For those of you planning a trip to Istanbul, the Turkish hammam experience is an absolute must. Many travelers told me this repeatedly, and I will now preach to you the same.
And they always throw it in there with the likes of visit the Hagia Sophia and shop for rugs in the Grand Bazaar , as if stripping down and getting massaged in a giant bubble bath by an also naked stranger is as normal as sampling the local cuisine. Dear Diary, today I took a boat tour on the Bosphorus, drank lots of tea, and visited the Blue Mosque!
Oh, and then a woman who speaks no English used a scratchy glove to remove old skin from my butt cheeks. Ya know, just another day! And yes you totally have to do this! Now, when I told my fellow Americans about my upcoming Istanbul Turkish hammam experience, my comments were met with much shock and horror.
I, myself, had many unanswered questions before going inβlike, how naked are we talking? Therefore, I will describe step-by-step my Turkish hammam experience:. There are a handful lolz of hammam experiences to choose from , each including the standard scrub and rub ok, that sounded better in my head but also incorporating other spa-like things like foot massages, facials, etc.
Though they quote the prices in euros, they still allow you to pay with a credit card or Turkish lira. But have no fear, disposable thongs are here!
