Best Sports in Istanbul
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From the classic Bosphorus kano - kürek and Acemoglu Historical Turkish Bath, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.3 · 551 reviews
Paddle out on the Bosphorus with Bosphorus kano - kürek, a water-sports spot open from early morning. Glide across the strait by canoe or kayak, take in the shoreline views, and expect a splash when ferries pass.
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★ 4.6 · 1,507 reviews
Slip into Acemoğlu Historical Turkish Bath in the Old City for an unhurried hammam ritual. Choose your level of privacy, then work through a clay mask, scrub and foam, with a massage if you like.
★ 4.6 · 4,054 reviews
Recharge at a private Turkish bath and spa a short walk from Istanbul's historic highlights. Move from sauna and steam room to a scrub and foam, then settle into a massage.
★ 4.6 · 374 reviews
Pause at Haliç Su Sporları Merkezi, a Golden Horn sports club with a terrace café overlooking the water. Sip a coffee in the open air and watch the inlet while you relax.
★ 4.6 · 329 reviews
Try rowing at Suadiye Kürek ve Kano Spor Kulübü, a friendly club famed for its coastal skiffs. Learn the basics from patient trainers and spend a couple of hours out on the water.
★ 4.4 · 304 reviews
Try Boulder Istanbul, a no-frills indoor bouldering gym with a famously friendly crowd. Work through freshly set routes on its artificial walls, with staff on hand to help whatever your climbing level.
★ 4.5 · 953 reviews
Play a match at Florya Sports Complex, where indoor and outdoor hard courts are open from morning until late. Book online, grab a racket and enjoy a relaxed local game.
★ 4.3 · 1,827 reviews
Cemal Kamacı Sports Complex is a well-used local facility where Istanbul residents swim and play tennis. Expect a busy pool schedule and a community feel, provided you can get in as a visitor.
★ 4.3 · 825 reviews
Swim a few laps at İBB Beyoğlu Yüzme Havuzu, a clean municipal pool used by local residents. Bring your own gear and enjoy a straightforward, no-frills swim, provided you can show a Turkish ID.
★ 4.5 · 817 reviews
Work out at İBB Bayrampaşa Hidayet Türkoğlu Spor Kompleksi, a well-rated municipal complex with several sport halls and fair prices. Pick a hall, join the local crowd and enjoy a no-fuss session.
★ 4.8 · 1,486 reviews
Take a break from the city at a Turkish bath with sauna, where foam is worked over you on heated marble. Add a massage or facial mask in a private room to extend the session.
★ 4.6 · 551 reviews
Choose your own level of pampering at this Old City hotel hammam, from a DIY wash to a VIP room. Steam, sauna, scrub and foam come with the territory, and massages are optional.
★ 4.8 · 573 reviews
Unwind at a private Turkish bath in Taksim, where sauna, foam and scrub share the programme. Add a massage or time in the pool to turn it into a half-day escape.
Istanbul · ⚽ Sport
Bosphorus kano - kürek
2h
Acemoglu Historical Turkish Bath
1h30
Private Turkish Bath, Massage, and Spa in Old City
Haliç Su Sporları Merkezi
Suadiye Kürek ve Kano Spor Kulübü
Boulder Istanbul
Florya Sports Complex
Cemal Kamacı Sports Complex
İBB BEYOĞLU YÜZME HAVUZU
İBB Bayrampaşa Hidayet Türkoğlu Spor Kompleksi
Private Turkish Bath, Sauna, and Massage
Public, Private or VIP Hammam & Spa in Old City
Private Turkish Bath, Massage, and Pool in Taksim
