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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 five steps

  1. Preparation Before the Hamam

    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

    A member of our staff will assist you from the moment you arrive and accompany you to the hot room.

  2. Hot Room Experience (Göbektaşı) - 30 Minutes

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

    For approximately 30 minutes, you will relax on the marble platform, allowing your body to loosen up.

    • Temperature: 38–40°C | Humidity: 65–72%
    • For your comfort, you can pour warm/cold water over yourself at any time or briefly step into the cooler area. If you have any health issues, please inform our staff in advance.
    • Important Note: Süleymaniye Hamam offers a shared and traditional hammam experience, accommodating couples and families. This area is not private; it is shared with other guests.
  3. Scrubbing & Soap Massage - 30 Minutes

    While relaxing in the warm room, your therapist will call you by the name of your hotel and direct you to the treatment area.

    • Please note that all masseurs at Süleymaniye Hamam are male.
    • This stage includes a full body scrub (exfoliation), foam massage, and washing (approximately 30 minutes).
  4. Relaxation & Refreshments - 15 Minutes

    Following your treatment, your therapist will direct you to a private room where you can change out of your wet clothes into dry ones.

    Then, you can proceed to the cooling area where you can enjoy our refreshments for approximately 15 minutes, bringing this unique experience to a peaceful conclusion.

  5. Final Preparation & Departure - 15 Minutes

    This time is allocated for dressing and preparation before departure.

    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

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

What We Provide

  • A private, lockable changing room.
  • Traditional wraps (peştemal), dry towels, and slippers.
  • 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
  • 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
1. Cancellation and Change Terms

Your reservation is officially confirmed once the deposit payment is received. Following confirmation:

  • Payments are non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable .
  • Rescheduling: Requests for rescheduling are subject to availability and management approval.
2. Arrival and Appointment Time

We kindly request you to arrive at the hammam 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment for preparation.

  • Late Arrival: In the event of a late arrival, your service duration may be reduced.
  • Important Note: Delays exceeding operational limits will result in your reservation being cancelled.
  • Decline: Süleymaniye Hamamı reserves the right to decline any reservation.
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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