Istanbul City Center Travel Guide

Istanbul

Istanbul City Center
Hagia Sophia featuring heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and a city
Basilica Cistern showing religious aspects, interior views and a church or cathedral
Galata Tower featuring a ferry, skyline and a river or creek
Hagia Sophia which includes interior views, views and religious elements

Popular places to visit

Taksim Square featuring food and markets as well as an individual male

Taksim Square

4/5(599 reviews)

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.

Taksim Square
Hagia Sophia which includes heritage elements and a fountain

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
Blue Mosque featuring heritage architecture, a mosque and religious aspects

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
Grand Bazaar

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
Galata Tower

Galata Tower

4/5(437 reviews)

Standing for over 650 years, this imposing cylindrical lookout point continues to offer special views over the city of Istanbul.

Galata Tower
Topkapi Palace featuring a sunset and heritage architecture

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

Top hotels in Istanbul City Center

The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul

The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul

5 out of 5
Suzer Plaza, Askerocagi Caddesi, No:6 Istanbul
The price is ₹23,291 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
₹23,291
₹26,086 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Exceptional stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul. The service was consistently attentive and professional from check-in to check-out. The hotel feels polished and well-run, and the team made everything easy and comfortable. The room was spotless, quiet, and very well appointed, and the location is ...

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
Divan Istanbul

Divan Istanbul

5 out of 5
Asker Ocagi Cd. No:1, Taksim, Sisli Istanbul Istanbul
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹16,506 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
₹16,506
₹18,487 total
24 Jan - 25 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
I had a wonderful experience at Divan hotel.From the moment I arrived, the staff were warm, professional, and always ready to help. Check-in was smooth and quick, and I felt welcomed immediately. The room was spotless. Housekeeping maintained everything perfectly each day. The location is ideal. ...

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Divan Istanbul
Seven Hills Palace & Spa

Seven Hills Palace & Spa

Sultanahmet Mahallesi Kadi Cikmazi Sok. Istanbul
The price is ₹9,410 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
₹9,410
₹10,539 total
21 Jan - 22 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,014 reviews)
The room was very clean. Staff tried to tell us tours immediately upon check-in and were upset that we had already booked tours. Not super helpful with directions or other things.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Seven Hills Palace & Spa
Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Piyer Loti Cad No:7 Istanbul Istanbul
The price is ₹8,469 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
₹8,469
₹9,485 total
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,205 reviews)
Staff were amazing; so helpful, courteous, amusing, thoughtful and went over and above to make sure our stay was the best possible

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
Wabi Hostels

Wabi Hostels

Papa Roncalli Sokak No: 34 Istanbul Istanbul
The price is ₹2,210 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
₹2,210
₹2,476 total
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Taksim Square and Galata Tower are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (289 reviews)
it’s so clean and ppl so good ,it’s the best hostel in Istanbul.

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Wabi Hostels
Pera Bosphorus Hotel

Pera Bosphorus Hotel

Kemankes Karamustafa Pasa Istanbul Istanbul
The price is ₹8,657 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
₹8,657
₹9,696 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Galata Tower and Taksim Square are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (105 reviews)
Stylish hotel with modern rooms. Super clean and quiet despite being central. Would stay again

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Pera Bosphorus Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Istanbul City Center

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Fatih

4.5/5(1,512 area reviews)

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

Fatih
Bosphorus featuring a monument, a bay or harbor and a bridge

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
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
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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.

Beyoğlu
Karaköy

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

Sultanahmet

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

Sultanahmet

Istanbul City Center Travel Guide

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