Istanbul Sultanahmet Şifa Hamam Turkish Bath Experience (60, 90 or 120 Min)

Experience a traditional Ottoman hamam
in Sultanahmet, open since 1777

Şifa Hamam is a historic Turkish bath near Sultanahmet Square, just a few steps from Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapı Palace. Built in the Ottoman era and still operating today, it is one of the few hamams in Istanbul where men and women can enjoy the bathing ritual together in the same space. For comfort and privacy, treatments are given by a therapist of the same gender.

Warm up in the marble room and get scrubbed

The ritual begins in the warm room. For about 30 minutes, the steam and heat relax your muscles and open your pores, and then your whole body is exfoliated with a disposable kese glove.

Finish with a foam massage and an oil massage

You receive a rich foam massage on the warm marble platform. The Special Hamam (90 minutes) adds a 30-minute full-body oil massage, and the Full Service (120 minutes) adds a full-body oil massage, a 15-minute foot massage and a face mask.

Relax with tea in the cool room

After your treatment, relax with tea in the cool resting area. Towels, slippers, a peshtemal (wrap cloth), olive oil soap, linden shampoo, hair cream and body lotion are provided, and you can store your belongings in a locker.