Eminönü Travel Guide
Istanbul





Popular places to visit

Grand Bazaar
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.

Süleymaniye Mosque
Admire the stunning exterior architecture and captivating interior design of the grandest mosque in Istanbul.

Egyptian Bazaar
During your trip to Istanbul, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Egyptian Bazaar. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.

Beyazit Square
Find out about the history of Istanbul when you take a trip to Beyazit Square. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and stunning cathedral.

Cemberlitas Bath
Find out about the history of Istanbul when you take a trip to Cemberlitas Bath. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.

Laleli Mosque
Laleli Mosque is just one of the places to see in Istanbul, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Top hotels in Eminönü

Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant
Excellent. We ate a bunch.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Legacy Ottoman Hotel
The hotel is in a great location to walk to restaurants, shops, the water front, and historocal sites. The breakfast buffet is good, but not great. The building is older, but well maintained. It has a rooftop bar with a great view of the waterfront.
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
Really a 5 star property. Staff was outstanding.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

InterContinental Istanbul by IHG
Beautiful property and great staff. Room was not equipped with new amenities and toilet paper was not replaced.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul
Clean room with great view of bosphorus sea, helpful staff with fast service, very good break fast. Located very close to bosphorus and also a 5 minute walk to taksim square
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Elite World Grand Istanbul Kucukyali
Restaurants in hotel are just OK. Better food can be found at nearby Hilltown shopping center. The room is generally in good condition with exception to the carpet showing dirty marks. Front desk staff is proficient but didn't give a particular warm or welcoming vibe expected in a 5-star hotel. My ...
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Eminönü

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 Topkapi Palace.

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.

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.

Beyoğlu
Enjoy the popular shops in Beyoğlu. Taksim Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Tophane Station to see more of Istanbul.

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

Fatih
Enjoy the popular shops in Fatih. Blue Mosque is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Aksaray Station or Yusufpasa Station to see more of Istanbul.