Yenihamam (Dalboyunoğlu Hamamı), Isparta merkezde Ulu Camii'nin yanında 1697'de yaptırılan tarihi hamam; kadın ve erkek bölümleri ayrı girişlı yan yana kurulmuş, bugün sauna, havuz, kese ve masaj hizmeti veriyor.
Yenihamam is a structure in Isparta known to locals as Dalboyunoglu Hamami. According to its deed of endowment, it was built in 1697 with funds from Dalboyunoglu Haji Ahmet Agha, a village elder from Sav and a former leader of the Janissary Corps. Construction began in 1689 and was completed in 1693. When the money sent by the Agha from Egypt proved insufficient, Kethuда Yusuf Agha completed the work from his own pocket. It is known as the largest hammam in Isparta.
The women's and men's hamams are built side by side, with shared furnaces and boilers but separate entrances. This is a solution rarely seen in 17th-century Ottoman hammam architecture. The structure is adjacent to the Grand Mosque in the center; it stands within the city's oldest urban fabric.
The hammam still operates today—it is not a tourist museum. Visitor reviews show quite variable experiences. Some praise its cleanliness and service, while others complain about the quality of scrubbing and massage, persistent requests for tips, or the age of the changing rooms. One foreign traveler wrote that it was the best of ten hammams he visited in Turkey, particularly praising a masseur named Abdullah. Some local visitors find the prices high for a building of its age and note that the scrubbing service quality varies from person to person. It appears that which day you go and who attends to you significantly affects your experience.
Guide's Note
History and Architecture
The hammam's deed of endowment bears the date H. 1100 / M. 1697. It was commissioned by Dalboyunoglu Haji Ahmet Agha, a former Janissary Corps elder from the village of Sav who settled and passed away in Egypt. He sent the money from Egypt, with Kethuда Yusuf Agha overseeing the work. Construction began in 1689 and was completed in 1693, but as Haji Ahmet Agha died before completion, Yusuf Agha finished the remaining water installations, boilers, and windows from his own funds. Two-thirds of the hammam's revenues were designated to endowments under Ahmet Agha's name, and the remaining third to endowments under Yusuf Agha's name; these revenues were directed to a mosque and school in the village of Sav and to another mosque and school in the Karaagac Quarter.
How to Get There
The hammam is located in Isparta Center, right next to the Grand Mosque. If you are staying in the city center, it is within walking distance. If coming from the bus station or train station, a short taxi ride is sufficient.
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings are preferable; there are fewer crowds and staff can give more attention. Weekends, especially in the afternoon, tend to be busier.
Prices and Services
Hammam entrance, scrubbing, and massage are charged separately. According to one source, hammam entrance (sauna, pool, bath) is 400 TL and scrubbing is 150 TL; according to another review, scrubbing is 250 TL and massage is 120 TL. As figures can change over time, we recommend calling the facility before visiting to ask for current prices. Some visitors note discomfort regarding tipping; clarifying the scope of service beforehand may help.
Things to Know
Reviews vary greatly. Some visitors were satisfied with cleanliness and service, while others complained about aging changing rooms or scrubbing service not meeting expectations. The women's and men's sections have separate entrances and different phone numbers. If you are planning a special organization like a bride's hammam or group visit, call ahead to clarify timing and capacity.
Photography
The exterior appearance of the building, especially as it appears in a frame with the Grand Mosque, reflects the historic character of the center. Since the hammam is in active use inside, photography is not appropriate there; the exterior facade and entrance door details are sufficient.
Other Nearby Stops
You can add the Grand Mosque, located right next to the hammam, to your visit route. Isparta center is full of shops selling rose products. A short walk through the streets of the center after your visit to the hammam can be a nice complement.
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