The Hamam Ritual
- A lockable private changing room.
- Wrap Towel (Peshtamal) and shorts for men
- Bra, shorts and towel (Pestemal) for women
- Wooden hamam slippers (Takunya)
- Wrap and dry towels
- 30 minute hot room resting session
- 30 minute personal masseur service : full body peeling, soap washing and soap massage
- The entire hamam experience will last 90 minutes .
- Enjoy your free drinks.
Also, please note that:
• Payment is cash only (no credit cards).
• You can pay in Turkish Liras, Euros or Dollars.
• There will be no refunds after reservation.
• Tips for your masseurs are customary. The tip box is at the reception.
You have to book reservation online in order to enter the hammam. Reservation can be done only on our website.
About the Suleymaniye Hamam
Our Suleymaniye Hamam was designed and built between 1550 and 1557 by the famous Ottoman architect Sinan who designed over four hundred buildings during his lifetime, the hamam being one of his most famous works. Sinan was also the architect of, another famous Istanbul landmark, the Sulaymaniye Mosque. The hamam is over 471 years old and was a regular stop for the Ottoman Sultan Suleyman, and many sultans after him, where they had designated quarters. Historical Suleymaniye Hamam® / Turkish Bath has no other branches nor affiliated with any other Hamam .
Hamam rules and Instructions
You may take off your clothes, jewelry (wrist, watch, earrings, necklace etc.) and place them in your private locked dressing room. We provide women a bikini, shorts and men a bath towel, shorts (Peştemal). The key to your private dressing room will remain on your wrist at all time while you enjoy your Hamam experience.Please be aware that our Hamam caters exclusively to couples and serves both male and female clients simultaneously.
The hamam experience in three steps
- You will start your hamam journey in the hot room. This is a necessary first step. In the hot room, you will lie down on a warm marble slab in the center ( Göbektasi ) for 30 minutes. This will allow your body to relax, sweat and release many toxins. The hot room is kept at a temperature ranging between 38 and 40 degrees Celsius. And 65 % - 72 % humidity. There maybe few other people , in center area for sweating on or around ( Göbek tasi ) waiting their turn for service. This is very important for best experience for scrubbing. n If you feel overheated, please simply douse yourself with cold or warm water from the sinks around you . Feel free to use water for your relaxation as much as you can. You may also , Go out from hot room to next cooler room until you feel better and come back to hot room again. Please be aware of your own health;If you have any health conditions that might be aggravated by heat, kindly inform us before entering the hamam.
- In the second step after your time on the marble slab, our specialized staff will call you by your hotel name and give you a full body exfoliation (peeling) followed by a soap massage and a whole body washing. Please note that all of the masseurs at the Suleymaniye Hamam are male.
- Finally, after you have been thoroughly washed and your towels have been changed, you will move on to the cooling room where you can rest and relax. Order and enjoy your free drinks here. After the the drinks, you may go back to your cabin to get dressed.
USEFUL INFORMATION:
- Note: Historical Suleymaniye Hamam® / Turkish Bath has no other branches nor affiliated with any other Hamam .
- We recommend booking at least two/three days before the visit.
- Reservation can be done only online on our website.
- Reservations are only considered valid if you have received a confirmation email .
- Cancellations can only be made via email to info@suleymaniyehamami.com.tr
- Please arrive to the Hammam center 15 minutes before you change clothes and fill in the guest list.
- Payment is cash only (no credit cards) .
- You can pay in Turkish Liras, Euros or Dollars.
- There will be no refunds after reservation.
- Tips for your masseurs are customary. The tip box is at the reception.
- The entire hammam experience will last 90 minutes .
- We do not recommend admission to those who are more than two months pregnant .
- Our services are not suitable for kids younger than 12 years old . We only accept +12 years old visitors into the hamam.
- If you are late , unfortunately, your time will be shortened .
- Please turn off the sound of your mobile phone and don`t take it to the treatment room.
- There can be other guests in other areas of the hamam center. Please don`t speak loudly.
- We are not responsible for left unattended or forgotten items.
- We keep forgotten items for a month.
- Please don`t wear any jewelry at the washing area.
- No smoking and no alcohol at Hamam.
You can take pictures or videos at the lobby. But it is strictly not allowed to take pictures or videos at the washing area.


The Hamam Ritual
- A lockable private changing room.
- Wrap Towel (Peshtamal) and shorts for men
- Bra, shorts and towel (Pestemal) for women
- Wooden hamam slippers (Takunya)
- Wrap and dry towels
- 30 minute hot room resting session
- 30 minute personal masseur service : full body peeling, soap washing and soap massage
- The entire hamam experience will last 90 minutes .
- Enjoy your free drinks.
Also, please note that:
• Payment is cash only (no credit cards).
• You can pay in Turkish Liras, Euros or Dollars.
• There will be no refunds after reservation.
• Tips for your masseurs are customary. The tip box is at the reception.
You have to book reservation online in order to enter the hammam. Reservation can be done only on our website.
The Hamam Ritual
- A lockable private changing room.
- Wrap Towel (Peshtamal) and shorts for men
- Bra, shorts and towel (Pestemal) for women
- Wooden hamam slippers (Takunya)
- Wrap and dry towels
- 30 minute hot room resting session
- 30 minute personal masseur service: full body peeling, soap washing and soap massage
- The entire hamam experience will last 90 minutes .
- Enjoy your free drinks.
Also, please note that:
• Payment is cash only (no credit cards).
• You can pay in Turkish Liras, Euros or Dollars.
• There will be no refunds after reservation.
• Tips for your masseurs are customary. The tip box is at the reception.
You have to book reservation online in order to enter the hammam. Reservation can be done only on our website.
Self Service (Self Bath)
- A lockable private changing room.
- Wrap Towel (Peshtamal) and shorts for men
- Bra, shorts and towel (Pestemal) for women
- Wooden hamam slippers (Takunya)
- Wrap and dry towels
- Shampoo & body gel
- Hot room resting & self bath-washing session
- The entire hamam experience will last 90 minutes .
- Enjoy your free drinks.
Also, please note that:
• Payment is cash only (no credit cards).
• You can pay in Turkish Liras, Euros or Dollars.
• There will be no refunds after reservation.
• Tips are customary (usually 10 %).
You have to book reservation online in order to enter the hammam. Reservation can be done only on our website.
- Note: Historical Suleymaniye Hamam® / Turkish Bath has no other branches nor affiliated with any other Hamam .
- We recommend booking at least two/three days before the visit.
- Reservation can be done only online on our website.
- Reservations are only considered valid if you have received a confirmation email .
- Cancellations can only be made via email to info@suleymaniyehamami.com.tr
- Please arrive to the Hammam center 15 minutes before you change clothes and fill in the guest list.
- Payment is cash only (no credit cards) .
- You can pay in Turkish Liras, Euros or Dollars.
- There will be no refunds after reservation.
- Tips for your masseurs are customary. The tip box is at the reception.
- The entire hammam experience will last 90 minutes .
- We do not recommend admission to those who are more than two months pregnant .
- Our services are not suitable for kids younger than 12 years old . We only accept +12 years old visitors into the hamam.
- If you are late , unfortunately, your time will be shortened .
- Please turn off the sound of your mobile phone and don`t take it to the treatment room.
- There can be other guests in other areas of the hamam center. Please don`t speak loudly.
- We are not responsible for left unattended or forgotten items.
- We keep forgotten items for a month.
- Please don`t wear any jewelry at the washing area.
- No smoking and no alcohol at Hamam.
Cancellations can only be made via email to info@suleymaniyehamami.com.tr
Our reservation Cancelation policy :
Reservation can be done only on our website .
You have to book reservation online in order to enter the hammam.
The hamam has always been heated only by natural oak wood fires. Since 1550 for 24 Hours
No . You can pay only with cash (Turkish Lira, Euro and Dollar). Note: We do not accept credit cards.
No. We do not sell gift cards for hamam use.
We provide everything. If preffered, you can bring your own bathing suit.
We are only open everyday for couples & families (Man & Woman) from 10:00 and 21:30 the last entry is 20:00.
(For Ladies / Women Only Temporarily Closed )
(For Gentlemen / Men Only) Every Morning 07:00-09:00 Except Sundays
Yes, they are all very well trained.
Yes we are open everyday. 7 days a week (Holidays,Christmas,Easter-Paskalya.. etc) from 10:00 and 21:30 the last entry is 20:00.
We do not recommend admission to those who are more than two months pregnant. Please consult your doctor for details .
Yes there are hair dryers. You can use free of charge.
It is located in a 472 year historical building desinged by the famous architect Sinan. You can feel that time is back to the Ottoman period, when you take a bath here. The bath is authentic and traditional.
Suleymaniye Turkish Bath 1557 Suleiman the magnificent had this bath built in 1557. Being a part of great Kulliye of Suleymaniye, the architect of this bath is Mimar Sinan. There is a private lodge that belongs to Suleiman the Magnificent in this work which Mimar Sinan himself called it a work that belongs to his “ assistant architect period. It is known also as Dokmeci Turkish Bath since it was located near the foundry (dökmeci) ateliers during the Ottoman period. Rumour has it that there was a “ bowl of icterus “ which was lost after being used for ages. According to belief, those who get washed with this bowl were cured. Suleymaniye Turkish Bath is one of the nicest baths of Istanbul with its domes and geometrically aligned chimneys. There are eight marble coloms surrounding the central massage stone. The bath that was closed in 1924 was renovated and recommenced serving in the year 2004.