Tarihi Bardakçı Hamamı
The most well known Turkish Bath in Bodrum is just opposite the central bus station, but there’s a smaller more traditional hamam located off the beaten path in central Bodrum.
The exterior may look unpromising, but the Bardakçı Hamam, founded in 1749, has a lovely marble-clad interior and authentic atmosphere.
The full service at these public baths is about 50 Lira, and includes the scrub, massage and soap. But you can pick from the menu of services, and tailor it to suit your needs. I’m always a little wary of having a Turkish Bath massage — but you can sign me up to the other services in a heart beat.
A Turkish Bath is a great way to start a holiday. Not only will it relax and refresh you after your flight, but it’ll get rid of your dead skin, and leave you primed and ready to absorb a sun tan.
While many Turkish Baths have segregated areas for men and women, the Bardakçı Hamamı is co-ed/mixed.
Directions
At the end of Ataturk Street just before it begins to incline, make a left and head towards the Hotel Delfi and Red Lion Hotel. The hamam is about 50 meters on the right hand side.
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Map
Information Block for Tarihi Bardakçı Hamamı
Address: Omurça Dere Sokak 22, Bodrum
Telephone: 0252-313-8114
Hours: 7am – Midnight
Cost: Bath/massage €8/€17
Facebook: Link to the Bardakci Turkish Bath page
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What no-one has mentioned in their reviews is that this hammam does not employ females. My scrub was provided by a man in his 30s who was fine but I expected a woman, given that all other hammams I have been to use woman to work on women. Also, I would have thought it a cultural no-no for a man to work on a woman. The young women I met there were uncomfortable but did not have the confidence to say that they wanted to back out of the whole process. At the very least, this hammam should tell people up front that woman are not employed and that bikini tops/bras are considered superfluous!
Hi Chloe … Good point about noting that the haman doesn’t employ females, it’s good for people to know up front, so that they know what to expect.
I’ve been to this Turkish Bath a number of times, and I’ve always felt comfortable. Not sure what you mean about bikini tops begin superfluous…. I wore a bikini each time I went… and kept it on throughout.
This is my favourite Turkish Bath in Bodrum, it’s less touristy that the Bodrum Hammam – and a really good experience.
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