Hamam In Istanbul: Numbers To Know

$219
Highest price listed · the six-hour old city tour that ends in a hamam; a bath-only session tops out at $178
13,434
Guest reviews across the roster · the listings' own figures, across the rated sessions
$19 to $178
Historic baths, price range · 11 sessions in Ottoman-era baths, rated 4.5 to 5
$34 to $62
Private spa hamams, price range · 8 hotel and private-suite sessions, rated 4.4 to 4.8
1584
Çemberlitaş Hamamı, established · by Mimar Sinan, built as a foundation of Nurbanu Sultan; open daily 06:00 to 00:00
1741
Cağaloğlu Hamamı, built · described by the bath itself as the last built in the Ottoman Empire
1556-1557
Ayasofya Hürrem Sultan Hamamı, built · Sinan's bath between the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, reopened in May 2011
57 EUR
Çemberlitaş classic entrance · 3,200 TL on the bath's own page; the scrub and foam wash is 72 EUR, the oil massage package 92 EUR
20 EUR
Acemoğlu pool, sauna and steam, 1 hour · the bath's own price list; a 45-minute foam and scrub session is 40 EUR
29.7C
July average high · MGM normals; January averages 9.6C high and 4.2C low

Book A Hamam In Istanbul By Experience Type

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Which Hamam In Istanbul Fits You?

1. What kind of hamam experience are you after?
2. What are you comfortable paying per person?
3. Do you want a well-known bath or somewhere quieter?

This is a starting shortlist of three well-reviewed picks, not the full list. Answer a question below to rebuild it.

  1. Old City Private Bath

    50 - 125 minutes · Free cancellation

    from $51 ★ 4.6 (4,066)

  2. Gedikpaşa Hamam, Privacy Option

    About 1 hr · Free cancellation

    from $57 ★ 4.9 (1,970)

  3. Acemoğlu 15th-Century Hamam

    45 - 80 minutes · Free cancellation

    from $45 ★ 4.6 (1,515)

  4. Hilton Sirkeci Spa-Floor Hamam

    50 - 100 minutes · Free cancellation

    from $56 ★ 4.8 (1,489)

  5. Cağaloğlu 1741 Hamam, Standard Packages

    45 - 135 minutes · Free cancellation

    from $107 ★ 4.8 (826)

  6. Ayasofya Hürrem Sultan Hamam

    45 - 110 minutes · Free cancellation

    from $124 ★ 4.8 (578)

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  1. Grand Hotel De Pera Bath And Pool

    50 minutes - 2 hours · Free cancellation

    from $51 ★ 4.8 (574)

  2. Five-Star Hotel Hammam, Three Tiers

    50 - 115 minutes · Free cancellation

    from $34 ★ 4.6 (553)

  3. Ağa Hamamı, Beyoğlu Side

    About 1 hr 30 min · Free cancellation

    from $84 ★ 4.6 (459)

  4. Luxury Hammam, Fatih

    1.5 - 3 hours · Free cancellation

    from $47 ★ 4.4 (211)

  5. Çukurcuma 1831 Couples Hamam

    About 2 hr

    from $103 ★ 5.0 (188)

  6. Hürrem Sultan Keyf Ritual

    About 1 hr · Free cancellation

    from $178 ★ 4.9 (179)

  7. Bath Plus Private Hotel Transfer

    1.5 - 2.5 hours · Free cancellation

    from $68 ★ 4.4 (159)

  8. Cağaloğlu Foam Massage Packages

    About 45 minutes

    from $138 ★ 5.0 (153)

  9. Private Suite Bath, Pool, Sauna

    About 2 hr 30 min · Free cancellation

    from $46 ★ 4.8 (145)

  10. Taksim Private Bath, Sauna, Pool

    About 2 hr 30 min

    from $52 ★ 4.7 (128)

  11. Şişli Ramada Plaza Spa Hamam

    50 - 100 minutes · Free cancellation

    from $62 ★ 4.8 (83)

  12. Şifa Hamam Beside Sultanahmet

    Free cancellation

    from $55 ★ 4.6 (67)

  13. Çemberlitaş 1584 Bath

    Free cancellation

    from $124 ★ 4.5 (52)

  14. Süleymaniye-Area Budget Bath

    About 1 hr 30 min · Free cancellation

    from $19 ★ 4.8 (38)

  15. Old City Tour Plus Hamam, 6 Hours

    6 hours · Free cancellation

    from $219 ★ 5.0 (1)

  16. Grand Bazaar Walk Plus Hamam

    3 hours · Free cancellation

    from $84

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TourKindOn the nightLengthMeetsFromRatingBook
Old City Private Bath Private spa hamams No meal 50 - 125 minutes Where tours begin $51 ★ 4.64,066 reviews Check availability
Gedikpaşa Hamam, Privacy Option Historic hamams No meal About 1 hr Where tours begin $57 ★ 4.91,970 reviews Check availability
Acemoğlu 15th-Century Hamam Historic hamams No meal 45 - 80 minutes Where tours begin $45 ★ 4.61,515 reviews Check availability
Hilton Sirkeci Spa-Floor Hamam Private spa hamams No meal 50 - 100 minutes Where tours begin $56 ★ 4.81,489 reviews Check availability
Cağaloğlu 1741 Hamam, Standard Packages Historic hamams No meal 45 - 135 minutes Where tours begin $107 ★ 4.8826 reviews Check availability
Ayasofya Hürrem Sultan Hamam Historic hamams No meal 45 - 110 minutes Where tours begin $124 ★ 4.8578 reviews Check availability
Grand Hotel De Pera Bath And Pool Private spa hamams No meal 50 minutes - 2 hours Where tours begin $51 ★ 4.8574 reviews Check availability
Five-Star Hotel Hammam, Three Tiers Private spa hamams No meal 50 - 115 minutes Where tours begin $34 ★ 4.6553 reviews Check availability
Ağa Hamamı, Beyoğlu Side Historic hamams No meal About 1 hr 30 min Where tours begin $84 ★ 4.6459 reviews Check availability
Luxury Hammam, Fatih Private spa hamams No meal 1.5 - 3 hours Where tours begin $47 ★ 4.4211 reviews Check availability
Çukurcuma 1831 Couples Hamam Historic hamams No meal About 2 hr Where tours begin $103 ★ 5.0188 reviews Check availability
Hürrem Sultan Keyf Ritual Historic hamams No meal About 1 hr Where tours begin $178 ★ 4.9179 reviews Check availability
Bath Plus Private Hotel Transfer Hamam and tour combos No meal 1.5 - 2.5 hours Where tours begin $68 ★ 4.4159 reviews Check availability
Cağaloğlu Foam Massage Packages Historic hamams No meal About 45 minutes Where tours begin $138 ★ 5.0153 reviews Check availability
Private Suite Bath, Pool, Sauna Private spa hamams No meal About 2 hr 30 min Where tours begin $46 ★ 4.8145 reviews Check availability
Taksim Private Bath, Sauna, Pool Private spa hamams No meal About 2 hr 30 min Where tours begin $52 ★ 4.7128 reviews Check availability
Şişli Ramada Plaza Spa Hamam Private spa hamams No meal 50 - 100 minutes Where tours begin $62 ★ 4.883 reviews Check availability
Şifa Hamam Beside Sultanahmet Historic hamams No meal Where tours begin $55 ★ 4.667 reviews Check availability
Çemberlitaş 1584 Bath Historic hamams No meal Where tours begin $124 ★ 4.552 reviews Check availability
Süleymaniye-Area Budget Bath Historic hamams No meal About 1 hr 30 min Where tours begin $19 ★ 4.838 reviews Check availability
Old City Tour Plus Hamam, 6 Hours Hamam and tour combos No meal 6 hours Where tours begin $219 ★ 5.01 reviews Check availability
Grand Bazaar Walk Plus Hamam Hamam and tour combos No meal 3 hours Where tours begin $84 No reviews yet Check availability

Best Month For A Hamam In Istanbul

Rainy Days
Average High Temp9.610.212.417.422.327.129.729.725.920.616.111.8
Old City CrowdsLowLowLowHighHighHighPeakPeakHighHighModerateModerate
  • Under 5 days
  • 5 to 10 days
  • 10 to 14 days
  • Over 14 days
  • Not named
  • This month

January

Average High Temp (C): 9.6 Average Low (C): 4.2 Rainy Days: 16 Old City Crowds: Low

Average High Temp (C): 9.6

February

Average High Temp (C): 10.2 Average Low (C): 4.2 Rainy Days: 14 Old City Crowds: Low

Average High Temp (C): 10.2

March

Average High Temp (C): 12.4 Average Low (C): 5.5 Rainy Days: 13 Old City Crowds: Low

Average High Temp (C): 12.4

April

Average High Temp (C): 17.4 Average Low (C): 9.2 Rainy Days: 10 Old City Crowds: High

Average High Temp (C): 17.4

May

Average High Temp (C): 22.3 Average Low (C): 13.6 Rainy Days: 8 Old City Crowds: High

Average High Temp (C): 22.3

June

Average High Temp (C): 27.1 Average Low (C): 18 Rainy Days: 5 Old City Crowds: High

Average High Temp (C): 27.1

July

Average High Temp (C): 29.7 Average Low (C): 20.5 Rainy Days: 3 Old City Crowds: Peak

Average High Temp (C): 29.7

August

Average High Temp (C): 29.7 Average Low (C): 20.8 Rainy Days: 4 Old City Crowds: Peak

Average High Temp (C): 29.7

September

Average High Temp (C): 25.9 Average Low (C): 17.6 Rainy Days: 6 Old City Crowds: High

Average High Temp (C): 25.9

October

Average High Temp (C): 20.6 Average Low (C): 13.7 Rainy Days: 9 Old City Crowds: High

Average High Temp (C): 20.6

November

Average High Temp (C): 16.1 Average Low (C): 9.9 Rainy Days: 11 Old City Crowds: Moderate

Average High Temp (C): 16.1

December

Average High Temp (C): 11.8 Average Low (C): 6.5 Rainy Days: 16 Old City Crowds: Moderate

Average High Temp (C): 11.8

Open the month-by-month table
MonthAverage High Temp (C)Average Low (C)Rainy DaysOld City Crowds
January9.64.216Low
February10.24.214Low
March12.45.513Low
April17.49.210High
May22.313.68High
June27.1185High
July29.720.53Peak
August29.720.84Peak
September25.917.66High
October20.613.79High
November16.19.911Moderate
December11.86.516Moderate

Historic Bath Or Hotel Spa: Hamam In Istanbul Compared

Historic HamamPrivate Spa Hamam
Sessions compared118
Price from$19 to $178$34 to $62
Guest ratings4.5 to 54.4 to 4.8
Guest reviews6,0257,249
Typical length45 minutes to about 2 hours50 minutes to about 3 hours
SettingOttoman-era bathhouse, several designed by Mimar SinanHotel or private-suite bath, many with a pool or sauna
Who bathes togetherSeparate men's and women's sections at the historic bathsPrivate suites for couples and small groups
Free cancellation9 of 11 listings7 of 8 listings

Hamam In Istanbul On The Map

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Old City

Fatih West

Beyoglu

  1. Sultanahmet SquareOld City
  2. Cağaloğlu HamamıOld City · 470 m from Sultanahmet Square in a straight line
  3. Ayasofya Hürrem Sultan HamamıOld City · 280 m from Sultanahmet Square in a straight line
  4. Çemberlitaş HamamıOld City · 430 m from Sultanahmet Square in a straight line
  5. Şifa HamamıOld City · 260 m from Sultanahmet Square in a straight line
  6. Grand BazaarOld City · 830 m from Sultanahmet Square in a straight line
  7. Acemoğlu HamamıFatih West · 1.6 km from Sultanahmet Square in a straight line
  8. Gedikpaşa HamamıFatih West · 730 m from Sultanahmet Square in a straight line
  9. Süleymaniye HamamıFatih West · 1.4 km from Sultanahmet Square in a straight line
  10. Ağa HamamıBeyoglu · 3.0 km from Sultanahmet Square in a straight line
  11. Çukurcuma HamamıBeyoglu · 2.8 km from Sultanahmet Square in a straight line
  12. Taksim SquareBeyoglu · 3.6 km from Sultanahmet Square in a straight line
  13. Grand Hotel de PeraBeyoglu · 2.9 km from Sultanahmet Square in a straight line
  14. Galata TowerBeyoglu · 2.1 km from Sultanahmet Square in a straight line
  15. Kılıç Ali Paşa HamamıKarakoy · 2.2 km from Sultanahmet Square in a straight line

What Guests Say About A Hamam In Istanbul

Traveler reviews are published on the operators’ own booking listings. We did not write or edit them, and we chose which four to show here.

“Must do Istanbul experience! I visited this Hamam 24 years ago, and returned this year to share the experience with my daughter.”
Hazel W., operator-listing review of Cağaloğlu Foam Massage Packages
“Beautiful hammam, great attendants. This was my first time, and everyone made sure to explain each step thoroughly. I went early morning - very quiet, nearly private.”
Marlene S., operator-listing review of Hürrem Sultan Keyf Ritual
“The Aga Hamam was an unforgettable experience for my husband and myself. The staff were very informative of what to do. We both felt comfortable. It is an amazing bath.”
Jessica W., operator-listing review of Ağa Hamamı, Beyoğlu Side
“A bucket list experience for sure. Total pampering in a beautiful Hammam. I appreciated that this Hammam offered a couples option.”
Nancy A., operator-listing review of Çukurcuma 1831 Couples Hamam

Where To Stay Near The Old City Baths

Boutique Sultanahmet, in-house hamam

Hotel Yasmak Sultan

Sultanahmet, a short walk from Cagaloglu Hamam

★ 9 · 1,001 reviews

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Boutique Sultanahmet, Ottoman-style hamam

Hotel Sultania, Boutique Class

Sultanahmet, Old City

★ 9.6 · 1,003 reviews

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Boutique Sultanahmet, spa with Turkish bath

Pell Palace Hotel & Spa

Sultanahmet, Old City

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Questions Before Your First Hamam

What Should You Wear In A Hamam?

Keep it simple. Çemberlitaş Hamamı lets guests bring their own swimwear, and attendants are the same gender as the bather.

Can Women Visit A Hamam?

Yes. Baths such as Çemberlitaş Hamamı run separate sections for men and women with same-gender attendants, and couples can book private suites together.

What Does The Hamam Provide?

At Çemberlitaş Hamamı a classic entrance includes a towel, soap, shampoo and slippers, while the scrub, foam wash and oil massage belong to the pricier packages.

How Much Is A Hamam Session?

That depends on the bath and package. Prices here sit on each live listing.

How Much Time For A Hamam Visit?

Sessions run about 45 minutes in a historic bath up to around 3 hours in a full private spa. Combos that add walks run 3 to 6 hours.

What If Plans Change After Booking?

Yes, in most cases: 19 of the 22 listings here can be canceled free. The terms sit on each listing.

Guides And Answers For Your Hamam Visit

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From $19 · ★ 4.7 across 13,434 reviews · 22 real hamam experiences · free cancellation on most tours Compare tours →