Ayasofya Hürrem Sultan Hamamı
Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey
- Location
- Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey
- Water type
- thermal
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Balancing
LowHigh
Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
BicarbonatesCalcium
The Hürrem Sultan Hamam, also known as the Haseki Hamam, is a sixteenth-century Turkish bath (hamam) in Istanbul, Turkey. It was commissioned by Hürrem Sultan, consort and wife of the Ottoman sultan Süleyman the Magnificent. It was designed by Mimar Sinan on the site of the historical Baths of Zeuxippus for the religious community of the nearby Hagia Sophia.
Insider tip — The Ayasofya Hürrem Sultan Hamamı stands directly across from the Hagia Sophia in the heart of historic Sultanahmet, commissioned by Suleiman the Magnificent for his consort Roxelana in 1556 and designed by the master architect Sinan. One of the most exquisitely preserved imperial hammams in the world, it features twin domed halls of white marble with star-shaped skylights filtering filtered light. The kese and köpük massage ritual here is performed exactly as it was in the sixteenth century. Booking in advance is strongly recommended given its world heritage setting.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).