Enjoy some rest and relaxation with a visit to the Cemberlitas Hamam, one of the best-preserved hamams in Istanbul, and experience the old-age tradition of a Turkish bath. Revel in the heating, cooling, and cleansing of the body, exhilarate your senses, and clear your mind.

The custom of the Turkish bath extends back to the Ottoman empire, not only as a place for cleansing and recreation, but as a meeting place for people of all ages, ranks, and stations to gather and socialise. Today, the Turkish bath retains its integral cultural role with separate bath houses for men and women.

Pamper yourself with an authentic Turkish experience at the historic Cemberlitas Hamam. Loosen your muscles and work up a sweat as you rest on the marble platform in the “sicaklik” (hot room). Absorb the heat and light that shimmers through the dome as you admire the elegant interiors and Ottoman architecture of this 16th-century bath house. Warm up for as long as you wish before taking a self-scrub and bath with the aromatic scented soaps.

Once you’re feeling refreshed and revitalised, take in the sights with coffee or tea served from the terrace of a boutique hotel.