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Visit Çinili Hamam in Istanbul and experience a relaxing, refreshing and invigorating Turkish custom that’ll leave you feeling thoroughly pampered!
The Turkish bath is a long-revered custom, centuries-old; perfect for those looking for a truly physical and spiritual cleansing experience.
The Çinili Hamam is located in Uskudar on the Asian side of Istanbul. It is one of the best baths you can choose on the Asian side of Istanbul. The Hamam, was built by Kösem Sultan in 1640.
The Cinili Turkish Bath, known for its historically important tiles, is one of the baths of Istanbul that preserves its original structure. The hamam has two 380 years old domed chambers, heated by a wood furnace; the heat passes through pipes in the walls and ceiling.
If you want to visit an authentic and local bath, which is still preferred by local people in Istanbul, Cinili Hamam is for you.
Prepare to leave the chaos and humdrum of life behind as soon as you enter the Turkish bath. Immerse yourself and embrace traditional custom by wearing the waistcloth and clogs provided.
Not quite for the faint-hearted, inside the temperature can reach up to 50 degrees Celcius 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 which, 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 or orange juice before being taken back to your hotel feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and refreshed.
Steam bath, bubble massage and relaxing on heated marble stone – what’s not to love? During Ottoman times, Hamam (Turkish baths) were places where people gathered and socialised. Even today, Turkish people, especially the older generations, love visiting hamams together with family and friends.
About Çinili Hamam
The Hamam, was built by Kösem Sultan in 1640.
For many years it remained an almost forgotten but in 1964 it was transferred to private ownership and reopened its doors to customers.
Çinili Hamam is the oldest hamam in the historical Uskudar (Üsküdar) neighbourhood. The bath was once called Çinili Hamam because it had famous Turkish mosaic tiles (called çini). Unfortunately, the tiles were stolen by thieves, though they have since been replaced with blue stones to reflect the original colour scheme.
Despite everything there are fantastic reliefs on the walls of the Hammam and in the bathroom section, there are basins which have survived to the present day. The high domes of the hammam, which covers a huge area, balance the heat circulation in the bath.
Extras
Take as much time as you like to return to the steam room or sit in the cool room.
Tip1: If you are planning to stay in the hamam for any length of time, take a small bottle of water in with you.
Address: Çavuşdere Cad. Çinili Hamam Sok No: 6. Üsküdar 34664 İstanbul
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DoudouTravel23 May 2026Verified
Authentic hammam with excellent service. If you want an authentic hammam experience, this is the place to go. I went on a Monday and was alone. The service was very good, even though they didn't speak English. The person who massaged me and took care of me throughout the entire process was excellent. My wife was also delighted. For the price of €28 per person, there's nothing to complain about. Furthermore, if you're coming from the European side, take the opportunity to explore the neighborhood before your return; it's very authentic and far from mass tourism.
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salida.tom18 April 2026Rejuvenating I decided to write this review because so few are written by men. I went to this hamam with a friend and wasn't quite sure what to expect -- first time to a Turkish bath. It was great! We went midweek in early afternoon, and there was only one other person there. We opted for the "package", price 1400TL. Left shoes by the reception, changed in individual private rooms and left all our stuff there -- carried the keys with us for the remainder of the visit. Wore provided waist-wrapped towels. First 10-15 minutes in the sauna, getting hot. Then the hamam attendant (a man) came to get us, one at a time. He sat us down and scrubbed with a coarse mitt to get off the dead skin. It felt great -- rough but not painful. Then a bit of time cooling down. Same attendant then had us lay down on the hot tiled platform in hot room and did a massage with hot soapy water. The massage felt very physical therapy like -- strong hands lengthening muscles. It felt really good. After that some more cooldown, and that was it! Altogether some 45-50 minutes. Shorter than I expected, but we both felt really rejuvenated and rested, a great feeling. Combined with a ferry and nice walk on the "Asian side" of town, this was a great way to spend an afternoon. Attendants expected tips, and the water bottles we were offered after the sauna were extra (20TL/ea). Really liked it, would gladly return here.Posted on Tripadvisor
JDDSki15 March 2026A Mother’s Day treat A delightful oasis in a busy city. This traditional Hamam has been beautifully restored with marble bathing/massage areas. Men and women are treated in separate areas. Everything has been thought of. You leave everything in a locker, undress and use the slippers, wrap and disposable underwear provided. The female therapist (natir), guides you throughout your treatment. A wash, scrub and then foam cleansing/massage and then rinsing. The treatment concludes with towel wrap and relaxing in the atrium area with Turkish tea and savoury biscuits.Posted on Tripadvisor
Ling T17 January 2026True local hamam, not a tourist trap I’m so lucky to find this traditional hamam, visited by local community. Certainly not a tourist trap. Very affordable 1200 tl, you get steam, scrub, bubble foam including hair, drink water etc. The pretty lady manager speaks some English, quite good with Translation tool, so communication is smooth. When she saw that I couldn’t get a uber back to my hotel at the end of the day, she even gave me a ride. Such a warm soul! The nice bath ladies don’t speak any English, but gestures are enough. The place is over 400 years old, close to the Cinili Mosque. I was told that people used to go to hamam first, then to the mosque.Posted on Tripadvisor
Nono7226 October 2025Authentic Very authentic place and mainly frequented by locals. The masseur is very efficient and friendly even if he doesn't speak English. Nice little walk through typical neighborhoods to get there from the metro.
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Phoebe W26 October 2025A hidden gem I had an incredible time at this authentic Hamam. I was taken by a friend whose Aunt lives nearby and has been coming for years. We were well looked after by some lovely ladies, scrubbed and massaged until we were squeaky clean. The building it also very beautiful - hundreds of years old!Posted on Tripadvisor
leyla h26 October 2025Brilliant relaxing kind people - BEST historic Hammam Best Hammam in Istanbul! Have been here every year since 2020 - it’s so relaxing and in an incredible historic building. They are so kind and gentle, even if you don’t understand Turkish. Its the best way to enjoy a couple of hours. They will scrub and massage you in a traditional way, surrounded by other ladies.Posted on Tripadvisor
Zeynep Y19 October 2025Authentic Ottoman Bath Details Üsküdar Çinili Hamam A hidden gem in Üsküdar!Timeless Ottoman details — golden bath clogs, peshtemal, and marble texture.A real Turkish bath experience.Posted on Tripadvisor
Esme Y1 October 2025Hidden Gem in Istanbul I visited this Turkish Bath in Istanbul and loved it! The atmosphere is authentic,very relaxing,and the foam massage was excellent. Highly recommendded !Posted on Tripadvisor
Herve T25 December 2024Traditional Turkish bath Typical and traditional hammam without tourists Attentive staff Loan of slippers and towels Ridiculous price
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Geoff4 May 2024An excellent Hammam experience Excellent, really good value, very authentic and ‘local’ feel to the place. I visited the male side - the guys were welcoming and professional, they did a good job and were very hospitable. I was not rushed and felt very relaxed at the end. My partner visited the women side and said the same - she was even invited to join their lunch!It’s a little off the tourist track but well worth it. We took a taxi there (take care, they are all sharks) and then the bus and a ferry ride back to the European side of the city.Posted on Tripadvisor
Melisa Meryem D16 January 2024Verified
A little <strong>neglected</strong> bathhouse, also the bath bowls were plastic. It seems like there is nothing old and quality left, other than that it is an average okay place.
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bailey00862 January 2024Really great local experience Cost 500tl for the real deal. Not much english spoken but the wonderful ladies guided me through the experience. I arrived and went in straight away with no prebooking. You can keep your bikini on, but you'll be topless for the massage (women and men are separate). Spent a bit over an hour in there and came out so clean. Recommend taking any earrings out - I lost one but this was my fault. The lady did help me look for it. Highly recommended - not a tourist trap.Posted on Tripadvisor
Seçkin B24 December 2023Service dissatisfaction The bathhouse is nice, we got a price before going, we entered for 300 per person, we lay on the belly stone, the teller brought another customer, he wanted us to get up to get a massage, he told us to go to the sahuna, we went there to get service, we did not get a command, we went to the sahuna, it was not even 10 minutes, we said let's do a scrub with a twizzle, we will stay in the sahuna, we left for 15 minutes, whatever, we will give 300+50 tip, we said let's get a good massage, but everything is in vain, an indifferent attitude towards the customer, we are not satisfied at all, I will neither go nor recommend it, if it continues like this, the business will suffer, the owner of the business said he is an English teacher, the employees took my comment into consideration and I would be glad if a response is made seckin.butur@gmail.com
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Lucinda T12 September 2023Authentic experience! This is the authentic experience! Beautiful domed room with tiles and marbles and the light shining down from hexagonal slots in the dome. No English spoken but we communicated effectively! Brisk, efficient, thorough scrubbing with great charm! I've never been cleaner in my life!Strongly recommend - there are no frills of a luxury spa for tourists - this is the no-nonsense real deal!Posted on Tripadvisor
maudarbuccus Naheeda12 May 2023Nice experience The team is governed by local Turkish women...they are very welcoming ...their only downside I would say is about the average cleanliness of the lieu...could improve but a very nice experience if u want to experience a local hammam with good local pricesPosted on Tripadvisor
Giancarlo T11 May 2023Original Just like once upon a time, separated between men and women, with an “ancient” style and flavour, they take care of the customer in a “masculine” way, a coat of whitewash wouldn't be bad.
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Giorgio B18 February 2023Time traveling antioxidants experience. Highly recommend. Hamam is an old historical relaxing and toxic cleaning procedure, so if you want to feel the whole sense it is better to live it in an authentic place, from the experts. This 400 years old hamam belongs and is operated by the same family the last 3 generations. Give to yourself a great gift and visit Cinili hamam. I traveled through the centuries for more than an hour and for one third of the money of other baths. Definitely is an one in a lifetime experience.Posted on TripadvisorShami16 September 2022Authentic I visited this Hamam yesterday and it was a very friendly, welcoming and authentic experience. It was fairly priced for a sauna, scrub and bubble massage at 250TL. I have visited many touristy hamams and this was by far the most authentic as it is a local one in Çinili. The staff are welcoming and will guide you to where you need to be. The Hamam is split into two completely separate male and female areas for complete privacy.Posted on Tripadvisor
Ciaran27 March 2022Super value and well worth visiting Woman and men have separate entrances in this hamam, on the Asian dide of Istanbul, which was built in 1640.We came over by ferry, which only took around 15 minutes and got a short taxi ride then there.The receptionist (i think the owner) was very friendly and helpful.The scrub and rubdown was very good and I loved the bubble wash afterwards.Super value as it only cost €24 in total for my partner and myself and she had an oil massage too (not available for men).Posted on Tripadvisor
Саша Гуревич10 November 2021Kaif hammam Excellent hammam at an excellent price. Only 130 lira. For this money you get the opportunity to go to a hammam from 1641. We were warmed up, washed, given an excellent massage with foam. Covered up, poured tea. I highly recommend this place, both tourists and locals come here.
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jehvid26 October 2021Nice hamam in Üsküdar We were very happy with the visit. The staff gave us a great hamam experience. Prices are fair. A small tip is appreciated.Posted on Tripadvisor
Fabioscorpio24 October 2021Authentic Turkish Bath Experience This Turkish Bath is probably one of the best deals in town, at 130 lira full service , it can’t get much better than that, there was someone that spoke English and he was very kind, he explained everything to me prior, Sauna-Scrub-Bath executed by experienced Turkish men. It’s not far from Kadikoy, out of the tourist areas but you can hop on the ferry which is very cheap and get there in less than half hour.Posted on Tripadvisor
Sami K1 September 2021Authentic and historical Turkish bath If you are looking for a n authentic Turkish bath, this is the place, it is a historical site built in the 17th century along with the nearby mosque.We went as couples but the men and women are separated. Once you enter they give you a private room to change your cloths and place your belongings and close it and keep the key. The first step is the Sauna, you stay for about 10-15 min. Then the rubbing begins, you feel like you have never been this clean. Then you get more rubbing with alot of soap and massage a bit painful but worth it The last step is to rest and get a cold drink.The full package cost 130 Turkish lira , around 16 USD.Important advice , dont eat after the bath you will need to sleep and you will be relaxed to a point that you just need to lay down and get a nap.How to get to there:From emenuno take a ferry to uskudar then take a taxi it cost around 15 lira.Or you can ride the marmary line from serkaci to uskudar and then a taxiBest time to go 11:00 am to 2:00 pmPosted on TripadvisorЗухра А19 March 2021Great authentic place We visited the sauna in March 2021, a great authentic place. I went to the hamam for the first time, so I really liked it. Yes, they don't speak English, but this is not a problem at all, they show everything. They scrubbed and massaged for 20-25 minutes, everything is nice and comfortable. The cost is also 85 lira. Be careful at the entrance, separate for men and girls.
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Евгений5 September 2020Old Hamam We went on September 5, 2020. The price for both men and women is 85 lira, which is about 3-4 times cheaper than in tourist hamams. This one was created in 1640, if you believe the sign, the repairs of course have not been updated for a long time either, but we did not go for this. The bath attendants scrub and massage awesomely, we went in the fourth (2 guys and 2 girls), absolutely everyone said that they had never been so clean 😀😀😀even my wife liked it, who does not like the Russian bath) Go, you will not regret it
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Phil Joyce11 July 2020Best bathhouse in Istanbul for price and experience Easily accessible via ferry or metro depending on where you are, this is one of the most authentic Turkish baths I have been to. Don’t expect 5 star luxury but DO expect to experience the friendliest and most genuine hosts, a real Turkish massage and a good cup of tea after. Everything was better than I expected and all for less than a quarter of the price of tourist based bath houses. Couldn’t recommend more for those seeking authenticity and experience. Be prepared for a real kese and massage!Posted on TripadvisorAlla G26 March 2020An old local hamam. Men's and women's sections. No common area for couples or families. The price is reasonable, although not small, but 2 times cheaper than in a tourist place. 2 hours flew by. Kind aunties gave a hair dryer to dry my hair a little, but did not allow me to use it for light styling ((
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Anton B15 March 2020Visit to the hamam Excellent hamam, at a good price. There were separate rooms for men and women. The first time I visited a hamam at a hotel in a cell, several years ago, so I thought I knew what to expect. BUT everything was completely different from the hotel. It's really not a very touristy place, the administrator spoke good English, but the bathhouse attendants and other staff did not. The bathhouse attendant communicated with me using gestures, but everything was very clear. They scrubbed me perfectly from head to toe, and then gave me an intensive massage, they kneaded everything wonderfully. After the procedures, I asked for tea, but they only offered Turkish coffee or water for an additional cost (1-5 lira depending on the drink). I recommend this place.
(Translated by Google, see original)Posted on TripadvisorLars Kristian O26 February 2020A real, affordable Turkish Bath Away from the main tourist spots of Istanbul you can find this lovely little traditional bathhouse. After walking all the hills to get there it was a refreshing experience and everything I had hoped for.
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yapar k22 February 2020They are very caring and very hygienic. I visit the bathhouse from time to time and I always stop by here, thank you... I want it to continue like this...
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Сергей28 November 2019Excellent colorful local hamam I chose to visit this local little-known to tourists bathhouse in Istanbul. Took the full complex. I was very pleased with the procedures, gave the bath attendant a tip. The skin after the scrubbing is simply magnificent!
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Mieke14 November 2019Very friendly We three ladies enjoyed it immensely. Simple and good....friendly welcome. It is an authentic building.
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Maysam29 October 2019Cinili Turkish Bath Extremely clean and beautiful Hamam, please ask for masseuses who really know Ahmet, very good environment and feels very good
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Ruşen K20 September 2019Excellent prices, very affordable, hygienic. The employees are very warm and caring. There is also free parking for the bath.
(Translated by Google, see original)Posted on Tripadvisormariem K11 September 2019Very good experience 80 tl for packageVery nice women and very welcomingReally nice turkish hamam experience.I highly recommand for local hamam e, periencePosted on Tripadvisor
Ahmet S11 September 2019I <strong>recommend it</strong> Contrary to what is said, it is a very clean and beautiful place. My wife washed in the women's section, I washed in the men's section, side by side but the entrances are in separate places, it is nice that we were both very pleased, I definitely recommend it
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Melek Y11 September 2019It is a magnificent place . It is the only address for a scrub and massage where I take a break to relax with its friendly staff. I definitely recommend it. I would also like to thank the owner, Ms. Hüsniye, for her interest.
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Fff17 August 2019Too bad Minimum cost -80 Turkish lira - for Turkish bath and wash with massage, the latter essential, as we expected also because the hamam is intended for Turks and outside of the tourist circuits. All good in the even brusque essentiality that we expected. Too bad that suddenly the operators - no one spoke English - asked for money under the table. I would not return and I recommend going only with a Turk. If there had not been this inconvenience I would have given a good rating. Too bad.
(Translated by Google, see original)Posted on Tripadvisora_jiraffe28 June 2019authentic, accepting, and had great value Cinili Hamam gave a wonderful experience that was authentic, accepting, and had great value.After accidentally walking into the wrong entrance (separate men’s and women’s sides), I was greeted in Turkish (only one person spoke (broken) English), and they told me how everything would work. I received my changing room to undress and put my stuff, locked the door, and was ushered into the sauna room. I didn’t need to bring anything, they provide everything there.They had me wait in the room to sweat and relax for ~10 min, then my attendant arrived. I was scrubbed down, then deep bubble massaged and washed. It was extremely relaxing and the whole thing was about an hour.This isn’t a high-end hamam, they’ll use general Palmolive soap and Head and Shoulders to wash you. But the service was exceptional. The attendant had a great sense of humor, was very polite, and I felt comfortable the entire time (even as a gay man).The entire thing (entrance, sauna, scrubbing, massage, etc…) was an all-inclusive 80 TL PLUS a 10 TL tip for the attendant (they do NOT take credit/debit card). It was very clean and very well operated. It is a far better value than the hamams in Eminönü. I will definitely return when I come back to Istanbul.Posted on Tripadvisor
pnrcbkc23 June 2019Oh misss! :) If you live on the Anatolian side and are not yet familiar with the bath culture, Çinili Hamam is the perfect place for you to experience it. The sweet and smiling staff welcomes you at the door, and if it is your first time there, they also give you information about every detail. The changing rooms on the upper and lower floors are very clean and functional, you can even enjoy yourself with cold drinks after the bath :) The Natırs also provide massage and washing services, and the best part is that there is even a sauna inside.. Just make sure you have a free day if you want to go because you will be mushy when you leave :)
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chudushco8 April 2019Authentic non-tourist hamam On the day of visiting the Asian side, we set aside time to visit this hamam. We were looking for a hamam for locals. This was our first experience. The hamam is divided into men's and women's. The cost of procedures in the women's half is 80 lira (steam room, scrubbing, foam massage), 70 lira + baksheesh in the men's half. For comparison, in Sultanahmet, our hotel neighbors paid 120 lira per person for a visit to the hamam, and according to reviews, expectations were not met at all. They do not speak English here at all. I was lucky, one of the visitors spoke English very well. My husband did not. But everyone understood each other. At the entrance, you are given a key to a personal cabin, towels and a bowl. Girls are advised to bring a towel for their heads (the bath attendant wraps it around men's heads, but not women). You change your clothes, put on bath slippers, of which there are 2 sizes in your cabin, and go to the hamam. Inside there is a large room with a stone (the bath attendants constantly wash the stone) and niches in a circle: in each there are marble benches and sinks with two taps. You pour water that is comfortable for you into the sink and pour it over yourself with a bowl. Periodically go to the sauna cabin. You cannot wash yourself with soap before the scrub. Then the bath attendant catches you, or the women themselves take a place on the stone and the relaxation begins: first they scratch you from head to toe with a special glove, then you wash off everything that was scratched and the bath attendant gives you a foam massage and washes. They massage you completely - from your heels to the top of your head. After the procedure, you can sit inside for a while, then you can go and cool off. In the common area there are free soft drinks (tea for men). For some reason, women are not allowed to have hot drinks. Even the locals do not bring tea. You can sit on the sofas in the common area, or in your own room. After the marathon run in Istanbul - this is just a magical place. My husband and I were very pleased. We recommend visiting.
(Translated by Google, see original)Posted on Tripadvisoreg_12 February 2019Prices January 2019 Hammam entrance fee 35 TL. bath glove 10 TL. foamy soap 10 TL. oil massage 20 TL. soda 2 TL 2019.
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Alexander S19 November 2018Authentic place In fact, it may not be the best hamam in Istanbul. But, at the same time, it is very real. They do not wait for tourists here, they do not speak or understand English. But here is the most ordinary Turkish bath with fat moustached bath attendants, soap foam from a bag, towels after everything and tea. Everything is clear: scrub, massage and washing. After the marathon - just right.
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Fatma Nese K28 October 2018Neighborhood bath Don't expect original taps, fancy basins, trendy slippers, modern toilets, etc. but don't let this image fool you. First of all, it is always clean and the staff are experienced people who have been doing this job for years. If you forget, they sell towels and scrubs. An American friend once emphasized the passion for ostentation in our country and said "everything looks good but nothing works properly." This place is the exact opposite, everything is plain, old but functional. Sometimes in hotels they can't have showers where the water flows into the drain, but I guess because it's the old-fashioned way, so much water is used here but it flows without accumulating. The prices are also reasonable. Since there is a separate area for women, there is no need to wait for women's hours. In short, I am satisfied.
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Linnyo13 August 2018Where the HAMAM film was shoot of Ferzan Özpetek In case you want a nice quiet place, where locals go, where prices are decent, and service is excellent, go there. The staff is since years, you just feel immeditely at home. Go to Üsküdar, then take a taxi, you pay a small amount only, transportation will be the easiest.Posted on Tripadvisor
Christophe T6 February 2018Turkish hammam. This was our second time at a hammam, and it was a bit disappointing. The place is nice and clean, but the service is average. The massage was quick and average, and the price is reasonable.
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safigen30 January 2018We set off with the excitement of going to the Çinili Hamam. How is it possible to find <strong>the hamam? Wrong descriptions... Finally we found it. The</strong> welcome was very bad and the attitude was harsh, the changing rooms were not very clean, we hesitated to enter. We decided to try it. The inside of the hamam was very clean, we felt comfortable. The scrub and foam applied were so good that we rested both mentally and physically.
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Andrzej P28 October 2017Cheap and express What more can I say. Washing and massage in 15 minutes. Leaves you wanting more. In an hour and it's over, along with sunbathing. Clean and poor. No tourists. The fact is that for Istanbul it's fabulously cheap. 50 TL and lira for tea. Give it a three with a plus.
(Translated by Google, see original)Posted on TripadvisorBeatrice11 October 2017The original hamam experience There are many hamams in Istanbul and you soon see who comes to tourists and who sticks to tradition. Cinili Hamam is definitely one that is popular with locals and for good reason. It is clean and well-maintained, no frills. The ladies will take good care of you and give you a nice scrub with a robe and then a wonderful soap massage. Even if you don't speak Turkish and some of them speak very little English, it's no problem, they are very friendly and helpful. Make sure you bring your bathing suit or a spare pair of panties as you will need to wear some undergarments as you cannot be completely naked.
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Erwin Holtrop24 April 2017Typical Turkish Hamam In this typical Hamam you will not encounter any tourists. The staff only speaks Turkish, so you really do not feel like a tourist. The hamam treatment is good and absolutely not expensive. If you come together as a man and woman, please keep in mind that you will be separated.
(Translated by Google, see original)Posted on Tripadvisornesrin b26 November 2016Although the rumor that Sibel CAN and Zuhal OLCAY are among the regulars of the historical <strong>tiled bathhouse</strong> has spread by word of mouth, it is a bathhouse with its own unique customer portfolio and is always full during the week and on weekends.
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Milena-8884 November 2016A must-see. Colorful I was looking for something original for so long and thanks to one local girl Oguz, who works in the H&M store, we got to a super old hamam. It's very easy to find (with Google). Don't look at what's in Uskudar. It only takes half an hour to get there from the center. And you find yourself in a women's paradise :)) so colorful with rolled-up swimsuits -- they will make new people out of you. The full set of services cost $27. I took a photo, I hope I will be able to attach it later.
(Translated by Google, see original)Posted on TripadvisorPennelloppe29 February 2016Great experience! Cost, service, maintenance are excellent. Great experience and about half cost what you would pay in Europe side of Istanbul, especially in Sultanahmet district. It was built in 1640 by Sultan Köse. This place is clean, well maintained and primarily visited by locals inhabitants. It has 2 separate section (entrances) for women and men. In women side, you will find merely local females working with broken or no English which is not a problem at all. All could be communicated with gestures and prices are clearly written, no hidden costs. I paid 60 TL (Entrance fee 30 TL+ scrubbing (exfoliation) 15TL + Foam body wash and hairs 15 TL).Timing:Overall 90 min35 min - In Turkish bath self-service (soaking, sauna) 25 min - Scrubbing, foam wash, hairs, rinse by attendee20 min- Napping10 min - dressing up/undressing, hair dryingProcedure:1. Tell at the reception what service you want (Scrubbing, Foam wash, oil massage)2. Get a key from your own cabin with the resting bench and get undressed. Undies are required to wear. 3. Wrap yourself in provided linen and wear their plastic shoes. Take your provided bowl with a soap and a towel. I suggest getting a bottle of water from the reception before entering the Turkish bath.4. Follow your attendees into the Turkish bath, where you will be allocated with one of the marble basins. A ladie will illustrate what you should be doing but it's better to observe others and copy them :)5. After you feel really warm and washed you may proceed into the sauna.6. Then, when it's time, your assigned lady will collect you and show you your spot on the heated marble hexagon. 7. In laying position, the scrubbing is made: back side, front, 1 side and other side and then both hands in sitting position. This could be sometimes less pleasant experience, especially if you have some skin condition or birthmark(s).8. You will be directed to your marble basin to rinse.9. Going back to marble hexagon for foam wash. Same steps as during scrubbing process.10. Going to your marble basin where your attendee will rinse you and shampoo your hair.11. Final rinse should be cooling your body temperature down.12. Wrap yourself in your towel and relax or go back to your cabin to lay down to nap for a bit.13. A hot beverage included in your service.How to get there:a. Ferry lines to Uskudar 2.20 TL (departing from Kabatas, Karakoy and Eminonu)b. Micro bus 1.80 TL from the port to the round-abound of Zeynep Kamil (about 5 min by bus depending on traffic)c. Walk about 600m (5 min) towards Cinili Camii (Tiled Mosque)d. Arrive to Cimimi Hamam and look for m/w correct entranceIf you get lost, ask anyone on the street showing them gesture of washing your hair and pouring water from a small bowl on yourself. Enjoy it.Posted on Tripadvisor
Travelling_LindaG18 January 2016Worth a try! Came here to see what it was all about and because it is part of history, plus lots of stories behind this place over the years...Posted on TripadvisorJames P30 November 2015One of my favourite Istanbul hammams A great neighbourhood and historic Istanbul hammam. It's straightforward with transparent and fair pricing in a very relaxed and calm environmentPosted on Tripadvisor
Julio M12 October 2015We 've been to this hammam, and despite being small, it's clean and the staff is friendly. However, we made the mistake of not asking for a price upon entering, as there was no sign with a list of prices and services. We enjoyed a bath, massage, and exfoliation. Upon leaving, we were offered a soft drink. When it came time to pay, our two friends initially told us 67 lira, but we don't know what happened. Suddenly, after one of the masseurs indicated the price, it doubled to 124 Turkish lira. We were a little shocked, but given the lack of English available, we decided to pay the full amount without complaint. I think we've been ripped off, especially after seeing other tourists' comments... The point is, you can't let your guard down and always ask the price first.
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JR200027 September 2015Most Enjoyable! People were very friendly and welcoming. Other reviews have described the process and it is accurate. To get there take the ferry to Uskudar and then dolmus or bus and walk down hill and then to the right when they put you out. The current rates are 25TL for entrance. 7.5TL for scrub and 7.5TL for massage and soaping. You can bring your own soap, shampoo, towel and kese or pay 20TL for those items to be provided. Recommend you bring a small plastic bag for whatever items you will bring with you into the bath. There is a shelf in the steam bath over the basin where you will be sitting that you can put things including the key to your locker while you enjoy the bath. The late afternoon we were there, we were the only non locals. They do have kese (rough mit used for scrub) for sale at the entrance. No need to run around in local shops to try to find one. I highly recommend.Posted on Tripadvisor
Kristina B22 August 2015The Real Deal!! One of those "must do" activities is to experience a Turkish Hammam! You can find a Hammam everywhere from the Hilton to a random neighbourhood. I decided to try something authentic and a friend had researched and tried this one out and said it was authentic. She was very accurate. This hammam is in a neighbourhood not really near any place that tourists go and so it could be a challenge to get there. As you may have read from others the men and women are kept separate. There are many women who work there and do not be shocked when all of these older woman are working in just their underwear (or bathing suit bottoms- I didn't ask). They do not speak any English and as my Turkish is limited there was a lot of me shrugging my shoulders to let them know I had NO CLUE what I was doing. They laughed at me and through a bucket of warm water on me! Even though the building is old the inside is covered in marble and is kept warm. I kept my underwear on (some people do and some people don't) though expect that when you are getting scrubbed and washed that they will pull them up and down. I felt great after I was done but I have really dry skin and really would have like to have an oil massage...I don't think that was an option...but since my communication was a bit limited I may be wrong. The people that work there are very lovely and the experience was great!!Posted on Tripadvisor
VyyLF5 August 2015It's not worth a special trip . Rating 3++ probably. It would be fairer. I've been to hammams, but of course not to Turkish ones, but to the gym. Everything here is a novelty. So, in order. Of the staff, only 1 person understands (that's right, understands, doesn't speak) English and he is not the bathhouse attendant. You go in, put on public slippers and go to the booth to change. You leave your things, wrap yourself in a towel (it will be in the booth), lock it with a key and go to the steam room. The main thing here is not to get confused, as I did before reaching the steam room))) the steam room is behind another door. The bathhouse attendant arrived in 5 minutes. It all depends on his employment, apparently he was free, so he hurried me, although I had not yet had time to warm up. Here it seemed to me that because I was a tourist, he decided to quickly get rid of me. The scrub (a regular sponge with foam) lasted about 6 minutes at most. Then the foam massage (done by the bathhouse attendant) lasted another 5 minutes (kneaded, crunched my bones a couple of times, turned me over, crumpled again, crunched again). Then I washed my hair and rinsed for another 5 minutes. Then they bring a towel, saying when you're done, leave the wet one there and wrap yourself in a dry one. And they leave you. I sat a little longer, steamed myself, rinsed myself once more and went out. At the exit, they wrap you in towels (on your head and body) in a special way and send you to a booth. You can lie around in your booth, or you can go out, order something from them and sit on the 1st floor. Because The Turks were watching TV, so I didn't see any point in sitting, so after lying around for about 10 minutes I changed my clothes, paid 37 lira (they didn't ask for baksheesh) and went out. Overall, it's worth going for the experience, but I wouldn't recommend going here specifically. Although maybe I was unlucky with the bathhouse attendant)
(Translated by Google, see original)Posted on Tripadvisorkatlyn8307 July 2015Wonderful Experience The Turkish bath was an amazing experience. You walk in and they give you a private room with a bed for changing and if you want to take a rest to relaxing. The price was very good as well. We were brought down to this huge dome room with a very large slab of marble in the center with a tall urn with fruits in the center. We were instructed to throw water on ourselves as we sat by a marble sink with a brass spicket. There was a silver bowl which we would fill with the water and splash on ourselves. You could go into this with a bathing suit or naked it didn't matter. The dome ceiling has small skylight windows with moss around them I suppose which helps with the moisture and heat.It really wasn't very hot like a steam bath. We stayed here for about 20 minutes just relaxing then we each laid our towels on the marble slab because that we saw the other ladies doing. Then a woman came in who changed into a bathing suit type outfit and came over to me and soaped up my body and gave me a fantastic massage. She massaged my scalp and washed my hair. The massage was about an hour. She then rinsed my hair and my body and I went back out to the changing room. There were other packages such as exfoliation. We just had the massage. You could also get a self bathing if you like as well. The women who did the massages would shower, change and go back to the center room and sit. It was all very sanitary, they wiped down the marble slab and then cleaned them as well as the sink areas where we sat. There was water running down around the sink areas. It felt very clean. I am a germaphobe and I felt quite comfortable. After the experience there is an area where you can sit and relax and have coffee, turkish coffee (love it) and an assortment of pastries, meats, etc. The men and the women were in separate sides with their own baths and cafe rooms. It was really a very delightful experience. When in Turkey do a turkish bath. Totally different then an american massage and different from Greek. You won't regret it. Nothing to be shy about, Noone cares, noone is concerned about anything but the experience of relaxation. We were like jello when we came out. We were in the bath for over 2 1/2 hours. I highly recommend it.Posted on TripadvisorJoshua R19 May 2015Authentic Experience, Friendly Staff This was my first experience in a Turkish Bath and I was by myself because my wife and her friends were in the women only side. I didn't speak Turkish and the staff didn't speak English. It is pretty explanatory though once inside. For 37 Turkish Lira you get steam bath, body scrub and massage. Overall the experience was great and I thoroughly enjoyed it, I expect to go back once more in a week. For a more detailed visit please see below. Provided: Sandals, Locker that is locked with key that you keep with you, towels, soap, water/teaArrival:You are directed to walk-in locker where you disrobe and wrap yourself in a supplied thin wrap around your waist (you can wear swimming trunks instead if you would like. You are then directed to the sauna, you get there by passing through a shower and bathroom area.Steam Bath:They have a dry sauna inside the steam bath area, I recommend to start there to get a nice sweat going and then relax in the middle of the room to take in your surroundings. Body Scrub:An attendant will come get you and direct you to the shower area where you will sit down and he will throw some water on you to ensure you are properly soaked. Thorough scrub will then occur over entire body, shocking what may come off! After scrub, attendant will throw water on you again to rinse off all the scrubbed skin. You are then sent back into the steam bath.Massage:After scrub, you are sent back into the steam bath for more relaxation. The attendant when ready will come get you and have you lay down in middle of room on marble slab. He will lather you up and give a heavy rub down on your back and then you will roll over and he will give another heavy rub down along the front. You will then be taken back to the bath area to get a rub down on your shoulders, neck and head. You also will get a rub down with soap. If you have your own shampoo they will use that as well to scrub your head. Steam Bath if needed....if you want to relax some more you can, when done you head to your locker. Another attendant will wrap you in towels and you will be lead to a seat. You will most likely be offered Tea or Water, opt for the tea if you can stand some more heat. If you want to lay down afterwards in your locker, go for it for some additional relaxation. When done you may need some cold drinks to get refreshed, there is a market right around the corner that sells cold drinks. I grabbed an iced tea and enjoyed it immensely!Posted on Tripadvisor
salchi66619 April 2015Truly authentic experience great service we just came back from this hammam and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Paid only 37 Turkish lira for combo which is scrub, massage. SepArate section for men and women, very pleasant and friendly staff. I would recommend taking your own towel. Lots of local people who were wa.king around in their bikinis and enjoying their time with family and friends. Don't expect opulence, basic but amazing experience. These are popular locL hammams. I would definitely go back, great service and very friendly.Posted on Tripadvisor
Павел В5 February 2015A hamam that has not yet been spoiled by tourists . No one speaks English (let alone Russian). We explained with gestures. In general, the program is standard: warm up, scrub, get a soap massage and, wrapped in a towel, enjoy. The whole pleasure costs 37TL, plus 10TL for baksheesh. In general, one of the cheapest hamams, which is more or less civilized. I don’t think that in Gidikpasa there is anything much different, but it costs 2 times more.
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sonbasi28 January 2015worst ever Turkish bath As a local I have been to a lot of Turkish Baths and this was the worst. Firstly the sewage like smell, then the rubber slippers that they gave to us and finally the very painful massage that I got, I would recommend Çemberlitaş or Cağaloğlu instead of this, it costs 30tL however I would pay double and still go to one of the abovePosted on Tripadvisor
Fadarkma26 January 2015Highly recommended and excellent value for money . I discovered this hammam by Googling. I saw reviews that seemed very good. The hammams in the tourist center charge a lot and are mixed. We got to this one by taking the metro to Uskudar. We had to walk quite a bit and the address online was wrong, but we finally found it with the help of a very friendly guy. It's at 168 Çavuşdere Caddesi, not 204. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a woman whose English was broken, but we understood each other. They put us in a tiny room where we undressed and left our belongings. They gave us towels, slippers, and an exfoliating glove. When we left, we locked the door and took it to the massage area. We stood in an area where we poured cold or hot water over ourselves, depending on your preference. Then they placed us on the central marble and exfoliated every pore of our skin. This was followed by a pleasant soap massage. The service was a bit abrupt, but overall good. The women didn't speak English either, so it was fine. When we left, it was snowing, and the massage and exfoliation felt like you were floating—wonderful. The price was 45 TL each, and we left them a 5 TL tip; they were very nice. They provided shampoo, hairdryers, combs, and everything else you needed. The facilities were a bit dated, but that was part of the charm; a very local place, not at all touristy. A highly recommended experience, of course. We felt very comfortable and left delighted.
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Alex W9 January 2015Cheaper than downtown, but service still so-so "Everything for 37 lira," said the English-speaking front-desk guy as I (a male) entered Cinili Hamam. "Massage included." Well, yes and no. It included something, but whatever it was, I wouldn't normally have guessed that it was massage.Arriving at 3:30 pm, there were about 15 other customers there, and from the fact that many of them were speaking in Turkish, this place probably serves a neighbourhood clientele more than tourists. It's a small, 15 customers make it quite busy.The hamam may be historically significant but the building and its interior (at least the men's section) is not particularly well decorated. Even the marble all over the floors and walls looked too new and plain.In this place, the central platform isn't used except for soaping by an attendent. So, like others, I found myself sitting on the marble benches by the side to warm up. I was largely ignored until about 30 minutes later when an attendent passing by just happened to ask "kese?" (Nobody else except the front-desk guy seemed to be able to speak English).Nodding, I was led to one of the side nooks where the scrubbing and shampooing was done. 5 minutes at most. Then led back to the main hall and told to lie on the central platform. He proceeded to soap me with strokes over my arms and legs that were a poor imitation of massage. Another 5-10 minutes.Then he pointed to another nook and indicated that I should do there to sluice myself off. Total: about 1 hour.Location is a pleasant, slightly uphill walk of 1.2km from the Uskudar metro station, but a good map will be needed.Posted on Tripadvisor
SoleneSille21 August 2014A Disgusting Experience I went to the Cinili Hamam with a friend during a trip to Istanbul. The hamam is certainly very beautiful, but the staff is disgusting. We paid a "special tourist" price. We didn't say anything, because that's a bit of a game. But we were only treated to extremely unpleasant looks and a very hostile attitude. I don't understand this clearly displayed contempt, we left feeling very disappointed. I strongly advise against this hamam!
(Translated by Google, see original)Posted on Tripadvisoryvhk27 February 2014Great for women-only! I wanted an all-women experience and was told about this at the information kiosk on Uskudar quay - very helpful. Finding it on foot wasn't easy, but everyone I asked pointed me in the right direction and I found it eventually. A lovely, old hamam with separate women's premises. You lock your valuables in a changing room and take the key with you. Very friendly women staff, copious hot water, a lovely sauna and a thorough scrub and soapy massage. Language difficulties meant there wasn't much explanation, and when I wanted the loo after changing back into my clothes I discovered it was back in the steamy hamam - so I held on until I found a restaurant. Otherwise a lovely experience and the sauna was a plus.Load more
