10 Best Turkish Bath in Istanbul

In this article I will introduce you to the 10 best hammams or Turkish baths in Istanbul. Most of the historical baths in Istanbul were built between the 15th and 19th centuries, that's why their architectural structure both external and internal are worth seeing.

Among the traditional Turkish baths in Istanbul, the structures built by Mimar Sinan, the most famous architect in Ottoman history, stand out. There are 10 Turkish baths within the list of the best hammams in Istanbul, considered the best in the city. The first 5 are located in the old town of Istanbul. The next three in Beyoglu, near Taksim Square, and the last two are in Kadikoy and Uskudar, in the Asian area of Istanbul. Ready to meet them all?

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Istanbul Turkish Hammam Bath Experience

Cemberlitas Hammam

Includes as additional services: exfoliation, oil massage, bubble bath and drink. Location: Mollafenari, Vezirhan Cd. No:8, 34440 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey.

From $53 at Hellotickets

Cemberlitas Hamami is located near Sultanahmet, right next to Cemberlitas streetcar stop, 5 minutes walk from Sultanahmet streetcar stop. A very easy location to find, as it is also very close to the Grand Bazaar, so one option may be to book a visit at this Turkish bath to relax with a good Turkish bath after a stroll through the touristy area.

The hammam includes in its rate of about €60 a 45-minute bathing experience with professional massage and exfoliation and access to the steam bath.

Cemberlitas Hamami was built in 1584 by Nurbanu Sultan, wife of Selim II, son of Suleiman the Magnificent, one of the most powerful women in Ottoman history. And it is one of the most famous in the Old City of Istanbul.

Recommended if... after a stroll through the Grand Bazaar you want to relax in a good hammam.

Here is a list of 9 other Turkish baths in the city:

Aga Hamami was built in 1454 and is the oldest Turkish bath in Istanbul. Located in the Cihangir district of Beyoglu, Hamami is in close proximity to hotels staying in the surrounding area.

The price for a traditional Turkish bath experience at Aga Hamami is 40 euros. Aga Hamami is ranked as the best Turkish bath in Taksim.

It is a three-storey building set on a 650 m² plot of land. The upper part of the hammam consists of a skylight dome with round frames and designed to receive daylight from sunrise to sunset. For more information visit the official website of the Turkish bath.

• Price:From 40€.
• Duration of experience: 40 minutes
• Additional services: massage and scrub
• Address:Kuloğlu, Turnacıbaşı Cd. No:48, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey

Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami is located in the most popular tourist spot in Istanbul, thanks to being situated between Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, the hamam has a perfect location.

Having an experience similar to that of the sultans of the time is not something you are going to do all the time, hence the prices are not the cheapest.The cheapest service in this bath starts from 50 Euros and the packages with massage go up to 80 Euros.If you want to pamper yourself more, you can choose the all-inclusive package called Ab-i Hayat, this is priced at 185 Euros and includes food as well.

Hurrem Sultan Hamami was built for the wife of Suleiman the Magnificent, the most famous sultan of the Ottoman Empire. Hurrem Sultan, also known as Roxelana, had the bath built by the most famous Ottoman architect, Mimar Sinan.

The bath has a history dating back to the 1550s and is the most aesthetically pleasing Turkish bath in Istanbul. Hurrem Sultan Hamami is considered by many to be the best hammam in Istanbul.

For more information visit the official website of the Turkish bath.

• Price: From 50€.
• Duration of experience: 1 hour
• Additional services: oil massage, scrub, bubble bath and drink.
• Address: Cankurtaran, Ayasofya Meydanı No:2, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey

Cagaloglu Hamami is located on Yerebatan Street, not far from the Basilica Cistern. Cagaloglu Hamami, which is almost as centrally located as the first bathroom on the list, is much more affordable price-wise.

The Hamam is also within walking distance of Sultanahmet's famous tourist hotels, such as White House Hotel, Sura Hotel and Adamar Hotel. It is also located at the beginning of Nuruosmaniye Street leading to the Grand Bazaar. Cagaloglu Hamami is one of the best Turkish baths in Sultanahmet, one of the best neighborhoods in Istanbul. If you don't ask for any extra services the prices will be around 30 euros. Prices including massage and foam are around 50 euros.

As a curious fact, and in comparison to other baths, Cagaloglu Hamami was listed by the New York Times among the 1000 places to see before you die.

Cagaloglu Hamami draws attention with its history dating back to 1741. It hosted famous guests such as German Emperor Kaiser Wilhelm and famous actor Omar Sharif.

For more information visit the official website of the Turkish bath.

• Price:From 30€.
• Duration of the experience: 30 minutes
• Additional services: massage and foam
• Address:Alemdar, Prof. Kazım İsmail Gürkan Cd. No:24, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey

Suleymaniye Hamami is a bit further away from Sultanahmet compared to the first three baths on the list. But it is worth it as it is part of the Suleymaniye Mosque, one of the most beautiful mosques in Istanbul.

The bath, which costs around 40 euros, is one of the most affordable Turkish baths in the Old City of Istanbul. This hammam is very close to Beyazit, Laleli and Aksaray, which are popular places to stay in Istanbul's Old City.Suleymaniye Hamami is the best Turkish bath for couples in Istanbul.It is one of the few traditional hammams that allows you to visit as a couple.

Suleymaniye Hamami was built in the 1550s for Suleymaniye Suleyman the Magnificent. Built by Mimar Sinan, the most productive architect of the Ottoman Empire, the bathhouse is an architectural masterpiece.

For more information visit the official website of the Turkish bath.

• Price:From 40€.
• Duration of experience: 45 minutes
• Additional services: exfoliating scrub and bubble bath
• Address: Süleymaniye, Mimar Sinan Cd. No 20, 34116 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey

Gedikpasa Hamami is the oldest Turkish bath in the Old City of Istanbul with a history dating back to 1475.The main thing that distinguishes Gedikpasa Hamami from others is that it has a small pool inside. The bath is located in Beyazit**,very close to the Grand Bazaar**.

If you are staying in the Beyazit or Laleli districts, which are famous for large room accommodations, it would suit you well. Prices are usually around 50 euros and include massages.

For more information visit the official website of the Turkish bath.

• Price:From 50€.
• Duration of experience: 45 minutes
• Additional services: exfoliating scrub, oil massage, bubble bath and drinks.
• Address: Mimar Hayrettin Mah, Emin Sinan Caddesi No:61, 34126 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey

Kilic Ali Pasa Hamami was recently restored and became the most popular hammam in Beyoglu (Istanbul's New Town), a district that is connected to Istanbul's Old City thanks to the Galata Bridge. Kilic Ali Pasa Hamami is part of the mosque complex of the same name and is located right next to the Tophane streetcar station, a short distance from Taksim Square. It is also possible to reach this Turkish bath from Sultanahmet by taking the streetcar, the duration is 10 minutes. You can have access to the basic services of the hammam from 30 euros.

It is a Turkish bath with exfoliation and massage services in a restored building with a dome, the architecture is very striking and has a very significant Ottoman touch. Thanks to its location, and after refreshing yourself in Kilic Ali Pasa Bath, you can stroll through the streets of Karakoy, which are full of bars, restaurants and cafes.

For more information visit the official website of the Turkish bath.

• Price:From 30€.
• Duration of experience: 30 minutes
• Additional services: massage and scrub
• Address: Kemankeş Karamustafa Pasha, Hamam Sk. No:1, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey

Galatasaray Hamami is one of the oldest bathhouses in Istanbul, with a history dating back to 1461. The bathhouse is located on Istiklal Street, Istanbul's most touristy pedestrian street, and very popular with locals.

Galatasaray Hamami, which is among the best hammams in Istanbul near Taksim Square, is also an economical choice compared to other Turkish baths. The Galatasaray Hamami offers full Turkish bath services from 35 euros, by that we mean bathing, use of Turkish hammam elements and massage.

For more information visit the official Turkish bath website.

• Price: From 35 euros
• Duration of the experience: 40 minutes
• Additional services: massage
• Address: Kuloğlu, Turnacıbaşı Cd. No:8, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey

Aziziye Hamami is a Turkish bath located on the Asian side of Istanbul. Located in Kadikoy, a very popular place in the Asian side.The Turkish bath dates back to the 19th century.

Aziziye Hammam is "newer" compared to the other options we have been looking at,as well as not being a very luxurious place compared to other historical baths on the list; hence it is a good option if you are looking for a cheap Turkish bath in Istanbul.

The minimum price is 30 euros and includes all services. I have to say that there are not many options of baths in Kadikoy; hence, if you are looking for a more historical bath, you should go out of that district.

For more information visit the official website of the Turkish bath.

• Price:From 30€.
• Duration of experience: 30 minutes
• Additional services: massage and scrub
• Address:Rasimpaşa Mh Rıhtım Cad, Recaizade Sk. No:17 D:19, 34416 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Turkey

Cinili Hammam is located in the Uskudar district, Asian area of Istanbul. This Turkish bath, dating back to the 17th century, is considered the best hammam on the Asian side of Istanbul.

The bath takes its name from the historic Ottoman art of tile making. Iznik tiles produced in the 16th and 17th centuries were predominantly blue, a detail that, as you might guess, you will see reflected in both walls and floors.

Access to this Turkish bath has a minimum cost of 45 euros. It should be noted that the hammam has some noticeable modern touches such as the play of lights and fountains with different intensities of flow; yes, everything is created so as not to contrast or overshadow the original aesthetics of this bath.

For more information visit the official website of the Turkish bath.

• Price: From 45€.
• Duration of experience: 40 minutes
• Additional services: oil massage and exfoliating scrub
• Address:Çavuşdere Cad Çinili Hamam Sok No 6, 34664 Üsküdar/İstanbul, Turkey

In traditional hammams, you first go to the changing room and leave your clothes in the locker.Security in Turkish baths in Istanbul is very high.

After that, you will be taken to the warm room of the hammam to bathe until your body is completely relaxed. Then the tellak (masseur) comes and will rub some parts of your body to remove dead skin (While this is happening, you will lie down on a raised marble platform called gobektasi ). You will then take a bubble bath to thoroughly cleanse your skin.

After the Turkish bath experience, you will be transferred to the cold room. Here you need to wait until your body cools down. In the meantime, I recommend you opt for a sherbet or Turkish tea.

In the expensive Turkish baths, extra food can be served in the cold room. In addition, head and neck massages are also offered.