Istanbul Ottoman Hamam Experience in Old City

5.0
(138 reviews)

45 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 3 more

18th-century historic hammam in the heart of Istanbul.
Separate male and female sections with skilled same-gender therapists.
Stunning Ottoman architecture with intricate marble designs.
Authentic kese and massage for complete body and spirit rejuvenation.
Ideally located in Istanbul's vibrant Old City for easy exploration.

What's Included

Rubbing with kese (private one-use glove)
Collagen mask application (if option selected)
One-use slippers, Towels and Breechcloth
Foot massage (if option selected)
Bubble bath (foam massage)
Hot room rest (like sauna)
Full body clay mask (if option selected)
Turkish delight
Olive oil soap, Linden shampoo, Hair cream and Body lotion
Coffee and/or Tea
Aromatherapy massage in private room (if option selected)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Profesör Kazım İsmail Gürkan Caddesi

Upon entering the main entrance of the hamam, please present your ID card or passport to the staff at the reception for a seamless check-in experience.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Enter Cagaloglu Hammam for an authentic Ottoman spa experience. Relax in the historic marble baths and enjoy traditional treatments in Istanbul's Old City.

Discover the Cagaloglu Hammam in Istanbul's Old City, an 18th-century bathhouse embodying Ottoman bathing culture with modern comforts. Its Ottoman architecture, marble details, and Turkish motifs offer a serene atmosphere. The hammam has separate sections for men and women, each with its charm, respecting traditional customs.

Visitors start in the warm room, adjusting to the environment under a dome with star-shaped lights. The journey continues in the hot room on a central marble platform, 'gobektasi', experiencing therapeutic heat and steam. Skilled therapists provide gender-specific traditional scrubs and massages, revitalizing the spirit.

The experience concludes in the cool room, where guests relax with Turkish tea or sherbet. Located in the vibrant Old City, Cagaloglu Hammam offers a cultural immersion, close to historic sites and local life. A visit here is a journey through time and an essential Istanbul experience, blending relaxation, culture, and history.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not suitable for children under 6 years
  • Not recommended for people with diabetes
Supplied by Istanbul Hamam

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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