Baku is the capital city and commercial hub of Azerbaijan. It is a city with a coastline going by the Caspian Sea. The tradition of Hamam in Baku is fascinating. There are many ancient hammams in the 12th, 14th and 18th centuries in Baku.
Hamam plays a significant role in the architectural presence of Baku. Most amazing spas for relaxing and rejuvenation, make Baku an obvious choice for Mud baths, naturally heated springs and the Swanki Hotel Spa and Wellness. Experience the wonderful spa massage with the Baku tour package! Long ago houses had indoor bathrooms, hammams or natural springs not only a place for washing but also the centre of the social life of a community in Azerbaijan.
Relaxing collectively in the water — and perhaps getting a healthy rub-down — was the excellent possibility to gossip and do business, not to mention clean up. The social aspect of bathing has ended in Baku, particularly in the Old Town where communal, single-gender bathing is frequent. Join the new generation of bathrooms — the upmarket Hotel Spa — and you have found yourself a world-class spa destination. Hamam in Azerbaijan is strictly divided according to the gender: some are for men only, some for women and some for both but on different days.
While this isolation rule has been a bit relaxing since the Middle Ages — some male hammams now employ masseurs — the mixed bath is still not fully there. The grand Atilla Fitness and Hamam resemble a historic palace, but behind the ornate stone facade, you will find thoroughly modern facilities. Enjoy a variety of traditional Azeri, Finnish and Russian bathing experiences between ice plunge pool, salt bath and steam room, front and back.
It gets busy over the weekend, so come early to avoid the crowds. The Eforea Spa is on the 23rd floor, wooing visitors through floor-to-ceiling windows in all rooms of the city. Here, there is an 18 meter 59 ft indoor pool, a yoga studio, a Turkish Hamam plus whirlpool and sauna, with five treatment rooms and a spa suite. All treatment products have organic ingredients and, as this is only an adult place, you can guarantee a few hours of peace.
