Traditional Turkish Hamam & Thermal Spa in Erbil
Experience Erbil's premier Turkish Bath at Ankawa Holiday Hotel. Heated marble göbektaşı, kese exfoliating scrub, cloud-foam massage, and cedar saunas. From 55,000 IQD.
Imported Natural Turkish Marble & Traditional Tile Work
Heated Natural Marble Göbektaşı Dome
Our Turkish Hamam is centered around a massive heated natural marble platform (Göbektaşı). The gentle radiant heat warms the body to its core, opening pores, softening muscle tissue, and inducing therapeutic sweating.
Flanked by hand-carved marble kurnas (water basins) and brass faucets, the temperature-controlled dome is fully sanitized after every guest session, guaranteeing pristine 5-star cleanliness.
The 4-Phase Traditional Hamam Ritual
Step-by-step authentic cleansing journey for complete purification.
Phase 1: Thermal Warming on Göbektaşı
Rest on our heated central marble platform as gentle radiant heat opens pores, flushes toxins, and loosens deep muscle stiffness.
Phase 2: Master Kese Exfoliation Scrub
Using an authentic hand-woven kese mitt, your bath master applies rhythmic exfoliating pressure, removing millions of dead skin cells and dramatically rejuvenating skin texture.
Phase 3: Luxurious Olive Foam Bath
A voluminous cloud of organic olive oil soap lather is whipped in a traditional torba cloth and cascaded over your body, followed by a gentle relaxing lather massage.
Phase 4: Thermal Sauna, Steam & Jacuzzi
Conclude with contrast splashes of kurna water, dry Finnish sauna relaxation, eucalyptus steam inhalation, and hydrotherapy jacuzzi bubbling.
Hamam Amenities & Inclusions
Hamam Etiquette & Advice
• Arrive 10-15 minutes before your scheduled appointment time.
• Towels, peştemal, bathrobes, and disposable slippers are provided.
• We recommend staying well-hydrated before and after thermal treatments.