Spas, hammams and massage in Elazığ

Both venues listed in Elazığ are the spa sections of city hotels in the provincial centre. Elazığ, known for the historic settlement of Harput and Lake Hazar, has no independent hammam, massage centre or thermal resort on the list; the options are two hotels that each offer an indoor pool, a Turkish bath and a fitness room together. Both hotels are in the city centre, handy for those who want to unwind with a hammam and a swim after a day in Harput or around Lake Hazar.

DoubleTree by Hilton Elazığ

DoubleTree by Hilton Elazığ in the Nail Bey neighbourhood is a city hotel with a Turkish bath, sauna and steam room in its spa section; an indoor pool and fitness centre are also part of the hotel. No massage or treatment services are listed; the focus of a visit is the wet area. It is not stated whether kese (exfoliating scrub) and foam wash are offered in the hammam or whether only self-service use is available; you need to find this out in advance.

Windyhill Hotel & Spa

Windyhill Hotel & Spa is a city hotel spa on a hill overlooking the city and Harput. Its spa section has a Turkish bath and massage service, an indoor pool that can be used in all four seasons and a fitness room. Although its description mentions massage, the records do not show which types of massage are given; you should ask about session length and therapist options when booking. The view of Harput is what sets the hotel apart from the other option in the city centre.

Practical notes for your visit

The arrangement for women and men at either hotel is not in the records; you need to find out from the hotel whether the pool and hammam are mixed or have separate hours. Hotel spas use different arrangements for visitors who are not staying, such as day passes, membership or use of the facilities together with a massage; the guide explaining what determines spa and massage prices helps you compare these options. In the cold winters of the continental climate, the indoor pool and hammam stand out as options in Elazığ that can be used all year round. Because the sauna and steam room raise body temperature quickly, pregnant women, people with cardiovascular disease and those with high blood pressure should use these areas only with a doctor's approval.