I didn't have a Hammam scheduled but it was available and really close to the hotel, it's cultural,…read moreit was a long day of...you know what? I don't need an excuse to have a spa day on a nice vacation. It wasn't on my 'to-do' list so I didn't do a lot of research. I was expecting a more communal style affair-my only point of reference was a Korean style sauna since I got walked into a communal area where people were just chilling out. After being walked upstairs and into a changing room. The next room was a large steam room, but not oppressively humid, probably because it was surprisingly high ceilinged and laid down on a marble bench, another surprise, it was way more comfortable than it sounds. I lost all sense of time. The hammam was like a cross between a scrub, a wash and a massage. I never saw why Turkish towels were 'a thing,' but after this I was surprised at how absorbent and supple it was. After getting all the travel stress out of my system THAT was when I was given a robe and then taken up front to that cavernous common area with a nice cup of hibiscus tea.

I highly recommend this hamam. I was able to book a reservation using WhatsApp while in Istanbul…read moreand communicating directly with the hamam. This is a nice touch since I'm using my US cell phone. The hamam itself is immaculate. I booked a session for me and my 2 daughters. We were given 2 changing rooms. Each room has a dyson hair dryer and q-tips etc. to use after your Turkish bath. Each room locks automatically and you are given a bracelet which unlocks the door. Very convenient and secure. The hamam experience is comparable to other experiences I've had - very good! I do like that for the bubble/massage portion, you are laying down on the marble. I've been to another hamam where they do this part while you're sitting. Here, my girl did a great job to get the knots out of my back. The experience is so relaxing and calming. You can take your time and chill in the relaxation room after your Turkish bath. With this hamam being co-ed/couples, you can bring your own 2 piece bikini which is convenient and comfortable. I've been to non-coed hamams where you eventually end up taking your bikini top off, but not here. It's really no biggie but just wanted to mention the differences. This is a great hamam for first timers or seasoned hamam goers. This is a great part of the Ottoman/Turkish culture to experience.

A journey into the past was a wonderful experience. I definitely recommend it. A trustworthy…read morebusiness.

I don't think it would be wrong to call this the most exotic hamam in Istanbul. I'd rate the staff…read moreand service 11 out of 10. I felt like I was experiencing the old Ottoman era. It's right in the heart of Taksim. Mr. Hüseyin was also very attentive and helpful. I thank everyone.

I'm not that into the Turkish steam bath massage thing, but this is a smaller historic one and…read moreworth a drop in. Apparently sometimes the steam part isn't working, but they won't tell you until you've got your clothes off. It's in a great location, the building is truly ancient, you'll pass by it a number of times while seeing nearby sights. I think maybe this is a good idea for the day after arriving, if like me you have to travel economy class.

It was NOT A TRADITIONAL HAMAM with the steam. Are they kidding me? Absolutely no steam in the…read morehamam! When I asked they said that is how they keep it. It's embarrassing to make tourist think that is the real hamam experience. I was born in Turkey and I been to many hamams growing up. I brought my husband who is American and felt so bad about it being falsely advertised regarding the experience. The workers were great but nothing like a traditional hamam. Last visit we went to Cağaloğlu hamam is the best it costs more but definitely authentic so steamy you can't see anything or anyone! If reading this do not go or call and ask if they have steam . Or Ho to Cağaloğlu hamam

Very beautiful and historic place. World class service. Our party got the Cagaloglu package and…read moreleft feeling relaxed and pampered.

Absolutely incredible experience and definitely a highlight during our 15 day European adventure…read more When my 13 year old Autistic son heard we were going to be visiting Istanbul, somehow he found out about a Turkish Bath and asked if we could go. I hesitated somewhat as we were traveling with a group of 7 (2 men, 2 women, 2 girls aged 14 & 15 and 1 13-year old boy) and I didn't think he fully understood what a Turkish Bath was. Frankly, I didn't know either! After I did some research, it actually did sound like something we just had to do so I checked Yelp, Tripadvisor and Google and it was pretty clear which Hamman was the best in the city. If Cagaloglu Hamami was good enough for Oprah, Harrison Ford and Steve Irwin (whose pictures adorn the entry hallway among many other celebrities' photos), I figured it would be good enough for us! The building itself is beautiful; it isn't the oldest Hammam in Istanbul but it certainly appeared old and very charming. Right after we stepped out of the taxi, the gracious staff greeted us warmly and directed us inside. The staff explained the service we signed up for (Hamami Ritual Bath at $90) and offered an additional mud bath for $40. We opted to do the additional and were soon separated; the girls went to their side of the building and the boys went to ours. We were shown to our individual cozy changing rooms and given keys to lock our belongings inside. The rooms were provided with a bottle of water, body lotion and even a toothbrush with toothpaste! We put on the comfortable towels and met our "tellaks" (male attendants) who led us inside the hot room where we relaxed with another provided bottle of water for about 15-20 minutes. The room's temperature is very comfortable, certainly not swelteringly hot. Afterwards, our towel enrobed tellaks led us by the arm to the main room where we were instructed to lay down on marble slab tables. It sounds uncomfortable but it really wasn't. Our "Hamman Ritual" involved a scrub, massage, a bubble bath and of course the extra mud application. This was amazing. The scrub wasn't too harsh or rough and the massage was fantastic. And the bubbles were amazing. They pour buckets of heavy, velvety bubbles over you and the sensation is honestly amazing. Afterwards, buckets and buckets of warm, cold and warm water again to rinse you off. I was nervous because I had accidentally swallowed some but the water is clean and potable as I didn't get sick. The mud was then applied and left on for about 10 minutes followed by more rinsing, all the while we continued to lay on the marble slab looking up at the beautiful domed building with light peeking through various windows. All throughout the ritual, genitals were covered by the towel (should you have any concern). Afterwards, we were returned to our changing rooms where we got dressed, exited and were met by our tellaks who provided us with generous helpings of delicious tea, juice, Turkish delight, nuts and dried apricots. My son's tellak gifted him a pair of slippers and we all received soaps to take home. Shortly thereafter, the girls rejoined us and reported that while they had been nervous at first, that they, too, had an absolutely wonderful experience. The $90 pricepoint seemed fine for us and we did opt for the addditonal $40 mud application. Perhaps that could have been a little less expensive but we all opted in because we'd likely never be back and it added to the overall experience and time. They also offer additional massage services but the Ritual was perfect as it was. The staff from start to finish were all very professional, helpful and kind and the overall experience lasted a very relaxed hour and a half to two hours. We tipped about 10% as that is what we read is customary in Turkey. If you have extra time, they also have a lovely restaurant and small bar inside as well! We didn't order anything, however. Visiting Cagaloglu Hamami is an absolute must if you visit Istanbul. Make sure to make reservations!

While in Istanbul all I heard about is Turkish baths. So of course,we had to try it…read more This place has been here since 1481 so it's basically a piece of history now. Don't imagine how many naked men have been cleaned here. But they know what they are doing. First you're sent off to a private room to change and put on a thin towel. You are then walked to a huge marble domed room that's at least 105 degrees and extremely humid. Sit on a huge marble platform for 20 minutes to sweat and prepare your body to be scrubbed. Get a quick massage from a burly Turkish man. Then he soaps you up. Walked to a marble basin under a water tapped and rinsed off. Then the scrubbing begins. Dead skin is scrubbed off with a bath glove. Finally you take a cold shower. It sounds weird and not for the shy but you leave feeling amazing and my skin has not felt this smooth since I was a baby. Totally recommend this place if you visit Istanbul.

I had a wonderful time here. The Hamam looked very clean and a very relaxing experience. You run…read moreinto these tours in istanbul that charge you almost an arm and a leg to take you to the Hamam and then you gotta pay extra for other service while you can just walk in here and have the Hamam experience of your lifetime!

Do NOT pass up this opportunity! This was the HIGHLIGHT of our trip, and trust me our trip was…read moregreat. We were there for about 2.5 hours and were able to go in the pools, saunas, snow rooms, steak rooms, showers, etc and all we booked was the $45 scrub massage. The scrub massage was other worldly, I think about it everyday.

My wife and I have been to many spas across the globe. We thoroughly enjoyed this experience. We…read morewere greeted by the friendly staff who were very kind and honest. We were treated to a wonderful bath experience followed by a scrub. We were rejuvenated yet relaxed and felt 5 lbs lighter afterwards. The couples massage was in a private room for the two of us side by side. Prices were very reasonable and half of what we would have paid at our fancy hotel. This felt like an authentic experience managed by locals trying to make a hard earned living. We would return for sure and can highly recommend. This place has been around for centuries and they know what they are doing.

We are a couple visiting Istanbul from New York. We brought our great expectations to this…read morewonderful city. However our dream shattered by this crocked Turkish bath place. We walked in ask for couple's package they said they can put us together the whole session that includes couple Sunna, soap scrubber and 20 minuets massage. After all none of these promises were committed, they separated us, my wife only got her 10 minuets lousy massage and there is no resting place to relax after the bath or we can be together at all. We felt we have been mistreated. Just we wanna say again: don't go there. If you were asked to pay up front, JUST don't do it!

This was by far my favorite activity I did while I was in Istanbul. I went for the full Ab-i Hayat…read morepackage, but they were doing a special of 10% off appts before 1:00 pm so it ended up being $315 dollars. My partner in the process was Selda and she was AMAZING!!! Honestly she made the entire experience. She was respectful but funny and really helped me feel confident and lose my nervousness since it was my first time and I had no idea what to expect. They also gave me a full bar of their soap plus a Turkish towel in a cute bag. After the "wet" portion of the experience, before the oil massage upstairs, I sat in a nice little relaxing area and was brought some sherbet tea, water, and Turkish delight while I rested. Services i got: - Traditional full body scrubbing in the warmest quarter. - Organic Lavender Extract and Sea Salt Refreshing hand and foot peeling. - full body clay mask. - Relaxing bubble wash ritual on the warm marble stone. - Hair wash ritual with redbud scented shampoo. - Aromatherapy Massage with redbud scented oil in the private massage room. - Fresh and dried fruits to finish off the experience. Overall the entire experience took about 2.5 hours and left me feeling so refreshed.

BEST EXPERIENCE EVER! This is seriously a MUST in Istanbul. You will not be disappointed…read more I did a decent amount of research on the best hammam to try in Istanbul, and there's a reason this is so beloved. LOCATION This is prime location near Hagia Sofia and Blue Mosque, and this hammam building itself has a TON of history. It's stunning! OFFERINGS They do massages as well, but the main thing here is the hammam experience. If you don't know, it's a communal style body washing experience that typically means washing on hot marble stone with running water sinks, being soap-foam massaged and scrubbed by an attendant, and bathhouse style ambiance. PRICE They have tiered pricing options from 110-330 euros, and we opted for something in the middle that included the hammam experience being scrubbed and bubble soap foam massaged by the attendant, a face mask and hair wash, and treats post-experience. EXPERIENCE This was pure luxury! You start in the stunning lounge area and get changed into the robe in the changing rooms that have a traditional look. The space is large and even with a few others during the same time and an attendant, it wasn't awkward or uncomfortable at all. It started with being washed and washing myself, then a face mask, then a face mask and hair wash + scrub with a sandpaper-like glove by the attendant in a more private section. Then, I came out to the main area on the central marble slab for the soap foam massage which was amazing - I've never felt more exfoliated and clean! I ended with a face mask sheet and treats including sherbet drink, tea and Turkish delight in the main room. I got to take home the soap and scrubber glove complimentary as well. A treat from start to finish!