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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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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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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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

Radisson Hotel President Old Town Istanbul
Radisson Hotel President Old Town Istanbul
Tiyatro Caddesi, No. 25, Beyazit, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is ₹10,880 per night from 19 Jun to 20 Jun
₹10,880
per night
19 Jun - 20 Jun
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 helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"None"

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

Radisson Hotel President Old Town Istanbul
Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
4 out of 5
Piyer Loti Cad No:7, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is ₹12,571 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
₹12,571
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,556 reviews)
"great staff."

Reviewed on 29 May 2024

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
Seven Hills Hotel - Special Class
Seven Hills Hotel - Special Class
4 out of 5
Cankurtaran Mh., Tevkifhane Sokak 8, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is ₹11,423 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
₹11,423
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (755 reviews)
"Our room was on another building that was in the middle of a reconstruction"

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Seven Hills Hotel - Special Class
AJWA Sultanahmet
AJWA Sultanahmet
5 out of 5
Emin Sinan Mah Piyerloti Cad No: 30, Sultanahmet, Istanbul
The price is ₹31,210 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
₹31,210
per night
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (632 reviews)
"Beautiful"

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

AJWA Sultanahmet
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 ₹12,516 per night from 12 Jun to 13 Jun
₹12,516
per night
12 Jun - 13 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (671 reviews)
"This is a lovely historic property right in the old town. Walking to the sites is quite easy. Many restaurants and shops close by. There is no elevator but the staff will carry luggage and everyone was friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

Sultanahmet Palace 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 ₹11,657 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
₹11,657
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (580 reviews)
"The pool was beautiful and my Hamam experience and massage were wonderful. The room was super and the location was a must to be close to the Blu Mosque and Hagia Sofya!"

Reviewed on 23 May 2024

Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel
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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 Grand Bazaar – 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

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