Cemberlitas Hammam

This is one of the building’s Architect Sinan did. You can clearly feel you time travel hundred years! The structure is unbelievable!! It is good to visit during the week early hours if you don’t like crowds. Female and male sections are separate. We got scrubs and bubble and oil massage only for a little over 100 usd + tip but at that time 1 usd equals 40 ytl. They also provided a personnel scrub towel and underwear you can keep. They provided peshtamal a Turkish bath towel. Females service females and males to males which we liked. The area is also very historic and many places to shop. We will return.

I was really looking forward to visiting Çemberlitaş Hamamı due to its historic charm and central location, but unfortunately, the experience left me underwhelmed. While the building itself is impressive and steeped in history, the actual service didn’t match the premium price tag (4,200 L). The process was rushed and not thorough, with minimal explanation from staff, making it a confusing and slightly awkward experience moving from room to room and then back to the same room — especially being a first-timer. It’s impossible to relax! What really took away from the experience was the constant pressure to tip. Every staff member you interact with expects a tip, and it’s made very obvious and clear — which creates an uncomfortable atmosphere and detracts from any sense of relaxation. For the amount you pay upfront, this shouldn’t be the case. The mood shifted significantly when I said I have paid enough to all 6 people waiting for me at the end of the treatment. So awkward and something I was sensing would happen which was annoying me during the process!! The scrub and massage were basic and felt more like a rushed routine than a proper experience, and no where near what you expect, the scrub is 5mins, the 30min massage is 10mins, the foam process is not what you see in photos, its a slight lather of soap and if you want the bubble soap experience you have to pay more. Hygiene was barely okay, but not impressive for such a well-known spot. Overall, this hamam seems to trade heavily on its name and location rather than service quality. There are far better — and more authentic — experiences to be had in Istanbul for half the price, without the awkward tipping expectation.

I had my first Turkish bath experience here, and overall it was good. The staff were friendly and professional, and the place itself is nice. However, I didn’t love that they asked for a tip before we even started. Also, there was a lot of greenery and moss on the walls—I’m not sure if that’s normal since this was my first time. The massage was strong and well done, but it was a bit too intense for me and left some bruises and soreness on my back. I paid $100 for a full package (soap bath, oil massage, and mud mask), which was reasonable for the experience. Overall, I’d give it 3 stars.

This was my 7th visit to Cemberlitas over the course of 10 years and I was really disappointed. First of all they have raised the prices since last year, and I paid 87€ for the hamam and 30 min oil massage. The whole experience was rushed. The scrubbing was very harsh and quick, we were quickly washed and escorted out. It was my first time doing the oil massage and it was bad. I felt that the ladies don’t have any licensing or any actual knowledge on massage techniques. They used what felt like a whole bottle of baby oil that I couldn’t wash off afterwards. All the products used are really cheap and not good quality.The ladies also spoke with each other while massaging people, so you could not even relax. They don’t even offer a glass of water. The previous times I went during the morning hours when there were not many customers and that is probably why the experience was different. For almost 90€ this is definitely not worth it and I will never visit again. Better spend some more money and go somewhere else.

I was cautiously optimistic about trying this hamam with all of the negative reviews. Thankfully, I had a phenomenal experience! The staff were absolutely lovely, warm, and attentive. The hamam’s architecture and history provide an authentic Turkish bath experience. They provide everything needed for the bath (including toiletries and towels). I opted for the full luxury which included relaxing in the hamam, a full soaping bath, followed by a 30 minute massage. I felt extremely rejuvenated after and it was a highlight of my trip to Istanbul. Unlike other reviews, none of the staff solicited tips either. I went first thing in the am after they opened so essentially had the place to myself for most of my time. Would recommend going early in the morning or perhaps late evening to have a more calm and relaxing time as there are less crowds.

First let me say I have never been to Turkey or had a Turkish bath in my life so I can't compare this to others. I had a fantastic time. I don't speak a lick of Turkish but they were very accommodating. Seemed like a very old building and not super fancy inside but that didn't bother me. My guy did a great job. From mu understanding this is a place that is a bit lighter with the scrubbing. My oil massage guy was great! Very strong hands. Worked out a ton of my knots. For my western folk this is not what you would think of in a spa treatment but it's worth it. Overall I had a great time. It was very relaxing and it was a very reasonable price. If it's your first Turkish bath for sure chem them out! Thank you

Çemberlitaş Hammam offers a truly authentic historical experience. The place is well-maintained and impressively clean, with helpful and attentive staff who make the visit smooth and enjoyable. A wonderful spot to experience traditional Turkish bath culture in a beautiful historic. setting

Visited with my husband for a luxury spa and facial (compliments of Guru Walk guide). My experience was good, although I didn’t think you were encouraged to enjoy the hot stone sauna area for very long before or after. But my husband felt his experience was very rushed, ‘on a conveyer belt’ and that each of the men delivering his treatments were mainly concerned with getting him to leave them a tip… giving him their names and gesturing to their palms. He did not enjoy the experience and his lack of enjoyment took the edge of my own too. Such a shame as a lovely space to be in, but not much opportunity to properly enjoy it.