Bottom line- 100% recommended Here's my experience:

1. Tried to book online in Jan 2023 but didn't receive confirmation so arranged my appointment via email.
2. Received a WhatsApp reminder msg day of my appt. I had a last minute question that they answered via text.
3. Shaved before my appointment!
4. Ladies entrance faces Blue Mosque, not Hagia Sophia. I walked around the entire building before finding it.
5. Lady outside entrance gives you booties to cover your street shoes then walks you across the relaxation room to check in. Ladies were lounging and drinking tea while I walked past fully clothed and in my winter jacket
6. Filled out a questionnaire at reception about my experience at Hammams- none- and how hard I wanted to be massaged- medium. Paid in cash in EUR.
7. Taken to a locker with PIN lock to store stuff. Given rubber sandals, thong, towel, and soap to take home. Told to remove all clothes, wrap in towel, and meet in lounge area.
8. Makeup remover provided on the vanity, as well as cotton pads, qtips, and disposable hair brushes.
9. As soon as I walked out in my towel, an attendant took me by the hand through a separate door, asked if I needed the WC, then led me to the steam room.
10. About 5 other ladies already in the big chamber in various stages of treatment. Some getting a massage on the slab in the middle, some getting a mud pack applied, one was getting rinsed with water. We could all see each other but not a big deal. Light chatter between the friends who knew each other but once they left, it was a quiet room.
11. Led to a low step to sit while the attendant dumped warm water from a sink- enough to wet my hair and body. She left the bowl and told me I had 10 minutes to continue washing and relaxing while my pores opened up. She brought me a bottle of water. There's nothing to do except sit awkwardly on the low marble step, naked, and occasionally rinsing in warm water.
12. Attendant came with a scrubbing glove and started at my face. She rubbed everywhere except for bikini area. Dead skin came off and she washed it with more warm water. It's not a rough scrub but it is thorough - under arms, breasts, bottom of feet, etc.
13. She took me by the hand and led me to the center slab. I laid down on my front while she whipped up soapy bubbles and covered me in a warm blanket of suds. Then she massaged it in. The slab is warm, you're on a towel, and there's a small head rest. She also rubbed my head a bit. This was HEAVEN!
14. Front side gets same treatment. Other women were on the slab having the same rub down but we couldn't see each other/ didn't care.
15. After soap, she took me into another room to rinse off soap with warm water. Finally, she filled the bowl with cold water and asked me to cup my hands and rinse my own face a few times. She also put cold water on my feet.
16. My hair was wrapped in a towel and a fresh fluffy towel was for my body.
17. Attendant led me to lounge room that I had walked through in the beginning. She had a spot designated for me on the bench.
18. She brought me a tray of Sherbet (a fruity cold drink) and two bites of Turkish delight. She handed me a bag with a small bottle of lotion as a goodie bag and walked away. I didn't see her again.
19. I lounged for a bit, drank my juice, and waited to see if there was more. I couldn't tell. Was I meant to get tea? Would I be walked to my locker? Lots of workers and new customers walking around in this space - it's not quiet but it is relaxing. I wish they would offer unlimited drinks- it seems this is how other places do it? I brought a book and could have gotten it from my locker during this time. Or my phone. Others were on their phone and there's wifi available. But I was too relaxed to do anything but sit.
20. After my hair was mostly dry, I went to change, blow dry my hair, and leave a tip. Receptionist asked my attendant's name so make sure you note it if you're going to tip. It didn't feel expected though.
21. I spent about 1 hour 15 minutes there. It was so relaxing! But expensive. I spent 95€ total (treatment+tip).