Istanbul · TURKISH BATH & HAMMAM
20 reviewed
A proper hammam is marble, steam and a scrub in a centuries-old bathhouse, and the options run from historic to hotel-modern. Best first, this list shows which use the landmark Ottoman hammams, what the scrub-and-foam package includes, how long to allow, and the price.
A private Turkish hamam in Istanbul’s Old City with scrub, foam massage, steam, sauna, and optional massage. $53, about 50–125 min.
“Everything was perfect from start to finish I would recommend a 100%, the staff was also really kind! think to bring your swimsuit if you are not comfortable naked!”
Private Istanbul Turkish bath with sauna, foam massage, and optional longer massage or facial. Small group, at Doubletree Sirkeci.
“The massage therapists did an excellent job. Highly qualified and very professional. I would like to come back again.”
Gedikpasa Hamami in Istanbul: a classic 550-year-old Turkish bath with kessa scrub, foam massage, tea, and optional private add-ons.
“The Turkish bath experience was amazing. Truly a unique view into the culture. Nil, who did the traditional Hamman and a massage for me, was very respectful and the whole experience was so relaxing. Highly, highly recommend.”
Visit Acemoglu Hammam in Istanbul for clay mask, kese scrub, foam wash, and optional massage, with public to private bath options near major sights.
“It was an absolutely amazing experience, and a great to take a moment to relax while experiencing more of Istanbul!!!”
Istanbul’s oldest Gedikpasa Hammam near the Grand Bazaar. A 550-year Turkish bath ritual with optional Halvet privacy add-on.
“What a wonderful experience from start to finish in this historic location. Everything was as described, if not better. I had never had a Hammam before, so was not sure what to expect, but was guided through it and felt very comfortable throughout and extremely relaxed after. Tea, Turkish delight and a few bonus treats made it all the more special. Highly recommended 👌”
Relax in Cagaloglu Hammam’s 18th-century marble rooms with a traditional kese scrub, foam massage, tea, and optional add-ons.
“It was such a great experience , the architecture inside looks amazing and the gamma felt really relaxing ! Especially during the bubble bath massage !”
Private hamam in Taksim with foaming-scrubbing, optional massage, sauna, and pool access at Grand Hotel de Pera from $53.
“Relaxing and worth the money. Definitely should give it a try.”
Luxury Turkish hammam at Hurrem Sultan Hamam in Istanbul near Hagia Sophia, with kese scrub, bubble wash, clay mask, massage, fruit, sherbet.
“It was a very good first Hammam experience. My Tellak did a great job, both in the service and making me feel comfortaable.”
Turkish hammam in Istanbul’s Old City with sauna, steam, kese scrub, bubble wash and foaming. Choose public, private, or VIP.
“This was the most relaxing wonderful way to end our vacation. my muscles feel loose, my skin feels soft and baby smooth, and i just feel so relaxed and at ease. excellent first Hammam experience, i can't wait to come back!”
Private Ottoman-style hammam in a historic 600-year-old spa with steam, scrub, drinks, and optional massage, plus hotel transfers.
“probably the best massage we have ever had and we get them regularly. very clean, very inviting and a great overall experience. would 100% recommend to anyone and would do again un a heartbeat.”
Traditional Turkish bath near Sultanahmet: menthol steam, foam scrub, oil massage, sauna and pool time, plus tea. From $46.
“The stuff was skilled, friendly and polite. great facilities and overall excellent value for money. I would definitely come back if I'm in Istanbul again!”
Private Ottoman hammam in Taksim with kese scrub, foam bath, and optional aromatherapy and head 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.”
A 15th-century Istanbul hamam with clay mask, kese scrub, foam ritual, and optional private bath and 30-minute massage.
“Could be orginized better, i have been to many many many and many turkish baths in turkey, they all do there own thing, i was going to write in review about it not having a sauna or steam room or swimming pool, but apparently it does, noone told me, i only noticed it in a review, any other turkish bath i go into sauna, then steam room, then get the scrub and oil massage, then body massage, after that i would chill by the pool( if they have one) with an facemask on. this time i was in getting scrubbed, out into waiting area were i got facemask on, it…”
VIP Turkish bath in Istanbul with free transfers: sauna, steam, peeling scrub, foam massage, and optional reflexology, face mask, and hand care.
“The spa was very welcoming and made us feel comfortable right away. The Turkish Bath experience was unique and really fun - even though we didn’t know what to expect next, everything felt great and the massage afterwards was so relaxing. A wonderful, pampering afternoon!”
Experience Ottoman hammam rituals at Cagaloglu in Istanbul’s Old City with a foam massage, warm-hot-cool rooms, and tea plus Turkish delights.
“Luxurious with amazing customer service, attention to detail and much pampering for guests. We enjoyed it immensely and could not believe what a great value the experience turned out to be. I highly recommend visiting this place when in Istanbul.”
