{"id":37448,"date":"2019-08-19T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2019-08-18T22:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=37448&#038;preview=true&#038;preview_id=37448"},"modified":"2026-02-03T06:10:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T19:10:52","slug":"turkish-hamam-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/turkish-hamam-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"A first-timer\u2019s guide to Turkish hamams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Every country has its own unique way of relaxing. The <a href=\"\/japan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil=\"url\">Japanese<\/a> have their onsen, the <a href=\"\/finland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Finnish<\/a> have saunas, the <a href=\"\/india\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil=\"url\">Indians<\/a> have<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Ayurvedic<\/strong><strong>&nbsp; massage and the <a href=\"\/turkey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil=\"url\">Turkish<\/a> have hamams \u2013 which feels like a combination of the first three, yet something entirely different. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to spoil yourself at the end (or even beginning) of a Turkish vacation, there\u2019s no better way to indulge than&nbsp;with this quintessentially local experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Turkish hamam?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Turkey sits at the crossroad of <a href=\"\/europe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Europe<\/a> and <a href=\"\/asia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Asia<\/a>, and the Turkish bath is the best example of eastern and western fusion. In Roman and Byzantine times, heated public baths served an important part of daily life. Baths were not only health <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">centres<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and places to wash, they also played a part in important social events, such as weddings and funerals. The <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hamam<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> was created when Turkic people combined their love of steam rooms (an Asian tradition) with Roman baths to create a new tradition: the Turkish bath. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hamams<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> were very popular in the time of kings and conquests, but have become more of a luxury item among modern Turkish people.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"\/turkey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil=\"url\"><strong>EXPLORE OUR FULL RANGE OF SMALL GROUP ADVENTURES IN TURKEY HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does a hamam involve?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hamam<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> bath involves <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a number of<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> cleansing rituals across a variety of different rooms, including saunas, steam rooms, scrubbing rooms, wash rooms, salt rooms and pools. What makes <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hamams<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> different to other types of saunas is the famous scrubbing process, where you\u2019ll be vigorously scrubbed with a <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">kese<\/span><\/i> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">(a type of rough mitt) to remove dead skin cells.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The exact combination of treatments, and what is involved, varies from bathhouse to bathhouse. Like any other type of massage, it\u2019s best to ask in advance what exactly your <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hamam<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> experience will include, as just about every bathhouse will offer its own combination of extras (such as facials, pedicures and more).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"\/adventures\/turkey-wellness-travel\/\">RELATED:&nbsp;4 REASONS WHY TURKEY IS THE HOTTEST DESTINATION FOR WELLNESS TRAVEL<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Men and women will typically be segregated at a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hamam<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (for reasons that will become apparent soon), but some bath houses will allow genders to meet in some rooms, such as the sauna and steam room.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When you arrive at the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hamam,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> you\u2019ll be led to gendered changing rooms and asked to undress and store your belongings in a locker. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hamams<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are typically experienced naked. Yep, nude. While you\u2019ll be offered a towel (called a <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pe\u015ftamal<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">) to cover your modesty, if you\u2019re not comfortable with baring all in public it&#8217;s best to ask if the bath house offers private treatments.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-37586 size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Haman-01.jpg\" alt=\"Sauna in a Turkish hamam.\" class=\"wp-image-37586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Haman-01.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Haman-01-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Haman-01-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Haman-01-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sauna in a Turkish hamam. Photo by rawmn.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Sweat it out<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The first step in a Turkish <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hamam<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is to take a seat in the sauna. This is a chance to unwind, chat with your friends, and enjoy the numerous benefits of a sauna. \u2018Heat bathing\u2019 is considered one of the oldest beauty treatments for cleaning your skin, as it opens your pores and allows your body to remove dead skin cells, bacteria and dirt through sweat. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After 10 to 15 minutes in the sauna, you\u2019ll move to the second phase of treatment: the steam room. You might wonder what the difference is between a sauna and a steam room? They both involve sweating it out in a box, but the difference really comes down to the different types of heating. A sauna makes you sweat using dry heat, such as rocks or a stove, while a steam room uses boiling water.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Because steam rooms involve inhaling water <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">vapour<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, it is good for opening your sinuses and airways. Try periods of deep breathing to make the most of your time in the steam room.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Scrubs and bubbles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After opening your pores, it\u2019s time to move on to the bathing and scrubbing room. This is the most iconic part of the hamam experience and when you\u2019ll most likely be separated from the other gender. You\u2019ll be led into a room, called the <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">g\u00f6bekta\u015f\u0131<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which features a hexagon-shaped heated marble table in the middle, with a line of benches and basins on each wall. A pillow will be provided and you\u2019ll be asked to lie down on the marble table. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From here your attendant will wash you by pouring warm and cold water over your body and scrub you down using a special scrubbing mitten called a <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">kese<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. After rinsing, they\u2019ll also pile a blanket of bubbles on you (which is as luxurious as it sounds) and massage it into your skin. Some attendants will ask you to sit or stand up as they shampoo your hair or provide a shower using a metal cup (called a&nbsp;<\/span><em>ma\u015frapa<\/em><span data-contrast=\"auto\">).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Customise your hamam<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With the core part of the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hamam<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> now complete, it\u2019s time to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">customise<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> your experience with extras. Many bathhouses will offer additional services such as massages, pedicures, facials and more. How much \u2013 or little \u2013 you do is entirely up to you (and your budget).&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-37585 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Haman-02.jpg\" alt=\"A traditional tiled hamam in Turkey.\" class=\"wp-image-37585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Haman-02.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Haman-02-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Haman-02-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Haman-02-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A traditional tiled hamam in Turkey. Photo by Elnur.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Relax and unwind<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By this point you\u2019ll be feeling refreshed and <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pummelled<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in equal measure, which is why it\u2019s now time to indulge in some post-<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hamam<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> bliss. With your treatments done, you\u2019ll be led to either a salt room (a small room covered in salts on the floor and a deck chair to sit in), a lounge or a pool to relax at. Allow some time to linger with a glass of cay (Turkish tea) and soak in the relaxing ambience.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top 5 hamams to visit in Istanbul<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Mihrimah Sultan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Built by Sultan Suleyman in 1565 and named after his daughter, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mihrimah<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Sultan, this historical <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hamam<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Edirnekap\u0131<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is housed inside a mosque. Soak in the benefits of a traditional stream room while admiring the 16th-Century architecture.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br>\n<\/span><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mihrimahsultanhamami.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.mihrimahsultanhamami.com&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2. \u00c7emberlita\u015f<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hamam\u0131<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Just a short walk from Istanbul\u2019s Grand Bazaar, and marked by a great grey dome, you\u2019ll find <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00c7emberlita\u015f<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hamam\u0131<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. In addition to the usual <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hamam<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> experience, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00c7emberlita\u015f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> also offers aromatherapy oil massages and Indian head massages. Look out for the columns in the hot room with baklava-shaped heads.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br>\n<\/span><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cemberlitashamami.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.cemberlitashamami.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3. Ca\u011falo\u011flu<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hamam\u0131<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2018New\u2019 is a relative term in a country as old as Turkey, but <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ca\u011falo\u011flu<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is certainly one of the younger <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hamams<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in town. Built in 1741, the later construction means this <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hamam<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> has more Ottoman characteristics, such as the lofty lounge and illuminated central water feature.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br>\n<\/span><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cagalogluhamami.com.tr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.cagalogluhamami.com.tr<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4. K\u0131l\u0131\u00e7<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Ali <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pa\u015fa<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hamam\u0131<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Originally constructed to service the Ottoman navy, this recently renovated <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hamam<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Karakoy<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is now one of Istanbul\u2019s most luxurious establishments. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">K\u0131l\u0131\u00e7<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Ali <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pa\u015fa<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Hamam offers a wide range of remedial massages.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br>\n<\/span><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/kilicalipasahamami.com\/tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kilicalipasahamami.com\/tr<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5. Galatasaray <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hamam\u0131<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Galatasaray&#8217;s doors have been open for almost 550 years, making it one of the oldest <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hamams<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in Istanbul. It has a fascinating history, thanks to its dual function as a mosque and its connection to nearby schools, where <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hamams<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> once played an important role in education.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br>\n<\/span><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.galatasarayhamami.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.galatasarayhamami.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Indulge in a hamam experience on one of Intrepid Travel&#8217;s small group adventures in Turkey. <a href=\"\/turkey\" data-wpil=\"url\">Click here to see our full range of Turkey tours.&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Feature photo by&nbsp;Ekaterina_Molchanova, Shutterstock.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re looking to spoil yourself at the end (or even beginning) of a Turkish vacation, there\u2019s no better way to indulge than\u00a0with this quintessentially local experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15847,"featured_media":37584,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[1313],"tags":[180,46,58,2301],"class_list":["post-37448","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guides","tag-asia","tag-europe","tag-turkey","tag-wellness","ipf_region-turkey"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.3.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What To Expect At A Turkish Hamam | Intrepid Travel Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A hamam (or Turkish bath) involves a number of cleansing rituals across a variety of different rooms. 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