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Suleymaniye Hamam TM

(Sinan the Architect - Since 1550)
Our Suleymaniye Hamam was designed and built between 1550 and 1557 by the famous Ottoman architect Sinan who designed over four hundred buildings during his lifetime, the hamam being one of his most famous works. Sinan was also the architect of, another famous Istanbul landmark, the Sulaymaniye Mosque. The hamam is over 471 years old and was a regular stop for the Ottoman Sultan Suleyman, and many sultans after him, where they had designated quarters. Historical Suleymaniye Hamam® / Turkish Bath has no other branches nor affiliated with any other Hamam .
Hamam Instructions
Hamam Experience in Three Steps

The hamam experience in four steps

  1. Preparation

    Before entering the hamam, you will change in your private, lockable dressing room.

    You may remove your clothes and personal items (such as watches, jewelry, etc.) and leave them in your dressing room safely. Your room key will remain on your wrist during the experience.

    • A bikini, shorts & peştemal are provided for women
    • Shorts are provided for men
    • Guests are welcome to bring their own swimwear (such as swim shorts or bikinis), if preferred

    Please note: This is a shared traditional hamam experience, welcoming couples and families, with both male and female guests present at the same time.

  2. Hot Room Experience

    Your journey begins in the hot room, an essential part of the hamam ritual.

    You will relax on the warm central marble platform (Göbektaşı) for approximately 30 minutes . This allows your body to warm up, relax and prepare for the treatment.

    • Temperature: 38–40°C
    • Humidity: 65–72%

    There may be other guests in the hot room, as this is a shared experience.

    For your comfort:

    • You may pour warm or cold water over yourself at any time
    • You may step out to a cooler area and return when ready
    • Please listen to your body and stay hydrated

    If you have any health conditions affected by heat, kindly inform us in advance.

  3. Scrubbing & Soap Massage

    After the hot room, your therapist will guide you to the treatment area.

    Please note that all of the masseurs at the Suleymaniye Hamam are male.

    You will receive:

    • Full body exfoliation (scrubbing / peeling)
    • Foam (soap) massage
    • Full body washing

    This treatment lasts approximately 30 minutes .

  4. Relaxation & Refreshments

    After your treatment, you will move to the cooling area.

    Here you can relax and enjoy your complimentary drink.

    • Relaxation time: approximately 20 minutes
    • The remaining time is for preparation and dressing

    We kindly ask all guests to respect the overall flow and timing of the experience.

Useful Information:

Your Experience (90 Minutes)

The Süleymaniye Hamam experience includes:

  • 30 Minutes: Warming & Resting on the traditional central marble stone.
  • 30 Minutes: Personalized Treatment including a full-body peeling (kese), soap wash, and traditional soap massage.
  • 20 Minutes: Relaxation in our cooling room with free beverages.
  • Remaining time  preparation and changing

What We Provide

  • A private, lockable changing room.
  • Traditional wraps (peştemal), dry towels, and slippers.
  • Shorts for gentlemen; bikinis and shorts for ladies.
  • Complimentary use of hair dryers.
  • Enjoy your free drinks.

How To Make a Reservation?

  • We recommend booking at least two / three days before the visit. 
  • Reservation can be done only online on our website .
  • Reservations are only considered valid if you have received a confirmation email .

Arrival Time

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment. Your service begins at the time scheduled. 

Accesory

Please don`t wear any rings, watch, earrings, necklace etc. during the bath.

Mobile Phone

Please turn off the sound of your mobile phone and don`t take it to the treatment room.

Health

Consider your health responsibly and do not use the bath if the heat will make you feel worse. In case of health problems or injury, please contact reception immediately.

Disabled

There is no ramp or service rooms suitable for disabled access.

Gift Certificates

We do not sell gift cards/certificates for hamam use.

Groups

Due to our capacity limitations, unfortunately, we are unable to accept groups larger than 4 people. Thank you for your understanding.

Any Discount?

Due to the limited availability and space, there is no discount for groups.

Pregnant

We do not recommend admission to those who are more than two months pregnant .

Children Minimum Age 16+

Süleymaniye Hamam is for adults. Children under the age of 16 are not permitted. Children aged 16 and above may enter to hamam only when accompanied by both parents.

Lost Items

We are not responsible for left unattended or forgotten items, but we keep forgotten items for a month.

Hairdryer

We have hair dryers available for you to use free of charge.

To Take Pictures

You can take pictures or videos at the lobby. But it is strictly not allowed to take pictures or videos at the washing area.

How to Tip?

Tips for your masseurs are customary and greatly appreciated. The tip box is at the reception.

Branch

Historical Suleymaniye Hamam® / Turkish Bath has no other branches nor affiliated with any other Hamam.

Be Aware / Attention

  • The floor of the bath area may be slippery, please be careful.
  • No smoking and no alcohol at Hamam.
  • There can be other guests in other areas of the hamam, so please don`t speak loudly.
Deposit & Cancellation Policy
Deposit Payment

Reservations are confirmed only with a prepayment deposit.

Cancellation Policy

Once the deposit is paid, your reservation is confirmed. It cannot be cancelled, modified, transferred, or refunded .

Late Arrival

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment. Late arrivals may result in a shorter service.
If the delay exceeds operational limits, the reservation may be considered a no-show and the booking right may be lost.

Rescheduling (Subject to Availability)

Rescheduling may be considered subject to availability and management approval.

Event & Photo Studio
Besides the hamam service, we also offer our hamam as a space for no-alcohol events & photo studio. Please contact us info@suleymaniyehamami.com.tr for detailed information. If you have any question please do not hesitate to ask us.

History of Suleymaniye Hamam TM

(Sinan the Architect - Since 1550)
Suleymaniye Turkish Bath 1557 Suleiman the magnificent had this bath built in 1557. Being a part of great Kulliye of Suleymaniye, the architect of this bath is Mimar Sinan. There is a private lodge that belongs to Suleiman the Magnificent in this work which Mimar Sinan himself called it a work that belongs to his " assistant architect period. It is known also as Dokmeci Turkish Bath since it was located near the foundry (dökmeci) ateliers during the Ottoman period. Rumour has it that there was a " bowl of icterus " which was lost after being used for ages. According to belief, those who get washed with this bowl were cured. Suleymaniye Turkish Bath is one of the nicest baths of Istanbul with its domes and geometrically aligned chimneys. There are eight marble coloms surrounding the central massage stone. The bath that was closed in 1924 was renovated and recommenced serving in the year 2004.

Sinan The Architect

(1490 - 1588)
Mimar Sinan (Ottoman Turkish: معمار سينان‎, romanized: Mi`mâr Sinân, Turkish: Mimar Sinan, pronounced [miːˈmaːɾ siˈnan]) (c. 1488/1490 – July 17, 1588) also known as Koca Mi`mâr Sinân Âğâ, ("Sinan Agha the Grand Architect" or "Grand Sinan") was the chief Ottoman architect (Turkish: mimar) and civil engineer for sultans Suleiman the Magnificent, Selim II, and Murad III. He was responsible for the construction of more than 300 major structures and other more modest projects, such as schools. His apprentices would later design the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul and Stari Most in Mostar.
The son of a stonemason, he received a technical education and became a military engineer. He rose rapidly through the ranks to become first an officer and finally a Janissary commander, with the honorific title of Sinan. He refined his architectural and engineering skills while on campaign with the Janissaries, becoming expert at constructing fortifications of all kinds, as well as military infrastructure projects, such as roads, bridges and aqueducts. At about the age of fifty, he was appointed as chief royal architect, applying the technical skills he had acquired in the army to the "creation of fine religious buildings" and civic structures of all kinds. He remained in this post for almost fifty years. 
Works
His training as an army engineer gave Sinan an empirical approach to architecture rather than a theoretical one. But the same can be said of the great Western Renaissance architects, such as Brunelleschi and Michelangelo.
Various sources state that Sinan was the architect of at least 374 structures which included 92 mosques; 52 small mosques (mescit); 55 schools of theology (medrese); 7 schools for Koran reciters (darülkurra); 20 mausoleums (türbe); 17 public kitchens (imaret); 3 hospitals (darüşşifa); 6 aqueducts; 10 bridges; 20 caravanserais; 36 palaces and mansions; 8 vaults; and 48 baths. Sinan held the position of chief architect of the palace, which meant being the overseer of all construction work of the Ottoman Empire, for nearly 50 years, working with a large team of assistants consisting of architects and master builders.
The development and maturing stages of Sinan`s career can be illustrated by three major works. The first two of these are in Istanbul: the Şehzade Mosque, which he calls a work of his apprenticeship period and the Süleymaniye Mosque, which is the work of his qualification stage. The Selimiye Mosque in Edirne is the product of his master stage.
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