Book at the Catma Mescit Hammam

For a unique Turkish bath experience in Istanbul, this 500 years old Mimar Sinan heritage Catma Mescit Hammam stands out as an excellent option. Secure your reservation to this intimate hammam and immerse yourself in the rich traditions of this historic bathhouse.

Highlights

Built in 1533 by the renowned Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan, preserving the grandeur of the Ottoman era.
Reopened after a five-year restoration that maintained its original historical texture, ensuring an authentic experience.
Features a historical heating system where steam from underground furnaces travels through the floors, providing warmth.
Situated in the historic Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, offering a blend of cultural heritage and luxury.

Description

You will not feel the grandeur of the Ottoman era anywhere else like you will here. Çatma Mescid Hamamı was built in 1533 by the famous Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan. Located in Istanbul's historic Beyoğlu district, this hammam was reopened after a meticulous five-year restoration process that preserved its original texture.The hammam's historical heating system, where hot water steam from underground furnaces passes through the floors to provide warmth, is still worth seeing! If you ...

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You will not feel the grandeur of the Ottoman era anywhere else like you will here. Çatma Mescid Hamamı was built in 1533 by the famous Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan. Located in Istanbul's historic Beyoğlu district, this hammam was reopened after a meticulous five-year restoration process that preserved its original texture.

The hammam's historical heating system, where hot water steam from underground furnaces passes through the floors to provide warmth, is still worth seeing! If you are looking for an authentic hammam experience and Ottoman-style massage rituals, this is the place.

Don't forget to read about these bath rituals for Ottoman style:

Pasha Hammam (25 minutes): This package includes the fundamental elements of a traditional Turkish hammam ritual, offering a complete body scrub and foam bath.
Shahrazad Hammam (40 minutes): Building on the Pasha Hammam, this package adds a rejuvenating foam massage to the traditional scrub and foam bath.
Sultan Hammam (50 minutes): This luxurious three-step session begins with a traditional body scrub, followed by a refreshing foam bath, and finishes with a moisturizing honey and milk peeling.

Includes

All the materials you will be provided in the bathhouse:

Hammam mitt (kese)
Natural olive oil soap
Redbud essence shampoo
Hair conditioner
Body lotion
Disposable non-slip slippers
Underwear
Bathrobe
Cold-hot drinks
Fruit plates

Excludes

Tip for the masseur
Personal grooming items (razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste)
Specific skincare products not listed (e.g., personalized creams or serum)

How It Works

Here are the steps involved:

Arrival and Preparation► Hot Room Rest► Exfoliation and Traditional Special Glove (Kese)► Bubble Bath (Foam Massage)► Massage► Final Rinse and Relaxation.(It varies according to the bath ritual you choose.)

To ensure the reservation is correctly made, please share the number of guests (male and female), the name of the service they want to receive, along with the time and date information.
Guests who are in the first or last three months of pregnancy, or who have heart disease, diabetes, or asthma, are advised not to use the bath. Catma Mescit Hamamı does not accept responsibility in such cases.
It is also not recommended for guests who have recently consumed alcohol, are hungry, or are very full to use the bath; again, the bath accepts no responsibility in such cases.
Children under the age of 6 are not permitted to enter the bath.
To ensure timely service, we recommend that you arrive 15 minutes before your reservation time.
Due to security reasons, large and heavy luggage is not allowed, as the activity supplier does not have the facilities to accommodate this. Please do not bring anything bigger than a handbag, a backpack, or an ordinary-sized shopping bag.