As of October 2026, the classic hammam ritual with kese (exfoliating scrub) and foam wash starts at between 4,050 and 4,700 TL in Istanbul's historic hammams. If you only want to go into the hammam and wash yourself, the cheapest option is Çemberlitaş Hamamı (Çemberlitaş Hammam), at 3,200 TL. The Süleymaniye, Cağaloğlu and Ayasofya Hürrem Sultan hammams quote their prices in euros; packages range from €90 to €400. The prices and opening hours below were compiled from the hammams' own websites on 13 October 2026. Prices change often; check with the hammam before you go.
Istanbul historic hammam prices: comparison table
| Hammam | District | Cheapest package | Package with kese and foam wash | More comprehensive packages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Çemberlitaş Hamamı | Fatih (Çemberlitaş) | Entry: 3,200 TL (€57) | 4,050 TL (€72) | Kese, foam wash and oil massage 5,200 TL (€92); VIP Plus 8,600 TL (€152) |
| Kılıç Ali Paşa Hamamı | Beyoğlu (Tophane) | Traditional hammam ritual: 4,700 TL | Included in the ritual | Full-body massage (50 min) 5,000 TL; deep tissue massage (75 min) 7,700 TL |
| Süleymaniye Hamamı | Fatih (Süleymaniye) | Hammam experience (about 105 min): €90 | Included in the experience | Only one package published on the website |
| Cağaloğlu Hamamı | Fatih (Cağaloğlu) | The İstanbul Dream: €95 | Varies by package | €135, €170, €240, €300 and €400 |
| Ayasofya Hürrem Sultan Hamamı | Fatih (Sultanahmet) | Pir-ü Pak (45 min): €110 | Varies by package | 60 min €155; 80 min €220; 110 min €300 |
| Prices quoted in euros are converted to TL at the exchange rate on the day of payment. The TL amounts in the table are the figures shown on the hammams' own websites. |
Opening hours and arrangements for women and men
As important as the price is when, and with whom, you can go. A double hammam has separate sections for women and men; single-section hammams divide the day into women's and men's hours.
| Hammam | Arrangement | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Çemberlitaş Hamamı | Double hammam: separate women's and men's sections | Daily 06:00-00:00 |
| Kılıç Ali Paşa Hamamı | Single section, divided by time | Women 08:00-16:00, men 16:45-23:30 |
| Süleymaniye Hamamı | Mixed; known as the hammam favoured by couples and families | Not published on the website; ask when booking |
| Cağaloğlu Hamamı | Double hammam; the women's section is entered from Hamam Sokağı | Monday-Thursday 09:00-22:00, Friday-Sunday 09:00-23:00; in winter 11:00-21:00 |
| Ayasofya Hürrem Sultan Hamamı | Double hammam: separate women's and men's sections | Daily 08:00-22:00 |
| For details of the women's sections, see our guide to women-only hammams in Istanbul. |
Prices hammam by hammam
Çemberlitaş Hamamı
This double hammam on Vezirhan Caddesi, dating from 1584, publishes its prices in both TL and euros:
- Classic entry, 3,200 TL (€57). Entry to the hot room and cooling room; no time limit. Towel, soap, shampoo and slippers included. No kese; you wash yourself.
- Kese and foam wash, 4,050 TL (€72). Entry plus a 15-minute traditional kese and soapy foam wash.
- Kese, foam wash and aromatherapy oil massage, 5,200 TL (€92). Includes a 30-minute oil massage.
- VIP Plus, 8,600 TL (€152).
- Massage packages (entry included), 4,650 TL (€82). Full-body oil massage, Indian head massage and foot massage are all the same price. The hammam is open daily 06:00-00:00.
Kılıç Ali Paşa Hamamı
This Mimar Sinan hammam in Tophane gives its prices in TL only. The ritual price, 4,300 TL at the end of September, rose to 4,700 TL in October:
- Traditional hammam ritual, 4,700 TL. The kese scrub and foam wash are part of the ritual.
- Children's hammam (ages 4-12), 3,000 TL. Babies aged 0-3 go free.
- Massages: full body (50 min) 5,000 TL, sports massage (50 min) 5,500 TL, deep tissue (75 min) 7,700 TL, targeted massage (25 min) 3,800 TL, foot massage (25 min) 3,200 TL. Prices include VAT. There is a 5% discount for cash payment; all cards except American Express are accepted. Women are admitted daily 08:00-16:00 and men 16:45-23:30.
Süleymaniye Hamamı
The hammam of the Süleymaniye Külliyesi (Süleymaniye mosque complex), designed by Mimar Sinan, sells a single package: €90 per person. The experience lasts about 105 minutes:
- 15 minutes of welcome and preparation,
- 30 minutes warming up and resting on the navel stone (the heated marble platform),
- 30 minutes of individual treatment: kese, soap wash and soap massage,
- 30 minutes of refreshments in the cooling room, dressing and getting ready. A private lockable changing room, peshtemal, towel, slippers, hairdryer and drinks are included in the price. Women are given a bikini, shorts and a peshtemal, and men are given shorts; you can also bring your own swimwear. The hammam states that there are no extra or hidden charges and that tipping is entirely optional. Süleymaniye is known as a hammam that admits women and men together; if you are looking for a women-only setting, look at the double hammams.
Cağaloğlu Hamamı
The hammam, dating from 1741, sells its packages in euros: The İstanbul Dream €95, Tip to Toe €135, Cağaloğlu Hammam €170, The Ottoman Luxury Service €240, Sultan Mahmud The First €300 and Elixir of Cağaloğlu Hammam €400. Prices for a bridal hammam are given on request. The hammam is open Monday-Thursday 09:00-22:00 and Friday-Sunday 09:00-23:00; in the winter season, 11:00-21:00.
Ayasofya Hürrem Sultan Hamamı
At this hammam between Ayasofya (Hagia Sophia) and the Sultanahmet Mosque, rituals are priced by length: Pir-ü Pak (45 min) €110, Keyf-i Hammam (60 min) €155, Zevk-i Sefa (80 min) €220 and Ab-ı Hayat (110 min) €300. The hammam is open daily 08:00-22:00.
Why are historic hammams more expensive?
Upkeep and restoration. Maintaining the dome, marble and heating system of a centuries-old building is expensive, and that cost is reflected in the price. Location and visitor profile. A large share of the customers at hammams in and around Sultanahmet are foreign visitors. That is why prices are given in euros. What the package includes. A "hammam" price sometimes covers entry only, sometimes kese and foam wash, and sometimes massage and refreshments as well. When comparing two hammams, compare like with like: is it entry only, are kese and foam wash included, how many minutes is the massage, are drinks and a peshtemal included in the price? Length. Some hammams, such as Hürrem Sultan, price their rituals by the minute. There is almost a threefold difference between the 45-minute ritual and the 110-minute one.
How to pay less for a hammam
- Choose entry only. If you can do the kese and foam wash yourself, entry at Çemberlitaş is 850 TL cheaper than the kese and foam wash package, and there is no time limit.
- Compare all-inclusive prices. The €90 at Süleymaniye covers kese, foam wash, soap massage, refreshments and the peshtemal; once you add up the items you would pay for separately, the difference may narrow.
- Check children's prices. At Kılıç Ali Paşa, ages 4-12 pay 3,000 TL and ages 0-3 go free.
- Ask about paying cash. Kılıç Ali Paşa gives a 5% discount for cash.
- Look at neighbourhood hammams. Local hammams outside the tourist area are usually cheaper. You can compare venues offering Turkish baths in Istanbul in our guide.
- Ask what is included. When booking, ask whether the towel, peshtemal, soap and tip are included in the price.
Before you go to the hammam
Knowing what kese and foam wash are, and how long they take, makes it easier to judge the price:
- What is kese and how is it done?
- What is a foam massage?
- How long does a hammam visit take?
- What determines massage and spa prices? We cover the history of the hammams, the years they were built and their architects in our article on Istanbul's historic hammams.
Sources
Prices and opening hours taken from the hammams' own websites on 13 October 2026:
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