Spas, hammams and massage in Çorum

Both venues listed in Çorum are in the city centre: a historic double hammam in the bazaar next to the Ulu Cami (Great Mosque) and the spa section of a five-star hotel. In Çorum, home to the Hittite capital Hattusa and known for its leblebi (roasted chickpeas), you do not need to leave the centre to choose between a traditional hammam and a hotel spa.

Paşa Hamamı: a double hammam in the bazaar

Paşa Hamamı is a historic hammam in the bazaar next to the Ulu Cami that, according to its description, dates from the 15th century. As it was built as a double hammam, it has separate women's and men's sections; a sauna also operates in the historic building. The records list the Turkish bath, kese (exfoliating scrub) and sauna; there is no foam massage or massage menu. Those exploring the historic bazaar in the centre can reach the hammam on foot. For those who want to use the sauna after sweating in the hammam and having a kese, both wet areas are together in the same building.

Yaşam Club & Spa at the Anitta Hotel

The five-star Anitta Hotel in the centre offers an indoor pool and a children's pool, a Turkish bath, sauna and steam room in its section called Yaşam Club & Spa. On the treatment side, facials and body care are listed, and on the sports side a fitness room; types of massage are not specified separately. The children's pool makes the spa section practical for those staying with family too. Those staying in Çorum to visit Hattusa at Boğazkale can make use of the indoor pool and hammam at the end of the day.

Because Paşa Hamamı has two separate sections, women and men use the hammam in their own sections; you should still find out the opening and closing times in advance. You can also ask whether a peshtemal and towel are provided at the hammam and whether a kese mitt is sold separately. There is no information on use by women and men at the Anitta Hotel spa; you need to ask the hotel whether visitors who are not staying can use it with a day pass or a club membership. While getting ready for a hammam visit, you can use the guide listing what to pack in your hammam bag.