• Sifa Hamami - Hammam Type: Mixed-gender hammam (shared area)
  Therapists Type: Gender-matching therapists: female for women, male for men

Experience the rich history of Sifa Hamam, a genuine Ottoman hammam that has been in operation since 1777, located in the heart of Sultanahmet, Old City. Constructed during the late Ottoman era, Sifa Hamam is among the rare historical hammams in Istanbul where both men and women can partake in the Turkish bath ritual together in a shared space, while still enjoying treatments from gender-matching therapists for comfort and privacy.

Upon entering, the graceful domes, traditional marble interiors, and warm hospitality will transport you to a bygone era. The ritual commences in the warm room, where steam and heat soothe your muscles and open your pores. This is followed by an invigorating scrub with a kese mitt, a luxurious foam massage on the heated marble platform, and concludes with relaxation over herbal tea or homemade sherbet.

Sifa Hamam provides a unique experience for couples, friends, and solo travelers seeking a traditional yet inclusive Turkish bath in Istanbul’s historic center—just a short walk from the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapı Palace.

• Tea
• Peeling application with one-use kese mitt
• Olive oil soap, linden shampoo, hair cream, body lotion
• Foot massage & face mask (if option selected)
• 30-minute access to the warm marble hammam room
• Use of towels, slippers, and peştemal (breechcloth)
• Aromatherapy oil massage (if option selected)
• Locker and secure storage
• Traditional foam massage

What sets Şifa Hamam apart is its status as one of the rare historical hammams in Istanbul where both men and women can share the same bathing area, while still benefiting from the comfort of therapists of the same gender.

Since 1777, it has been operating continuously in the heart of Sultanahmet, providing visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in living Ottoman history, just a short walk from the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.

The graceful domes, traditional marble interiors, and age-old rituals—from steam and kese scrubbing to foam massage and herbal tea—offer an authentic yet inclusive hammam experience, ideal for couples, friends, and solo travelers seeking something truly unforgettable.

• Not suitable for children under 6 years
• Not recommended for people with diabetes

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