Istanbul Old City Ottoman Hamam with Foam Massage
by Istanbul Hamam
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This 45-minute spa treatment takes place in an 18th-century hammam located in Istanbul's Old City. The facility features separate sections for men and women, each staffed by therapists of the same gender. The hamam's Ottoman architecture includes detailed marble work throughout the building. The treatment includes a traditional kese exfoliating glove used once per guest, a bubble bath, and a relaxing foam massage. Depending on the option selected, guests may also receive a collagen mask, foot massage, full body clay mask, and aromatherapy massage in a private room. The package provides access to a hot room similar to a sauna and a marble "gobektasi". Olive oil soap, linden shampoo, hair cream, and body lotion are supplied. Turkish tea and Turkish delight snacks are offered during the visit. Guests receive one-use slippers, towels, and a traditional breechcloth for the session.
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Cagaloglu Hammam
Cagaloglu Hammam is an 18th-century Ottoman bathhouse in Istanbul's Old City featuring separate sections for men and women, each served by gender-matched therapists. Visitors begin in a warm room beneath a dome with star-shaped lights to acclimate, then move to the hot room with a central marble platform called 'gobektasi' for heat and steam treatments. Therapists provide traditional scrubs and massages specific to each gender. The experience ends in a cool room where guests can relax with Turkish tea or sherbet. The hammam combines Ottoman architecture, marble details, and Turkish motifs, situated near historic sites and local life.
45 min
Meeting point
Upon entering the main entrance of the hamam, please present your ID card or passport to the staff at the reception for a seamless check-in experience.
End point
Upon entering the main entrance of the hamam, please present your ID card or passport to the staff at the reception for a seamless check-in experience.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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