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Jennifer's Hamam

Arasta Bazaar, No. 135 | Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul 34400, Turkey
90-212-518-0648
Ranked #2 of 42 shopping in Istanbul
5.0 of 5 stars 163 Reviews
Type: Speciality Shops
Traveller Description: Jennifer's Hamam is a lovely shop in the Arasta Bazaar, located in the historic area of Istanbul, called Sultanahmet. Be sure to stop into this shop... more »
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Bridlington, England, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

i had heard about Jennifer's Hamam online. when in istanbul i made a point of visiting the Arasta Bazaar to see the shops for myself. When i first checked the main shop, jennifer was actually selling to some costumers and her passion was infectious. near the end of my trip i returned, this time wanting to buy something. Jennifer wasn't... More

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Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012 NEW

Great quality towels and the best service from Senol and Jennifer herself. Senol was very patient with me and I thoroughly enjoined chatting with him about the towels and robe and it is honestly an experience I will not forget. we drank so much apple tea! Thanx Senol and Jennifer's Hamam!!! More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

One of the attractions of Istanbul to us were the two shops of Jennifer’s Hamam at Arasta Bazaar, very close to the Blue Mosque - easy to find with the canadian flag above the door. With the huge selection of towels in different colours, pattern, qualities and sizes it’s not easy to choose. The wonderful quality of the traditionally turkish... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

We visited this store based on recommendations in Lonely Planet and Trip Advisor. It was exactly as described. Jennifer was there when we were and spent a good deal of time explaining the technique required to create the gorgeous bath towels. They are not cheap, but they are supposed to last for up to 20 years if they are cared... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

what a lovely little store in the heart of Istanbul!We visited in May and bought a few lovely towels.Wish i had bought more.Jennifer took the time to explain the different qualities and uses for her lovely linen.Pure cotton, woven by a few local weavers.a very pleasing shopping experience.We enjoyed that they were not pushy and took their time to show... More

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St. Paul, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

If you are looking for high quality linens I highly recommend Jennifer's Hamam. We are from the States but currently living in Istanbul. I have purchased pestemals (towels traditionally used in a hamam), bath towels, and scarves at many locations throughout the city and none of them have lasted like the items purchased at Jennifer's. All of the items are... More

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San Francisco, California, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

My wife and a stumbled into Jennifer's store mostly to get out of a sudden rainstorm. It was our last night in Istanbul, and I wish that we had visited it earlier and picked up a few extra things for our families. We bought two bath robes and a Turkish bath towels (pestemals I think). They are so unique and... More

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Telavi, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Had heard about the shop from friends, but was more than pleasantly surprised by the selection, assistance and welcoming atmosphere. The products are beautiful; Jennifer is working with the local people to keep traditions alive and quality high. She also had great recommendations for an off-the-beaten path Hamam and restaurant in the area. I highly recommend a visit! More

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Singapore, Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Not only did we pick up some lovely cotton towels (probably our fave purchase of the trip), the guys in the shop were very helpful and gave us some great tips on things to do an places to eat. They also took the time to explain the different grades of cotton and show us just about everything in the shop... More

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Hawaii
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52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

We were there in April: had a wonderful time picking out cotton towels; but the best were two large linen bath sheets: about $125 each. Although rough and scratchy in the shop, when we got home and soaked them, as per instructions, they were immediately soft, very absorbent, and GREAT for the hot tub! My husbands favorite new towel!! Highly... More

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