Zeyrek Çinili Hamam

A 16th-century Ottoman bath in Istanbul has reopened to the public following a 13-year restoration project. The Zeyrek Çinili Hamam is one of Istanbul’s landmark heritage sites. Built between 1530 and 1540 it offers unique bathing rituals. The opulent interiors, which date back almost 500 years, were originally designed by Mimar Sinan and commissioned by Hayreddin Barbarossa, the Grand Admiral of the Ottoman Navy. Sinan is renowned for creating Istanbul’s Suleymaniye Mosque. The bathing experience now combines traditional Ottoman rituals with contemporary art and design, following restoration by the Marmara Group. Zeyrek Çinili offers guests personalised therapies that reflect the ancient communal hammam ritual. These include marble therapy, traditional scrubs by hammam therapists (natır for women and tellak for men) and foam massage. There are a variety of signature bathing experiences lasting from 25 to 100 minutes. Zeyrek Çinili Hamam Booking > Pay the deposit and book now! > Pay the remaining amount in cash (TRL, EU or USD) or with a credit card in the hammam! > Non-refundable deposit! > Your money will be refunded only if your reservation is not confirmed. Know before you go to the Zeyrek Çinili Hamam • There are some strict hamam rules to be followed. For example, there is no mixing of the sexes. Either the Turkish bath has 2 sections (1 for each sex), or it admits men and women at different times of the day • Men usually completely strip and wear nothing underneath the bath wrap. Women, on the other hand, typically keep their underwear on (but often not their bra) underneath the bath wrap. The choice is yours • Zeyrek Çinili Hamami is open Tuesday to Sunday from 8 am to 8 pm. • The masseur and scrubber will be the same sex as you are • 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 About this activity Printed or mobile vouchers accepted 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