Spas, hammams and massage in Tokat

In Tokat, the spa and hammam options are concentrated in two separate places: a historic double hammam in the city centre and a thermal hotel fed by thermal spring water in the Sulusaray district. In Tokat, known for its buildings from the Seljuk and Ottoman periods, the traditional hammam lives on in the centre, while thermal pool, massage and treatment services are found at the facility in Sulusaray.

Ali Paşa Hamamı: a double hammam in the centre

Ali Paşa Hamamı in central Tokat is a double hammam dating from the 16th century and part of the Ali Paşa complex (külliye). A double hammam is a type of hammam in which the women's and men's sections are laid out separately within the same building; at Ali Paşa Hamamı, too, the two sections are separate and, according to its listing, the hammam is open every day. Services are limited to the Turkish bath, kese (exfoliating scrub) and foam massage; a sauna or massage menu does not appear in its listing. A visit follows the classic flow of sweating in the hot room, kese and foam wash. Still in use as part of the complex, the building is a stop you can make while touring the historic buildings in the city centre.

A thermal hotel in Sulusaray

Tokat Termal Sulusaray in Sulusaray is a thermal hotel with thermal pools fed by water that, according to its own description, emerges from the source at 53.5 degrees. The facility has a Turkish bath, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi; kese and foam massage are given in the hammam. The massage options listed include aromatherapy, hot stone, Swedish and anti-stress massage, and on the treatment side skin and body care; a fitness area and an aquapark complete the offer.

The arrangement for women and men at the thermal hotel in Sulusaray is not recorded; ask in advance whether the pools are mixed or in separate sections, and whether day-use entry is possible without staying. Although Ali Paşa Hamamı has separate sections, its opening hours may change, so it is wise to confirm them before you go. It is advisable to keep your time in the thermal pool short and to rest in between; consult your doctor if you have a heart or circulatory condition, high blood pressure, are pregnant or have an illness with fever. If you are thinking of using a hammam and a sauna on the same day, the guide explaining the differences between a hammam and a sauna makes choosing easier.