By Navitas Spa & SportsPublished: 25 August 20261 min read
At a glance
Tipping at a Turkish spa or hammam is appreciated but never required; there is no fixed percentage, and a tip left at the desk for your attendant or therapist is a kind way to acknowledge a good ritual. Other customs: tea is offered and accepted, the peştemal is worn in the hammam, shoes come off in wet areas, and the attendant leads the ritual.
Tipping
- Not required, always appreciated
- No fixed percentage; guests often leave a small note at the desk for the attendant
- Cash in lira or euro is fine; ask the desk to pass it on
- Service is not automatically added to the bill
Customs
- Tea: offered before and after; accept it — it is hospitality, not a sale
- The hammam: peştemal on, phone off, voices low, attendant leads
- Shoes: slippers in wet areas; no outdoor shoes on the marble
- Greeting: a simple merhaba (hello) and teşekkürler (thank you) go a long way
- Modesty: swimwear under the peştemal is common and entirely your choice
A word on prices
We confirm the price on WhatsApp before you book, and the rate we confirm is what you pay. There is no haggling at a hotel spa, and no pressure to buy products.
Frequently asked questions
How do I say thank you in Turkish?
Teşekkürler (teh-shek-kür-LER), or the shorter sağ ol (SAH-ol).