Hammam (Turkish Bath) – RY Marketplace
Description
Kılıç Ali Paşa Hamamı is in the historical district of Tophane and it was constructed in between 1578-1583 by the great architect Sinan. Bathing in a hammam has been an essential part of Turkish culture. It is not only used for relaxation or to clean the body but it also hosts important events such as the traditional bridal hammam and groom’s hammam.
Once you enter the hammam, the host will explain the hammam ritual and offer you homemade sherbet. You will lie down on the hexagon shaped marble (Gobekasi) for at least 10 minutes to get used to the Hamam temperature. Then you will be invited by your host to another place (kurna, the marble water basin) then they will exfoliate your body with a special scrubbing mitten. That is called “kese”. At the end of the ritual, bubble soap wash awaits you which will make you feel “as light as a feather” as they say in Turkey.
Things to know before you book
Please keep in mind that, if you are taking medication, sunburnt or have any skin lesions, it is not recommended to bath in the Hamam. Should you have any similar health/skin conditions, please make sure that you will not be affected from the Hammam.
Available Times
The hammam is open 7 days a week but reservation is needed.
Women-only hours 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Men-only hours 4:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Please, contact your City Manager to provide you with more information regarding your reservation and confirmation of a specific time & date.
What is the refund policy? Within 24 hours of bookingWe’ll always refund your booking upon request to [email protected]
After 24 hours & before the booking deadline
A cancellation fee may be applied depending on the circumstances, if the experience can go ahead. If this is the case, the total refund minus the cancellation fee will be issued in Marketplace Credit or deducted from your next month’s invoice. The fee and preferred refund option will be communicated via email with [email protected]
After the booking deadline
By this point we will have definitely made promises and financial commitments on your behalf and so cancellation fees may be up to 100%. What happens if my booking is changed/cancelled due to weather?
Let’s be real – no one can control the weather, and sometimes things just don’t go as planned. But don’t worry, your City Manager is here to help and will do their best to come up with a solution if an event is affected. We understand that everyone’s schedule is different, so while we can’t guarantee a make-up option will work for everyone, we promise to try our hardest. If you’re unable to attend the make-up date, no problem – we’ll give you a full refund for your booking.
I have a discount or gift code, can I use it to complete my purchase?
Yes, once you add your item to your cart and check out, you will be able to input the code before completing the purchase. If you need help finding your code, please double check your inbox. You received an email from Marketplace with the code.
Can I book for a friend / family member?
Sure! We welcome your friends and family coming to visit you while you travel the world. We do, however, reserve the right to deny access to Friends / Family who are over using RY Services.
I haven’t received a booking confirmation email, can you help?
Please reach out to us at [email protected] and we’ll help. In some cases, you may have multiple emails associated on the Marketplace and this is causing some confusion. Reach out and we’ll do our best to sort it out!
If I cannot attend, can I transfer my ticket to someone else?
Yes, you may transfer your booking to another Nation Member or Family/Friend. Please notify the City Manager as soon as possible to confirm the change. Please note, in the case of special dietary requirements, we might not be able to accommodate special requests on last minute changes. Any bookings that require advanced ticketing linked to an individual’s ID might not be approved.
Will I be able to work on this experience?
If you have to check in with work at any point during the scheduled time, we recommend confirming with the City Manager before booking.
I’m a Nation Member but not on an active program, can I still book?
We will always prioritize Remotes who are traveling with an active program on experiences. You may be able to book but there is a chance the City Manager will reach out to let you know we have to release your spot for an active Remote. If you’re in a city but not traveling with a program, we recommend reaching out to the City Manager on the Hub to confirm before booking.