Talimhane Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Taksim Square
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.
Grand Bazaar
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.
Blue Mosque
Named for its dazzling interior covered in blue tiles, this is a hub of Istanbul's religious life.
Hagia Sophia
A world famous monument to the ever-changing history of Istanbul, and one of the largest churches in the world.
Galata Tower
Standing for over 650 years, this imposing cylindrical lookout point continues to offer special views over the city of Istanbul.
Topkapi Palace
Stately home to the Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years with an array of Turkish design and foreign art.
Top hotels in Talimhane
![Elite World Grand Istanbul Kucukyali](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26890000/26886300/26886285/3a870204_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2024
![Titanic City Taksim](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2010000/2001500/2001408/23d47c79_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2024
![The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/565600/565576/6816f37c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2024
![Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889900/889869/9beaa37b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2024
![Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1390000/1388800/1388776/8d7a5dab_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2024
![InterContinental Istanbul, an IHG Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/521200/521137/5eb16350_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Talimhane
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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.
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Nişantaşı
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Nişantaşı. Spend some time visiting top spots like Abdi Ipekci Street, and catch the metro at Maçka Cable Car Station or Taşkışla Cable Car Station to see more of the area.
![Galata Tower featuring a bay or harbour, night scenes and a ferry](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/40000/40868-Galata-Tower-Galata-Kulesi.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
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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.
![Galata Tower featuring cruising, general coastal views and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/40000/40865-Galata-Tower-Galata-Kulesi.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
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Şişli
Travellers love Şişli for its popular shops, and you can see more of Istanbul by jumping on the metro at Sisli Station or Osmanbey Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Istanbul Cevahir Shopping and Entertainment Centre and Mecidiyekoy Square.
- Taksim Square
- Grand Bazaar
- Blue Mosque
- Hagia Sophia
- Galata Tower
- Topkapi Palace
- Bosphorus Bridge
- Sultanahmet Square
- Dolmabahçe Palace
- Florya Beach
- Basilica Cistern
- Bahçeşehir Gölet Park
- Bağdat Avenue
- Istanbul Cevahir Shopping and Entertainment Centre
- Egyptian Bazaar
- Yorukali Beach
- Emaar Square Mall
- Istinye Park
- Medicana International Istanbul Hospital
- Golden Horn