour in Prague with a ceramic beer whirlpool, Finnish sauna, jacuzzi, snacks, and unlimited Bernard beer. Towels, robes, slippers, showers, and lemon water are included. English-speaking host Israel may explain how the beer bath works. Extra beer cosmetics and champagne fruit plates cost more.

“The Spa experience was amazing! The cold shower along with the sauna and beer jacuzzi so relaxing. And the unlimited beer you cannot forget!!! Israel was so helpful too and he explained the process of the Jacuzzi and how its made very well!”

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5.Cleopatra’s Deluxe Spa Treatment with Massage, Sauna, and Jacuzzi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 133 reviews · from $20

Spend about three hours at a Hurghada spa with hotel pickup, sauna, steam room, Cleopatra and Turkish bath rituals, full-body scrub, foam wash, 45-minute massage, jacuzzi time, and hot drinks. The shared sauna and jacuzzi are mixed, while a private room costs extra. Orla and Hannie are among the named spa staff.

“Amazing experience, I checked the prices in the for the same package, safe to say I knew it was going to be expensive, but you always have to bargain. Saw this on viator and thought I would try it out, I was not disappointed, polite, experiencRead more”

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6.Exclusive Istanbul: Private Turkish Bath, Sauna, Massage & Pool

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 117 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Spend about 2.5 hours at a Beyoğlu spa near Grand Hotel de Pera, combining a private Turkish bath with sauna, scrub, foam wash, optional massage, face mask, and pool time. Staff explain the process in English. Bring a swimsuit, and check your package carefully because massage and some extras may cost more.

“Private room for massage, foam bath and scrubbing. Lady in charge very attentive. Relaxing time after the sauna poolside”

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7.Prague: Modern Private Spa with Jacuzzi and/or Sauna

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 107 reviews · 2 hours · from $65

Book a private two-hour spa session with Lazne TOM in Prague 6. Choose the Black Zone with jacuzzi and sauna, or the Gold and Green Zones with a jacuzzi and/or infrared sauna. Your booking includes prosecco, fruit, coffee, tea, water, towels, L’Occitane cosmetics, and a hairdryer. Czech and English assistance is available.

“seht schöne kleine Auszeit zum erholen, kann ich nur empfehlen”

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8.Private Turkish Bath Tradition, Massages, Swimming Pool & Sauna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48Top rated

At Felicity Hammam Sultanahmet, you can pair a private Turkish bath with a 30-minute foam wash and body scrub, then add massage, face mask, and pool access depending on your booking. The spa is near Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Basilica Cistern, making it an easy rest stop between sightseeing.

“Staff were lovely, didn’t catch her name but the lady on front of house duties was amazing. She couldn’t do enough came to check on us a few times to make sure we were comfortable/up to date of when our next treatment was and was always offering to bring us drinks etc. The hammam & massage were great too, didn’t feel rushed at all and both my partner and I left feeling extremely relaxed. Sauna and pool were good too and you’re able to use before your treatments and after for as long as you want to stay for. Really recommend!”

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9.Marrakech: Berber Spa and Traditional Hammam with Steam Room

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 88 reviews · from $62

Spend about 80 minutes at a Marrakech Berber spa with a 40-minute argan oil massage and 40 minutes in a traditional hammam. Expect black soap, eucalyptus exfoliation, a shower, Moroccan tea, and Berber hospitality. Bring a swimsuit, arrive 10 minutes early, and confirm transportation details before booking.

“The hammam and massage were pretty good. We got there at 1 pm We were allowed to sit in the waiting room for a while. Fifteen minutes later, we got help. We got the hammam first and then the massage. The massage was really nice and soothing. Very nice. It's a bit pricey for what you get, we didn't have much money left, so we thanked them for the service and headed out. They called us back and asked for a tip.”

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10.Full Body Massage 1 hour with Steam,Jacuzzi and Sauna in Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 84 reviews · from $16Best value

Book a one-hour full-body massage in Hurghada with hotel pickup, perfumed oils, and free time in a jacuzzi, steam room, and sauna. The private massage follows a shared spa-facility visit. Rahma, Omar, Hint, and Hussain are among the therapists praised by name. Expect a simple setting, friendly service, and strong value rather than hotel luxury.

“The massage was good, however it definitely wasn’t an hour long massage as stated in the description. Be sure also to let them know (if you have booked it) that you want to use the Sauna, Jacuzzi, and the Steam Room. If not, they will direct you to the massage and then to the changing room after. We only managed to get 5 minutes of sauna before they called us to get our massage.”

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11.Antalya: Traditional Turkish Bath, Sauna, Peeling & Massage

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $54

Meet at Demirhan Hamami near Kaleici for a traditional Turkish bath with sauna, steam room, kese peeling, foam massage, aromatherapy oil massage, and Turkish tea. English-speaking staff help first-timers, while separate men’s and women’s areas preserve a local hamam feel. Allow up to two hours, despite the one-hour listing.

“Classic hamam experience, which is exactly what we were looking for as first-timers. Lots of locals using the facilities.”

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12.Private Spa Experience with Jacuzzi, Sauna and Hot Stone Massage

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 58 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $112

Book a private two-hour spa visit near the Las Vegas Strip with one hour in a Jacuzzi and steam sauna, followed by a 60-minute hot stone massage. The package suits couples or groups of up to six, costs $112 per person, and lets you request a male or female therapist.

“The spa was very clean and pretty. The jacuzzzi and sauna room was very nice. the only complaint is the massage could of been a little better.”

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13.Alanya: Turkish Bath, Sauna, Pool, Jakuzi Massage Spa Center

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 43 reviews · 2 hours - 135 minutes · from $35

Spend about two hours at an Alanya spa complex with hotel pickup, sauna, menthol room, Turkish bath, foam and peeling treatments, pool, Jacuzzi, and an oil massage. Guides speak English, German, Russian, and Turkish. Bring swimwear and allow flexibility for pickup times, which may shift with traffic or scheduling.

“Go oplevelse dog fik vi ikke helt det vi havde betalt for🙃 Vi betalte extra for ansigtet maske samt olie som ikke var det vi aftalte men noget helt andet vi fik på.”

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14.6 Hours Spa Package in Kathmandu (Massage, Sauna, Steam, Jacuzzi)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $95

At Real Therapy Spa in Thamel, you choose a two-hour Ayurvedic, Swedish, deep tissue, Thai, hot stone, or other massage. Then take your time with unlimited sauna, steam, and Jacuzzi access in private ladies’ or gents’ sections. Tea, coffee, water, towels, toiletries, and use-and-throw clothing are provided.

“Truly one of the best massages I have had!The hot tub/sauna and steam room added to already great experience.Highly recommend!”

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15.Marmaris Turkish Bath – SPA – Sauna, Scrub, Foam Massage & Oil Massage

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 23 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18

You spend about two hours at a Marmaris hammam, beginning with sauna time and continuing with a body scrub, foam massage and oil massage. Round-trip hotel transport and insurance are included. Choose from several time slots, but note that pickup is not available from Turunc or Adakoy hotels, and extra treatments cost more.

“Fantastic service. Very welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble. Relaxing and brilliant experience if you want to try the Turkish spa and the added extras were a reasonable price too. Would highly recommend exfoliating salt scrub.”

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