Istanbul : Historical Turkish Bath Experience in Old City

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Istanbul, Turkey

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45 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Get scrubbed and pampered with this hammam experience in Istanbul, where you’ll emerge glowing and ready for more exploring. Once you reach the hammam, try a traditional body scrub, foam bath, full-body clay mask, and a half-hour massage (if you choose that option). After, relax with a provided cup of coffee or tea, and enjoy the rejuvenated feeling.

Easy to locate meeting point in Istanbul for ease
Enjoy a semi-private experience (if you choose this option)
Try several treatments in one session
Enjoy an experience that’s been around since the 15th century

What's Included

Traditional Body Scrub & Foaming Ritual
Clay Mask
Public Historical Turkish Bath
Semi-Private Historical Turkish Bath (if option choosen)
30 Minute Massage(if option choosen)
Coffee and/or Tea
Towel and Slippers

Swimwear/Underwear/Bikini

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Aceminefer Sokağı
Kemal Paşa, Aceminefer Sok., Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Once reaching Acemi Nefer Sokak , you will find it at No : 2 with board ' Acemoglu Hamam ' next to Wyndham Old City Celal Aga Hotel . You can easily reach by public transportation with T1 Tramline- Laleli stop , or Metro Line - Vezneciler stop , only few minutes walking distance .

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Acemoglu Turkish Bath

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Public bath will be small group , max 8 participant at the same time slot as mixed-gender
Semi-Private baths are attached to Public Bath , and closed by half-doors as shown in the photos
All therapists are females
Baby stroller accepted as folded and left to reception area .
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.7

based on 48 reviews

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A relaxation and “looking in the past” experience

Melina_M, Feb 2026

We had a reservation for both a Hamam and a massage. While we also appreciated the massage, what captivated us was the hamam .

Turkish Bath Experience

Peggy_P, Jan 2026

The atmosphere was very nice and relaxing. Next time, I will make a point to specify massage strength (gentle vs strong) in order to have an even better experience. Great place!!

Very good hammam. Very...

Roshni_P, Dec 2025

Very good hammam. Very traditional experience and had a great time with host and it gives a quite good traditional feeling of hammam and we entirely loved it.

Good Experience with a Note on Authenticityz

Antonio_C, Nov 2025

We had a good experience. The reception staff was very welcoming, and the scrub was great. The hamam itself is beautiful and lives up to its 'historic' description. A quick note: the massage was much firmer than I anticipated, so be prepared for deep pressure. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 was a mismatch in expectations regarding authenticity. Since it's marked as 'original,' I expected the traditional format where male attendants look after male guests. This wasn't the case, but the female attendants who assisted us were absolutely lovely and did a fantastic job. This is just a heads-up for others seeking a strictly traditional experience.

The bath was amazing,...

Susan_S, Oct 2025

The bath was amazing, with a salt scrub on a warm marble slab. Lots of warm water rinse on your front and back. Also a soapy foam wash. A head wash with a scalp massage. Then we had tea and water break before an amazing deep massage.

This is a must-do in Istnabul - would do this again! Great value,

Louise_K, Aug 2025

This was fantastic - only 2 of us in the public session as we booked it at 9pm. Everything was great. had the turkish Hamam, clay mask and 30 minute massage couldn't fault it.

Quick “taste if hamam” experience

Bisakha_S, Jun 2025

Its not bad but not epitome of luxury either. They are a little cramped for space and understaffed so expect tiny changing areas and crowded waiting areas. But the experience of the hamam and massage were pretty good (though apparently the semi private spaces are for women only, men have to go to public space — glad my husband and friend’s husband had not signed up). But it’s economical value.

Unforgettable memory in Istanbul!

Tyron_F, Apr 2025

Highly Recommended in Istanbul! Absolutely wonderful experience. Booked the semi-private and we were upgraded to the full private (guess just being there at the right time). The two ladies were very skillful and made it the most relaxing experience for my wife and I!

Great hospitality,...

Mia_K, Oct 2024

Great hospitality, authentic experience, lots of laughs. Hard to find even with the help of Google maps.

Good experience

etame, Aug 2024

The installations need some updating. The bath itself was very good and the mustache was also good. It’s a good experience while you are in Turkey.

Wonderful

Francesca_S, Jul 2024

We loved our Hamman experience! It felt very authentic and Turkish. It looks a little sketchy from the outside but inside it’s wonderful and as you would want an authentic spa to be. We had the full wash/scrub/mask experience followed by a massage and were very well looked after. Good value for money in my opinion

Sadly, pretty awful

Tracy_C, May 2024

We were hyped, well when I say we, I mean me…… but Waterman (pretend husband) was incredibly skeptical and was dragged along. So with a booking they had to be at 6pm …. And well ok….. I made the booking counting the 45 minutes of services (joint), 15 mins for them being late that still left 90 mins for us to be where we needed to be after - I went for it. Instant confirmation! Success….. We worked out it was only a 5 min walk from hotel so perfect - off we set…… Sketchy street entrance, but hey I’m thinking authentic right? Skeptical Waterman already peaking….. so in we went… Then tick tock…. People queued, to get in and in the waiting area…. Wow this place must be awesome I’m thinking? So we wait, and wait…… time is moving slower than a watched pot, Waterman flexes some muscle, I explain care factor zero as they’ve already got my cash….. slight delay they say….. this goes on and on…… over an hour….. some of the interesting things that occurred as we waited…. - trenchcoat Trevor with slicked back fragments of hair in and out with his general manager tone, taking complaining people outside to voice their concerns so as not to upset the rest of us - One of the masseuses (or are they Turkish bathists?) comes into reception and crouches down behind the counter…. We can’t see what he is doing from our low stained soiled couch, but the unmistakeable sound of the click click as he clips his nails (I hope fingernails) is deafening….. sideeyes all round at this point from all of us paying patrons! - Then the same, Turkish bathist, collects lovely tea cups with those fingers that had been housing the grime of those fingernails and rounds them back to a kitchen - Anyway…… finally it’s our turn!!!! At 705pm…… By now we had seen that everyone was wearing togs, slight problem we didn’t bring togs…. Ok we will skip the swimming bit…. But hey this is traditional right so you’re supposed to be naked???? But we did have knickers on so no problem We are walked through the adjoining very fancy and salubrious hotel lobby as the hammans lift wasn’t working…. Ok no problem, this seems gorgeous. Off to our little cubicle for 2 to change (no togs remember) and wrap ourselves in the towel and put everything in our locker It was now it went from bad to worse, we were given little slippers…… the proverbial here SLIP! SLIP SLIP SLIP…… the things are not to be worn on very wet marble floors!!! At this point Waterman is leading the way down the precarious spiral staircase and thud thud thud….. before I’d even gotten to the corner I know that sound…. The sound of said Waterman falling down the stairs…. thanks SLIPpers….. up he gets, shaken but not perturbed on this quest! SLIPpers removed we paddle along behind our leader towards our traditional Turkish scrubbing bliss. Remember the salubrious hotel lobby? Well by now it was packed with people enjoying drinks and tea and pre dinner canapés….To our horror, we were now paraded back up the lift in only a towel paddling along in bare foot ….. I watched Watermans towel clinging to his hips only just…… just waiting for it to fall! By this time I need to go to to the loo, so I have to chose to either risk serious concussion and potential death in the slippers, or germ hell by going bare feet…. I risk death and wear slippers…. Good choice me, as it was filthy. Anyway, in we go to our semi private (as in half a door, so yeah was semi) and wait….. praying it would not be the fingernail man from earlier…. Behold it’s not! It’s a lovely very petite little lady….. I fumble along that we don’t have togs on…. And she seems ok with that and gets to work. I go first so as to give Waterman an idea of what to expect…. This is where more of the delay comes as there was only one lady scrubbing not 1 each…..Water splashing, scrubbing, clay smothering, and yes all over….. arms and legs hoisted and a face splash making me realise water boarding must truly be torturous! Whilst my clay is drying it’s Watermans turn….. this is when I could no longer hold in laughter….. a fair bit of eyebrow lifting and eye rolling from Waterman….. then lovely little lady drops her clay clump she’s rubbing all over waterman and in the haste to grab it smacks him in the nuts (clay was grabbed tho!) Yet on she continues - what a trooper! I’m laughing cracking my clay….. and then the foaming scrub starts…this bit is actually really nice….. like too many suds in the washer, but nice…… waterboarding returns and then boom it’s Watermans turn for clay removal and foaming! What this poor lovely little lady must have thought about us 2 overweight whales I guess we will never know….. Time is up and we scurry (barefooted and looking like drowned rats) BACK THROUGH THE BEAUTIFUL LOBBY….. the embarrassment just too much….. dressed and ready to go, still with wet hair and looking all flustered we skedaddle BACK AGAIN THROUGH BEAUTIFUL LOBBY to return to reception area to fingernail guy, trenchcoat Trevor and the other waiting customers…… Whilst we won’t be back to this establishment, it hasn’t put me off trying another Turkish bath experience, just at a different place. Waterman on the other hand unlikely to succumb again!

Excellent a must

Rosa_R, May 2024

Excellent a must for all woman who visit Istanbul. The experience surpassed the expectation Xoxoxoxoxozozozozozoxox

Just what you need to end a city break!

Randeep_K, May 2024

Everything from start to finish great customer service, beautiful turkish hamman experience amazing massage.

We had a wonderful...

Clyneice_C, Apr 2024

We had a wonderful experience the massage the baths the people were fun and provided great service for all

Incredible, Amazing and Wonderful!

Laura_F, Apr 2024

I've been to a spa before and had a spa ritual done such as a body wrap, or your standard massage and nothing compares to a Turkish Bath Experience. Especially this one I had at the Wyndham Old City. I have already told all my friends and family about it. The staff were so attentive and kind. The actual service was beyond amazing, my attendant did a wonderful job. I was bashful at first but I left feeling like incredible. Thank you so much!

THE BEST SPA IN ISTANBUL

Nichol_P, Apr 2024

The most amazing experience! The staff were so kind and helpful and the process was very relaxing and refreshing. This is THE BEST place to go in Istanbul for your Turkish spa day experience!

Turkish Bath of a Lifetime

Taneisha_F, Mar 2024

My husband and I had couple massage, Turkish bath. The ladies Siti and Prorfil were wonderful, they were professional and knew their job. We were treated like Royalties , it's the best body treatment we have ever received in our lives. Wished I had more time in Istanbul, would definitely go again.

Pamper yourself with a Turkish Bath

Jonathan_H, Mar 2024

What a relaxing experience! I highly recommend you get a Turkish bath while your are in Instanbul. The person who bathed me was wonderful!

Magnifique !Lieu hors du...

Sabrina_S, May 2025

Magnifique !Lieu hors du temps. La « thérapie » a été un vrai moment de détente ! Personnel très aimable au petit soin. Les bains turc historique sont public mais nous avons choisie semi-privé. Gommage Corporel Traditionnel & Rituel Moussant,Masque en argile,Massage de 30 minutes . Moment unique et parfait !

FATAL

Laura_O, Sep 2024

Servicio malo , nos dicen que esta aplicación es un timo . No nos dan masaje , todo fatal . NUNCA nunca contratar aquí

Vale la pena

Ester_S, Sep 2024

El lugar es muy bonito, las chicas que dan los masajes muy agradables y te hacen sentir muy cómoda. Cuando entras no sabes exactamente cual será el proceso ni qué van a hacer pero todo es fenomenal y te hace sentir super-bien y relajado. Sales de allí como nuevo.

Bagno turco

Angela_M, Aug 2024

Bella esperienza. Il bagno turco è un momento di relax e benessere lo consiglio. Siamo stati ricevuti bene e con tante attenzioni. Lo consiglio.

Excelente! Todo perfecto

Anja_H, Jul 2024

Una experiencia inolvidable, el personal súper atento, el lugar efectivamente histórico, es una ventana al pasado. La limpieza excelente. Nosotros tomamos el hamman con la opción de masaje de 30 minutos, nos gustó mucho. Mi única recomendación sería que chequen bien la ubicación porque la entrada está algo escondida. Llegamos preguntando ya que la ubicación de google no nos llevó a la puerta del lugar.

Relajante, refrescante, debes darte esta experiencia

Ana_H, Jul 2024

Alfa la señora que me baño super querida y sonriente, un servicio excepcional. Me dieron te, y me lavaron el pelo. Tenían secadora de pelo, crema para el cuerpo, locker. Todo super bien. Y el hotel accesible.