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Worth your time in Istanbul.
The 15 turkish bath & hammam travellers book most in Istanbul, from the headline sights to the quieter finds. What each one costs, how long it runs, and whether it earns a slot on a short trip.
Private hamam in Istanbul’s Old City with scrub, foam, steam and sauna, plus optional massage. Tea and coffee included.
Most Popular“Had a great time in the private hamman experience for a good price, very comfortable and professional. We got slippers, towels and underwear and felt amazing afterwards! Would absolutely recommend!”
Private Istanbul Turkish hamam with sauna, foam massage, and optional longer massage or face mask. Small-group, female therapists, about $59.
“I honestly booked this because I knew my husband would appreciate the massage and relaxation. I was incredibly surprised at how much I loved this as well. It was such a unique and fun experience having a Turkish foam bath and massaged from head to toe. If you’re on the fence about this activity, I…”
Step into Gedikpasa, Istanbul’s historic hammam. You’ll get the full scrub-and-foam ritual, with privacy options and tea afterward.
“This was one of the most wonderful experiences I had in Istanbul. The woman who assisted me guided me with patience and kindness. I wish I booked two baths! When I return to Istanbul, I will come back to this place.”
Experience Acemoglu Hammam in Istanbul with clay mask, foam, and scrub. Choose public, semi-private, or private, plus optional 30-min massage.
“Super relaxing massage. This was the best massage I have ever had. It includes scrub down, hair wash, and I bought a massage. They were super nice with my accommodations.”
Step into a 1475 hammam near the Grand Bazaar for steam, scrub, foam massage, optional private Halvet privacy, and included refreshments.
“It was an amazing ing experience!!! Wonderful staff and the location ideal!!! Highly recommend!!”
Step into Istanbul’s Ottoman-era Cagaloglu Hammam for warm-and-hot marble ritual, kese scrub, massage, and tea in the Old City.
“Everything was amazing, such a wonderful experience”
Private Turkish bath in Taksim with foaming scrub, optional massage and pool, skip-the-line entry, English support, from $53.
“The employees were all very respectful and kind and adjusted the massages to our preferences. We loved the Turkish foaming massage the most and highly recommend it to anyone come to Istanbul! Thank you! It was a wonderful experience”
Turkish hammam at Hurrem Sultan Hamam in Istanbul: kese scrub, bubble wash on warm marble, clay mask, aromatherapy massage, sherbet.
“Pure Bliss: A Must-Do Luxury Experience at Hurrem Sultan Hamam! Our visit to the Hurrem Sultan Hamam was absolute perfection. This was our first time experiencing a traditional Turkish bath, and it was the perfect "reset" for our bodies after a grueling 13-hour flight from the States. Located in the heart of the historical area…”
Old City Istanbul hammam with kese scrub, foam, sauna and steam. Choose public, private, or VIP rooms with massage and tea.
“really amazing , they're all very friendly, very helpful 😀”
Ağa Hamamı in Istanbul offers an Ottoman-style Turkish bath with foam, scrub, tea, and optional massage and face mask.
“This place is amazing! If you want to have a nice and relaxing time please book the package with the Turkish bath, Face Mask, and Massage. It's lovely to get your money's worth. All staff was nice an very helpful.”
Private Ottoman-style Turkish bath in a historic hammam with steam, scrub, heated marble rituals, drinks, and optional massage plus Bosphorus terrace time.
“My wife and I chose both the multi stage warm water and bubbles scrub and warm and cool watter rinses and a massage afterwards over a total of two hours. Quite luxurious, and we have never been so clean and so relaxed.”
Private hammam in Taksim with kese scrub, foam bath, and optional aromatherapy massage at Radisson Blu Harbiye.
“the staff was very professional and tuned in to our needs. the wet and dry sauna were enjoyable. the actual Turkish hammom was relaxing and comfortable. 5 Star staff.”
Ottoman hamam in Old Istanbul: clay mask, kese scrub, foam ritual, tea, towels, and private/semi-private options with optional massage.
“Prestataire complétement débordé par les réservations... On me fait patienter, me demande si je ne peux pas revenir un autre jour en me promettant des services supplémentaires. Devant l'impossibilité de modifier la date de cette prestation, le gérant me propose d'effectuer le hammam, plus massage à 90 euros (car en privé)... dans un autre établissement…”
A VIP hammam in Istanbul with sauna, steam, scrub, foam massage, optional upgrades, and free round-trip transfers for small groups.
“The time was short for the price and there was no pool other than a massage”
Experience an Ottoman hammam at Cagaloglu: warm-to-hot-to-cool rooms, traditional scrub and foam massage, plus tea and Turkish delight.
“We had a fabulous time at the Hamam, so clean, so caring, so professional…. Our treatment was at 5pm , what we did not realise was there was a restaurant attached to the hamman which we initially thought would be a tourist rip off and although more expensive than your average restaurant was totally worth…”
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