2026 List

Best Spas and Hamams in Gulhane

On this page 13 Hamam4 Hotel Spa3 Day Spa2 Massage Studio

Gulhane is the historic-peninsula district around Gulhane Park, at the foot of Topkapi Palace and between Sultanahmet and Sirkeci. The area itself is mostly park and museums, so the spas and hamams cluster in neighbouring Sirkeci and Sultanahmet. Our listings here range from hotel spas and traditional Turkish baths to couple massages and day-spa entry, 21 venues in total. It suits visitors who want to rest after sightseeing without leaving the tram line.

22 spas and hamams in Gulhane that we reviewed and listed. 13 of them are traditional Turkish baths. Ranked by editor score; sponsored entries are clearly labelled and never affect the score. 2 of them sit just outside the area boundary and are shown with distance.

Price range (read from venue sites, dated)

Hamam packages	40–450 EUR	15
Massage (about 60 min)	25–249 EUR	32

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

#1 Day Spa Verified nearby · 1.9 km

Rise SPA Old City

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

Rise SPA Old City occupies the 6th floor of the AHC Old City Hotel, within walking distance of the Vezneciler metro (M2) and the Beyazıt–Kapalıçarşı tram (T1) — just 264 meters from Laleli. The rooftop level has a pool with city views and an open terrace, while inside you'll find an indoor pool, a traditional Turkish hamam with a marble göbektaşı (navel stone), a sauna, and a steam room. Treatments run across several dedicated massage rooms, and changing and relaxation areas are kept separate for privacy. The spa's own bar serves the pool and terrace side with an international menu. The listing is verified, and all 21 services — from hamam scrubs to medical massage (a wellness massage, not medical care) — are listed on-site with prices in both TL and EUR.

#2 Hamam nearby · 0.7 km

Sultan Süleyman Hamam Traditional Turkish Bath - Antusa Palace

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

A traditional Turkish bath on Dr. Eminpaşa Street in Alemdar, set between Sultanahmet and Çemberlitaş. You can only get in with an online booking made through a separate ticketing site, and you pay at the venue rather than in advance. The basic package runs about an hour, longer ones add massage and reflexology, and prices are quoted in euros, from €49 to €125.

#3 Hamam

COUPLE PRİVATE SULTAN HAMAM SPA

★ 4.9(939reviews, Google) · 67/100 · Hocapasa, Alemdar

A couples-focused hammam in Hocapaşa, a short walk from Sultanahmet and Sirkeci, where each pair gets a private room to themselves. Booking runs through an availability check with no deposit, payment is made on site, and the website comes in English and Russian with WhatsApp contact. It is open every day from noon to midnight, which suits a late slot after sightseeing.

#4 Massage Studio

Couple Hammam & Bosphorus spa

★ 4.9(801reviews, Google) · 69/100 · Hocapasa, Alemdar

A couples-focused hammam and massage centre, listed at the Royal Bosphorus hotel spa on Ebussuud Street between Sirkeci and Cağaloğlu, within walking distance of Sultanahmet. Packages take place in a private room for two and combine sauna, steam and the scrub-and-foam ritual, with massage as an optional add-on; prices start at €49 and are published on its website. Booking is online only and walk-ins are turned away, but it stays open until 23:30 every day, which suits an evening visit after sightseeing.

#5 Day Spa

DoubleTree Hilton Sirkeci Tulipa Spa

★ 5.0(620reviews, Google) · 69/100 · Hocapasa, Alemdar

Inside the DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul – Sirkeci, this spa is close to the historic peninsula and open every day from 10:00 to 23:00. Massages range from €50 to €115 and the traditional Turkish bath is €59, with a wide choice of massage styles. You can book online through the spa's website, and it holds a 5.0 rating from 608 Google reviews.

#6 Hamam

Felicity Hamam Sultanahmet

★ 4.8(2430reviews, Google) · 60/100 · Hocapasa, Gulhane

A hammam tucked behind Sirkeci station in the Hocapaşa quarter, so easy to reach for anyone arriving by tram or Marmaray (based on general geography; the site doesn't say so). It's open every day 10:00–23:00. Prices are listed in euros, from €50 for the traditional hammam to €150 for the couples' ritual, and it holds 4.8 on Google from 2,262 reviews. Booking is done through its website.

#7 Hamam

Massage Spa Turkish Bath

★ 4.8(524reviews, Google) · 52/100 · Hocapasa, Cagaloglu

A massage and hammam venue inside the Antik Houses building on Alemdar street, between Sirkeci and Cağaloğlu, with Gülhane within walking distance. Its website lists Thai, hot stone, aromatherapy and couples' massages, with sessions running 30 to 90 minutes. Google shows it open 24 hours every day; bookings go through phone or WhatsApp.

#8 Hamam

Athena Spa Sirkeci

★ 4.8(829reviews, Google) · 51/100 · Hocapasa, Cagaloglu

Athena Spa is inside the Dodo Hotel Spa Old City building in Hocapaşa, close to Sirkeci and Gülhane Park. It is open every day from 11:00 to midnight, which suits an evening visit after sightseeing. The menu covers a traditional Turkish bath with scrub and foam, massage, sauna and steam room, plus couples' packages; Google shows 4.8 from 772 reviews.

#9 Hotel Spa

Hotel Sultania

★ 4.6(1088reviews, Google) · 50/100 · Hocapasa, Alemdar

This is the spa of Hotel Sultania, a hotel in Cağaloğlu close to Gülhane and Sirkeci. It offers a wide range of massages (Bali, hot stone, aroma oil, foot reflexology) and a traditional Turkish hamam with scrub and foam massage. Booking is required and is done through the hotel's online form, where you choose the date, time, service and number of guests; prices and session lengths aren't published, so ask before you go.

#10 Hamam

Rival spa & Turkishbath

★ 4.8(127reviews, Google) · 48/100 · Hocapasa, Cagaloglu

A hammam and spa in the Hocapaşa area, between Cağaloğlu and the Gülhane park. The menu covers the traditional Turkish bath, kese and foam scrub, sauna, steam room, aromatherapy and mud massages, and coffee peeling. Sources disagree on both the address and the opening hours, so it is worth confirming them before you go.

#11 Hotel Spa

Yasmak Sultan Hotel

★ 4.5(1669reviews, Google) · 49/100 · Hocapasa, Alemdar

A four-star hotel on Ebussuud Street in Hocapaşa, a short walk from Alemdar and Cağaloğlu and within walking distance of Gülhane and Sultanahmet. Its spa menu lists aroma oil, Bali, hot stone and deep Asian massages, plus a traditional Turkish bath with scrub and foam. Reservations are required and made through the spa booking form on the hotel's website; prices and session lengths are not published.

#12 Hamam

Adalia Spa Massage Turkish Bath

★ 5.0(106reviews, Google) · 38/100 · Hocapasa, Cagaloglu

Adalia Spa is a hammam and massage venue on Nöbethane Street in Sirkeci, sharing the address of the Sirkeci Family Hotel. It sits in the old-city core between Cağaloğlu and Gülhane, within walking distance of Sultanahmet. There is no website, so services and prices must be asked about by phone; Google shows 5 stars from 104 reviews and listed hours of 24/7.

#13 Hamam

Sirkeci Massage

★ 4.8(538reviews, Google) · 36/100 · Hocapasa, Alemdar

Sirkeci Massage is a massage and hamam venue on Hüdavendigar Street in Sirkeci, within walking distance of Gülhane and Cağaloğlu. It opens every day from 10:00 to 22:00, which suits a late-afternoon or evening visit after sightseeing. There is no website, so services and prices have to be confirmed directly; Google shows 4.8 from 520 reviews.

#14 Hamam

Centrum Spa and hamam

★ 4.9(112reviews, Google) · 36/100 · Hocapasa, Alemdar

Centrum Spa and hamam sits in the Hocapaşa-Cağaloğlu-Alemdar quarter, a short walk from Sirkeci station and close enough to Sultanahmet to fit into a day of sightseeing. It's open daily from 12:00 to 23:00 (until 23:30 on Saturdays) and holds a 5.0 rating from 99 Google reviews, among the highest in the area. There's no website, so it's worth calling ahead to confirm prices and the service list before showing up.

#15 Hamam

Sultan’s Touch Hammam & Massage

★ 5.0(61reviews, Google) · 35/100 · Hocapasa, Cagaloglu

Tucked into the Hocapaşa-Cağaloğlu area, close to Gülhane Park and Sirkeci train station, Sultan's Touch Hammam stays open 24 hours every day of the week — handy for travelers arriving on odd-hour flights or trains. It holds a strong 5-star Google rating from 61 reviews, though with no official website, it's worth confirming services and pricing directly before you go.

#16 Hamam

Old City Spa

★ 4.9(104reviews, Google) · 34/100 · Hocapasa, Cagaloglu

Old City Spa Massage operates inside the White House Hotel in Sultanahmet, close to Hocapaşa, Cağaloğlu and Gülhane in the heart of the historic peninsula. It's open around the clock, every day of the week. Google shows a strong 4.9 rating from 62 reviews, though with no official website, exact services and pricing can't be confirmed in advance.

#17 Hamam

First Spa Massage & Turkishbath

★ 4.8(187reviews, Google) · 33/100 · Hocapasa, Cagaloglu

A hammam and massage salon on Nöbethane Street in Cağaloğlu, an easy walk from Sirkeci and Gülhane Park, so it fits into a day of sightseeing in the old city. Google lists it as open 24 hours, seven days a week, which may suit a late-evening visit, though it is wise to call first. There is no website, so prices, treatments and spoken languages can't be checked in advance.

#18 Hotel Spa

Levni Hotel & Spa

★ 4.3(1220reviews, Google) · 32/100 · Hocapasa, Alemdar

Levni Hotel & Spa sits in Hocapaşa (Sirkeci), on the historic peninsula, an easy walk from Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar, and just steps from the Sirkeci Marmaray station for travelers without a car. The hotel has an in-house spa area with sauna, steam room and massage, though spa access is billed separately from the room rate. The website gives no details on duration or pricing for these services.

#19 Hotel Spa

DoubleTree by Hilton İstanbul - Sirkeci

★ 4.2(2618reviews, Google) · 31/100 · Hocapasa, Alemdar

DoubleTree by Hilton İstanbul - Sirkeci houses a spa inside an international Hilton-chain hotel in Hocapaşa, within walking distance of Sirkeci train station and the historic peninsula toward Sultanahmet. The hotel's official website could not be reached, so the exact treatment list, prices, and the spa's own operating hours remain unconfirmed — only the hotel's round-the-clock general opening is known.

#20 Massage Studio

Crystal Wave Spa Massage & Hammam

★ 4.8(91reviews, Google) · 32/100 · Hocapasa, Cagaloglu

Crystal Wave Spa Massage & Hammam sits in the Hocapaşa-Cağaloğlu area, just a short walk from Gülhane Park, offering hammam and massage treatments. A 4.8 rating from 90 reviews points to consistent quality, and the round-the-clock, every-day schedule suits travelers fitting a visit between sightseeing stops. There's no official website, so it's worth confirming services and prices directly before booking.

#21 Hamam

VİVA HOTEL OLD CİTY SPA AND HAMAM

★ 4.7(79reviews, Google) · 28/100 · Hocapasa, Cagaloglu

Tucked in the Hocapaşa/Cağaloğlu area, Viva Hotel Old City Spa and Hamam sits within walking distance of Sultanahmet and Gülhane. It stays open every day from noon until 1am, making it a practical option for an evening visit after sightseeing in the old town. It holds a 4.7 rating from 78 reviews.

#22 Day Spa

Navitas Spa Sarnıç, Curio Collection by Hilton Hagia Sofia

★ 4.3(134reviews, Google) · 31/100 · Alemdar, Cagaloglu

Set inside the Curio Collection by Hilton Hagia Sofia hotel, Navitas Spa Sarnıç sits right in Sultanahmet, close to the sights most visitors come for. It offers a traditional Turkish hammam, sauna and indoor pool, though booking ahead online or via WhatsApp is required before any treatment. A 4.4 Google rating from 131 reviews backs up the hotel setting.

Massage studios in Gulhane

18 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
COUPLE PRİVATE SULTAN HAMAM SPA Hamam
Couple Hammam & Bosphorus spa Massage Studio
DoubleTree Hilton Sirkeci Tulipa Spa Day Spa
Felicity Hamam Sultanahmet Hamam
Massage Spa Turkish Bath Hamam
Athena Spa Sirkeci Hamam
Hotel Sultania Hotel Spa
Rival spa & Turkishbath Hamam

Getting there

On the T1 tram (Kabatas–Bagcilar) the Gulhane stop lies between Sultanahmet and Sirkeci. You can also take Marmaray to Sirkeci and walk from there, and ferries to Kadikoy and Uskudar leave from Eminonu pier. From Istanbul Airport, Havaist buses run on the Aksaray, Beyazit and Sultanahmet line.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the nearest stop to Gulhane?

The Gulhane stop on the T1 tram. Sirkeci (tram and Marmaray) and Sultanahmet (tram) are also within walking distance.

Do I need to book a hamam in advance?

Booking is advisable in high season and for couple or private sessions. Men's and women's sections and opening hours differ by venue, so check before you go.

How many spas are there in Gulhane?

This list holds 22 verified venues for Gulhane. Only places we found good on hygiene, price transparency and guest feedback make the list.

Which is the highest rated spa in Gulhane?

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?

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Nearby areas

Topkapi Palace Alemdar Sirkeci Hocapasa Hagia Sophia Cagaloglu Divanyolu Cankurtaran