Istanbul Hammam: Ottoman Spa Experience

Discover Istanbul’s 18th-century Cagaloglu Hamam: Ottoman architecture, skilled therapists, and authentic treatments in the vibrant Old City.

Duration: 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Profesör Kazım İsmail Gürkan Caddesi - 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…
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)
  • Snacks
  • Olive oil soap, Linden shampoo, Hair cream and Body lotion
  • Tea and…
Additional Information

A historic 18th-century hammam situated in the center of Istanbul.
Features distinct sections for men and women, each with experienced therapists of the same gender.
Showcases breathtaking Ottoman architecture adorned with elaborate marble patterns.
Offers genuine kese and massage treatments for full body and soul revitalization.
Perfectly positioned in…

Location
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Di_m
Aug 9, 2025
Best experience ever! - I brought my daughter here for her first real spa experience and it was unforgettable. It didn’t feel like strangers working on our bodies. It felt like having 2-3 bigger sisters guiding us through the ultimate girl experience. I highly recommend the highest package. We were gifted treats, body products, and towels in the end. The entire experience was beyond expectations!
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Shamlis
Jul 19, 2025
Relaxation Reset - Perfect way to end our vacation in Istanbul - this experience is an institution with years of traditional rituals. My services were all wonderful and very relaxing from the body scrub, mud facial and aromatherapy massage. Highly recommend for families and relaxation moments!
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740mariadelcarmena
Jul 16, 2025
The best and pleasure bath in my life - The place has hundred of years and Is a pleasure, interesting, enjoyable experience. Mantain the same way to do the Turkish bath as the old ages,but always feeling like a Queen in this
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Heidi
Jul 14, 2025
Wonderful and Unique Experience! - Wonderful and unique spa experience that includes a mostly nude sauna, skin scrub, and bubble massage- with some apple tea and Turkish Delight afterwards. The facility was hundreds of years old and beautiful! We loved it!
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Jeffreyaf7958ec
Jul 9, 2025
A must do if you're in Istanbul! - I came here when I was visiting Istanbul two weeks ago, and it was a highlight of the trip! A friend told me I had to come here and I'm so happy I did. I literally felt so relaxed and like a totally new person when I left. The Hamam is also so beautiful. This is a must do if you're in Istanbul!
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Hazel_w
Jul 7, 2025
Must do Istanbul... - Must do Istanbul experience! I visited this Hamam 24 years ago, and returned this year to share the experience with my daughter. Everything was very well explained, and despite the language barrier, all the ladies were very patient and gave clear instructions. A pricey treat, but well worth it.
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Setra281hd
Jun 9, 2025
Definitely a great experience! - Very good! Friendly and courteous staff, professional and clean. Premises beautiful and historic!
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Mark_s
May 23, 2025
Relaxing Hamman experience - A must do its an amazing place to visit and relax for a few hours. Staff are amazing helpful and polite nothing us too much trouble. Would recommend and if we had time I would go again!
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Priya_s
May 22, 2025
Turkish Hamams... a new addiction - We had never been to a Hamam before...and now we're sold for life. It's a bit of a twist on a typical spa experience, with focus on the bathing process. The Cagologlu Hamam experience offered here is superlative. One of the oldest and best hamams in the city, this traditional Ottoman Hamam offers the full works. We had booked a 120 mins experience with the sauna, exfoliating, bathing, oiling, foot massage and collagen masks and were left aching for more of this most pleasurable odyssey. Our therapists, Berna and Ayse for my daughter and Yulis and Bela (who sang old Hindi film songs for me🥰) were amazing. As my daughter said, this is a new addiction!
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Edwardsf4793uv
Jul 25, 2025
- Extremely Disappointing and Painful Experience – Avoid Istanbul Ottoman Hammam My visit to Istanbul Ottoman Hammam on May 30th turned into a deeply painful and frustrating experience. During the scrubbing portion of the service, the attendant applied excessive pressure to the back of my left knee while I was lying face-down on a hard marble slab. Since then, I’ve been walking with daily pain, and my knee now pops with every step. I initially hoped the issue would resolve on its own, but it has persisted, impacting my mobility and quality of life. I reached out to the company in hopes of a response or resolution. Two weeks later, I have heard nothing back. Their complete lack of communication has only added to my disappointment. To help others understand: After spending about 15 minutes in a sauna, you're brought into a large room and asked to lie on a thin towel over a hard marble slab, face-down, with your knees and arms directly on the marble. There is a face rest, but no cushioning or support for the rest of your body. If the attendant uses too much pressure—as happened in my case—it can cause real physical damage, particularly to your knees or arms. As a tourist from the USA, I unfortunately have no recourse, and this has left me both physically injured and extremely disheartened. I urge anyone considering this establishment to think carefully before booking. What should have been a relaxing, cultural experience has instead left me with long-term pain and zero accountability from the business.
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From $129
up to 4 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).