Old City Travel Guide
Istanbul





Visit Old City
Stay near popular Old City attractions
Top hotels in Old City

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
"Very dated, mould in bathroom, aircon issues. Food stale in restaurant, soa not open, hotel not serving alcohol despite marketing bar"
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul
"The hotel was great and the booking came with a complimentary breakfast which we enjoyed on the rooftop with a view of the blue mosque and hagia sofia"
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

The Lola Hotel
"We had a fantastic stay at this hotel in Istanbul. The location was excellent, making it easy to explore the city’s main attractions, restaurants, and shops. The staff were incredibly welcoming, professional, and always willing to help with any questions or requests. Our room was spotless, comfortable, ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel
"The Amanda’s location within the old city walls makes it ideal for visiting the main attractions besides being close to the sea front and promenade.We loved the charms of the 1950’s furnishings and fittings including photographs and other artefacts depicting Istanbul’s history. Our room was extremely ..."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant
"Stayed with kids , The facility is nice : clean housekeeping is great, front desk ( redwan, Burhan and shamsuleddin) were awsome also were bellmen Mohamed , sameh and others .. It is near everything , very close to sultan Abdul hamid II tomb. Between bazaar and blue mosque .. by the tram station. ..."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

AJWA Sultanahmet
"Located on an accessible street in Sultanahmet, this is a great anchor point for exploring Istanbul. The staff is overly helpful, even flagging us a free taxi one day. Some rooms open to the inside, and have no view to speak of, but other than that, this is an excellent hotel, well worth the ..."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Old City

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

Büyükada

Taksim
Enjoy the popular shops in Taksim. Taksim Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Taksim Station or Findikli Station to see more of Istanbul.

Kadıköy
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Kadıköy. Spend some time visiting top spots like Bosphorus, and catch the metro at Bahariye Station or Acibadem Station to see more of the area.

Istanbul City Center
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Istanbul City Center. Check out top attractions like Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, and jump on the metro at Aksaray Station or Aksaray Tram Station to see more of the city.




























