First hammam in Istanbul — can I keep my swimsuit on?
I'd love to try a Turkish bath, but the getting-undressed-in-front-of-strangers part is making me hesitate 😅 Can I keep a bikini on for the scrub and foam wash? And does “women's section” mean female attendants too? I'd rather ask now than have an awkward surprise once I'm there. Also, is the scrub really rough? Can you ask them to go easy or skip part of it without making things weird? The packages are confusing me a little. Some say traditional bath, some say foam massage... is that different from an actual massage? I dont need a fancy spa day, just want to try the usual experience and know the total price before booking. Women who've been recently, where did you go and did anyone explain what was happening? Looking for somewhere comfortable for a nervous first-timer, not necessarily the place with the prettiest Instagram photos.
