What is the most famous hammam in Istanbul?

Cağaloğlu Hamam, constructed in 1741, is notable as the last major hamam built during the Ottoman Empire, commissioned by Sultan Mahmut I to generate income for his library near Hagia Sophia. Its location in the Cağaloğlu district, near the Sultan Ahmed area, places it in a prime tourist zone, enhancing its fame. Cağaloğlu's fame is further bolstered by its celebrity visitors, including Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, King Edward VIII, Kaiser Wilhelm II, Omar Sharif, Tony Curtis, Harrison Ford, Oprah Winfrey, Steve Irwin, John Travolta, Kate Moss, Cameron Diaz, Rudolf Nureyev, and more. Additionally, it's been featured in over 138 movies and is listed in the New York Times bestseller "1,000 Places to See Before You Die,"

Kılıç Ali Paşa Hamam, built in 1580 by the legendary architect Mimar Sinan for the Ottoman navy, is older and holds architectural significance.

Çemberlitaş Hamam, from 1584, also by Sinan, is near the Grand Bazaar and has been used in films like "Taken 2."

Comparison of Top Hamams

Related Articles

• My e-Visa details don’t match my passport. Can I still travel to Turkey?
• What should I do if I want to stay in Turkey longer than my e-Visa allows?
• Is it safe to pay by credit card on the e-Visa website?
• I made a mistake in my e-Visa application. What should I do?
• What is the most famous hammam in Istanbul?
• What to Expect at a Turkish Hammam?
• Is hamam worth it in Istanbul?
• Do the people traveling with me need their own Turkey e-Visa?

View more