Seeking recommendations for best Hammam in Istanbul or Antalya. Would love to have historic interior with pools and traditional massage available.
Thanks
Posted by
Salem, Oregon, USA
3344 posts
I enjoyed my experience at the Hurrem Sultan Hamam in Istanbul. Couldn't be more historic, built by the famous architect Sinan for the wife of Suleiman the Magnificent. Probably the most expensive option in Istanbul but was worth the splurge IMHO https://www.hurremsultanhamami.com/
I went to Demirhan Bath in Antalya. Definitely a more local experience, much cheaper than Istanbul but no less lovely.
Posted by
OP
16 posts
Thanks for your response. Looking forward to trying both of them.
Posted by
Atlanta, GA
878 posts
I enjoyed Cagloglu Hamam in Istanbul, which has operated continuously as a hamam since the mid 1700's. I felt like Ottoman royalty, and would highly recommend it.
As CL suggested, Hurrem Sultan also has an excellent reputation, but I haven't been there.
In Antalya, I went to the Antique Hamam many, maybe a dozen, times. It's definitely not luxurious, but I grew to like it. The actual hamam dates to the 1300's, but the reception and massage areas are modern but basic. The massages afterwards were amazing! I would always get the 90 minute massages.
Posted by
OP
16 posts
Thanks for the info. We'll check this out also.