Galatasaray Turkish Bath

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History of Galatasaray Hamam
T he Tarihi Galatasaray Hamami was built by Sultan Beyazit II on 1481. The Sultans and Ottoman people all attended bathhouses, or hamams. For the Turkish bath was much more than just a place to cleanse the skin. It was intimately bound up with everyday life, a place where people of every rank and station, young and old, rich and poor, townsman or villager, could come freely. Women as well as men made use of the hamam . Women, whose lives were confined to their homes, families, visits to neighbors and shopping, particularly appreciated the weekly ritual of the bath .

Hours and Services
Both the sections for ladies and for men are available every day.
Price for Bath, Kese, and Massage is about $20 per person.
Bath Hours are: Men: 06.00 – 22.00 Ladies: 08.00 – 20.00
For Group organizations, the men\’s section is opened to men and women. Group meetings include a show with Turkish Oriental dances and Oriental Orchestra. You may also enjoy a wonderful dinner which showcases Turkish cuisine. Groups should be a minimum of 20 people.

Telephone:

+90 212) 244 14 12

Lady\’s Tel: (212) 249 43 42

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