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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Süleymaniye Mosque

4.5/5(289 reviews)

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

Süleymaniye Mosque

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 ₹11,040 per night from 12 Jun to 13 Jun
₹11,040
per night
12 Jun - 13 Jun
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews.
9/10 Wonderful! (658 reviews)
"Great Location! Great service! Great breakfast! Great Value!!"

Reviewed on 15 May 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
The price is ₹12,904 per night from 13 Jun to 14 Jun
₹12,904
per night
13 Jun - 14 Jun
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! (1,532 reviews)
"very good Istanbul hotel, ideally located for exploring this beautiful city. Breakfast view is amazing - room a little more ordinary than we hoped for. All in all great hotel for long wkend stay"

Reviewed on 14 May 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 ₹11,325 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
₹11,325
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.4/10 Very Good! (996 reviews)
"I liked the location and the beautiful view from the terrace. Staff was super nice and attentive to any of my questions. The room was nice, clean and comfortable . A good cookie was there for me to enjoy ."

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Radisson Hotel President Old Town 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 ₹14,111 per night from 6 Jun to 7 Jun
₹14,111
per night
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews.
9/10 Wonderful! (733 reviews)
"I liked the location, food, terrace with the beautiful view to the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. Not a big lobby, an old hotel but is being renovated . Location is excellent. Staff very nice"

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Seven Hills Hotel - Special Class
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 ₹14,360 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
₹14,360
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8/10 Very Good! (569 reviews)
"The hotel was very central in the Sultanahmet area, within a few minutes walking distance to main attractions like Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern etc. Also, it was only 2/3 minutes away from the closest tram station which is great. The hotel itself was very pleasant, clean and modern ..."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel
Seven Hills Palace & Spa
Seven Hills Palace & Spa
Sultanahmet Mahallesi Kadi Cikmazi Sok., No 11 1 Fatih, Istanbul
The price is ₹15,802 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
₹15,802
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (341 reviews)
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"The hotel room was beautiful and huge! The staff were very helpful. Very good location. Only the breakfast we thought could be better."

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

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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 Hagia Sophia – 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
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
Galata Tower featuring a bay or harbour, night scenes and a ferry

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

Old City Travel Guide