Old City Travel Guide

Istanbul
Suleymaniye Mosque which includes interior views and a mosque

Popular places to visit

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Blue Mosque

4.5/5(685 reviews)

Named for its dazzling interior covered in blue tiles, this is a hub of Istanbul's religious life.

Blue Mosque
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Hagia Sophia

4.5/5(625 reviews)

A world famous monument to the ever-changing history of Istanbul, and one of the largest churches in the world.

Hagia Sophia
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Grand Bazaar

4.5/5(691 reviews)

Visit one of the biggest and oldest covered markets in the world, a real taste (and smell and sound!) of the diversity that Turkey has to offer.

Grand Bazaar
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Topkapi Palace

4.5/5(554 reviews)

Stately home to the Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years with an array of Turkish design and foreign art.

Topkapi Palace
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Sultanahmet Square

4.5/5(552 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Istanbul with a stop at Sultanahmet Square. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

Sultanahmet Square
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Basilica Cistern

4.5/5(353 reviews)

'The Sunken Palace' is the biggest of the hundreds of underground reservoirs underneath the streets of Istanbul, dating from Byzantine Constantinople.

Basilica Cistern

Top hotels in Old City

Sultanahmet Palace Hotel - Special Class
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel - Special Class
4 out of 5
Sultanahmet mah. Torun Sokak, No:19, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is ₹9,779 per night from 7 May to 8 May
₹9,779
per night
7 May - 8 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (630 reviews)
Classic Istanbul stay
"Absolutely amazing experience. Going to bed with the Blue Mosque lit up like a magical present. Waking up for coffee on the balcony across from this majestic monument. The room was huge. The building classic and authentic. A perfect spot as close as you can get but feels like a respite once you step ..."

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2024

Sultanahmet Palace Hotel - Special Class
Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
4 out of 5
Piyer Loti Cad No:7, Istanbul, Istanbul
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹11,112 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
₹11,112
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,485 reviews)
"Great base for short stay in Istanbul. Major attractions easily accessible by foot. Staff friendly attentive and helpful. Fabulous breakfast"

Reviewed on 17 Apr 2024

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
Radisson Hotel President Old Town Istanbul
Radisson Hotel President Old Town Istanbul
Tiyatro Caddesi, No. 25, Beyazit, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is ₹11,669 per night from 19 May to 20 May
₹11,669
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this spa hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (993 reviews)
"Great location and great staff. Excellent value for money. Would have got fives all round except for the last night the aircon unit - or something behind it - made a racket all night long (even though it wasn't turned on) and kept me awake."

Reviewed on 16 Apr 2024

Radisson Hotel President Old Town Istanbul
Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel
Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel
5 out of 5
Divanyolu Cd. Alemdar Mah., Ticarethane Sk. No 10 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is ₹11,315 per night from 7 May to 8 May
₹11,315
per night
7 May - 8 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (547 reviews)
"Fantastic location, easy walking distance from blue mosque and Hagia Sophia. Very modern hotel and good size rooms. Ideal for families. Hotel has a court yard, spa and small swimming pool. Breakfast selection not great but ok"

Reviewed on 17 Apr 2024

Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel
Hotel Amira Istanbul
Hotel Amira Istanbul
Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi Mustafa, Pasa Sokak No: 43 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is ₹11,058 per night from 7 May to 8 May
₹11,058
per night
7 May - 8 May
Stay at this luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (976 reviews)
"This was the best hotel that we found during our stay. It was conveniently located behind Hagia Sophia, so traveling around that part and Grand Bazaar was easy. The staff are friendly and give you great advice on sightseeing options. We took their advice on sunset Bosphorus cruise and that was the ..."

Reviewed on 17 Apr 2024

Hotel Amira Istanbul
Seven Hills Hotel - Special Class
Seven Hills Hotel - Special Class
4 out of 5
Cankurtaran Mh., Tevkifhane Sokak 8, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is ₹14,572 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
₹14,572
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (705 reviews)
"This is my favorite place to stay in Sultanahment. Wonderful location, great restaurant with amazing view, and very delicious famous breakfast. The service is very professional, rooms are clean and quiet. The restaurant on the 5th floor is very convenient for late dinner or early breakfast. And I ..."

Reviewed on 17 Apr 2024

Seven Hills Hotel - Special Class
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Other neighbourhoods around Old City

Rustem Pasha Mosque which includes a bay or harbour, a mosque and a city

Sirkeci

Travellers choose Sirkeci for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sirkeci Station or Eminonu Station and check out top sights like Grand Bazaar.

Sirkeci
Blue Mosque which includes a fountain, a mosque and a pond

Sultanahmet

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Blue Mosque to Sultanahmet Square – discover Sultanahmet, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Sultanahmet
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Eminönü

Known for its breathtaking beach views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Eminönü. Check out top attractions like Grand Bazaar and Eminönü Square, and jump on the metro at Eminonu Station or Beyazit Station to see more of the city.

Eminönü
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Laleli

Shopping, historical sites and seaside views are just a few things travellers like about Laleli. Sights like Laleli Mosque and Sehzade Mosque are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Istanbul area at Aksaray Tram Station.

Laleli
Galata Tower featuring a bay or harbour, night scenes and a ferry

Karaköy

Spend some time visiting places like Galata Tower while getting to know Karaköy, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Karakoy Station or Karakoy Tünel Station to see more of the area.

Karaköy
Galata Tower featuring cruising, general coastal views and a city

Galata

Travellers choose Galata for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Karakoy Tünel Station and check out top sights like Galata Tower.

Galata

Old City Travel Guide