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Pricing to relax in the 104 degree mineral water $12 for Adults (18+) Monday - Friday $15 for Adults (18+) Saturday / Sunday, and Holiday weekends**$7 for Teens (13-17)$5 for Kids (3-12)*Cash or check only. No credit cards.

Side trip with sister while studying Spanish in San Jose. Beautiful tropical natural hot Springs.

Perfection!

Really expensive, but if you can afford it—or if you can’t but you have something to celebrate— you should stay here. It is absolutely worth every penny. Low-key but super-attentive staff, luxurious rooms, and your own private lagoons (with free aces to the Blue lagoon, too)

Most of Istanbul's historical Turkish baths, known as hamam and are quite an inevitable part of any Istanbul experience, are located in Old City around Sultanahmet. Çemberlitaş Hamamı, ☎ +90 212-5112535 (info@cemberlitashamami.com.tr), [12]. The Cemberlitas Bath is on Cemberlitas Square in the midst of some of Istanbul's greatest monuments. It was also built by architect Sinan in 1584. It has 2 sections, female and male. Entry €18, 39 TL for self-service, 59 for Turkish massage, 99 for Turkish massage and oil massage). edit Cağaloğlu Hamamı, ☎ +90 212-5222424 (info@cagalogluhamami.com.tr), [13]. The Cağaloğlu hamam was constructed in 1741 and is the last hamam to be built after a long period during the Ottoman Empire. It was constructed in İstanbul Eminönü. It is three blocks from the Hagia Sophia. It has separated sections. Popular and normally visited by tourists. You can get a "service" which mean one of the staff helps you get scrubbing, and the most expensive option contain scrubbing and massage. The payment is done before, but if choose not to take massage, don’t be surprise if one of the stuff member will secretly offer you one, letting you deicide how much to add to his tip. It should be said that the atmosphere is very touristic, and everything has a price. Once you are done, they give you a souvenir; a pair of underwear and a comb. Self-service €20, scrubbing €23, massage €30, self-service, scrubbing, and massage €40, and luxury service €45. Credit cards not accepted. edit Süleymaniye Hamamı, Mimar Sinan Caddesi 20, ☎ +90 212-5203410 (info@suleymaniyehamami.com), [14]. Sultan Suleyman had this Hamam built by the famous Architect Sinan in 1550. Architect Sinan build this hamam for himself. He used this hamam for washing. Suleymaniye hamam is the only mixed hamam in Istanbul. There are no different sections for each sex, thus the families may comfortably enjoy this hamam together. Hamam also has two way free shuttle services for the hotel guests if the booking comes through their reception Entry €31.50. edit Sultanahmet Hamamı, ☎ +90 212-5137204 (info@sultanahmethamami.com), [15]. Open daily from 7AM until midnight, no entry after 10:30PM. A few steps from Sultanahmet tram station, the place is very much close to the main attractions at Sultanahmet. Of course many of the visitors are tourist, however it isn’t feeling too commercialize as the Cağaloğlu Bath one (e.g. No souvenirs are given, no tourist shop). There's a women section, and mixed section. The place is nice, the hosting is kind, and the whole experience is fun. But, if you're looking for a strong, thorough and long massage – you might find that disappointing. Tips can be given in one box by the doors, which reduce some of the "trading" filling. edit Tarihi Şifa Hamamı, Sifa Hamami Sokak No. 24, ☎ +90 212-6383849. Established 1777, this is one of the cheaper options. It is entirely marble throughout and the fittings might well be the originals. It has a mixed or separate female sections. Enjoy a good scrub and clean, a massage and an apple tea which is all included in the general service. The staff's English is limited, but they're also helpful to beginners. 60 TL for a scrub and massage, 90 TL for scrub, massage, and an oil massage. edit The Historical and Luxurious Art of Bathing, +90 212 5173535,The Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamam in Istanbul was designed and built by Mimar Sinan, the chief Ottoman architect. It was built at the request of Hurrem Sultan (Roxelana), the wife of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent in the 16th century (1556-1557 AD). It was built where the ancient public baths of Zeuxippus (100-200 AD) used to stand, between the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia. The area is also particularly significant as the site where the Temple of Zeus once stood. Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamam consists of the baths, a restaurant and a café, all located in the gardens of the hamam. 35 min. €70, 50 min. €90, 75 min. €100, 90 min. €165. Hamam Opening Hours: 07:00 - 00:00 Source: Wikitravel