https://spadayguide.com/en/tags/sauna/Recent content in Sauna on Spa Day GuideHugoen-USMon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://spadayguide.com/en/blog/hammam-vs-spa/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://spadayguide.com/en/blog/hammam-vs-spa/<blockquote> <p><strong>In short:</strong></p> <ol> <li>A <strong>hammam</strong> is a moist steam bath at 40-50 °C, centred on black soap and a scrub.</li> <li>A <strong>spa</strong> is a complete wellness venue, with water facilities and various treatments.</li> <li>A <strong>sauna</strong> uses dry heat, between 70 and 100 °C.</li> <li>In Paris, a hammam costs 30 to 90 euros, a spa often more than 100 euros.</li> </ol> </blockquote> <h2 id="hammam-spa-sauna-definitions">Hammam, spa, sauna: definitions</h2> <p>The <strong>difference between a hammam and a spa</strong> lies first in their nature. The hammam is a specific practice, the steam bath, whereas a spa is a place bringing together several practices.</p>