Sultan Selim Hamam Traditional Turkish Bath — Local services in Fatih

I strongly warn against visiting Sultan Selim Hamam. After the hammam treatment, the therapist intentionally and without my consent massaged my breasts during a separate massage session. This was a clear violation of personal boundaries and completely unacceptable.

When I confronted management, they initially admitted this behavior, calling it “normal” in Turkish massage practices and said I was “lucky” to receive it. However, two of my friends who also had massages there did not experience anything like this, which clearly shows it is not a standard or accepted practice, and several Turkish friends confirmed that such behavior is unacceptable.

The spa then deleted their initial messages admitting the behavior and began denying any wrongdoing. They refused to give me a refund or disclose the therapist’s full name. Instead, they offered me a free session as compensation — which is totally inappropriate considering that non-consensual touching is a crime in Turkey.

I have all screenshots and evidence of their initial acknowledgment and communication. I have reported this incident to the authorities to ensure no one else suffers this violation.

I strongly urge all women and visitors to be extremely cautious — this place does not prioritize client safety or respect.

EDIT / FOLLOW-UP

In response to the owner's reply:

I would like to clarify that my review is based on my personal experience, and I have documentation of my communication with the spa, including screenshots.

When I first contacted the spa, I did not ask for a refund. I politely raised my concern about what happened during my massage session, and asked that the therapist be spoken to so that similar situations could be avoided in the future.

In their initial response, the spa stated that the action in question was considered “normal” and even mentioned I was “lucky” to have received it. They also said the therapist believed it was beneficial for me.

Only after this exchange did I request a refund, and shortly afterward, some of the earlier messages were removed. That’s when I chose to write a public review.

I was accompanied by friends that day who saw my emotional state after the session, and I have kept records of all relevant communication.

While the spa stated they wanted to resolve the matter amicably, I believe I initially approached them respectfully and privately with a genuine concern. Their denial and refusal to take responsibility left me no choice.

I declined their offer of a complimentary session. For me, this was never about compensation, but about making sure that other guests — especially women and international visitors — feel safe and respected.

This review reflects my individual experience and is shared in good faith, with supporting evidence, in the hope that it contributes to safer service for all guests.

I hope the spa has followed through on its promise of staff training and that no other woman is...

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