Ilisu Hamami
Güzelyurt, Aksaray, Turkey, Turkey
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Güzelyurt, Aksaray, Turkey, Turkey
- Water type
- thermal
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Balancing
LowHigh
Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
BicarbonatesCalcium
Ilisu Hamami is located in Güzelyurt, Aksaray province, Turkey, fed by thermal water at 40°C. The traditional ritual takes place on a heated marble slab, with a kessa scrub and beldi soap, followed by a massage in the steam room.
Insider tip — Güzelyurt sits at the edge of Cappadocia near the magnificent Ihlara Valley — a 14km canyon carved by the Melendiz River, its basalt walls honeycombed with over 4,000 Byzantine rock-cut churches painted with extraordinary medieval frescoes. This lesser-visited part of Cappadocia connects the famous tufa cone landscape to the Anatolian plateau; Ilisu hammam serves a district where ancient underground cities (Derinkuyu, Kaymakli — sheltering up to 20,000 people from Roman persecution) are found 50km east.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.