Hodjapasha
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Why go
- Mevlevi whirling dervish ceremony, a ritual declared a UNESCO Heritage of Humanity
- Dervish exhibition with clothing, musical instruments and books, and interactive Rumi poems
- The cool room under a large dome, with peacock-tail corner vaults and a three-tier marble fountain
Tickets and box office
- Tickets are sold online through the place's own website, hodjapasha.com.
- The place can be reached by phone on +902125114626.
Interesting facts5
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Most of the building is made of stone and brick rubble.
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The women's section has a smaller dome and a different plan, and its door opens onto the street.
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Partition walls were removed and doors added, so the original plan of the rooms is lost.
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Eyvan lancet arches now hold small shops with glass windows.
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The heated marble platform was moved to the ground floor when the hypocaust was removed.
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History
The bath dates from the 15th century. Its name comes from the district and from Sinan Pasha, whose nickname was Hodja. He was the son of Hızır Beg and was educated by his father. He later became tutor and vizier of Fatih Sultan Mehmet. The women's section was turned into storage a long time ago. The portico under the dome is kept as a culture center.
- 15th centuryBuilt as a large double hamam, with separate sections for men and women.
- 1988The men's section closed and was restored to become a market place.
- TodayThe venue stages whirling dervish ceremonies and dance shows under its dome.
Accessibility
- Step-free entry The men's section is entered by going down a flight of stairs. The women's main door opens onto the street.
Sources: Hodjapasha Culture Center - Wikipedia · Hodjapasha Culture Center · Online Ticket Sale – Hodjapasha Culture Center · History – Hodjapasha Culture Center · checked 26 Oct 2026
- Website
- hodjapasha.com/
- Phone
- +902125114626
Questions and answers
Where is Hodjapasha in Istanbul?
Hodjapasha is at Hocapaşa Hamamı Sk. No:3 D:B, Istanbul, near Hagia Sophia Basilica and Topkapi Palace.
How do I buy tickets for Hodjapasha?
Tickets are sold online through the place's own website, hodjapasha.com. You can also call +902125114626.
What can you see at Hodjapasha?
Hodjapasha hosts Mevlevi whirling dervish ceremonies, a dervish exhibition with interactive Rumi poems, and Ottoman harem and belly dance shows.
Is Hodjapasha wheelchair accessible?
Step-free entry is partial. The men's section is entered down a flight of stairs, while the women's section's main door opens onto the street.
Is Hodjapasha a former bath?
Yes. Hodjapasha is a former 15th-century Turkish bath, built as a large double hamam with separate sections for men and women.
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