Han Baths
Bitlis, Bitlis, Turkey
- Location
- Bitlis, Bitlis, 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
Han Baths are located in Bitlis, an eastern Turkish city nestled in the mountains of Turkish Kurdistan. Water here reaches around 40°C, and the hammam offers a steam room, marble slab, kessa scrub, and massage, in a historic setting.
Insider tip — Bitlis is an ancient fortress city in the volcanic mountains of eastern Turkey, set in a dramatic gorge between the Nemrut crater lake and Lake Van — one of the most geographically spectacular cities in Anatolia. The Han Baths serve a city that was one of the most important staging posts on the medieval Silk Road between Tabriz and the Mediterranean, where the hammam was an essential waystation in the rhythm of the caravanserai trade between Persia and the Ottoman heartland.
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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.