Istanbul Medikal Thermal Hotel 4*: Treatment at the Thermal Springs of Istanbul
About the Health Resort
Therapeutic indication for stay
- Musculoskeletal System Diseases
- Gastrointestinal Tract Diseases
- Metabolic Disorders and Excess Weight
- Neurological Diseases and Consequences of Stroke
- Gynecological and Urological Diseases
- Stress Conditions
Resort description
The Istanbul Medikal Thermal complex is located in the Tuzla district on the Asian shore of Istanbul, where thermal sources of medium-mineralized chloride-sodium water are located with a temperature of about 36-40°C. Due to this composition, the water has an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect, helps reduce muscle and joint pain, and improves mobility. Therefore, this natural factor is key in the resort’s programs for treating diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, kidneys, and musculoskeletal system.
Patients have access to a drinking therapy course with “Tuzla” mineral water. It is prescribed by a doctor to gently stimulate the digestive tract, improve bile secretion, and as part of programs for correcting metabolic disorders.
Istanbul Medikal Thermal Hotel is the only specialized health complex in Istanbul and the first example of the European Reha-Clinic concept. It combines a medical clinic, rehabilitation center, wellness complex, and a medical nutrition restaurant under one roof.
Each procedure is selected individually by the resort’s doctor, taking into account the patient’s health status and chronic diseases. Upon arrival, a coordinating doctor from the Rehabilitation Center is assigned to the guest and conducts an initial examination. Based on the results, a schedule of wellness sessions is created. For example, the morning might start at the Rehabilitation Center with physio- and robotic therapy, and sessions with a rehabilitation specialist. In the afternoon, guests can visit the Thermal Spa Center or do Pilates or yoga.
Medical centers
Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy Center
The Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy Center is a clinic within Istanbul Medikal Thermal Hotel. Doctors perform diagnostics and develop individualized recovery courses for patients with neurological, orthopedic, rheumatic, and other diseases.
The center offers three specialized treatment programs in thermal water pools:
- Kneipp Vascular Course: Contrast water procedures that train and strengthen blood vessels, improve circulation, and prevent varicose veins.
- Fibromyalgia: Warm, relaxing baths at 36-38°C for patients with chronic muscle pain, helping to relieve spasms and restore mobility.
- Arthritis: Mineral thermal baths designed to reduce joint inflammation and restore function in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Physiotherapy methods:
| Hydrotherapy | A set of water exercises in thermal water to improve blood circulation, relax muscles, increase joint mobility, and reduce pain. Particularly effective for musculoskeletal diseases and post-operative rehabilitation. |
| Underwater Traction | Horizontal spinal traction in specialized baths, aimed at relaxing back muscles, restoring blood circulation, and relieving pressure on intervertebral discs. |
| Balneotherapy | Treatment with mineral and thermal waters at various temperatures, possessing anti-inflammatory properties and improving blood circulation. |
| Peloid Therapy | Treatment with natural therapeutic muds (peloids) containing mineral salts and biologically active compounds. |
| Electrotherapy | Use of electrical treatment methods to stimulate muscles, improve blood circulation, and reduce pain. |
| Robotic Rehabilitation | Use of modern robotic systems to restore movement and muscle strength, particularly effective for neurological diseases. |
Thermal Spa Center
The Thermal Spa Center is the first and only fully functional center in Istanbul using the healing mineral waters of local thermal springs. Here, patients have access to personalized “anti-stress,” “detox,” and “weight loss” programs, cosmetology procedures, facial and body care rituals, and phototherapy.
The complex’s infrastructure is divided into separate male and female sections. Guests can visit: a thermal pool and Jacuzzi with mineral water, Turkish and Finnish baths, massage rooms, a salt room, and relaxation areas.
Standard contraindications to thermal and balneological treatment (list to be clarified with the attending physician and during the initial consultation at the clinic): acute inflammatory processes, active stage oncological diseases, severe cardiovascular insufficiency, decompensated chronic diseases, and others.
Additional information
Resort type: medical thermal resort.
Accommodation: 80 rooms in categories: Superior Single Room, Superior Room, Deluxe Single Room и Deluxe Room.
Dining: 1 restaurant, therapeutic and dietary menu.
Transport: Istanbul International Airport — 6 km.
Price
Price is from 1 168 euros
Includes: accommodation for 2 adults in a Superior Double Room for 7 nights, breakfast buffet, daily access to the wellness center. All guests also have access to an initial consultation with a rehabilitation doctor upon arrival, a consultation with a nutritionist, and the creation of a personalized nutrition program
Frequently asked questions
The optimal duration for a treatment program is from 7 to 14 nights. For severe chronic diseases and during post-operative rehabilitation, doctors recommend planning 14-21 days to achieve a lasting effect.
For chronic diseases of the joints, spine, and gastrointestinal tract, courses are usually repeated 1-2 times a year. In general, the frequency of treatment courses is determined by the attending physician, considering the overall condition and concomitant therapy.
The Tuzla thermal springs provide natural mineral water of a specific composition and temperature, used in the pools, baths, and for drinking therapy at Istanbul Medikal Thermal Hotel 4*. Unlike a regular SPA, the procedures here are prescribed by a doctor and are part of medical treatment programs for joints, spine, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and metabolic disorders.
Istanbul Medikal Thermal Hotel 4* is suitable for both patients and their companions. They can stay in the same room and, if desired, limit themselves to relaxing in the thermal SPA without an intensive course of treatment. Relatives have access to the pools, hammam, sauna, SPA procedures, and excursions around Istanbul. If necessary, they can also receive a medical consultation and undergo individual procedures.
The information on the website is for reference only, does not replace a medical consultation, and is not an individual medical recommendation or offer for medical services. The final decision regarding the treatment options and protocol is made by your attending physician and the resort’s doctor based on the medical documentation.