Sihhi Emir Hamam: Get Clean in the 800 Year-Old

One of the most enjoyable things to do in Mardin (or anywhere in Turkey, for that matter) is visiting a hamam.

Sihhi Emir Hamam in Mardin
I was over the moon when I spotted the Turkish bath house on the main street of Old Mardin, near the bazaar area. For me, a trip to Turkey is incomplete without proper hamam time.

The Sihhi Emir Hamam is a historical Turkish bath dating from 1205. It’s just the place to treat yourself after a long day of exploring Mardin on foot.

The hamam includes a sauna, hot and cool rooms and offers an authentic Turkish bath experience. I paid TRY 120 for a proper hamam treatment, which included a scrub and a vigorous massage. Expect to spend around 1.5 hours at the bathhouse, although you could easily stay longer.

Besides getting good and clean and fresh, a hamam visit is perhaps the most genuine cultural experience tourists to Turkey can have. You really should give it a try.

Hours:
Men: 6:30 a.m. – noon, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m
Women: Noon – 5:30 p.m.