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.
