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- The historic Çemberlitaş Hamam is centrally located and within a 10-minute walking distance to Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern and 15 minutes from Topkapi Palace.
- The Cemberlitas Hamam is 500 years old; it was built in 1584 by the famous Ottoman architect, Mimar Sinan for Sultan's wife.
- Indulge in the ultimate self-care experience through massages, manicures, and pedicures.
- Enjoy a scrubbing, foaming, and relaxing session, followed by tea drinking. While the experience can last up to 1.5 hrs, you may stay for as long as you like!
- Men and women have different sections, and each person gets a locker room with a bed, mirror, and a hairdryer.
- The historic Çemberlitaş Hamam is centrally located and within a 10-minute walking distance to Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern and 15 minutes from Topkapi Palace.
- The Cemberlitas Hamam is 500 years old; it was built in 1584 by the famous Ottoman architect, Mimar Sinan for Sultan's wife.
- Indulge in the ultimate self-care experience through massages, manicures, and pedicures.
- Enjoy a scrubbing, foaming, and relaxing session, followed by tea drinking. While the experience can last up to 1.5 hrs, you may stay for as long as you like!
- Men and women have different sections, and each person gets a locker room with a bed, mirror, and a hairdryer.
Inclusions
- Turkish Massage
- Traditional scrubbing
- Foaming
- Sauna access
- Private changing and storage cabin
- Locker (optional)
- Unlimited stay inside
Exclusions
- Tip for the masseur
- Tip: Before the visit, research the hammam's history and customs for a better understanding of the traditions and practices involved to truly embrace the experience!
- The bathhouse provides towels, slippers, shampoo, soap, deodorant, hairspray, and gel.
- Lockers are available on-site.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Choose your package & unwind in an 18th century hammam based on your itinerary & budget.
- Ottoman architecture covered in Turkish motifs and grand domes adorned by starry skylights set the mood for your Cagaloglu Hammam experience.
- Start with 15 mins in a warm room to relax your muscles, followed by a refreshing 10-min kese scrub and a lavish soak in a bubble bath with a foam massage.
- Opt for the 60-min for a longer bubble bath, go for the 80-min experience for a 20-min foot massage from experts. Ready for rejuvenation?
- With the 105-min spa, bask in a private aromatherapy session with Turkish snacks, and opt for the 120-min experience with a collagen mask thrown in the mix!
- For the ultimate pampering, the 135-min session offers dual therapist treatments and a heavenly 15-min foot or hand massage to melt all stress away.
Choose your package & unwind in an 18th century hammam based on your itinerary & budget.
- Ottoman architecture covered in Turkish motifs and grand domes adorned by starry skylights set the mood for your Cagaloglu Hammam experience.
- Start with 15 mins in a warm room to relax your muscles, followed by a refreshing 10-min kese scrub and a lavish soak in a bubble bath with a foam massage.
- Opt for the 60-min for a longer bubble bath, go for the 80-min experience for a 20-min foot massage from experts. Ready for rejuvenation?
- With the 105-min spa, bask in a private aromatherapy session with Turkish snacks, and opt for the 120-min experience with a collagen mask thrown in the mix!
- For the ultimate pampering, the 135-min session offers dual therapist treatments and a heavenly 15-min foot or hand massage to melt all stress away.
Inclusions
- 45/60/80/105/120/135-min spa experience
- 15-min hot room rest
- 10-min kese rub
- 20/35-min bubble bath with foam massage (based on option selected)
- 15/20-min foot massage (based on option selected)
- 45-min private aromatherapy massage (based on option selected)
- Collagen mask (based on option selected)
- 15-min full body clay mask (based on option selected)
- 15-min foot/hand massage (based on option selected)
- Turkish tea and home-made sherbet (based on option selected)
- Turkish delight (based on option selected)
- Linden shampoo
- Hair cream
- Body lotion
- 100% Olive oil soap
- One-use slippers
- Towels
- Breechcloth
- Tip: Hammams involve heat and steam, so drink plenty of water before you go to stay hydrated during your visit.
- Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted for guests under the age of 6 years.
- Nobody likes a crowd. A single group has a maximum of 11 people.
- Your safety comes first so visitors with diabetes, cardiac issues, asthma, and pregnant people are restricted from participating in this experience.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Rejuvenate with traditional Turkish baths with choices of aromatherapy massages
- Experience luxury and tranquility in the historic setting of the sixteenth-century Hurrem Sultan Hamam in Istanbul to enjoy the perfect wellness getaway.
- Surround yourself with mesmerizing ornate architecture, and experience the traditional Turkish bath rituals, including a body scrub and bubble wash on a warm marble stone.
- Opt for additional indulgences such as a redbud-scented clay mask, a variety of massages, or a plate of fresh fruits in your private room.
- Tailor your spa journey with massage options ranging from the 45-minute Pir-ü Pak Hamam to the 110-minute Ab-i Hayat, each experience unique in nature.
- Take home a surprise farewell gift to remember this unforgettable experience, an option that you can indulge in if you'd like a keepsake!
Rejuvenate with traditional Turkish baths with choices of aromatherapy massages
- Experience luxury and tranquility in the historic setting of the sixteenth-century Hurrem Sultan Hamam in Istanbul to enjoy the perfect wellness getaway.
- Surround yourself with mesmerizing ornate architecture, and experience the traditional Turkish bath rituals, including a body scrub and bubble wash on a warm marble stone.
- Opt for additional indulgences such as a redbud-scented clay mask, a variety of massages, or a plate of fresh fruits in your private room.
- Tailor your spa journey with massage options ranging from the 45-minute Pir-ü Pak Hamam to the 110-minute Ab-i Hayat, each experience unique in nature.
- Take home a surprise farewell gift to remember this unforgettable experience, an option that you can indulge in if you'd like a keepsake!
Inclusions
- Entry to Hurrem Sultan Hamam
- Traditional body scrub
- Bubble wash ritual on warm marble stone
- 45-minute Pir-ü Pak Hamam package (based on option selected)
- 60-minute Keyf-i Hamam package (based on option selected)
- 80-minute Zevk-i Sefa package (based on option selected)
- 110-Minute Ab-i Hayat package (based on option selected)
- Redbud scented moisturizing and firming full body clay mask (based on option selected)
- Organic lavender extract and sea salt refreshing hand & foot peel
- Hair wash ritual with redbud scented shampoo (based on option selected)
- Foot massage with redbud scented oil (based on option selected)
- Face massage with organic face oil (based on option selected)
- Aromatherapy massage with redbud-scented oil (based on option selected)
- Moisturizing face mask (based on option selected)
- Private massage room (based on option selected)
- Fresh & dried fruit plate (based on option selected)
- Private changing room (based on option selected)
- Farewell gift (based on option selected)
- Personal care kit
- Ottoman sherbet
- Tip: Turkish hammams are traditionally a social space. Feel free to strike up a conversation with locals, they might have some interesting stories to share.
- Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted for guests under the age of 6 years.
- Choose safety and comfort: This experience is not the best fit for pregnant people.
- The male therapists serve male and female therapists serve female guests in their sections.
- Keep in mind large bags and luggage are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- If rejuvenation is on your mind then the Acemoglu historical Hamam is just the place to relax, unwind, and immerse yourself in ancient traditions.
- Built by Fatih Sultan Mehmed in the 15th Century, this Hamam will infuse royalty as you experience Semi-private, Private, or small-group Public bath options.
- Get to enjoy the benefits of the full body clay mask, foam massage, body scrub( kese ), and massage.
- Scrub out the toxins using the kese and indulge in a traditional bubble wash to wipe out all the substances.
- You can opt for a full-body massage, performed on warm marble stones, and let your body benefit from this traditional massage.
- If rejuvenation is on your mind then the Acemoglu historical Hamam is just the place to relax, unwind, and immerse yourself in ancient traditions.
- Built by Fatih Sultan Mehmed in the 15th Century, this Hamam will infuse royalty as you experience Semi-private, Private, or small-group Public bath options.
- Get to enjoy the benefits of the full body clay mask, foam massage, body scrub( kese ), and massage.
- Scrub out the toxins using the kese and indulge in a traditional bubble wash to wipe out all the substances.
- You can opt for a full-body massage, performed on warm marble stones, and let your body benefit from this traditional massage.
Inclusions
- 45-minute traditional body scrub & foaming ritual
- Full-body clay mask
- Public/Semi-private/Private historical Turkish bath (based on preference)
- 30 Minute Massage(optional)
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Towel and Slippers
Exclusions
- Swimwear/Bikini
- Tip: Avoid using any type of sunscreen or moisturizer before the bath to maintain the cleanliness of the water.
- Public bath will be a small group with max 8 participants at the same time slot as mixed-gender.
- Semi-Private baths are attached to Public Bath, and closed by half-doors as shown in the photos.
- Private bath provides privacy with different entrances after the main gate of the Hamam.
- All massage therapists are females.
- This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
- Your safety comes first so visitors with cardiac issues and pregnant people are restricted from participating in this experience.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Indulge in customizable Turkish bath, spa, and massage services in a historical setting at Gedikpasa Hammam.
- Enjoy an authentic and age-old Turkish bath experience at Gedikpasa Hammam, a guardian of ancient Ottoman bathing culture with a variety of options.
- Transport into a soothing journey in a historic setting with hot marble baths and rejuvenating full-body massages, ensuring the ultimate pampering you deserve!
- Explore a myriad of services ranging from kese scrubs to foot massages, timed anywhere between 45 to 75 minutes, suited to your likes and convenience!
- Enjoy the Halvet privacy add-on for enhanced exclusivity. You can enjoy a private experience with any of the options and services.
- Make it a family affair by opting for the Kiddy foamy option, where even the little ones have a fun, safe, and memorable hammam experience.
- Indulge in customizable Turkish bath, spa, and massage services in a historical setting at Gedikpasa Hammam.
- Enjoy an authentic and age-old Turkish bath experience at Gedikpasa Hammam, a guardian of ancient Ottoman bathing culture with a variety of options.
- Transport into a soothing journey in a historic setting with hot marble baths and rejuvenating full-body massages, ensuring the ultimate pampering you deserve!
- Explore a myriad of services ranging from kese scrubs to foot massages, timed anywhere between 45 to 75 minutes, suited to your likes and convenience!
- Enjoy the Halvet privacy add-on for enhanced exclusivity. You can enjoy a private experience with any of the options and services.
- Make it a family affair by opting for the Kiddy foamy option, where even the little ones have a fun, safe, and memorable hammam experience.
Inclusions
- 45/60/75-minute Gedikpasa Hammam experiences (based on option selected)
- 15-minute hot marble rest
- 10-minute kese scrub
- 20-minute full-body foam massage
- 15-minute foot massage (based on option selected)
- 30-minute full-body massage (based on option selected)
- Halvet private service (based on option selected)
- Private changing room
- Towels
- Single-use slippers & underwear
- Turkish coffee/tea
- Sherbet & water
- Turkish delight, nuts & fruit,
- Cosmetics: soap, shampoo , body lotion and hair cream
Exclusions
- Hotel transfers
- Tip: Start with the hot marble rest, proceed to the kese scrub, follow up with the foam massage, and end with the full body massage for best results.
- Choose safety and comfort: This experience is not the best fit for pregnant people.
- Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted to guests under the age of 6 years.
- Guests under 14 may enter the hammam only when accompanied by an adult.
- Male and female sections are separate and same-gender therapists are allotted for the service.
- All massage rooms are private except the foam massage, which takes place during the hammam ritual in the baths.
- The Halvet add-on (private section fully closed with curtain attached to the main bath), can be added to any of the options listed.
- Sessions for ages 6-10-year-old children are with a softer scrub.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 12 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Pamper yourself with a bubbly Turkish bath, soothing massages, and a slice of Istanbul's vibrant charm!
- Immerse yourself in a tranquil Turkish hammam experience right in bustling Istanbul—perfect for wellness seekers and the health-conscious!
- Enjoy a wellness package featuring a sauna session, traditional Kese scrub, and a revitalizing foam massage for a complete refreshing experience.
- Upgrade your package for a rejuvenating exfoliation, full-body massage, and a soothing head massage, each designed to melt away stress.
- Customize your wellness journey with four packages, from a concise 50-minute experience to an extensive 100-minute session with additional treatments.
Pamper yourself with a bubbly Turkish bath, soothing massages, and a slice of Istanbul's vibrant charm!
- Immerse yourself in a tranquil Turkish hammam experience right in bustling Istanbul—perfect for wellness seekers and the health-conscious!
- Enjoy a wellness package featuring a sauna session, traditional Kese scrub, and a revitalizing foam massage for a complete refreshing experience.
- Upgrade your package for a rejuvenating exfoliation, full-body massage, and a soothing head massage, each designed to melt away stress.
- Customize your wellness journey with four packages, from a concise 50-minute experience to an extensive 100-minute session with additional treatments.
Inclusions
- Entry to the hammam
- Hot room rest (like a sauna)
- Traditional kese scrub
- Foam massage
- Access to rest area
- Exfoliation (as per the option selected)
- Full-body massage (as per the option selected)
- Head massage (as per the option selected)
- Towel, soap, shampoo, hair conditioner, body lotion, scrub mitt & slippers
- Turkish tea & home-made sherbet as taster
- Turkish delight as taster
- Tip: To make your hammam experience more enjoyable, try to avoid eating a heavy meal beforehand. It will allow you to fully relax and enjoy the treatments.
- Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted for guests with heart problems, diabetes, asthma, pregnant women and children under 6 years.
- Keep in mind luggage or large bags, alcohol and drugs are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Why Visit Turkish Hammam Baths?
- Relaxation: The Turkish Hammam Baths are designed to help you relax and unwind. You’ll feel refreshed and rejuvenated after your visit.
- Cultural experience: The Turkish Hammam Baths represent a historic bathing culture that emerged during the Ottoman Empire. It’s a unique experience that’s highly popular among tourists and locals alike.
- Cleansing: The baths are designed to cleanse your body of impurities. You’ll feel clean and refreshed after your visit.
- Beautiful architecture: The baths are located in beautiful buildings with stunning architecture that will transport you back in time.
- Traditional treatments: You can enjoy traditional Turkish treatments such as the “Kese” scrub and “Sultan’s Massage” which will leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.
What to Expect from Your Visit?
- Disrobe and change: The traditional massage therapists, ‘tellak’ for men and ‘natir’ for women attend visitors and ask them to undress and wrap themselves in a Turkish bath towel.
- Heating- The experience starts with heating your body on the Göbek Taşi or heated marble where you can relax and let your muscles loosen up.
- Scrubbing- After heating, you will be scrubbed with a special cloth to remove dead skin cells and leave your skin feeling soft and smooth.
- Massage- You will then receive a foamy massage to relax your muscles and release any tension that you may have.
- Cooling- Finally, you will be cooled down with cold water which helps to close your pores and leaves you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
Duration: Peeling and traditional soap massage are 15 minutes but you have the right to spend as much time as you want in the hammam.
Plan Your Visit to the Turkish Baths
Timings
Getting There
What to Carry
Facilities
Nearby
Visitor Tips
Çemberlitaş Hamam-
- Time slots from 7:00 AM to 7:00 Pm are available on your tickets however, this Turkish Bath establishment operated from 6:00 Am to midnight.
- Once your experience starts, you can spend however long you want to at the hammam but within the operating hours.
Cemberlitas Hamam
Address: Mollafenari Mahallesi, Vezirhan Cd. No:8 Cemberlitas, Istanbul 34440 Türkiye | Find on map
Getting there:
- By tram: Take the T1 tram line and alight at the Çemberlitaş tram stop. If you are coming from Sultanahmet, you can take the tram from Sultanahmet station to Çemberlitaş station.
- Buses: You can take buses 77B, 77BT, 77BE, or 87T to the Çemberlitaş bus stop. Many buses stop near Çemberlitaş train station as well, such as bus numbers 28, 36ES, 38, 70FE, 77A, 93C, and 97G.
Acemoglu Hamam
Address: Kemal Paşa, Acemi Nefer Sk. No:2, 34134 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye | Find on map
Getting there:
- By metro: If you're near a metro station, take the M2 line and get off at the Vezneciler station. From there, it's about a 2-minute walk to the hammam.
- By tram: You can take the T1 tram line and get off at the Laleli-Üniversite stop. The Hamam is about a 5-minute walk from the tram stop.
- Bus: There are several buses that pass through the Fatih district, where Acemoğlu Hamamı is located. You can take any bus that stops near the Fatih Mosque (Fatih Camii), and from there, it's just a short walk.
Goreme Turkish Bath & Antalya Center Turkish Bath
Tickets to both these Turkish Baths include free round-trip hotel transfers, so you don't have to worry about transportation.
- You don't have to carry anything apart from any personal belongings you want. Pouch, soap, shampoo, towel, slippers, and loincloth are provided to the guests. Although, it is always more hygienic to carry your towel and essentials.
- You can also carry a change of clothes to make sure you can continue to enjoy Istanbul after your hamam experience.
- There are locker rooms that allow you to store your personal belongings. Lock your belongings in, and carry the key with you.
Restroom: There are restrooms available in Turkish Baths.
Food & Beverages: You can get light snacks and beverages here. You can also enjoy traditional Turkish tea while you relax.
Rooftop: To end your experience, you can head to the rooftop to relax with a glass of tea.
Locker facilities: Each guest has access to a locker room that includes a mirror and hairdryer.
Gift Shop: You can buy some memorable souvenirs to take back with you!
- Hagia Sophia: A world-famous former Byzantine church and Ottoman mosque, now a museum, known for its impressive architecture and historical significance.
- Basilica Cistern: The Basilica Cistern is an underground reservoir built in the 6th century. It is famous for its eerie yet stunning columns and the enigmatic Medusa heads that add to its mysterious charm.
- Topkapi Palace: It is a vast palace complex that served as the primary residence of Ottoman sultans for over 400 years, featuring ornate courtyards, gardens, and galleries.
- Dolmabahçe Palace: It is a lavish 19th-century palace that served as the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire and later the Republic of Turkey.
- Blue Mosque: A stunning mosque with six minarets, a grand dome, and intricate blue tiles, located in the heart of Istanbul's historic Sultanahmet district.
- It is not advised to take a bath in the Hammam if you are on medication, are sunburned, or suffer from any skin lesions.
- Don’t forget to drink plenty of water before and after your visit to stay hydrated.
- Don't visit the Turkish Hammam Bath on a full stomach of delicious Turkish food.
- It is customary to tip your attendant about 20% of your total bill.
- Being completely naked is not permitted on the Hammam sites, you must at least cover yourself from the waist down.
- Speak loudly inside the premises is generally not recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Turkish Baths
Where can I buy Turkish Hammam Bath tickets?
You can buy Turkish Hammam Bath tickets online.
How long does it take in a Turkish Hammam?
The length of time you spend in a Turkish Hammam can vary depending on your services. Typically, it takes around 45 minutes for washing; traditional body scrubbing with a handwoven washcloth (kese), a foam wash, and a massage. However, you can spend as much time at the hammam as you would like within its operating hours.
Are there separate areas for men and women in Turkish Hamams?
Yes, most Turkish Hamams have separate areas for men and women. Either the Turkish bath has two separate sections, or it admits men and women at different times of the day.
What are the services offered ?
The services offered include a traditional Turkish bath experience with a sauna, steam room, scrubbing, and massage services.
What should we bring with us when we come to the hammam?
Pouch, soap, shampoo, towel, slippers and loincloth are given to the guests. However, those who want to bring their personal belongings with them, of course, can.
How can I ensure the safety of my personal belongings in the bath?
Locker rooms have lockable lockers for guests. By placing your belongings in this cabinet and taking the key with you, you ensure security.
What happens in a Turkish Hamam?
In a Turkish Hamam, you will be given a towel and a pestemal (a thin cotton cloth) to wear. You will then enter the hot room, which is heated by a large marble slab called a göbek taşı. You will then be scrubbed down with a kese (a rough mitt) and lathered with soap.
What are the benefits of going to a Turkish Hamam?
Turkish Hammams are known for their cleansing properties, as well as their ability to help you relax and unwind. They can also help improve circulation, relieve stress, and soothe sore muscles.
Are there any rules I should know before going to a Turkish Hamam?
Yes, It is definitely good to bring a towel of your own just in case. Do not wear or take jewelry or other precious objects with you to the hammam. You are not allowed to use a camera or video accessory inside the hammam as it violates the privacy of all the people at the hammam.
Can I wear a bikini to a Turkish Hammam Bath?
Yes, you can wear a bikini or swimsuit to a Turkish Hammam Bath.
What is the difference between a Hammam and a Turkish Bath?
There is no difference between the two terms; they both refer to the same thing.
What should I do after a Turkish Bath?
You should drink more water, moisturize your skin, and rest. You can also enjoy a cup of Turkish tea.