Istanbul City Center Travel Guide
Istanbul
Visit Istanbul City Center
Popular places to visit
Taksim Square
You can learn about the local history of Istanbul during your trip to a well-known site such as Taksim Square. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its fascinating museums.
Blue Mosque
Named for its dazzling interior covered in blue tiles, this is a hub of Istanbul's religious life.
Hagia Sophia
A world famous monument to the ever-changing history of Istanbul, and one of the largest churches in the world.
Galata Tower
Standing for over 650 years, this imposing cylindrical lookout point continues to offer special views over the city of Istanbul.
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.
Topkapi Palace
Stately home to the Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years with an array of Turkish design and foreign art.
Top hotels in Istanbul City Center
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
Excellent hotel and great courteous service. My only peeve is that though it is a nice area but at 3/4 of a kilometer away from shopping areas.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Recital Hotel
Clean hotel, nice rooms, good breakfast. The only issue was that it was a bit noisy at night. If you are not heavy sleeper the noise bothers you.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
The Marmara Taksim
Yes,all first class.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
InterContinental Istanbul by IHG
Staff , clean room
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Titanic City Taksim
Spacious room very clean amazing staff and location Highly recommended
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul
I recently stayed at CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel for two weeks and am pleased to share that my experience was exceptional. The staff members demonstrated a high level of professionalism, respect, and attentiveness throughout my stay. I would like to especially highlight Bahar Kiyany, the Guest Relations ...
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Istanbul City Center
Fatih
Enjoy the popular shops in Fatih. Grand Bazaar is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Aksaray Station or Yusufpasa Station to see more of Istanbul.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Istanbul City Center Travel Guide
- Places of interest
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- More trip options
- Taksim Square
- Blue Mosque
- Hagia Sophia
- Galata Tower
- Grand Bazaar
- Topkapi Palace
- Sultanahmet Square
- Basilica Cistern
- Gülhane Park
- Tupras Stadium
- Egyptian Bazaar
- Galata Bridge
- Beyazit Square
- Istanbul Cruise Ship Terminal
- Acibadem Taksim Hospital
- Istanbul Buyuksehir Belediyesi Kultur sanat Hizmetleri
- Laleli Mosque
- Historia Fatih Shopping Centre
- Pera Museum
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Hotels Near Istanbul City Center, Istanbul
- Sultanahmet Hotels
- Taksim Hotels
- Beşiktaş Hotels
- Şişli Hotels
- Beyoğlu Hotels
- Fatih Hotels
- Karaköy Hotels
- Sirkeci Hotels
- Nişantaşı Hotels
- Galata Hotels
- Zeytinburnu Hotels
- Eminönü Hotels
- Laleli Hotels
- Cagaloglu Hotels
- Bayrampasa Hotels
- Pera Hotels
- Cihangir Hotels
- Aksaray Hotels
- Cankurtaran Hotels
- Old City Hotels
