Turkish Bath-Hurrem Sultan Hammam in Istanbul

The pearl of the world on the historical Peninsula, Hurrem Sultan Hammam in Istanbul was designed and built by Mimar Sinan, the chief Ottoman architect. It was built at the request of Hurrem Sultan (Roxelana) the wife of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent in the 16th century (1555 -1557 AD) for Hurrem Sultan (Roxelana), where the ancient public baths of Zeuxippus (532 AD) used to stand, between the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia.

The hammam was built in the classical period Ottoman bath style, it was the largest hammam that Mimar Sinan was built. It was an innovation on Turkish architecture to have the sections for men and women constructed on the same axis as mirror looking each other.

Massage Therapies

• Aromatherapy - 50 minutes / 100 Euro

By activating the lymphatic system, the Aromatherapy Massage aims to remove the toxins from your body, decrease fluid retention and relax you with wonderful scented oil.

• Anti Stress - 50 minutes / 110 Euro

The anti-stress massage is performed slowly and rhythmically to induce relaxation of the muscles. The gentle movements from head to foot enable the muscles and tissues of the body to relax fully. This massage is particularly recommended after traditional body scrub treatment.

• Back Massage - 35 minutes / 80 Euro

The back massage focuses on the head, neck and shoulder area where many people hold their stress. The energy points are activated to improve circulation and promote relaxation.

• Foot Massage - 35 minutes / 80 Euro

This traditional Chinese treatment is based on the belief that ‘the feet are the mirror of the body’ and the specific points on the soles of the feet represent different organs of the body. Foot massage focuses totally on the feet to balance the energy flow in the body and relax the mind.

Hamam Rituals

• Pir-ü Pak - 45 minutes / 90 Euro

Use of hammam.

Traditional full body scrubbing in the warmest quarter. Relaxing bubble wash ritual on the warm marble stone. (Full body bubble massage, head and neck massage). Hair wash rituel with redbud scented shampoo.

• Keyf-i Hamam - 60 minutes / 150 Euro

Use of hammam.

Traditional full body scrubbing in the warmest quarter. Redbud scented moisturizing and firming full body clay mask. Relaxing bubble wash ritual on the warm marble stone.

(Full body bubble massage, head and neck massage)

Hair wash rituel with redbud scented shampoo.

Moisturizing face mask in the cold quarter.

• Zevk-i Sefa - 80 minutes / 185 Euro

Use of hammam.

Traditional full body scrubbing in the warmest quarter.

Relaxing bubble wash ritual on the warm marble stone.

(Full body bubble massage, head and neck massage)

Hair wash rituel with redbud scented shampoo.

Aromatherapy Massage with redbud scented oil in the massage room.

• Ab-ı Hayat - 110 minutes / 250 Euro

Use of hammam.

Traditional full body scrubbing in the warmest quarter.

Organic Lavender Extract and Sea Salt Refreshing hand and foot peeling. Redbud scented moisturizing and firming full body clay mask.

Relaxing bubble wash ritual on the warm marble stone.

(Full body bubble massage, head and neck massage)

Hair wash rituel with redbud scented shampoo.

Aromatherapy Massage with redbud scented oil in the private massage room. Moisturizing face mask in the masssage room.

Face massage with organic face oil in the massage room.

Foot massage with redbud scented oil in the massage room.

Fresh and dried fruits served on a plate.

Private changing room. / Farewell gift.

All products that are used in services, are exclusively made for the Hürrem Sultan Hammam with redbud scent.

All rituals include a personal care kit consisting of a specially designed new bath mitt (kese), shampoo, hair conditioner and body lotion, natural olive oil soap, disposable anti-slip slippers and underwear.

In order to serve in a timely manner we kindly ask you to be present at the hamam 15 minutes prior to your reservation.