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Best Spas and Hamams in Aksaray

Aksaray is a busy district in Fatih on the western side of Istanbul's historic peninsula, between Laleli and Yenikapı. Most of the 16 venues we list here are hammams offering the traditional Turkish bath, usually as a scrub, foam wash and massage package. It sits a little away from the Sultanahmet crowds yet is easily linked to it by tram and metro. It suits visitors staying on the historic peninsula who want to try hammam culture without going far from the centre.

16 spas and hamams in Aksaray that we reviewed and listed. 15 of them are traditional Turkish baths. Ranked by editor score; sponsored entries are clearly labelled and never affect the score.

On this page: 15 Hamam1 Hotel Spa

Price range (read from venue sites, dated)

Hamam packages	35–200 EUR	24
Massage (about 60 min)	20–135 EUR	18

Prices come from the venues' own websites and carry a date; confirm before booking.

#1 Hamam

Beethoven Premium Spa & Turkish Bath

★ 4.9(1618reviews, Google) · 88/100 · Sehzadebasi, Vezneciler

Beethoven Premium Spa & Turkish Bath is a hammam and spa in Fatih, on the historic peninsula and listed under Şehzadebaşı, Vezneciler and Laleli. It opens every day from 10:00 to 23:30, and its menu covers a traditional Turkish hammam, kese and foam scrub, a Moroccan hammam, several massage styles and skin care, plus a pool, sauna and steam room. Prices are listed in euros, from 40 EUR for the scrub and foam to 200 EUR for a four-hands massage package, and Google shows 4.9 from 1,618 reviews.

#2 Hamam

Sultan Selim Hamam Traditional Turkish Bath

★ 4.9(1471reviews, Google) · 88/100 · Sehzadebasi, Vezneciler

Sultan Selim Hamam sits in the Şehzadebaşı–Vezneciler–Laleli pocket of Fatih, a short hop from the historic peninsula's main sights. The menu is in euros and runs from a basic foam-and-scrub bath at €50 to an €85 package that adds a 30-minute massage, face mask, sauna and steam. It opens daily 10:00–22:30 and holds a 4.9 Google rating from 1,471 reviews.

#3 Hamam

Amethyst Turkish Bath Hamam Spa Center

★ 4.8(2015reviews, Google) · 87/100 · Laleli, Aksaray

Amethyst is a hammam and spa centre on Aksaray Street, between Laleli and Aksaray, an easy stop for visitors staying in the old city. Its menu runs from a Turkish bath at €40 and a Moroccan bath at €70 to several massages, with a pool also listed. It is open daily from 10:00 to midnight, and bookings are made through WhatsApp.

#4 Hamam

Sultan Mehmed Hammam | Turkish Bath & Massage

★ 4.8(642reviews, Google) · 84/100 · Sehzadebasi, Vezneciler

Sultan Mehmed Hammam sits in a basement-level space on Şehzadebaşı Street in Vezneciler, at the edge of the historic peninsula, with Laleli nearby. It offers a traditional Turkish bath, scrub-and-foam treatments, massages, and hammam-plus-massage packages, priced in euros. Google lists it open daily 10:00–22:00 and rates it 4.8 from 642 reviews, and the site says you can book without paying in advance.

#5 Hamam

Fatih Kıztaşı Spa, Hammam & Massage

★ 4.9(233reviews, Google) · 83/100 · Aksaray, Old City

Fatih Kıztaşı Spa, Hammam & Massage is a hammam and massage centre inside the Pianoforte by Hotel&Spa on Feyzullah Efendi Street in Aksaray, on the Historic Peninsula. It is within walking distance of Laleli and Aksaray, which makes it easy to fit in around sightseeing in the old city. It opens every day from 11:00 to 21:30 and holds a 4.9 rating from 233 Google reviews.

#6 Hamam

Private Traditional Woman & Family Esma Sultan Hamam

★ 4.8(314reviews, Google) · 82/100 · Laleli, Aksaray

Esma Sultan is a women-only private hammam in Laleli, on İhtisap Ağası Sokağı in Mesih Paşa, within reach of the Laleli–Aksaray line and the historic peninsula. Visitors can book a hammam with scrub and foam wash, an oil massage, and access to an indoor heated pool and sauna. Reservations are required, so it suits a planned visit rather than a drop-in; the site also advertises bridal, henna and birthday packages.

#7 Hamam

Aurist Hammam | Traditional Turkish Bath & Spa

★ 4.7(331reviews, Google) · 81/100 · Laleli, Aksaray

Aurist Hammam is a Turkish bath and spa on Yeşiltulumba Sokak in Fatih, in the Laleli–Aksaray part of the Historic Peninsula. Besides the traditional hammam, the website lists massage therapies, a bridal hammam and a cave-style pool. Google shows 4.7 from 331 reviews and opening hours of 10:00 to 23:30 every day, with a 12:00 start on Fridays; the website gives different hours, so check before you go.

#8 Hamam

Damla Spa Center Washington Hotel

★ 4.6(268reviews, Google) · 79/100 · Sehzadebasi, Vezneciler

Damla Spa Center is inside the Grand Washington Hotel on Gençtürk Caddesi in Fatih, and it puts a pool, sauna, traditional Turkish hammam and massage under one roof. It is open every day from 11:00 to midnight, so a late-evening visit after sightseeing is possible. Prices and session lengths are not published online; the only contact channel is WhatsApp, so ask there before you go.

#9 Hamam

Gülsoy Spa

★ 4.9(51reviews, Google) · 79/100 · Sehzadebasi, Vezneciler

#10 Hamam

Laleli Spa, Hammam & Massage -Grand pamir

★ 4.8(55reviews, Google) · 78/100 · Laleli, Aksaray

#11 Hamam

Sunrise massage & hamam

★ 4.7(87reviews, Google) · 77/100 · Sehzadebasi, Vezneciler

#12 Hamam

Legend Spa & Wellness - Masaj Hamam

★ 4.7(62reviews, Google) · 77/100 · Sehzadebasi, Vezneciler

#13 Hamam

Massage Spa Center

★ 4.5(121reviews, Google) · 75/100 · Sehzadebasi, Vezneciler

Massage Spa Center is a massage and hammam venue inside the Parma Hotel on Şehzadebaşı Street, on the Vezneciler–Laleli–Aksaray stretch of the historic peninsula. It opens every day from noon to midnight, which suits a late soak after a day of sightseeing. There is no website, so services, prices and language support can't be checked in advance; it's best to ask by phone or at the hotel desk.

#14 Hamam

Anatolia Hammam | Private Turkish Bath & Spa

★ 4.6(64reviews, Google) · 75/100 · Sehzadebasi, Vezneciler

#15 Hotel Spa

Grand Marcello Hotel & SPA

★ 4.3(456reviews, Google) · 76/100 · Laleli, Aksaray

#16 Hamam

Valens Spa & Hamam

★ 4.3(93reviews, Google) · 72/100 · Yenikapi, Laleli

Getting there

The T1 tram from Aksaray stop runs towards Laleli-Üniversite, Beyazıt-Kapalıçarşı and Sultanahmet, and in the other direction to Haseki and Fındıkzade. The M1A/M1B metro also has an Aksaray station here, and the line extends to Yenikapı. At Yenikapı you can change to Marmaray and the M2 metro; from Istanbul Airport (IST), Havaist buses run to the Aksaray line.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book a hammam in Aksaray in advance?

Booking ahead is wise for evenings and weekends; on weekday daytimes many places can fit you in at short notice. Hours and session types vary by venue, so it is safest to ask before you go.

Are men and women separated, and what do I wear?

Traditional hammams usually have separate sections for women and men, and some offer private or couples' sessions. A pestemal towel and slippers are normally provided; you can bring swimwear if you prefer to wear it.

How many spas are there in Aksaray?

This list holds 16 verified venues for Aksaray. Only places we found good on hygiene, price transparency and guest feedback make the list.

Which is the highest rated spa in Aksaray?

By editor score, Beethoven Premium Spa & Turkish Bath ranks first (88/100). Google rating and review count are shown on every card.

What is the difference between a hamam and a spa?

A hamam is the traditional Turkish bath: heated marble, scrub and foam wash. A spa is the broader concept covering massage, sauna and pools. Many venues offer both.

Nearby areas

Sarachane Fatih Laleli Yenikapi Haseki Sehzadebasi Zeyrek Vezneciler