Old City Travel Guide

Istanbul

Topkapi Palace showing a river or creek, a city and a bay or harbour
Suleymaniye Mosque which includes interior views and a mosque
Grand Bazaar showing shopping, markets and interior views
Topkapi Palace showing heritage architecture and a castle
Suleymaniye Mosque featuring a mosque

Popular places to visit

Hagia Sophia

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
Topkapi Palace

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
Sultanahmet Square

Sultanahmet Square

4.5/5(552 reviews)

Find out about the history of Sultanahmet Square, one of the top monuments in Istanbul. Add the area's shops or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.

Sultanahmet Square
Basilica Cistern showing religious aspects, interior views and a church or cathedral

Basilica Cistern

4.5/5(353 reviews)

'The Sunken Palace' is the biggest of the hundreds of underground reservoirs underneath the streets of Istanbul, dating from Byzantine Constantinople.

Basilica Cistern

Top hotels in Old City

Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant
Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant
4 out of 5
Türbedar Sk. 20, Istanbul, Istanbul
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (432 reviews)
"We enjoyed this hotel very much."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

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Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
Piyer Loti Cad No:7, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is ₹11,627 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
₹11,627
₹13,022 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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! (1,993 reviews)
"Ideal for what we needed. Staff friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul
Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul
4 out of 5
Dr. Imran Oktem Cad. No:1, Sultanahmet, Istanbul
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"This is a wonderful Hotel. Located within walking distance from the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, and the Metro train. The staff were exceptional, and attentive. This was our first time in Istanbul so we welcomed their handy tips. The restaurant on the 9th floor serves a breakfast full of options and ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

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Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul
AJWA Sultanahmet
AJWA Sultanahmet
5 out of 5
Emin Sinan Mah Piyerloti Cad No: 30, Sultanahmet, Istanbul
The price is ₹27,819 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
₹27,819
₹31,157 total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (795 reviews)
"Service is the best"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

AJWA Sultanahmet
Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel
Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel
4 out of 5
Ahirkapi Sok. No: 24, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (979 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

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Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel
Seven Hills Palace & Spa
Seven Hills Palace & Spa
Sultanahmet Mahallesi Kadi Cikmazi Sok., No 11 1 Fatih, Istanbul
The price is ₹10,062 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
₹10,062
₹11,269 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (799 reviews)
"Friendly staff, nice property, close to most attractions."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Old City

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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 Topkapi Palace.

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
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
Istanbul which includes a city, a marina and a sunset

Fatih

4.5/5(1,512 area reviews)

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

Fatih

Old City Travel Guide