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Istanbul Hamams - Turkish Baths

Suleymaniye Turkish Bath - Hamam

Suleymaniye Hamam was designed by the Ottoman architect Sinan and was built by Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent in 1557. The Hamam is part of an extensive historic complex. ...more »

  • Location: Suleymaniye
  • Type: Architect Sinans Works

Cemberlitas Turkish Bath - Hamam

Cemberlitas Hamam is one of the most historical Turkish baths in Istanbul. The Hamam was commissioned by Nurbanu Sultan, the wife of Sultan Selim II as a charitable foundation for the poor. ...more »

  • Location: Cemberlitas
  • Type: Architect Sinans Works
  • Tel: +90-212-5227974

Gedikpasa Turkish Bath - Hamam

Gedikpasa Hamam dates from the 15th century and is one of Istanbul’s oldest hamams. It was built by a vizier of Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror, Mimar Hayrettin, and is an important historical building. ...more »

  • Location: Beyazit
  • Type: Historical Turkish Baths
  • Tel: +90-212-5178956

Galatasaray Turkish Bath - Hamam

Galatasaray Hamam is located in Istanbul’s Beyoglu district. It was built in 1481 during the reign of Sultan Beyazit II, and was used only by men for over 500 years. ...more »

  • Location: Galatasaray
  • Type: Historical Turkish Baths
  • Tel: +90-212-2524242

Cagaloglu Turkish Bath - Hamam

Cagaloglu Hamam was constructed by Sultan Mahmut I in 1741 as a way of raising revenue for his library. The Hamam is listed in the book ‘1000 Places to See Before You Die’ by Patricia Schultz. ...more »

  • Location: Cagaloglu
  • Type: Historical Turkish Baths

Uskudar Cinili Turkish Bath - Hamam

Cinili Hamam, located in the Asian sea-side suburb of Uskudar, was built in 1640 and is one of the most historic Turkish baths in the area. It is favoured by locals and foreign residents in Istanbul. ...more »

  • Location: Uskudar - Asian Side
  • Type: Historical Turkish Baths
  • Tel: +90-216-5531593

Our Local Experts say:

The Turkish bath or hamam has been around for centuries, playing host to ancient cleansing rituals. Istanbul is lucky to be graced with a large number of historical Turkish baths which date back to the Ottoman era.

These beautiful baths are regonisable by their stone domes which have small holes in to filter light through. Some of Istanbul's baths date back to the 15th century, such Gedipasa and Galatasaray Hamam.  Relaxing in a historical Turkish bath is an experience not to be missed!

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