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Kadirga Spa, Hamam and Massage Guide

On this page 12 Hamam2 Hotel Spa1 Day Spa

Kadirga is a quiet, old neighbourhood in Fatih, just south of Sultanahmet on the way down to the Marmara shore. It sits next to Kucukayasofya, Gedikpasa and Kumkapi. We list four places here: two hotel spas (AJWA Sultanahmet and GLK PREMIER The Home Suites & Spa) and two hammams (Blue Spa Massage Turkish Bath and Massage Spa Turkish Bath Aura Wellness). It suits visitors who want a Turkish bath or massage close to the historic sights but away from the busiest streets around the main square.

15 spas and hamams in Kadirga that we reviewed and listed. 12 of them are traditional Turkish baths. Ranked by editor score; sponsored entries are clearly labelled and never affect the score. 3 of them sit just outside the area boundary and are shown with distance.

Price range (read from venue sites, dated)

Hamam packages	40–200 EUR	28
Massage (about 60 min)	20–125 EUR	35

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

#1 Day Spa Verified nearby · 1.3 km

Rise SPA Old City

★ 4.7(218reviews, Google) · 81/100 · Sehzadebasi, Vezneciler

Rise SPA Old City is a day spa in Fatih, on Vidinli Tevfikpaşa Street, in the Şehzadebaşı–Vezneciler–Beyazıt area, so it sits on the university side of the old peninsula rather than right at the Sultanahmet sights. It has a rooftop pool, an indoor pool, a hamam, a sauna, a steam room and a bar. Men and women share the same space, and a request for a female therapist can be passed on when you book, subject to availability. It is open daily from 10:00 to 23:00, and massage sessions start at 12:00. Google shows 4.7 from 218 reviews. The price list runs from a €20 single entry for sauna, steam and pool up to a €165 Deluxe Package.

#2 Hamam nearby · 0.8 km

Sultan Süleyman Hamam Traditional Turkish Bath - Antusa Palace

★ 4.8(2579reviews, Google) · 69/100 · Nuruosmaniye, Divanyolu

If you are staying in Sultanahmet, this bath on Dr. Eminpaşa Street in Alemdar is a short hop from the tram line, between the Sultanahmet and Çemberlitaş stops. It opens at 10:00 and closes at 23:30 every day, so it works as a late-afternoon or evening stop after museums and mosques. The entry package takes 60 minutes and covers sauna, steam, a scrub and a foam wash. Longer packages add massage and reflexology, and a couples' room exists. Entry is only through an online booking, and you pay on site. Google shows 4.8 from 2,579 reviews.

#3 Hamam nearby · 1.4 km

Beethoven Premium Spa & Turkish Bath

★ 4.9(1657reviews, Google) · 68/100 · Sehzadebasi, Vezneciler

Beethoven Premium Spa & Turkish Bath sits in the Şehzadebaşı, Vezneciler and Laleli part of Fatih, a short hop on the tram or metro from Sultanahmet. For a first-timer the menu is wide: hammam packages starting at 40 EUR, a long list of massages, masks and a Moroccan hammam, plus a pool, sauna and steam room. Doors are open daily from 10:00 to 23:30, so a visit can follow a full day at the museums. Google shows 4.9 from 1,657 reviews. Several details are not stated, including whether the pool and sauna are included in the price and whether men and women are separated.

#4 Hamam

DİBEKLİ GRAND HAMAM

★ 4.9(4365reviews, Google) · 65/100 · Gedikpasa, Kadirga

If your days around Sultanahmet are packed with mosques and museums, this is a hammam you can reach in the afternoon or evening: it opens at 12:00 and closes at 22:00 every day of the week. It operates inside the Grand Yavuz Hotel on Piyer Loti Street in Fatih, in the area where Gedikpaşa, Kadırga and Çemberlitaş meet. The menu is short and easy to read: a scrub-and-foam hammam with sauna at 40 EUR, an oil massage with sauna at 30 EUR, and a combined programme at 60 EUR for 90 minutes. A separate massage (aromatherapy, deep tissue, Swedish, Bali and others) is listed at 30 EUR for 30 minutes. Google shows 4.9 from 4,365 reviews. The website mentions a free transfer for the Sultanahmet area, but the details are not given, so ask when you book. Whether there are separate women's and men's sections or private rooms is not stated.

#5 Hamam

ŞEHZADE HAMAM

★ 4.9(411reviews, Google) · 65/100 · Gedikpasa, Kadirga

Rated 4.9 on Google from 411 reviews, Şehzade Hamam sits in the streets between Beyazıt, Gedikpaşa and Çemberlitaş, a short walk from the Old City sights. The website describes a shared pool, sauna and steam room, while the hamam and massage sections are in separate closed rooms. Four programs are listed, from a 90-minute hamam session at 45 € to a 65 € full program. It is open every day from noon to 10 pm, so it fits an afternoon or evening after sightseeing. Whether you need to book, and which languages the staff speak, is not stated.

#6 Hamam

Rumeli Hamam (Küçükayasofya)

★ 4.8(1297reviews, Google) · 64/100 · Kucukayasofya, Kadirga

If you are staying in Sultanahmet and have never been to a hammam, this is one of the options on Küçük Ayasofya Street, in the Kadırga area near the Sultanahmet Mosque. It is rated 4.8 on Google from 1,297 reviews. The basic ritual includes sauna, steam room, scrub and foam massage and takes 60 minutes. Longer packages add a massage, reflexology or a clay mask. It is open every day from 10:00 to 23:30, but you cannot just walk in: booking ahead is required.

#7 Hamam

Sultan Suleyman Hamam Palace

★ 4.8(2206reviews, Google) · 61/100 · Kucukayasofya, Kadirga

If you are staying in Sultanahmet, this hamam sits in the Kadırga area by Little Hagia Sophia, with the Blue Mosque listed among its neighbouring spots. The website lists four packages, from a classic Turkish bath at 55 euros up to a Premium Deluxe at 140 euros. Each one includes sauna and steam room time, and the more expensive tiers add a deep tissue massage, a reflexology massage, facial and mud masks, and hand care. A family private room and a bridal hamam are offered, and bookings go through phone or WhatsApp. Google shows 4.8 from 2,206 reviews, though their content could not be read. The doors are open from 10:00 to 23:30 every day, and details such as session length and separate sections for women and men are not stated.

#8 Hamam

Royal Turkish Hamam &Spa

★ 4.9(314reviews, Google) · 60/100 · Kucukayasofya, Kadirga

If you are staying around Sultanahmet and have never been to a hamam, this one is in Küçük Ayasofya, on Şehit Mehmetpaşa Street, close to the Sultanahmet Mosque and Kadırga. According to its website, it offers private rooms rather than a shared hall, which may suit first-timers. The menu runs from a 50 € massage to a 110 € Gold Package for two. Google shows 4.9 from 314 reviews. It is open daily from 11:00 to 23:00, so a visit can go after a day of sightseeing.

#9 Hamam

PRİVATE SPA FOR COUPLE & FEMALE

★ 5.0(119reviews, Google) · 53/100 · Kucukayasofya, Kadirga

Anyone staying in Sultanahmet can treat this as a massage stop rather than a traditional hamam: the listing points to a private spa for couples and women in Beyazıt, on Darphane Sokak, and nothing confirms a steam room, sauna or Turkish bath. The menu has twelve massages, from deep muscle and hot stone to Thai stretching, bamboo fusion and a six-hands session. Google shows 5 stars from 119 reviews. Google lists it as open 24 hours every day, but booking is required, and no prices or session lengths are published. Neighbourhood tags (Küçükayasofya, Kadırga) are approximate, as the address itself is in Beyazıt.

#10 Hamam

Blue Spa Massage Turkish Bath

★ 4.9(220reviews, Google) · 52/100 · Kucukayasofya, Kadirga

If your days in the Old City are packed with museums and mosques, this is a massage address tucked into Şeftali Sokak in Alemdar, in the Küçükayasofya and Kadırga corner of Sultanahmet. The menu is built around massage: Thai stretching, hot stone, aromatic oils, a bamboo-based signature session and a six-hands treatment. There are also paired sessions for two people. Google shows 4.9 from 220 reviews and lists the place as open around the clock, though the website itself gives no hours. Prices are not published, and the listing does not confirm a traditional scrub-and-foam hamam service despite the category, so ask before you book.

#11 Hamam

Massage Spa Turkish Bath Aura Wellness

★ 5.0(70reviews, Google) · 52/100 · Kucukayasofya, Kadirga

If you are staying in Sultanahmet, this is one of the closest options: a spa on the premises of the RW Boutique Hotel, on Şifa Hamamı Sokak, with Sultanahmet Mosque, Küçükayasofya and Kadırga all in the neighbourhood. It is listed as a hamam, but the treatments it describes are massages, not a foam-and-scrub bath. The list covers oil, Thai, hot stone and bamboo massage, plus couples' and foot and facial options. The website mentions sessions of 30 to 90 minutes. Reservations are required, and it is open 24 hours every day. Google shows 5.0 from 70 reviews. No prices are published.

#12 Hamam

Massage Turkish Bath Harmony Spa Center

★ 4.8(341reviews, Google) · 49/100 · Kucukayasofya, Kadirga

If you're staying in Sultanahmet, this place is a short walk away, in the Küçük Ayasofya quarter on Aksakal Sokağı. Google files it under hammam and rates it 4.8 from 341 reviews, but the website lists only massage: twelve types, from Thai stretching to hot stone, bamboo and a six-hands session, with durations of 30 to 90 minutes. Nothing is said about a steam room, scrub-and-foam wash or pool, so treat it as a massage studio rather than a traditional bathhouse. It shows as open 24 hours every day, and bookings go through phone or WhatsApp. Prices are not published.

#13 Hotel Spa

AJWA Sultanahmet

★ 4.7(1218reviews, Google) · 48/100 · Gedikpasa, Kadirga

For a first-time visitor staying in the Old City, AJWA Sultanahmet offers a hotel spa that is open to women and men at different times of day. The spa is called Afiya Spa and sits on Piyer Loti Street, in the Gedikpaşa–Çemberlitaş area that leads toward Beyazıt. Men are scheduled from 08:00 to 15:00 and women from 15:30 to 22:00. Between 22:00 and midnight, families or couples can book the spa for private use at an extra charge. The menu covers a traditional Turkish hammam, massage, skin and body care and an indoor pool, and Google shows 4.7 from 1,218 reviews. Prices, session lengths and whether non-guests are admitted are not stated, so ask before you plan around it.

#14 Hamam

Sultan Turkish Hamam Traditional Turkish Bath - Great Fortune Design

★ 4.8(1833reviews, Google) · 37/100 · Gedikpasa, Divanyolu

If you are staying around Sultanahmet and have never tried a hamam, this is one to consider: a traditional Turkish bath on Piyer Loti Street in Fatih, listed under the Gedikpaşa, Divanyolu and Kadırga neighbourhoods. The doors are open from 10:00 to 23:30 every day of the week, so it can be fitted around a museum schedule rather than the other way round. Google rates it 4.8 from more than 1,800 reviews. The name also mentions Great Fortune Design, and how that relates to the bath is not clear from the information available. No official website was found, so treatments, durations and prices are unconfirmed and are best asked about before you go.

#15 Hotel Spa

GLK PREMIER The Home Suites & Spa

★ 4.3(756reviews, Google) · 31/100 · Kucukayasofya, Kadirga

If you are staying in Sultanahmet and have never tried a hamam, this hotel spa in Küçükayasofya, near the Sultanahmet Mosque, is worth knowing about. It has a hamam, a sauna, massage and a small fitness studio. The hotel's website describes the health club as reserved for hotel guests, so it is mainly an option if you book a room here. Google shows 4.3 from 756 reviews. The spa is listed as open 24 hours every day, but the site gives no prices or session lengths, and it does not say whether men and women are separated.

Massage studios in Kadirga

14 venues on this list offer massage; some are massage-only, others combine it with a hamam. Durations and prices are listed with their date on each venue page.

Rise SPA Old City Day Spa
Sultan Süleyman Hamam Traditional Turkish Bath - Antusa Palace Hamam
Beethoven Premium Spa & Turkish Bath Hamam
DİBEKLİ GRAND HAMAM Hamam
ŞEHZADE HAMAM Hamam
Rumeli Hamam (Küçükayasofya) Hamam
Sultan Suleyman Hamam Palace Hamam
Royal Turkish Hamam &Spa Hamam
PRİVATE SPA FOR COUPLE & FEMALE Hamam
Blue Spa Massage Turkish Bath Hamam

Getting there

The nearest T1 tram stops to Kadirga are Sultanahmet and Cemberlitas, and you finish the trip on foot. You can also reach the area by Marmaray via Sirkeci or Yenikapi, then continue by tram or on foot. From Istanbul Airport (IST), the Havaist buses serve the Aksaray, Beyazit and Sultanahmet line, and you can change to the tram from there.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book a Turkish bath or spa in Kadirga in advance?

It is not always required, but booking ahead is wise, especially in summer, at weekends and in the evening. Hotel spas often ask non-guests to make an appointment too. Confirm hours and conditions with the venue.

What should I wear or bring, and are men and women separate?

Towels and a wrap (pestemal) are normally provided. Bring swimwear or underwear and flip-flops. Most hammams separate men and women, but practice differs from place to place, so ask when you book.

How many spas are there in Kadirga?

This list holds 15 verified venues for Kadirga. Only places we found good on hygiene, price transparency and guest feedback make the list.

Which is the highest rated spa in Kadirga?

By editor score, Rise SPA Old City ranks first (81/100). 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.

Are there sponsored listings?

At most one business per neighbourhood can be a sponsor at any time. A sponsored business is shown at the top of that neighbourhood's list with a clear "Sponsored" label next to it; its editorial score is not affected by sponsorship. Business enquiries: info@bestspaistanbul.com

Nearby areas

Kucukayasofya Gedikpasa Cemberlitas Kumkapi Divanyolu Nuruosmaniye Grand Bazaar Blue Mosque