Boyugüzel Termal Hotel

In the heart of Bursa, a historic thermal spring — perfect for relaxation!

For those who appreciate the pleasure of healing waters, Boyugüzel Hotel, located in Bursa’s “thermal hotels” district, will be a true paradise for you! It is exactly what it was 100 years ago — unchanged, always there…

The story of @boyuguzeltermalhotel is fascinating: its history goes back to the surname of Hacı Mehmet Ağa, one of Bursa’s notable figures, who passed away in 1643. In those years, this place was used as a residence, with many rooms and an inn. In 1926, it was purchased by Salih Hayri Öztuna of Ruse and operated as a thermal hotel. During the war period, for about six years, it served as the ophthalmology department of Bursa Military Hospital. After the war, it continued to operate as a hotel under Salih Hayri’s daughter, and today Boyugüzel Thermal Hotel is in the safe hands of the third-generation descendants. Over the years, it has been lovingly and carefully restored in a traditional style. The rooms are very simple. The vintage alpine ski set in the lobby, belonging to the host Serhan Bey, is an heirloom from his father…

The hotel has two separate thermal baths with marble basins, as well as private bath areas for families and couples. The healing water here has a special feature: the water, which has a radioactive composition and comes directly from the spring, is 42°C and reaches the baths without being held in cooling pools. If the temperature were higher (then it would be called “feminine water”), it would need to be kept in cooling pools, during which sulfur, minerals, and other components could lose their effect.

Among the old lemon trees, the “masculine” thermal water, and the warm hospitality of Serhan Bey and his family — who welcome their guests with the excitement of the very first day — we remembered how rare it is to encounter such places in these lands… (They accept small pets.)

What to do? Bursa is rich above and below ground. Depending on how many days you set aside, you may want to visit the Grand Mosque several times a day because its historic pulpit is truly extraordinary…

For dinner: Ferit Balık is excellent!