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Hamams
The tourist hamams in historic Old City buildings are pricey, and their massages generally
short and not particularly good, but you'll be in gorgeous historic surrounds.
AYASOFYA HÜRREM SULTAN HAMAMI
| Hamam
( 212-517 3535;
www.ayasofyahamami.com
;
Aya Sofya Meydanı; bath treatments €70-165, massages
€40-75; 8am-11pm; Sultanahmet)
This restored twin 16th-century hamam offers the Old
City's most luxurious traditional bath experience.
CAĞALOĞLU HAMAMI
| Hamam
( 212-522 2424;
www.cagalogluhamami.com.tr
; Yerebatan Caddesi 34; bath, scrub & massage pack-
ages €50-110; 8am-10pm; Sultanahmet)
Undoubtedly the most atmospheric İstanbul
hamam. Built in 1741, it offers separate baths for men and women and a range of (over-
priced) bath services. Consider signing up for the self-service treatment (€30) only.
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