The most famous hamam in the middle of the tourist area, it's over 400 years old and that in itself meant it was worth visiting. Just lying on the hot marble slab with the bare walls and domed ceiling above takes you back in time and place to 1584, the year this was built - you can't get that feeling... more

After reading all of the negative reviews on this site, my husband and I were wondering whether we should skip the hamami experience all together. I'm so glad that we did not! We initially went to the Cagalogu hamami but that was closed, so we made the short walk to the Cemberlitas hamami. It was a wonderful experience. We went... more

I was very excited to go and have a Turkish Bath as one I'd received in Fethiye was amazing. On arrival we were directed off to the women's section of the Hamman to get changed. Excitement still there. Walked into the Hamman and it was fairly busy which was OK, we were allocated a scrubber each so we lied down... more

I read about this hamam in Time Out and so much looked forward to it. BUT was completely disappointed with the service offered. After having paid 55 liras to get in, I was just left on my own with no one to show the way or suggest what to do next. The massage was terrible terrible. They just wash you... more

I am glad I at least tried this hamam. It is definitely a story to tell friends and family. It is in a historic building and made for a unique experience. However, the building was not as beautiful as I had hoped. There is lots of marble, but no mosaics, decoration, etc. inside. As far as the actual spa service,... more

Before I went to Turkey, I was apprehensive about the public bath experience, mostly because of some very negative reviews on this site. My friends at the forum section assured me I would have a good time and I am glad to report that they were right. Suffice it to say that I had planned to go once to this... more

Although mentioned in most tourist guides, you are much better off looking around for a different hammam that will actually give you the treatment you deserve for the money you pay. Staff at Cemberlitas is very rude and do not hesitate to show their dislike of foreigners. Outrageous prices along with tense atmosphere. You may get lucky and get an... more

I got the whole deluxe package. Got my little plastic chips after forking over about $100 which included the bath with short massage, a face mask, and oil massage. The bath with massage was UNDERWHELMING. First off, I could swear that they used Palmolive soap in water instead of the traditional soap. Second, it lasted almost 5 minutes total. Afterwards,... more

yes we all need to try a turkish bath sometime in our lifetime, but not for EUR35! for that money you can get a much better spa treatment in places like budapest or germany! more