I was searching for a barbershop around my hotel, I read the reviews about this place, so I decided…read moreto try it, the only thing I can say about this shop is wow, I would definitely go back next time I visit Istanbul, I did not expected the service I received, they cut my hair, shaved, ear wax, and massaged my shoulder and my back. If anyone looking a for barbershop go there you will love it.

I'd give him more stars if I could. The guy I worked with "Mehmet" was very polite and patient as…read morehe spent a pretty good amount of time crafting a perfect haircut!!! He also gave me one smooth perfect shave as well. Nice massages and very good care in between and he gave me few tips as well for next haircuts and shaves. That was probably the best barber experience I ever had!!! Would go again if I had more time or if I'm visiting istanbul again!! Left him big tip for the great service!!

Wow what an ... interesting cultural experience…read more No you will not be pampered like a queen. You will get the real deal - an old Turkish woman scrubbing you hard and you'll see the dirt peel off of you in layers. It's worth it. It's 40 liras for the basic package (wash + scrubbing) and another 40 for a 30 minute oil massage and another 10 for a mask. I just went with the basic package because I didn't feel the need to pay another 40 for a continuation of what I was already receiving. Come here for a traditional experience. You'll be surrounded by Turkish people. I was the only one who did not speak Turkish but I didn't feel out of place. I felt very welcomed. Also - if this makes any difference - it's real enough that their toilets for girls are squat toilets. In a 3 lira star hamam it'd probably be western toilets. So yes - you are getting the REAL DEAL. ALSO: PLEASE TIP!!! THEY ARE REALLY HARDWORKING, NICE TURKISH WOMEN. SO PLEASE TACK ON ANOTHER 20 OR SO LIRAS FOR THEIR HARD WORK.

This is definitely not a spa or a tourist focused Turkish bath. My friend and I really wanted to…read moreexperience the "real" deal. We had a hard time getting a recommendation for a local place, as everywhere kept pushing us to the tourist focused baths. We finally visited a local soap store, and they pointed us towards this place. The Buyuk Hamam was constructed around 1533 by Mimar Sinan the architect of the Buyuk Camii mosque. It is a double Hamam with separate areas for men and women. For 30 TL you will receive the complete Turkish bath experience which lasts in total about 1 1/2 - 2 hrs. You can do a Google search on Turkish baths to learn more about them if you want in advance, or go and enjoy the unique experience, as it wasn't like anything I had tried before. There are four stages, when you arrive you are sent to a locked changing room and receive a pestemal towel. Then you led back to the bath area and are doused in water and then lay down on a hot marble platform for 20 - 40 min in a hot steam like room. Next, someone comes and peels/scrubs you down getting rid of all the dead skin cells. Lastly, you receive a full body foam massage. Towels, soap, and shampoo are provided here. Don't expect an immaculate, fancy, super sparkling interior like you would find at a tourist spa. Also, don't expect anyone to speak English. My friend and I were OK as she spoke some German and one of the attendants actually knew a few words of German. The ladies were all very nice and friendly. While not sparkling, I didn't think the place was germy or rotten. I felt completely safe. Tip: bring a pair of swimsuit bottoms, as you will be expected to wear them, and want something dry to change into after.

Fahad is a super barber full of jokes and very welcoming, very happy with the service and my…read morehaircut and beard ! Thank you Fahad!

I have been going to Diego since 1991. Most of the people who used to work there 24 years ago are…read morestill working there. I lived in New York, London and many other places and always came back to Diego for a haircut to feel special. Diego makes men understand why women enjoy going to hair saloons :)

Full service was amazing! I had a great time at my first traditional Turkish barber visit!read more

Love this small barbershop…read more A friend of mine had mentioned Turkey had the best barbers in the world. So I had to see it for myself. I had the opportunity while on vacation and I don't regret it. Rimedzo Barber Shop was amazing. The shop has been around for more than 36 years in the same location. The amount of patience and care he puts into the cut is amazing and you can see this when he cares for each one of his tools. Also, he has great communication skills which leads to a great conversation. I definitely recommend this shop to fellow travellers.

Best experience with a haircut and shave I've ever had. The attention to detail and care the…read moreBenyamin took was exceptional. A friend and barber for life. Would highly recommend and return.