Historical Turkish Bath & SPA since 1720

The MGallery Galata Çeşme Hamamı is a historical Turkish bath located in the Galata district of Istanbul, Turkey. It is part of the MGallery collection of boutique hotels and is known for its luxurious and authentic Turkish bath experience.

The hamam features a beautifully restored Ottoman-era building with traditional architecture, including domed ceilings, marble interiors, and ornate tile work. The MGallery Galata Çeşme Hamamı offers separate bathing areas for men and women, each with its own steam rooms, scrubbing and massage areas.

Visitors to the MGallery Galata Çeşme Hamamı can enjoy a variety of traditional Turkish bath services, including steam baths, exfoliating scrubs, and massages, all provided by skilled attendants in a serene and relaxing atmosphere.

The historical ‘Çeşme Hamamı’ was built by Grand Admiral Kaymak Mustafa Pasha at the end of 1720’s, in the Tulip Era famous for its wealth and entertaintments during the Ottoman Empire times. Shortly after the hammam was built, he was prisoned and executed in a rebellion, which ends the Tulip Era. This rebellion called “Patrona Halil Rebellion” in Ottoman History.

‘Çeşme Hamamı’ was reopened by The Galata Istanbul Hotel MGallery in accordance with its original style and maintains the 300-year-old tradition of wellness of water therapy.

It offers not only massage teraphy packages or turkish bath experience but it is also so popular with the Bridal Shower parties both in a traditional and modern way.

Highlights of the Turkish bath experience:

1. Relaxation: A Turkish bath provides a serene and tranquil environment for relaxation. The soothing atmosphere, warm steam, and calming ambiance create an ideal setting for unwinding, de-stressing and detoxification.

2. Cleansing Ritual: The Turkish bath involves a series of cleansing rituals that include steam, exfoliation, and bathing. This process is designed to cleanse the body, open the pores, and remove toxins, leaving you with a refreshed and invigorated feeling.

3. Exfoliation: One of the key elements of the Turkish bath is the exfoliation process, where a special glove known as a “kese” is used to gently scrub and remove dead skin cells. This promotes smoother and softer skin.

4. Massage: Many Turkish baths offer optional massage services as part of the experience. A skilled masseuse can provide a relaxing and therapeutic massage to complement the cleansing rituals.

5. Cultural Experience: Visiting a Turkish bath is an opportunity to immerse yourself in Turkish culture and tradition. The architecture, design, and rituals of the hammam reflect centuries-old practices that have been an integral part of Turkish heritage.

6. Social Interaction: In addition to being a place for personal relaxation, Turkish baths have historically been social spaces where people gather to socialize, chat, and enjoy the communal experience of the hammam.