This was my 1st hamaam experience, so I have no idea what the ideal vs. non ideal is. That said, it was a cool and interesting cultural experience at Cemberlitas. The place is pretty and clean. I purchased the traditional package for 69 lira and I'm glad I did because otherwise I would have had no idea what to do.... More

I went here and had a very nice experience, better than I expected of a place known as a 'tourist trap.' Yunis was my burly masseur, and he was thorough and just firm enough to get rid of dead skin and give a good massage. The process was smooth, clean, and not too rushed. The key about going to a... More

Our experience at this 14th century Cemberlitas hamami, was a memorable and not to be missed experience. We opted for a package in which the hamam person will clean us. The hamam is very beautiful, it's a steam chamber with some small beautifully carved water sinks attached with hot & cold water taps along the periphery. There are some small... More

As an Angeleno with regular access to excellent Chinese Foot Spas ($25/hr) as well as high end massage therapy (Burke Williams, The Montage, etc..), I had absolutely no idea what to expect from the Haman but absolutely needed a rubdown after walking for 30 hours over 3 days in Istanbul. A Turkish friend championed Cemberlitas, so that's where I headed... More

Go there by accident! We wanted to go to Cagaglogu but the cab driver misunderstood us I opted for the TL 117 treatment which is sauna plus exfoliating scrub plus bubble wash plus aroma massage plus bubble wash again. In all about 90 minutes My attendant Ehmet was excellent Yes you can get all of this elsewhere for usd 20... More

Comfortable and a clean hammam in Sultanahmet area. It was built by Sinan the architect in 1584.

If you like to be pulled, patted and pummelled then this is the place to go. These guys and girls know their work and have a high knowledge of all matters anatomical. It's rather special to lie there on a hot marble slab with sweat pouring off you, studying the domed ceiling and wonder at all the people who have... More

60TLR for entrance & a very quick and perfunctory bath, 117TLR for a massage. You enter, they give you a new pair of bikini bottom, change into it and towel clad, you'll be ushered into the hamam/steam room. Then you lie on the warm marble slab in the middle of the room and stare into the domed ceiling with star... More

I had been to Cemberlitas last week. And I was utterly disappointed with the hamam. It is just a hype created. I met a few who had been to other hamams as well. And most feel that you dont get your monies worth. I take massage regularly in my gymnasium so it is not much different. The only additon is... More