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Cihangir Sauna

Google (372) 3.6
Tripadvisor (21) 2.4
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Visitors praise Cihangir Sauna for its cleanliness, friendly staff, and pleasant atmosphere, with some calling it the cleanest hamam in Istanbul. However, common complaints include a gloomy and poorly maintained environment, dirty showers, and some guests experiencing rude staff or issues with services like massages.

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Address
Altıpatlar Sk. No:8, Kuloğlu, Cihangir, Beyoğlu, İstanbul
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Phone
+90 212 243 06 93

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About this place Cihangir Sauna

Cihangir Sauna is a small, older men's sauna on Altıpatlar Sokak in Cihangir, the café quarter downhill from Taksim. Its Google listing calls it one of Istanbul's oldest saunas, with about 500 m² holding a sauna, steam and rest rooms, and gives daily hours of 10:00 to 23:00. Afternoons and early evenings are the busy time, and the crowd skews local and older. Reviews are middling (3.6 from about 400). The sauna's old website domain has lapsed, so its Google listing is the most current source. Police raided several gay venues around Taksim and Şişli on 12–13 September 2026; check recent reviews before you walk down, agree any massage price first and carry ID.

Opening Hours

Closed
Monday 10:00-23:00
Tuesday 10:00-23:00
Wednesday 10:00-23:00
Thursday 10:00-23:00
Friday 10:00-23:00
Saturday 10:00-23:00
Sunday 10:00-23:00

Features

Gay Ages 41-50 Ages 51+ Lockers Dry sauna Steam room Lounge area Near public transport

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3.6
★★★★★
372 reviews

Based on 372 Google reviews.

屎昌昌
屎昌昌 Jun 2026
★★★★★
Xi Liu
Xi Liu May 2026
★★★★★

Visited twice in May 2026 and my experience was rather mixed. I would high five it for its cleanliness, low price for cabin, dry warm towels and the tiny darkroom in an unusual shower setup. I also ventured to try the massage with a good-looking well-built guy inside the massage room near the toilets but regretted it very soon since the massage was below average. I ran out of liras at checkout but they did accept US dollars at front desk. I would recommend newcomers stay in the common area of this place.

Mark A
Mark A May 2026
★★★★★

Turkish baths are number 1 and so is this bath. A very pleasant atmosphere and awesome service.

Бектур Аманов
Бектур Аманов May 2026
★★★★★
Tok
Tok Apr 2026
★★★★★
Adfg
Adfg Apr 2026
★★★★★

This isn't a traditional Turkish bath or sauna; it's more of a meeting place frequented by middle-aged and mature men. Inside, there are plenty of shower stalls and a sauna – the sauna isn't bad, but the main reason people come is for the dark room next to it. Especially on weekends, you might witness or participate in some pretty wild moments. Aside from that, the staff are helpful, and other customers don't pressure you into anything.

Seweryn Mosz
Seweryn Mosz Apr 2026
★★★★★

I don't understand the negative reviews. This sauna is completely decent. The staff is very friendly and smiling from the moment you enter. The locker room is large. It's clean and odorless. The clients are mostly mature men. No one forces you to use any additional services. I can honestly recommend it. It's simply a great place.

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Last updated on 3 November 2026

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