Hammams & spas · 7 of the best in Istanbul
Kılıç Ali Paşa Hamamı
Sinan’s restored masterpiece
About Kılıç Ali Paşa Hamamı
Part of the Kılıç Ali Paşa complex built by Sinan in Tophane in the 1580s, this hammam was carefully restored and reopened, and is one of the most beautiful in the city, with a huge central dome. Women and men bathe at set times of the day; book ahead.
Why it's on our list
- By Mimar Sinan
- Restored and reopened
- Near Karaköy
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Kılıç Ali Paşa Hamamı before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Kılıç Ali Paşa Hamamı are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro & tram stops
- TophaneT150 m1 min walk
- TünelT2600 m7 min walk
- OdakuleT2700 m9 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Galataport Taxi150 m2 min walk
- Taxi rank, Maliye Caddesi450 m6 min walk
Key sights
- Galata Tower600 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
- İstiklal Avenue850 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Galata Bridge1.0 kmWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Taksim Square1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Spice Bazaar1.4 kmWalk 18 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Topkapı Palace1.7 kmWalk 21 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Süleymaniye Mosque1.8 kmWalk 23 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Grand Bazaar1.9 kmWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Hagia Sophia2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Basilica Cistern2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
Getting around
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)31 kmCar or taxi 96 min
- Istanbul Airport (IST)34 kmCar or taxi 104 min