History

Hürrem Sultan Hamam is a historical Turkish bath located between Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque in Istanbul. The bath was built between 1556-1557 by Hürrem Sultan, the wife of Suleiman the Magnificent, to Mimar Sinan.  

History 

The ruins of the Zeuksippos Baths were previously located where the Hürrem Sultan Baths were built. The construction of the bath was completed in 1556 and it was first put into service in 1557. It was used as a bathhouse until 1910 and then closed. Restored in 1954, the bathhouse started to serve as a bath again in 1958. 

Architecture 

Hürrem Sultan Bath was built in the classical Ottoman bath architecture style. Some elements from the Byzantine Zeuksippos Baths were used during the construction of the bath. It is rumored that Mimar Sinan was also educated in the madrasah, which is part of the bath complex. In the 19th century, it was used as a tobacco warehouse for a while. In the early 20th century, it was restored and put into service as a bath again. 

The main building of the bath consists of two parts: men's bath and women's bath. Both sections consist of a changing room, a warmth room, a cold room and a scrubbing room. 

Services 

Hürrem Sultan Hamam offers traditional Turkish bath services today. Various services such as scrub, foam massage and oil massage are provided in the hammam. There is also a restaurant, cafe and souvenir shop in the hammam. 

Transportation 

You can reach Hürrem Sultan Hamam on foot from Sultanahmet Square. You can also get there by tram, bus or taxi. 

Visit Information 

Hürrem Sultan Hamam is open daily between 08:00-22:00.  

Men's Bath 

The men's bath is larger than the women's bath. The changing room has a domed and octagonal structure. The temperature room is the largest part of the bath. This section has a navel stone and halvets. The cold room is the coolest part of the bath. This section has a fountain and resting areas. 

Women's Bath 

The women's bath is smaller than the men's bath. The changing room has a square shaped structure. The temperature room is the largest part of the bath. This section has a navel stone and halvets. The cold room is the coolest part of the bath. This section has a fountain and resting areas. 

Additional Information 

Hürrem Sultan Hamam is on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List. The bath was restored in 2014. Special organizations such as weddings, engagements and henna nights are also held in the bath. 

After visiting Hürrem Sultan Hamam, you can also choose Sura Hotels, which stands out with its historical atmosphere and central location, to relax and enjoy the city. Sura Hotels is a hotel located just a few steps away from Hürrem Sultan Hammam. The hotel offers its guests a pleasant accommodation experience with its comfortable rooms, friendly staff, and rich breakfast.  

For more detailed information and reservations, please visit https://surahotels.com/ .