Turkiye · TURKISH BATHS IN ISTANBUL
No trip has a spare day going free. These 15 turkish baths in Istanbul are priced and timed so the choice takes minutes and the day takes care of itself.
Review of Istanbul’s private Old City Turkish bath, with scrub, foam massage, sauna, steam room, optional massage, and practical tips.
“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!”
Review of Istanbul’s private Turkish bath at DoubleTree Sirkeci, with sauna, foam massage, scrub, optional facial, and full-body massage.
“The massages and treatments done by Meli and Juli were excellent and very relaxing. A perfect choice.”
Review of Gedikpasa Hamami in Istanbul, with its historic marble ritual, foam massage, privacy option, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“A wonderful experience! A little hard to find, but therapists were very attentive. Communication was a bit limited - but it all worked with gestures. Facility was beautiful.”
Review Acemoglu Hammam in Istanbul, with clay mask, kese scrub, foam wash, private options, massage, prices, tips, and honest advice.
“It was a lovely experience and we truly enjoyed it. Our natır was exceptional — very kind, generous, and gentle. She was also extremely friendly and made us feel comfortable from the beginning, which made our experience truly special and memorable. Thank you very much!”
Review of Istanbul’s 550-year-old Gedikpasa Hammam, with a traditional scrub, foam massage, private options, treats, and practical booking advice.
“This hammam was truly one of the best experiences we’ve had! From the moment we entered, we felt calm and relaxed. The space is beautiful, warm, and very atmospheric. The heat was incredibly comforting, and the whole experience felt authentic and special. The staff were kind, attentive, and very professional. They made sure we were comfortable at every moment and paid attention to every detail. We felt genuinely cared for, which made the experience even more enjoyable. We left feeling completely refreshed, relaxed, and happy. It was the perfect place to unwind and recharge. Everything was absolutely wonderful, and we will definitely come back again!”
Review Cagaloglu Hamam in Istanbul, with Ottoman marble halls, kese scrub, foam massage, practical tips, pricing, and health guidance.
“I had a wonderful experience. It is worth the money, I left so relaxed. It is a wonderful cultural experience in a historic and elegant Turkish bath. I would go again tomorrow if i could”
Review of a private Turkish bath in Taksim with foam scrub, massage, sauna, pool access, and practical tips on value and comfort.
“Melisa is the best host ever , Nima is the best massuse in town. Best hamam in turkiye .”
Experience Istanbul’s sixteenth-century Hurrem Sultan Hamam with a kese scrub, foam wash, clay mask, massage, fruit, and Ottoman sherbet.
“It was a wonderful experience of an authentic Turkish bath, felt very luxurious. We felt spoilt, pampered and totally relaxed after the treatment. For the price we should have had longer would be my only grumble”
Compare public, private, and VIP Turkish bath options in Istanbul's Old City, with sauna, steam, kese scrub, foam wash, and massage.
“Really enjoyed the massage and the overall experience. Thank you!”
Review of Istanbul’s private 600-year-old Ottoman hammam, with marble scrub, foam wash, drinks, transfers, and optional massage.
“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.”
Review of Istanbul’s private Taksim hammam with sauna, kese scrub, foam wash and optional massage, including price, timing, value and practical tips.
“Amazing my first time… but not my last excellent staff! Friendly and professional . I will be back on my next trip to Istanbul.”
Review this $59 Istanbul VIP Turkish bath with sauna, scrub, foam massage, transfers, add-ons, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“From start to Finish, driver collecting us from our hotel to the staff, the amazing hamman and massages. We booked a two hour experience including massage etc. Very good value. Don't hesitate book it you'll feel amazing afterwards.”
Review of Istanbul’s Sisli Turkish bath at Ramada Plaza, with kese scrub, foam wash, sauna, steam, and optional massage for $59.
“While it was in a hotel, and not an old traditional spa, the treatment was still amazing!!!! The Turkish foam massage was incredible. Highly recommend. The facilities were nice and clean and we loved our experience!”
Review the historic Çemberlitaş Hamamı in Istanbul, with a hot marble rest, scrub, soap massage, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“My overall experience was very good of the hamam but it was soured by the fact that I feel like I was ripped off by Custom Travel. Their description is very misleading as they advertise a 2 hour experience which is infact a 15 minute experience. On top of that they charge about €20 more than the hamam direct and give you less. You can stay in the hamam for as long as you want. So in summary avoid Custom Travel book direct and I won't be using Get A Guide again as their truly unforgettable experience is unforgettable but for all the wrong reasons.”
Experience Istanbul’s Acemoglu Hammam with a one-hour DIY bath, historic marble rooms, shared mixed-gender access, and traditional supplies.
“We visited the Acemoglu Historical Turkish Hammam for the first time with my husband. It was our first experience, and now I understand that choosing the “do it yourself” option was a mistake for us, because we did not know how everything works. The explanation we received was very short, and we felt a bit lost...Also, nobody offered us coffee, even though it was written that coffee is included. Overall, for this price, it felt too expensive for what we received.”
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