Wellness Facility
Deep, dry warmth that melts away tension from the inside out. Our sauna is a peaceful place to unwind before your Turkish bath or massage, especially welcome on a cool Istanbul day.
About the Sauna
Our sauna surrounds you with dry heat in a calm, wood-lined room. The warmth gently raises your body temperature, helping tired muscles loosen and the mind settle into a peaceful, quiet state.
Compared with the steam room, the sauna is hotter but much drier, creating a clean, intense warmth. Many guests enjoy alternating between the two before continuing to their hammam ritual or massage.
Dry heat warms you from the inside, perfect on cool days.
Heat helps ease stiffness after travel or long walks.
A quiet, warm space to switch off and breathe slowly.
Prepares body and skin for kese, foam or massage.
Your Visit
Take a quick rinse and dry off before entering for the most comfortable experience.
Sit or lie back and breathe slowly. Sessions of around 8 to 15 minutes are ideal.
Step out, cool down gently with a shower and drink plenty of water.
Enjoy another round, try the steam room, or move on to your hammam ritual or massage.
Good to Know
A sauna uses dry heat at a higher temperature, while a steam room uses moist heat at a lower temperature with very high humidity. Both are relaxing, and many guests enjoy using them one after the other.
Around 8 to 15 minutes per session is ideal. Listen to your body, leave if you feel uncomfortable and drink water between sessions.
The sauna is part of our Ottoman Sultan Hammam experience. Send us a message on WhatsApp to ask how you can include it in your visit.
Heat is not recommended during pregnancy or for guests with heart conditions, high or low blood pressure or other health concerns. Avoid the sauna after drinking alcohol, and check with your doctor if you are unsure.
Combine the sauna with steam and a traditional hammam ritual for the full experience.
Warm, humid steam to soften the skin and relax the body.
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Steam, sauna, kese, foam and a relaxing massage.
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Discover our hammam and all of its traditional rituals.
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