Istanbul Retreats Combining SPA and Accommodation

When we live in a big city, especially if it’s a metropolis that often forces us to travel from one continent to another, we may have to deal with stress even more.

On top of that, the year-end is on the horizon and our calendars are signaling increasingly busy days... So this might be one of those times that we most need Spa retreats to take a break from the frenetic pace, to remember our value and reconnect with our inner self. With this in mind, we’ve gathered a selection of retreat programs that allow us respite in the city and rejuvenate with self-care for our readers in Istanbul.

Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus - Pearl of Bosphorus

Blending the splendor of centuries-old mansions with a contemporary simplicity in its architecture, Mandarin Oriental is a sumptuous Spa located on the seafront of Kurucesme. With the sweeping panorama of the Bosphorus on one side and the lush green hues of Naile Sultan Grove on the other, the hotel invites us on an indulgent journey of tranquility with the “Pearl of Bosphorus” retreat program for a minimum stay of 2 nights. After enjoying plush accommodations and rich breakfast treats accompanied by the smooth sounds of the Bosphorus waves, we may unwind from the week’s exhaustion with a hammam ritual in the spacious Spa, where authentic culture meets luxurious design, followed by focused treatments including a full body acupressure massage.

Raffles Istanbul - Rise & Shine

Raffles Istanbul is nestled within Zorlu Center, where rich performing arts and global fashion meets at Zincirlikuyu, reflecting the urban lifestyle of Istanbul. And with its Rise & Shine program, designed especially with busy spa-goers in mind, it offers us the ultimate relaxation assisted by our personal Raffles Butler. During our retreat with a range of accommodation options, including the grand Silhouette Suite with a tranquil living and working area, we can enjoy the Mediterranean flavors of Rocca Restaurant, sweat it out in the Raffles Spa’s spacious sauna area, and reconnect with the water and our being while floating in the glistening, high-ceilinged pool. Very likely we’ll have more productive meetings in the Gentlemen’s Saloon after we have achieved the calm we need...

Shangri-La Bosphorus - Spa Retreat

Shangri-La Bosphorus, standing out with its historic building overlooking the Bosphorus in the dynamic facade of Besiktas, welcomes us with an ambiance that sprinkles elegance to the Ottoman palace grandeur with Asian touches. The Spa Retreat program, which leaves the duration of the stay entirely to our discretion, is pretty favorable for those who wish to achieve serenity with fitness. Overlooking the city buzz like a silent movie, after a zestful breakfast in the privacy of our room or in the famous IST TOO restaurant, we get to experience both the traditional hammam ritual in the world-famous CHI, the Spa and work-outs with personal trainers in the state-of-art Health Club. Should we desire to connect with our quintessence a little more, we can also benefit from signature CHI treatments enriched with Eastern healing approach at a discount under the program.

Six Senses Kocatas Mansions - Weekend Getaway

Six Senses Kocataş, rising like a temple from the sapphire shores of the Bosphorus, has a special weekend retreat that introduces us to the hotel’s unique gourmet areas as well as the gentle Spa world at the top. In fact, as part of the program, we can sip our welcome cocktail specially prepared for us at the 1860 Lounge, spiced up with exquisite examples of contemporary Turkish art, or at Toro Latin Gastro, which brings guests the extraordinary delicacies of Latin and Asian cuisine. And after waking up to the joyful chirpings of birds instead of urban cranks and a breakfast full of seasonal local specialties, we can experience one that fits our souls of the signature 60-minute signature massages at the Six Senses Spa set at a peak which offers a pictorial view of the entire city.

In this article, we’ve shared the spa retreats where we can elude the strenuous pace of Istanbul and make space for our self-care without leaving the metropolis. Stay in touch with Spatopia to discover the many wellbeing experiences that bring a sense of freshness to our bodies, souls and minds.