Hot springs & baths · ISTANBUL TURKISH BATHS
Istanbul has Ottoman hammams still working after four hundred years, and hotel spas selling the same thing at four times the price. These 14 are compared on the building, the scrub, the wait, and whether the session is single sex.
Review of Istanbul’s private Old City Turkish bath, scrub, foam massage, sauna, steam room, massage options, price, and practical tips.
“Kind staff and relaxing massage. I would do it again!”
Review of Istanbul’s private Turkish bath at DoubleTree Sirkeci, with sauna, foam massage, scrub, and optional 30 or 60-minute massage.
“it was so good / my skin Is soft AND feel Very relax! thanks”
Review of Istanbul’s historic Gedikpasa Hamami, with a traditional scrub, foam massage, same-gender service, privacy options, tips, and value advice.
“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 of Istanbul’s Acemoglu Hammam, with clay mask, kese scrub, foam wash, private options, and an optional massage.
“It was an absolutely amazing experience, and a great to take a moment to relax while experiencing more of Istanbul!!!”
Review of Istanbul’s 550-year-old Gedikpasa Hammam, with scrub, foam massage, privacy upgrade, practical tips, and value advice.
“What a wonderful experience from start to finish in this historic location. Everything was as described, if not better. I had never had a Hammam before, so was not sure what to expect, but was guided through it and felt very comfortable throughout and extremely relaxed after. Tea, Turkish delight and a few bonus treats made it all the more special. Highly recommended 👌”
Review of Istanbul’s Cagaloglu Hamam, with Ottoman architecture, kese scrub, foam massage, prices, timing, and practical booking advice.
“Lovely treatment by Tugbs at the hamman. All staff very personable and attentive and the experience complements the day’s sightseeing of Istanbul perfectly.”
Review of Istanbul’s private Taksim Turkish bath with scrub, foam, sauna, pool, and optional massage, including value, timing, and practical tips.
“We loved the experience! Thanks to the masseuses ! Great value for money , highly recommended to anyone looking to enjoy great massage and sauna :) Thanks so much to reception too very helpful !”
Review of Istanbul’s Hurrem Sultan Hamam, with scrub, foam wash, massage, clay mask, costs, timing, tips, and practical advice.
“I loved this Hammam experience. It was unlike anything I’ve ever done. It smelled so beautiful inside and it was such a fun and relaxing thing to do. The female attendants were very friendly and made you feel really comfortable.”
Review of Istanbul’s Old City hammam at Ramada Sultanahmet, with sauna, kese scrub, foam wash, massage, and public or private options.
“I reserved this experience ahead of my visit to Istanbul during my free afternoon away from my tour group. The private massage and Turkish bath was a wonderful experience. The same woman guided me throughout the full experience-from sauna to massage—which was very thorough— on to the steam room, and finally to the Turkish bath. I only wish I had realized I was booking this within a hotel spa…I traveled across the city to attend when there was a similar spa/Turkish bath in own hotel of the same gain. For some reason, I had thought I was headed to a building that was only a Turkish Bath.”
Review of Istanbul’s private Ottoman-style hammam, with a heated marble scrub, foam massage, drinks, transfers, costs, and practical tips.
“probably the best massage we have ever had and we get them regularly. very clean, very inviting and a great overall experience. would 100% recommend to anyone and would do again un a heartbeat.”
Review of Istanbul’s Victory Turkish Bath, with foam scrub, massage, steam room, pool, tea, pricing, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Absolutely amazing. If I could pack the lady up in my suitcase and bring her home with me I would.”
Istanbul Taksim hammam review covering sauna, kese scrub, foam bath, massage, privacy, price, and practical health tips at Radisson Blu Harbiye.
“We both had a great experience as we were the only ones so we’ve had a lot of privacy. The treatment and massage was perfect and I can only recommend it. Also the staff was unbelievable friendly and nice. We both felt very relaxed when leaving!”
Review of Acemoglu Historical Turkish Bath in Istanbul, covering treatments, private options, value, facilities, service, and practical tips.
“Experience was just as described + more. A friend and I went with the 30 min massage option. I think maybe they won't quite ready for us so they let us use the pool/sauna/steam room area first. The resting area did feel a little rushed--I just started sipping my tea when I was taken to the massage; the resting area was also hot (I thought they were supposed to be cool--I was afraid I'd sweat again after my bath!). They could also fix a couple of small maintenance issues- ex toilet stall door that doesn't close. The staff was very nice. I would do this again if visiting Istanbul”
Review of Istanbul’s private Turkish bath with sauna, scrub, massage, pool, prices, practical tips, package details, and honest drawbacks.
“Great guide. Hakam really knew the city and culture. It would take at least a month to really see Istanbul but he helped us make the most of our brief visit.”
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