Spas, hammams and massage in Aksaray

Spa and hammam options in Aksaray consist of a modern hammam in the city centre and a thermal holiday village in the district of Güzelyurt. Lying in the western part of the Cappadocia region, Aksaray is known for the Ihlara Valley and Mount Hasan. Of the two venues, one suits a hammam visit of a few hours in town, the other a thermal stay combined with a trip to the valley.

A modern hammam in the centre: Helen Spa

Located in the Taşpazar neighbourhood next to the Kuzucular Park Hotel, Helen Spa is a modern hammam that brings a traditional hammam together with a sauna and steam room under one roof. The listed services are Turkish bath, kese (exfoliating scrub), foam massage, sauna and steam room. Its description also mentions massage, but does not specify which types of massage are offered. Of the two listed venues, only Helen Spa offers a bridal package; for anyone planning a bridal hammam before a wedding, this is the listed address in the province. As a day-use venue that requires no overnight stay, it makes a short visit from within the city easy.

A thermal holiday village in Güzelyurt

Set a short distance from the Ihlara Valley, Kapadokus Termal Tatil Köyü in Güzelyurt is a thermal resort. The thermal pools are divided into women's and men's sections; the resort also has an aquapark and a spa area called Lotus SPA. There is plenty of choice on the massage side: Swedish, aromatherapy, Balinese, deep tissue, hot stone, lymphatic drainage and medical massage are listed, along with reflexology and targeted massages focusing on the back, neck and shoulders. The traditional hammam ritual, kese and foam wash are also on the menu. After a day spent walking in the valley, you can spend the evening in a thermal pool and with a massage at the same resort.

Because pool use at Kapadokus is arranged by women's and men's sections, those coming with family need to find out the conditions for the aquapark and shared areas in advance. Helen Spa's arrangement for women and men is not in the records; you can ask by phone whether it uses separate sections or separate hours. It is also worth asking whether day passes to the thermal pool are sold to visitors who are not staying. Because hot thermal water can affect blood pressure, seek your doctor's advice first if you are pregnant or have heart or vascular disease, high blood pressure or a feverish illness. If you are going to a hammam for the first time, you can take a look at the guide explaining how to use a hammam step by step.