Know before you go to the Bath
• There are some hamam etiquette rules to be followed.
• Hızırbey Hamamı is a mixed-gender bath, suitable for couples.
• Hamam provides towels, traditional Turkish bath towels (peştemal), and slippers for your use at the hamam.
You are also welcome to bring any personal belongings you wish to use. The choice is entirely yours.
• Hızırbey Hamamı is open every day from 8 am to 10 pm.
• Therapists doing the hammam and massage are only women.
• Standard soap is used. If you have sensitive skin or are allergic to some products, bring your soap
• Advance booking is always advisable
• The tip is normally 10-20 per cent of the total amount
Full description
The Turkish bath is a centuries-old wellness ritual, a journey of physical purification and spiritual renewal.
Hızırbey Hamamı is Istanbul’s first public bath, built in 1458 by Hızır Bey, the first judge of the city after the conquest. Today, it stands as a living testament to Ottoman architecture, blending historic elegance with modern comfort.
As you enter, leave behind the chaos of the city and follow the same ritual practised here over 560 years ago.
Wrap yourself in a traditional peştemal, step into the warmth of the steam room, and let the heat gently open your pores.
Guests who cannot stay in hot areas for long can choose the minimum duration bath ritual. Inside, the temperature can reach up to 50 degrees Celsius under the central dome of the building.
The combined intense heat and humidity encourage the pores to open and impurities to be extracted from the body.
Following this, your skin will be gently exfoliated with a Turkish scrub, and you will receive a soothing soap massage.
Finally, after resting, you can enjoy Turkish tea, before being taken back to your hotel feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and refreshed.
About this activity
Printed or mobile vouchers accepted
Instant confirmation
Once your online booking has been confirmed, an order confirmation will be sent to the email address you specified. This will contain a link to allow you to download your e-tickets.
Your ticket(s) is/are valid only for the number of person(s), the date and the entry time slot stated on its/their face(s).
Pregnant women are not advised to participate in this hamam experience
About Hızırbey Hamam
Built between 1454 and 1458 by Hızır Bey, the first kadi (judge) of Ottoman Istanbul, Hızır Bey Hamamı holds a unique place in the city’s history as its first public bathhouse.
More than just a bath, this hamam was designed to be a spiritual and social centre, a place where the people of the newly conquered city gathered, relaxed, and reconnected.
Today, Hızırbey Hamamı preserves the dignity and mystique of its origins while offering guests a refined modern wellness experience.
Hızırbey Hamamı is located in the Historical Peninsula, just a 10-minute walk from Eminönü and the Spice Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı).If you’re using public transportation, you can take the M2 metro line to Haliç station, which is a 5-minute walk from the hamam. The closest bus stop is Vefa.
Address: Hacı Kadın, Hacı Kadın Cd. No:11, 34134 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
