Spas, hammams and massage in Eskişehir

Both venues listed in Eskişehir are in the Odunpazarı district and both use thermal water: one is a historic hammam open only to women, the other a five-star thermal hotel. Eskişehir has long been known for the hot springs that rise within the city; the name of Hamamyolu ('hammam road') in the centre also comes from this hammam tradition.

The women's hammam in Odunpazarı

Pak Kadınlar Hamamı is a historic hammam in Odunpazarı that serves women only. It combines thermal water with the traditional Turkish bath: as well as kese (exfoliating scrub) and foam rituals, its listed services include a sauna and a thermal pool. Its bridal package also makes the hammam stand out for families who want a bridal hammam before a wedding. As it is a women-only facility, there are no women's and men's hours to keep track of; for male visitors, however, this hammam is not an option. Asking in advance whether a peshtemal, kese mitt and towel are provided at the hammam, and how many people the bridal package covers, makes preparation easier.

Massage and hammam at a thermal hotel

Questa Thermal & Spa Hotel in Odunpazarı combines a thermal pool, Turkish bath, sauna and jacuzzi with the massage menu of the hotel's Adesso Spa. The menu includes deep tissue massage, aromatherapy massage, Balinese massage, couples' massage and anti-stress massage, as well as targeted treatments such as back, neck and shoulder massage and head massage; kese, foam wash and a traditional hammam ritual are also offered. For those in Eskişehir who want to combine the hammam tradition with a massage on the same visit, the hotel spa therefore complements the women's hammam. The hotel's listing states mixed use; to find out in advance what to wear in the thermal pool and wet areas, see the guide explaining what to wear in the hammam and spa. Whether you can use the spa without staying, and whether thermal pool use is included with a massage appointment, varies by hotel. If you have heart or circulatory disease, blood pressure problems or are pregnant, consult your doctor before using the thermal pool and hot wet areas.