Hurrem Sultan Hammam

Reserved and paid online via official website in advance. 5 stars for having Turkish bath in a traditional building that I was told it has already served customers since 500 years ago. To be honest, I couldn’t feel any difference between this massage and any other style of massage, other than the foam. And I didn’t have dead skins to come out. The venue was clean and well maintained, the staff were very kind and helpful, though it’s costly.

Visiting the Hurrem Sultan Hammam was an unforgettable experience. The atmosphere is truly unique — a perfect blend of history, luxury, and tranquility. The staff were incredibly professional and welcoming, and every detail was thought through with great care. I felt completely relaxed and rejuvenated after the treatment. Thank you for such a special and authentic experience in the heart of Istanbul!

One of the best experiences of my life! This was the highlight of my trip! It was so relaxing feeling the thousands of bubbles on my freshly scrubbed skin. Will definitely do this again and would recommend this to anyone visiting Turkey! Make your reservations in advance (a few weeks prior)

Maybe a bit pricy but definitely worth it. It was relaxing and felt fresh at the end. But it’s not just a regular spa. You get immersed in the “Sultan Turkish Hammam” experience. From the waiting area background music, to the warm marble inside and brass bowel that they pour water on you. Bubble massage which is very unique tradition style massage in these regions. Very nice and friendly staff. Then you finish with a Turkish tea or coffee and Turkish delight. If you’re a traveler and never had similar experience I highly recommend it. All around a great experience.

What an experience! I was visiting Istanbul for a holiday and I thought I must have a Turkish bath experience while I am in the right place. By researching online reviews, I found this place. The location is very convenient just right between Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Museum. It makes you feel completely tranquil and relaxed the moment you walk into the door. The reception Izzettin was friendly and helpful. I didn't make an appointment just an hour before they finished the day, but the he and Besim, the operating supervisor, really ensured I got my treatment. My therapist Bayram also was very skilled and offered me a real good massage, he even did something extra to ensure my body blockages were all cleared by the end of the treatment. I truly recommend this place if you ever visiting Istanbul.

Beautiful historic hamam and it was not crowded. Booked via WhatsApp and we did Keyf-i Hamam course. Ladies at the hamam took a good care of us. I had Ayşe and she was wonderful! Not only my skin felt great afterwards, I also felt very calm and relaxed. Would highly recommend!

Incredible experience, a must if you are in Istanbul. It’s very pricey compared to other Hammam but the building itself and the history is just breathtaking. I felt transported back in time. Thank you to Zeliş for being so attentive.

A Luxurious and Rejuvenating Experience at Hurrem Hammam! ✨🛁 Visiting Hurrem Hammam in Istanbul was an absolute highlight of my trip! From the moment I walked in, I was welcomed into a stunning, historic setting that immediately felt serene and luxurious. The ambiance is a perfect blend of Ottoman elegance and relaxation, making it a truly special experience. The hammam treatment itself was incredible—expertly done with the perfect balance of exfoliation, cleansing, and relaxation. The staff was professional and attentive, ensuring that every part of the experience was comfortable and rejuvenating. The warm marble, the soothing bubbles, and the calming atmosphere made for a deeply refreshing escape. To top it all off, I enjoyed a delightful cup of Turkish coffee afterward, adding the perfect finishing touch to an already perfect experience. ⭐ Rating: 5/5 💆‍♀️ Must-Try: Traditional Hammam Experience 🏛️ Breathtaking Historic Atmosphere ☕ Relaxing Tea Service Post-Treatment If you're in Istanbul, this is a must-do for relaxation and self-care. Highly recommended for anyone looking to experience an authentic Turkish hammam in a truly luxurious setting! Can’t wait to return!

First time trying a real Turkish bath, and this place was amazing. Very happy my family and I came here - everyone had a great time; we didn't want to leave. Sinan and Erol made sure we had a relaxing and comfortable experience, and both were incredibly friendly and diligent. The hammam is located between Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, and has both men's and women's sections. It was built in the 16th century by the famous Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan under the orders of Hürrem Sultan (Roxelana), the wife of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. Definitely a highlight of our trip - you'll feel like a sultan here. Can't wait to be back!

If there is one thing you do, you must come here. The experience was like no other. The atmosphere is breathtaking. I enjoyed every moment there. The staff was attentive and provided a luxurious experience. Aysel-Bahar and Fatima we're amazing. The products they used were aromatic and soothing. They are slightly more expensive than other locations but I did not care because my experience was excellent.

This was such a treat. I bought the top package. Why not get the whole shebang! You only go once. Once I got over being naked and scrubbed by a stranger this was amazing! I was treated like a sultana. The top package is the way to go. There's lots of options in town but none of them have the history this one does. Superb location.

I'm a Nurse, and had many facial/messages in Beverly Hills but this place ... holy cow!! This place is HEAVEN ON EARTH! The service is extremly top notch. They care for you in a very gentle way and the place is very clean. I will be back. Thank you Dilek Jan

11/10, is that possible. So indulgent! They are very accommodating and very well kept. There's a male and female side, so you can be more comfortable. Everyone is very professional and efficient. I highly recommend and would come back.

The Turkish bath experience at Ayasofya Hürrem Sultan Hamami was one of most memorable highlights of our trip to Istanbul. The service was excellent from the moment we walked through the door. Pouring warm water from gold pans over myself while sitting in a room covered in marble, and then laying on warm marble and getting covered in bubbles was quite the experience.

This was my first Turkish bath experience and this Hamami came highly recommended from our nearby hotel. I think this is one of the more overpriced in the area but it's right at the Hagia Sophia and Four Seasons so I expected as much. Still, it was well run, clean, and legit so I'd rather pay more and know that anyway. You need to make a reservation in advance and the price is between $85-200 depending on your selected services. I'm going to tell you right now - it's amazing and it's worth every penny. It was a unique experience and one that I will never forget. If I lived here - I'd come minimum once a month, maybe more. I was assigned an attendant who both scrubbed and rubbed me with the bubbles, and then also provided my short massage treatment (additional to the basic) for about a half an hour. She was small and friendly and kind. She spoke minimal English but enough for us to understand what she needed me to do. I was guided upstairs to a changing room and locker where I left my things and changed into nothing but a tiny disposable string bikini bottom (no top) and covered with a provided Turkish towel, then she guided me downstairs into the main bath/steam room where she stripped me of the Turkish towel covering me and sat me down on one of the many marble areas around a central marble slab by a basin with warm water and showed me to rinse myself off and enjoy the steam for the next ten minutes with the hot water until she returned. I did as told and she came back and began to scrub the hell out of me with a hand mitt scrubber. Everything on me got scrubbed, including my face. Afterwards, she rinsed me again and had me walk down to the central slab and lay on it - where she proceeded to do a sort of slow towel dance where she opened and closed the towel and dipped it in soapy water and then shook it out to put air in it and slowly squeezed the air out which put super frothy bubbles all over me. It was fascinating to watch. After she did this and I was covered in bubbles, she rubbed all the bubbles in and massaged me. Rinse and repeat front to back for about 10-15 minutes. Heavenly. Followed by another rinse off - this time with cold water. Then, I sat in the main lobby having tea and some Turkish delights before we went upstairs to a massage room where I was given a massage for about 25 minutes. Afterwards, I changed and was given more tea and Turkish delights. I felt soft and new like a baby and my skin was glowing. I was so relaxed it was crazy. I don't think you need to add the additional massage as the traditional treatment includes a decent scrub/rub and the massage itself wasn't very good or soothing. So you don't need to add anything additional to your services other than what they do standard. HIGHLY recommend you do this. Don't be shy. Who cares about the boobies being shown? We're all the same anyway basically. You'll love it!

I'Il admit my wife and I both had some hesitancy in going, but as they say, when in Rome, er...Istanbul. While the fear of the unknown was always there - why am I wearing these weird disposable underwear to how do they create these crazy huge pillows of warm bubbles to OMG that ice water literally took my breath away - I was never made to feel uncomfortable. It's an experience - if you've never done it, then just do it. Go with the flow and enjoy it. Worst case, you have some awesome stories to tell your friends about it, but I think you'll have a great time. ***Insider Tip*** You might want to bring some deodorant with you if you want to continue your day sightseeing.

Here on a short work layover and treated myself to the best hammam with Gulseven. 2hrs of body scrub, massages, clay mask, shampoo and more aromatherapy massage. I'm a new woman and my skin feels and smells lovely

My first time at a Turkish Bathhouse and it was amazing. My hotel concierge said they were all pretty much the same but o have a hard time believing they all look as beautiful as this historic place. The ladies were very kind and patient and the scrub down and bubble bath were fantastic.

This place is sublime. A divine life altering experience. I told my friends we must have a layover in Istanbul on our next trip so we can all go here. The hamam ambiance in the hamam was immaculate.

One of my favorite hammams. I usually get the Piri pack which is the true Turkish bath. Warm water coming from marble basins and you sit and pour water over yourself. This really relaxes you, after this is the body scrub and more water water, then the bubbles , sheets of it as you relax on a warm marble, the attendant massages you.

Massage de mauvaise qualité,tout est précipité les masseurs nous tirent par le bras afin de passer d'une salle a l'autre . Prestations du massage qui devait durer 45 min qui a durer au final 20min. Je m'explique : nous devions avoir un pack gommage - hammam/jaccouzzi - 45min de massage pour 30€. Au lieu de ça un hamam précipité, un gommage a peu près et un semblant de jacuzzi rempli de clore qui brûlait les yeux. Quant au massage lui, il n'a duré que 20min j'ai beau montré à l'accueil le chrono que j'avais enclenché (une habitude que j'ai mise en place pour éviter de me faire avoir) mais rien y fait, il m'a fait payé 60€ pour 2.

I know a lot of my places in Istanbul get 4 or 5 stars, but really, they all deserve it. We wanted to do a hamam, but I had never been to one before and had NO idea what to expect. Be prepared to be naked (almost), but men and women are separate. We made our reservation, checked in, went to the locker room and changed into the little paper cover up (you're naked except this little bikini bottom made of paper). You are assigned a person, and they bring you to the hamam. It's a beautiful huge room made of some type of marble (?) stone - it's beautiful. You sit next to the faucet and your spa therapist will wash you and rinse you with this warm water to prepare you for the next part... After you have been fully rinsed (and relaxed), you go lay down in the middle, on this big ledge. Here, you will be washed and scrubbed. Every. single. part (except what's covered). It is AMAZZZZZING. Don't be modest, as everyone there is as naked as you! Then you are rinsed again. Next, you relax a bit, then go to the massage room, where you get a dream-like massage. SOOOO RELAXING. After the massage, you go back out and sit in the chairs and relax and drink water or tea... Then you go get dressed again, and check out. We tipped our spa therapists 80 lira each, because they were outstanding. I wanted to do the hamam every day the rest of our trip. I now understand why they are so popular. This location was definitely the best. The staff were kind and professional, the atmosphere relaxing, and the experience was like no other.

Beautiful, clean Hammam for a traditional Turkish bath! Can't recommend coming here enough...worth paying a bit more for!

Let me begin by explaining that this is NOT a place for modesty. You will be seen naked so you need to get over this ASAP. You are in another country so it's not like you will run into these people again. You go to the cashier and pay for your treatment prior. You are taken to a changing room where you are given skimpy paper "underwear" and a towel. You wait in the main room for your person to lead you to the main room which is completely gorgeous white marble. You are naked by a cistern with a metal bowl of water that you and your person splash on you. The room is sauna hot and others are in other nooks in the same room. You wait there for 10-15 minutes until you are lead into another room for your scrub down. Until I was scrubbed, I didn't know how much dead skin existed on me. That is some serious black nasty stuff that they pull off of you. Once you are scrubbed you stand up naked and she pours water over you to clean you off....again very naked. It is very odd to have a woman "lead" you by your hand around the place. Once that is complete, you are lead to the main room where you lay down on the main marble on your back. She suds you up front and back about a foot high and then washes you off. Finally, you get a towel on your head and around your body...less naked. While waiting for your massage therapist they offer you Turkish delight and tea. Once she arrives you go up the stairs to a room for your massage. In the US when you turnover they make sure they hold the sheets up so nobody can see your nakedness. Not here, just turn on over and let the ladies be seen. Again....very naked. After you get changed, you pay the tip and they give you your hamam kit with all of your goodies. It is a very unique experience that you must try while in Istanbul. Also, note that men and women have separate entrances and there is only women on that one side. This place is GORGEOUS and a must visit. Have your hotel make your reservation for you. Leave your modesty at home.

Cost: 160 Euros Was it worth? HELL YES Need a reservation? Yes call beforehand If you're in Istanbul, do visit this hamam. You won't be disappointed :)

One of my best and most memorable thing's i got to do on my trip to Turkey was having the Opportunity to come to this place. They scrub you down to the last cell in your body, leaving you shiny, clean, fresh and brand new! I also added on the massage, which was very relaxing after being in all that steamy hot water and getting the scrub down. I would definitely do this again in the future when I come back to Turkey!

You'd think I'd have learned to research spa treatments and rituals before visiting particular spas from my experience at Indian Springs in Calistoga, but I guess I didn't, because I booked this place from just seeing that it was the top rated hamam in Istanbul. Husband and I went as first time hamam-ers. First off, it was amazing! ... However, I do wish I did some research on the actual process ahead of time to avoid confusion, lol. My fault. Men and women have separate entrances, but are able to be seen during the same hours (apparently some have men and women only hours due to space, I guess). Everything felt really safe from the get go.. you put booties on over your shoes before you walk in, you walk up to the reception desk and they scan your HES code or take a pic of your vaxx verification and all that jazz. You meet your fully dressed therapist and they guide you to your personal dressing room. You change into a towel thingy (or if you're a noob like me, your robe, which they then take off your body and swaddle you in the towel you were supposed to put on in the first place, heh) and find your therapist now in a towel wrap and face shield and they guide you to the bath. Walking through you see glass panels on the floor with signs that tell you that they still use the original methods of heating the hamam by fire underneath the hamam and in the water closets, you see panels under the toilet where some of the original super ancient septic system lay. Do you like ultra white marble? Good, 'cause it's everywhere! So so opulent and beautiful. Anyway, your therapist sits you down in the actual hamam, where if there are other clients, they're buck naked and luckily for me, I got a glimpse of what my future would be since I was dumb and didn't do any research. Your therapist proceeds to wet you with a fancy wash bowl and tells you that you can sit there for a bit and wet yourself and just relax. 5 min later, she returned with some clay and proceeded to cover me, everywhere. Like everywhere. Every nook and cranny. On my face, too. She gave me the rest of the clay and said she'd be back in a bit. The hamam walls are heated and you definitely don't feel cold. Thankfully, she came back back some cold water for me to chug down. She then washed the mud off of me and guided me to the center of the hamam where you lay and get turned into a bubble cloud! It's the most kawaii and fascinating thing ever. You literally get a soapy massage/scrub/bath thingy and they do this trick with a towel and soap to create an insane amount of bubbles and you literally look like a cloud with a head. It's SO AWESOME. Once they're done with that massage/scrub down, they guide you to a shower area where they wash every part of you, even your face and hair. It's quite the experience. After all that, they guide you back to the dressing room and you get into your clothes or robe if you're getting another treatment. I had the most extra package that came with a massage and fruit and gift, so she guided me to a daybed area to lay and have some kind of special juice and turkish delight. Not gonna lie, it was great. After a few min, my therapist came back to fetch me and took me all the way upstairs for my massage. The massage was great, I mean I was already having an amazing time, but yeah, if you have the money to spend on the package I got, which is still really cheap compared to the US, then splurge, but just the bath experience alone is great, too. After the massage, she took me to my changing room and I got back into my clothes and when I emerged, she told me to have a seat and she would serve me fruit and tea. The fruit platter was so so good, they have such good fruit here in Istanbul. Some of the best stone fruit I've ever had... and she presented me with my gift. 100000% recommend. I don't even feel like I need to visit any other hamams, I would totally come back to this place. Dilek was my therapist, she is amazing and super friendly. Great massage! Teşekkürler Dilek!!!!

OMG!!! just came back from the ultimate experience!! After an 8 days trip to fabulous Istanbul, i decided to treat myself to the famous Turkish bath. My hotel recommended another one that was less expensive but after reading all the positive reviews, I decided to go for this one and I'm so so glad I did!! There is a private entrance for women only since this place has men as well. When I arrive I was confused because there women in towels but they soon took care of me and had me get changed in a towel, paper panty that looks like a pas with string and slippers. They have locked lockers and hair drier and combs and cute tips. Handan, originally from Bulgaria, but has lived in Istanbul for 26 years, was my therapist and she was awesome!! Great energy, very attentive, asking me several time how is the pressure. She brought some water because I was dehydrated. I chose the not the full package but the one under for 80min ZEVK-İ SEFA Optional refining peeling with Judas tree scent or traditional body scrubbing, Judas tree scent moisturizing body clay mask, relaxing bubble wash ritual Judas tree scent oil Aromatherapy massage in the Sultan's Massage Room. Complimentary homemade Ottoman nature cold drink sherbet Everything was just so perfect, the place was almost empty, it was perfect timing on a Saturday around 5pm The hamam was sparkling clean, white marble everywhere, gold faucets, beautiful design and history. I felt like a sultan for sure!! This is the perfect ending to my trip to Turkey, it could it have been more perfect. You should Absolutely go! Life is too short to not treat yourself to this.

I had a great experience at the Ayasofya Hamam. Bayram was excellent with the bath, scrub and massage. I came out feeling like a Sultan! This is a must do experience in Istanbul and Ayasofia is the best

This was my 2nd Turkish bath in my 3 day stay in Istanbul. The first was a hotel. This one did not include sauna and use of the pool, but the historical context here makes up for it. It's just beautiful, built in 1556. My bathing professional, Ozlem, was super nice. I was a 9 am appointment, so it was very slow and relaxing. The music was very appropriate. In the hustle and bustle of Istanbul, Ozlem recharged my body. I didn't feel rushed. They have lockers for you to save your things. Bring a hairbrush so you can dry your hair. They got these disposable underwear which are great because I started bleeding by the end of my session (regular period). My session included a massage which was also great. This place is more costly than others, but you're in a historic bathhouse in the old town on Sultanahmet. They are attentive, clean and professional. You take your items home, like shampoo and conditioner. Remember that you will be mostly naked, so be okay with that. But you will be clean and relaxed,feeling like the queen that you deserve!

The BEST SPA EXPERIENCE EVER! First things first: -Men and women are completely separate -You will be seen butt naked -Do not go with anyone (same sex) that you wouldn't want to see you butt naked (AKA your mother) The service was amazing, the experience was amazing, and the staff was amazing. We started off with some robes and some disposable underwear that we changed into. The rooms they lead you to have codes that you enter, so you can safely leave your stuff in your change room. You're then brought to the Hamam (Turkish Bath) where they ask you to pour water over yourself with a bucket. You will see other naked people and you will be naked yourself. Everyone is right; leave your modesty in the change room. Following the bath, the woman in charge of my experience scrubbed the crap off my skin, then applied a clay mask all over my face and body, and then washed me off. She then took me to another part of the hamam where she washed me, front and back with soap, washed my hair with shampoo and conditioner, and then let me dry in the lounging area with some sherbet to drink and some Turkish delight. After that, we had a one hour oil massage with a face mask. Once we were done, I changed, and came down to a beautiful fruit and nuts platter waiting for me. Cost: 160 Euros Was it worth? HELL YES Need a reservation? Yes call beforehand If you're in Istanbul, do visit this hamam. You won't be disappointed :)

Absolutely amazing experience! I came here while on my honeymoon in 2014 and didn't want to leave! The building is gorgeous, the people working were so friendly, and the location is great. I spent a few hours here in the morning, then had lunch and went to the Haiga Sofia in the afternoon after all the crowds were done. Definitely make an appointment, since I saw a few people without them being turned away while I was checking in. I went on a women only day and everyone in the spa area is fully nude except the people doing the scrubs, so you have to be comfortable with that, but it's so worth it! Just go!

If you go to Istanbul, this place is a must visit. Plan for 3-4 hours of relaxation, pain relief, nirvana. Massages, water treatments, tea, stretching, heat therapy. It's paradise.

I have been to hamams in Turkey before, and love the whole bathing experience. Just returned from 10 days in Istanbul, and knew that I had to have a Turkish bath while there. I had read the reviews about this hamam, and made an appointment. My hotel also called to confirm my reservation. As others have noted, their price for the minimum bath is 85 Euros, higher than other places. But it is SO worth it! It is easy to find - in the square to the right of the Hagia Sophia, The ladies bath is around to the right. As you enter, they request that you put shoe covers over your shoes. The reception desk is straight ahead as you enter. They provide private lockers, with a combination you enter yourself. I had the Piri Pak, which is the basic 35 minute bath, which was the perfect length for me. The whole place is beautiful, quiet, peaceful and very meditative. My bath was done by Beyhan, who spoke English, and was able to adjust the scrubbing if need be. Even though I did not pay for massage, one was done with the washing and was absolute perfection. Just what I needed at the end of my stay in Istanbul. This really is a wonderful experience, especially if you have not had a Turkish bath before. It is lovely, very safe, and spotlessly clean in every area. You should not miss this if you are in Istanbul. I cannot wait to go back again!

Ayasofya Sultan Hamami provided hands down one of the best spa experiences in my life! On my last day in Turkey, I decided to try a turkish bath experience after hearing so much about it before. I went with this place, partly because it looked legit (nice decor), is in a central location (between ayasophia and the blue mosque) and plus, I didn't need to make reservation before hand (I did show up out of whim last min and they were able to take me in). Prices were definitely extremely steep for Turkish standards but definitely not out of range for good spa experiences if you come from US/UK/other developed western world (massage ranges around 60-70euro for 60 min). I stopped by out of whim after lunch since it was my last day in Istanbul and luckily they were able to fit me in right away around 1:30pm. I chose with the most expensive package (165 Euro), which includes body scrub, body mask, turkish bath, fruit/nut plate, and a massage (pretty good deal for the price I paid!). The spa was MAJESTIC and I was honestly treated like a queen (ok..maybe as a princess since I don't want to be that old yet :)). The staff did everything for you! Everything inside the turkish bath area was spacious and marble like. Other female customers who also did the turkish bath/scrub were mostly naked (or some shy ones just wore bikinis) but I didn't feel weird not wearing anything as the ladies who scrubbed you are probably used to seeing so many bodies of all shapes and forms already. The turkish bath experience was definitely a must! I was pampered so much through this spa experience and felt so spoiled! The massage was also really good. It was with very strong, solid stroke but still relaxing enough for me to fall asleep through it. The massage definitely helped relieve all the physical stress that I took onto my body backpacking over the past 2 weeks. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED....heck, if you are already in Istanbul and had never had a Turkish bath before, might as well splurge one one of the most memorable cultural/ spa experiences at one of the most professional/upscale Hamam like this one :)

I used the haman and got a 45 minute massage. The baths were great - very clean and well kept. Service was excellent - they give you a clean towel wrap, slippers, disposable undies. I didn't give the 5th star because the masseuse left two bruises on my skin. Other than that she actually wasn't bad. Overall it was a good and relaxing experience. I'd recommend it. I didn't study the Turkish bath market so can't comment on pricing. My massage was 45 minutes and cost 40€. They let me use the bath for free since I was there a little early. Compared to NY prices that seems like an OK deal.

This by far has been one of the best spa experiences I have ever had. I had never had Turkish bath but we figured why not, we where here. I had no idea what to expect but the lady doing my treatment guided me thru the whole process. Yes, it's a little awkward at first, since the only thing you wear while you're being massaged and bathed is a disposable underwear that turns see thru when wet. But you get over it fast. I splurged and got the most expensive packaged they offered and it was worth every penny. I walked away with a nice little gift and just feeling so refreshed. All the ladies were very welcoming. I definitely recommend this place.

The Best one in the world. You may find everytihng in this hamam. Clean, Luxury, Good Service, History, Royal. It's just opposite of Hagia Sophia. You will feel like quen.

One of the best experience of my life. Very relaxing. I got their Ab I hayat package which is 110 min and enjoyed every moment. Friendly staff. Ayse was the one that gave me the bath. Very friendly. Thank you.

Alright, let me break it down to you in detail. You may want to sit down for a minute. 1. This is not for the shy folks. If you are not comfortable showing off your manly chest hair and hairy legs in front of other men, this is not for you. 2. Get the Zevk-i sefa package for 70 minutes. While the massage is not all that, it does help you relax and unwind after an hour of intense heat and scrubbing. 3. Don't be a wuss. Get fully naked and enjoy the experience. 4. Your attendant will scrub you in places which are usually reserved for your sexy time. My groin feels smooth as silk now! And my butt feels like butter! 5. Let your attendant help and guide you. Don't be bashful. Your attendant knows what to do and not do. 6. Do use the toilets. They preserved the old toilets and built on top of them. You can see the 16th century toilets while peeing on a 21st century commode. 7. First you will be asked to shower yourself sitting in a steamy room. Take off your towel and pour all that hot water on you. Repeat! Warm water running against your balls feels wonderful. Repeat! 8. After doing this for about 10 minutes your attendant will come and fetch you for a clay mask/ scrub. Again, don't be bashful. Give him access to your body parts that don't usually see light. Enjoy the experience! 9. Your attendant will leave you for a while while the mask is setting. Watch other men get scrubbed and lose your inhibitions while waiting for your attendant. 10. Your attendant will then wash and scrub you. Get squeaky clean. 11. This is the best part! After scrubbing your attendant will take you to the huge marble podium in the center and lay you flat. He will create enormous amount of suds with a towel and then cover you in hot foam/ suds. And then he will scrub you again. This feeling is beyond wonderful. If you are lucky enough - or chatty enough like me - this foaming experience will happen in a private marble room. 12. Following an extensive foam scrub you will be splashed with warm water to wash off all the soap and then dried with a towel. You will be taken out of the washing area, given a plush robe, and relax on beds with warm tea or juice...and some turkish delight. 13. If you purchased the zevk-i sefa package it includes a massage. You will be taken to the massage room after about 15-20 minutes of relaxing with your tea. 14. The massage was ok. I have had better ones before. But it did help me cool down and I fell asleep. 15. Tip your attendant well and admire at your newly smooth and glowing skin. 16. If you have a significant other, get naked with them on the same day so they can admire your smooth skin as well. 17. Make a reservation at least 2 days ahead. Best to call for a booking. Go back to Istanbul and repeat!

We went to 3 Hamams while in Istanbul and this is the ONLY one we would ever attend again. People might say its 'too high end' or 'not authentic' but that basically is referring to the other run down dingy ones in town that are not keeping up with sanitary expectations and overall experience levels of the times. You wont regret it.

Highly recommended . On a pricey side but so worth it. Great historical facility. Women and man sections are separated with 2 different entrances. I went for basic package pir I pac which included rinse and steam, scrub / wash by staff followed by "deep tissue" massage after which you get rinsed with warm/hot/cold water. At the end you are escorted to main lobby again where you relax and rest sipping on some fresh juice and water. Great experience worth every penny!!!!

I have lived in Istanbul since 2007 and this is THE best hamam in the city. I have only done the basic piri-pak package so cannot even imagine how amazing it would be to add on to this. The hamam is set in a beautiful, restored historical building. The moment you walk in you can feel the tranquility as the grime and noise of the city start to melt away. They provide high quality silk/cotton pestemels to use during your hamam experience. (I believe they quoted 180TL to purchase.) Once you are changed and ready to enter, your personal attendant gently leads you by the hand into the first hamam room. Then, you are guided to the main hamam. Thus begins the most amazing sensual experience. The haunting echoes of voices and drips of the steam from the domed ceiling relax your mind. The heat and steam soften you to the bone. Pure bliss. Once your skin becomes supple, your attendant begins to bathe you like a baby. Beautiful silvered hamam bowls are used to pour warm water over your head. You then proceed to the main marble centerpiece and lay down on the hot stone. The attendant envelops you in thousands of little soap bubbles. The experience continues as you are gently massaged and then vigorously scrubbed of many layers of dirty dead skin. Your hair is washed, you are rinsed, and left to relax your time away with baby soft skin and a peaceful mind. I have been to the Cemberlitas historical hamam (mildewy and impersonal) as well as the Kilic Ali Pasa hamam (cold!). Nothing compares to the experience you will receive at The Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamam. It is a must for any immodest woman that wants to pamper herself to the edge of heaven.

Oldest and best hamam place - I got the best kind for around $130 but the guy who did my massage kept telling me how much people tip him based on ethnicity, he did not shut up for the entire hour, literally begging for a tip - other than that he did a good job

This is the best Turkish bath house here in Istanbul. My hotel the Ritz Carlton recommended it. You can not tell from the pictures, but it is beautiful! It is located right next to the blue mosque and is also itself a historical building. I got the best package available on the menu! When u arrive you get undressed and wear only a paper underwear. Your server takes you into the warm beautiful bath house and wets you down with a essential oiled water with a gold bowel. She then scrubs away dead old skin with a Cotton glove. She then grabs your hand and takes you into the mud room where you are covered in mud for 10 min. Following, a warm soapy body scrub and hair wash is given while laying on the warm stone. A 10min cranberry refreshment and dessert break is given. Finally you are taken three Floors up to the massage room. The massage was lovely. The actual building and cleanliness is what impressed me the most. It was a pleasure to finally experience a real Turkish bath.

I got the 70 minute treatment for myself and it was totally worth the $120 usd that I paid. First off let me just say that this place does not pressure you to tip so you must request to tip. I was able to make an appointment the day before on the phone. First you lock your belongings into a locker and undress and wrap yourself in a towel. They then take you to a large marble room to rinse off and relax, here they will ask you if you want bikini bottoms but eff that... When in Rome... Or Istanbul! Then they take you to another room where your gal scrubs you down until you're squeaky clean, it's great! After that you go into another room where you smear a mud mask all over you (this is less traditional but still awesome), they bring you water and you relax. They rinse you and take you back into the massive marble roo. Where you lay on warm marble and they squeeze suds all over you, this is fun and you feel like you're five. Them they scrub you down with soap. After that you get a rinse with cold water and they take you back into the main reception area for water, juice and what else, Turkish delight. After this you get a quick oil massage. They don't towel you off so you end up oily when you leave but quite refreshed. And you go home with the scrubbing mit!

This was my first Hamam experience and I choose it based on the good reviews on Trip Advisor and Yelp. I have to say that if you have to be ready for a Hamam experience if you haven't had one. You need to be psychologically prepared to be naked In front of strangers, you need to be ready to be scrubbed like you have never been scrubbed before, so hard that your skin comes off and you realize how dirty you really are. lol The Ayasofya Hamam is luxurious and you pay for it. I am very familiar with massages and spas and I did not think the massage was really that good. However the Hamam part of the package was nice. You really get cleaned, scrubbed, washed and after the I initial shiv of the scrubbing, it is actually relaxing and you leave feeling cleaner than. Ever and even relaxed. The Hamam is all marble and have separate men and women sides like all hamams. Reason I do not give it 5 stars is because when I was there they were busy, and the advice kind of felt very rushed, like they want to get it over and move to the next person. So I didn't like that at all. Besides this, when you go to the massage rooms upstairs, you can hear the people at the front and in the lobby talking and conversing so the massage is not very relaxing. Like I mentioned, I am used to spas that are quiet and relaxing and didn't think this Hamam was too quiet. Other than that, service was nice and friendly. My attendant was from Bali, she was really sweet and that is something you appreciate when you are gonna be so close and personal with someone you know? Overall, good hamam and definitely an experience you got to have while in Turkey. I'm just not sure this is something I'd like to do again. Or perhaps next time I will try another place.

The very best Turkish bath in the world, where the Sultan used to have his baths. Amazing architecture. Impeccable inside, and very courteous staff. The scents are very pleasant.

What a treat! This was my first Turkish bath in Turkey and I am hooked on this place! This bath house is restored and of historical significance, built by the architect genius Sinan for the Sultan's wife Roxelana. The interior is gorgeous. The place smells so lovely once you walk in. Of roses or something ... I could stay all day! My coworker told me about her experience at another bath house in Turkey where it was more of a locals joint and she said they were super rough with her. Her experience physically hurt! Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamam was nothing like that and very gentle, spa like! They cater to Westerners/Europeans - a lot of tourists like me. The entire experience was so lovely. I booked the 70 min ZEVK-İ SEFA which included the following: ** A gold-plated ottoman bath bowl, a traditional bath wrap (pestamal) and slippers for use in the hamam ** A toiletries set with comb, bath glove, olive oil soap, Judas tree essential oil shampoo, hair conditioner and body lotion ** Traditional body scrub and relaxing bubble wash ** Judas tree essential oil skin refining peel ** Judas tree essential oil moisturizing body clay mask ** Judas tree essential oil aromatherapy massage within the Sultan's section The lady who bathed me was a middle aged woman. Very sweet. I felt like a child and my mama was giving me a bath. I thought it was going to be super strange being completely naked in front of a stranger and having them bathe me but it was not strange at all. This is traditional and they are professionals. She poured hot water all over me which immediately melt all the tension accumulated in my muscles from 2 weeks of nonstop walking/touring. While I sat she gave me a good scrub down with a kese. It was rewarding seeing all the dead skin come off my body! Then as I laid on a marble slab I got a bubble bath! It was unreal! Then came a few turkish delights + sorbet drink before heading over to the massage room where I almost slept like a baby. I would recommend this place to any of my friends traveling to Istanbul!

Wow, I am not sure if it's a sign that I was in a harem in a past life, or really maybe it's just how utterly fabulous this place is, but this was by far the greatest spa experience of my life... If you could call it that! The restored bathhouse is gorgeous and like nothing you've probably ever seen before in the states certainly! Then, you're bathed with gold plated dishes on marble tiles under skylights to the smell of what they call Judas tree (not sure what that is, but it's nice) and olive oil. And, if you choose the massage, you'll be pampered further on top. I didn't want to leave!

My husband and I both did traditional turkish baths here while visiting Istanbul on our honeymoon. This Hamam was a highlight of our trip. It was incredible. You can read all about the ins and outs of hamams online. This one in particular was really incredible. The building is historic and gorgeous but SPOTLESSLY clean. Everything looks and feels perfect. The attendants are fantastic. My husband in particular had a great attendant (Ryan) who he raved about. The whole experience was so special and unique. A must-do for any visitors to Istanbul.

My mom loved her experience at this posh and historic hammam. She was treated like a queen.

Was referred to this place by my friend who had just recently visited Istanbul. Conveniently located in a very touristy area (by the Hagia Sophia) it appears to be catered to tourists. I did make a reservation a couple days prior (did not seem very crowded when I went on a Sunday at 5pm. There were 6 other people during the 1.5 hrs I spent in the hamam). Never having experienced a Turkish bath I can't compare but it seemed quite pricey in retrospect. I chose the Keyf-i hamam (50 minutes for 105 euros). I had read the reviews and knew what was going to happen before going in to it, but I just could not fully relax and embrace the experience of being bathed by someone else. Also, there was a bit of waiting (~10 minutes each time) between changing and bath, and bath and massage. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed it and am thankful I was able to experience a Turkish bath. The hamam is VERY clean and they are respectful and professional. The building is beautiful, smells great, and the staff are very friendly. There is also a restaurant attached if you get hungry after your bath. They also served juice and Turkish delights. Male and female are completely separate. A great way to end our time in Turkey.

This was a very good experience. It is very clean. Easy to schedule, online or in person. The staff usually speaks enough English. They did an excellent job restoring this building to it's original function. I could almost hear Hurrem laughing. It's kind of pricey but definitively worth the experience. For anybody trying the Turkish bath experience for the first time this is the best choice.