Akbıyık Baths is a historic Ottoman hammam in the Sultanahmet quarter of Istanbul's Fatih district, in the heart of the city's old town. Located near the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia, it belongs to the centuries-old tradition of Turkish bathhouses that have served the imperial capital. As a classic hammam, it offers steam bathing and washing rituals rather than natural mineral water, set within Istanbul's UNESCO-listed historic peninsula.
Insider tip — The Akbıyık Hammam in the Sultanahmet district, a few steps from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. One of the best-located hammams in Istanbul for visitors to the historic center.