Top 10 Hamams
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Cağaloğlu Hamamı
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Cağaloğlu Hamamı
Sultan Mahmut I had this hamam built in 1714 and it has separate sections for
men and women. There is a café-bar in the hamam and BBQ parties in the garden
during summers and fireplace parties in winter are famous. Belly dancer and
oriental music groups perform shows to groups.
Bursa Kervansaray Termal Otel Hamamı
The hamam is inside the Kervansaray Hotel and the water is 44 degrees C and
rich in calcium ion. There are separate sections for women and men and can be
rented to companies upon request.
Çemberlitaş Hamamı
Famous Architect Sinan built Çemberlitaş Hamam in 1584 and the sections
for men and women are separated. Every customer is insured against accidents
in Hamam. Tea, coffee and soft drinks service are available.
Galatasaray Hamamı
Galatasaray Hamamı was built in 1715 however lost its originality with restoration
in 1965. There are separate sections for men and women. Tea, coffee and soft
drinks services are available. The hamam can be rented for the day for the groups
more than twenty.
Süleymaniye Hamamı
Süleymaniye Hamamı is among the works of famous architect Sinan. It is recently
restored and there are rumors that the well of the hamam heals hepatitis A.
This hamam is among the rare ones where men and women have bath together. It
is worth to visit even to see the magnificence.
Sofular Hamamı
This is a 16th century hamam with two-story dressing cabins and an elegant pool
with fountain. There are separate sections for men and women. Tea, coffee and
soft drink services are available.
Sokullu Hamamı
Sokull Hamamı in Edirne is the work of Mimar Sinan and was built in 16th century.
It is the largest hamam with the dome, building area and the garden. It serves
only for men however as an Edirne Tradition it is possible to arrange "gelin
günleri" (Bride Days) and there is a private marble basin for the Bride.
Üsküdar Çinili Hamam
This 15th century hamam is the oldest one in Üsküdar and therefore called "Eski
Hamam" (Old hamam). The real name is Şifa Hamamı (cure hamam). There
are separate sections for men and women and tea, coffee and soft drinks are
available.
Trabzon Sekiz Direkli Hamam
This hamam is assumed to be built by Seljuks in the 11th century. The name is
derived from the eight columns inside. It is for men except Thursdays and can
be rented to groups upon request.
Sivas Tarihi Meydan Hamamı
This Hamam was built in 1564 and serves only to men.