Swimwear, kept on throughout
Inside the hamam you wear swimwear, and you keep it on for the whole programme. No stage involves taking it off, and guests are not undressed at any point.
On the Belek Basic programme, that covers every part. You have it on through the sauna and the steam room. It stays on while an attendant scrubs you with the kese mitt, through the foam wash and foam massage, and for the basic aromatic oil massage, which lasts about 20 minutes. You are still wearing it when you take time to relax afterwards.
The running order can shift from one hamam to another, and on a busy day the timing can too. What you wear does not change: swimwear, from beginning to end.
| When | What to have on |
|---|---|
| Leaving your hotel | Swimwear under light, easy clothes; comfortable footwear or flip-flops |
| Sauna and steam room | Swimwear |
| Kese, foam and oil massage | Swimwear |
| Time to relax | Swimwear |
| The transfer back to your hotel | Light, easy clothes; comfortable footwear or flip-flops |
Get ready in your room, before the transfer
The easiest approach is to change in your hotel room before you go out: swimwear on first, your clothes over the top.
Then be ready for your hotel pickup at the time we give you. It is set for your particular hotel, so it differs from one hotel to the next, and we confirm it with you once the booking is made, ahead of your hamam day. It tells you when the transfer collects you, not when the session in the hamam begins.
Dressed like this, you leave the room ready, and there is one less thing to sort out when you arrive and check in.
We collect from hotels in Belek, Kadriye and Boğazkent. Which hamam you go to depends on your hotel and its transfer area, and an air-conditioned vehicle takes you there and back. The building may not be the same for every guest; the programme and the swimwear rule are.
Clothes and shoes for the ride
Over your swimwear, pick something light and comfortable that comes off quickly and goes back on just as easily. Loose trousers, a T-shirt or a simple dress will do.
You travel back in the same clothes, putting them on again once the programme is over. That is when fiddly clothing gets in the way: tight jeans, long rows of small buttons, a belt with a stiff buckle. Save them for another day.
For your feet, comfortable footwear or flip-flops. Both appear on our list of things to bring, and flip-flops have the edge when you are getting dressed again, with no laces to tie.
The transfer vehicle is air-conditioned. If you feel the cold easily, a thin extra layer for the journey takes up almost no room in a bag.
What to leave behind, and what to pack
Jewellery, watches and other valuables are better left at the hotel. None of it plays any part in the programme, and a hamam is a warm, wet place, not somewhere you want to keep an eye on a ring or a bracelet.
Hamams are not all equipped the same way, so we promise neither towels nor a place to store your things. Whatever you do bring, keep it small and simple.
If a towel or a safe place for your bag matters to you, message us before your day and ask. Better to know that while you are still packing.
A small bag holds the rest of our list. Drinks and refreshments are not part of the fare, so bring water with you, and add your own toiletries if you prefer to use them.
Requests, children and health notes
Swimwear keeps you covered at every stage. If you would feel more comfortable with an attendant of the same gender, say so in the notes box when you book. We pass the request on to the hamam, but we cannot promise it will be met.
Children are welcome with a parent, and they wear swimwear too, for whichever parts of the programme they join. Putting it on them in your room before pickup saves a scramble later. The massage stages are meant for adults and the hamam serving your area sets its own rules for children, so give us each child's age on the booking.
Clothing is the easy part of preparing. The health notes deserve more attention. We advise against the Turkish bath in three cases: pregnancy, a heart or circulatory condition, and difficulty with heat or humidity.
Talk to your doctor before the day if you have any medical condition; that covers a skin complaint, a recent injury or operation, and blood pressure on the high or low side. Tell the hamam as well, before your session. Keep the meal beforehand light, drink no alcohol before the hamam, and let us know about any allergy before the oil massage.
Booking your hamam day
Before you choose a date, see what the Basic programme includes. The price leaves out drinks and refreshments, photo and video services, tips for the attendants, personal spending and any extra treatment. Longer or premium massages are not in the Basic price either, and they cannot be booked through this website.
Guests aged 11 and over pay €25. Children from 4 to 10 pay €12.50, and children aged 3 and under are free. Every fare includes the transfer to the hamam and back. From hotel pickup to hotel return, set aside about 2.5–3 hours.
To book the Belek Turkish bath, fill in the booking form with your date, hotel and guests. The total appears on screen before you confirm. Nothing is taken online; you pay the fare at the hamam on the day. If your plans change, cancel 24 hours or more before your hamam day and there is no charge.
Our questions and answers page covers the points this guide leaves out. If something is still unclear, send us a WhatsApp message.
Questions
Can I wear jewellery or a watch in the hamam?
It is better not to. Leave jewellery, watches and other valuables at your hotel. What hamams offer for belongings differs, so we do not promise a place to keep them.
Which shoes are easiest for the day?
Comfortable footwear or flip-flops. Flip-flops are quick to slip off and on again, which helps when you get dressed after the programme.
Do children wear swimwear as well?
Yes. Children wear swimwear just as adults do, for any part of the programme they take part in. The hamam serving your area sets its own rules for younger guests, so tell us each child's age when you book.
