Istanbul Cagaloglu Hamam Experience in Old City

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

Duration: 45 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
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 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.

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 coffee
  • Aromatherapy massage in private room (if option selected)
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 Istanbul’s lively Old City, making it convenient for exploration.

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

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Helycam
Aug 24, 2024
Amazing - It was an amazing experience, words can’t describe how special you were made to feel. My masseur Yasar was so attentive and looked after me throughout my experience. My wife also had Gulsen who was also amazing. Nothing was to much and they walked you through every stage. Do not visit Istanbul without visiting, it is a must do. The building itself was amazing.
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P7773bxneilc
Aug 24, 2024
Do not visit Istanbul without visiting!! - What an experience from start to finish, I cannot describe how good this visit was, I was looked after by Yasar who was amazing, my wife was looked after by Gunlsen who my wife loved. The whole experience was magical. If you come to Istanbul you must visit and have the Haman experience, the building alone was amazing.
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Reikokk
Aug 8, 2024
Amazing - This is just wonderful experience! It’s so enjoyable and amazing experience. The only thing to comment is that I m with long hair and they are not really giving you chance to wash your hair properly …
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Drsim196
Aug 4, 2024
Just do it!!!!!! - I could write a book….but I won’t. This is such a very special Turkish experience that it should not be missed. The facility is beautiful and the entire staff are wonderful. But the experience is so unique that if you find yourself in Istanbul….JUST DO IT!!!!
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189qianz
Jul 30, 2024
Great service with reasonable price!must try - Definately worth to try~ 300 years of history!Interesting but unic! one of the best hamam experiences ever、would love to come back again👍
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Verna
Jul 28, 2024
Definitely feel like Sultan with this treatment - Not knowing what to expect but having this recommended by a friend who had recently visited Istanbul, I was blown away by this experience. Pure indulgence, pampering and luxury as you are attended by your very own therapist. We chose the luxury of package, which included sauna, body scrub down, clay masque, bubble massage, and a wonderful shampoo, co dtion and head massage, followed by refreshments and then fi ished with an around.athetaohy massage. One word of caution, if you are modest, this is NOT for you as there were six women all down to paper g-strings laid out on concrete hexagon being worked on at the same time.
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Juliaratiu
Jul 23, 2024
Absolutely worth it! - This beautiful hammam has everything to offer. I’ve never felt so refreshed. I initially thought the first room you sit in would be a steam room, but it was more like a humid sauna. The service was impeccable and the therapists treat their guests with such kindness. I highly recommend the full body clay mask after the scrub. If you’re not used to being in a hamman/turkish bath, keep in mind that there will be some nudity and this is normal. The space is big enough for you to still feel like it’s a private area. Ebru was such a great therapist. If I’m ever in Istanbul again, I definitely will go back!
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Panagiotis_l
Jul 16, 2024
Amazing experience and I highly recommend - Was a bit tentative at first but I must say once I got there the person I had made me feel really comfortable and it was probably one of the best experiences in Turkey I had. I came out feeling incredible and revitalised and to top it off we got Turkish delight and tea afterwards Definitely recommend.
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Mark_f
Jul 12, 2024
Great Experience! - This was an absolute incredible experience. The staff was great, explaining everything that was going to happen. They checked on us throughout the process. It was one of the best things we did on a month long trip. Highly recommend it!
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827wael
Jul 12, 2024
Amazing service either great team - Amazing service great team and so relaxed message definitely coming back again . Ask for a person name Hasan 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟we came in ontime , they take you inside and explain to you every step of the way
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