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Built in 1777, this historic Ottoman hammam is just steps from Sultanahmet Square. Experience a traditional Turkish bath with steam, scrub, and foam massage in an authentic Old City setting.

Highlights

• Authentic 18th-century Ottoman hammam built in 1777
• Mixed-gender facility with gender-matching therapists
• Located in the heart of Istanbul’s Old City, Sultanahmet
• Perfect for couples, solo travelers, and small groups

Description

Hammam Type: Mixed-gender hammam (shared area) Therapists Type: Gender-matching therapists: female for women, male for men Step into the living history of Sifa Hamam, an authentic Ottoman hammam operating continuously since 1777 in the heart of Sultanahmet, Old City. Originally built during the late Ottoman period, Sifa Hamam is one of the few historical hammams in Istanbul where men and women can enjoy the Turkish bath ritual together in the same space—while still receiving treatments from gender-matching therapists for comfort and privacy. From the moment you enter, the elegant domes, traditional marble interiors, and warm hospitality will transport you back in time. The ritual begins in the warm room, where steam and heat relax your muscles and open your pores. This is followed by the invigorating scrubbing with a kese mitt, a rich foam massage on the heated marble platform, and finally, relaxation with herbal tea or homemade sherbet in the cool room. Sifa Hamam offers a one-of-a-kind experience for couples, friends, and solo travelers seeking a traditional yet inclusive Turkish bath in Istanbul's historical core—just steps away from the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapı Palace.

Includes

30-minute access to the warm marble hammam room Peeling application with one-use kese mitt Traditional foam massage Aromatherapy oil massage (if option selected) Foot massage & face mask (if option selected) Use of towels, slippers, and peştemal (breechcloth) Olive oil soap, linden shampoo, hair cream, body lotion Tea Locker and secure storage

Important Information

• Mixed-gender hammam (shared area) All guests are treated with linden shampoo, one-use slippers, and towels Guests who are pregnant are not permitted to enter the hammam Those who have heart disease, diabetes, or asthma are not advised to use the bath The use of a bath is not advised for guests who have recently consumed alcohol, who are famished, or full Guests under the age of 18 can not experience the hammam without an adult

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund