Old City

Istanbul

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

Popular places to visit

Blue Mosque which includes religious elements, a mosque and heritage architecture

Blue Mosque

The nickname of this 17th-century structure refers to the brilliant color of its tiled interior.

Blue Mosque
Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia

Once a church, then a Byzantine cathedral, later a mosque and now a monument, this iconic building is a national treasure.

Hagia Sophia
Grand Bazaar

Grand Bazaar

Enter the maze of shop-lined streets in one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world to browse hundreds of thousands of hand-crafted objects.

Grand Bazaar
Topkapi Palace

Topkapi Palace

The official residence of the Ottoman sultans for about four centuries is now accessible to the public and home to sacred relics.

Topkapi Palace
Sultanahmet Square

Sultanahmet Square

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

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

Basilica Cistern

The “Sunken Palace” is one of the most striking remnants of Byzantine Constantinople and is the largest of hundreds of ancient underground reservoirs in Istanbul.

Basilica Cistern

Things to do

a lot birds and their lovers.

3 Hours Bosphorus Boat Cruise with Stop in Asia Side

€9
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
3 Hours Bosphorus Boat Cruise with Stop in Asia Side
Istanbul: Unlimited Turkey Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Istanbul: Unlimited Turkey Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

€3
per traveller
Istanbul: Unlimited Turkey Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht Istanbul

Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks and Live Guide

€45
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks and Live Guide
Bosphorus Dinner & Show Cruise

Bosphorus Dinner & Show Cruise (All Inclusive)

€48
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Bosphorus Dinner & Show Cruise (All Inclusive)
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Tour With Turkish Night Show

Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Tour With Turkish Night Show

€20
per adult
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Tour With Turkish Night Show
Istanbul: Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks

Istanbul: Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks

€35
per adult
Istanbul: Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks
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Top hotels in Old City

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Piyer Loti Cad No:7, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is €130 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
€130
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,036 reviews)
"We arrived at the hotel before the check-in time but the hotel front desk attendant assured us to get our room ready as quickly as possible. My family appreciates the hospitality and caring attitude after a very long tiring flight from the U.S.The breakfast buffet was a treat every morning with a ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
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 WiFi, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (486 reviews)
First Visit
"Fantastic location in the thick of the historic centre. Helpful and friendly staff, quick to recommend attractions and the best way to go about things. Also got tips on what to avoid and what to watch out for."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

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Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant
Seven Hills Hotel - Special Class

Seven Hills Hotel - Special Class

Cankurtaran Mh., Tevkifhane Sokak 8, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is €150 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
€150
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (999 reviews)
"This hotel was great, excellent, helpful staff and clean rooms. I had a bit of a problem with the AC, but this was quickly addressed, and I am happy with the way that it was dealt with. The location is also excellent."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

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 €302 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
€302
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (816 reviews)
"We had a great experience at the Ajwa hotel in Istanbul. The hotel is quiet and elegant, staff are polite and helpful, the hotel rooms are well maintained and staff are willing to provide a great service to meet all your needs. The quality of breakfast is superb! A big thank you to Abdul Rehman for ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

AJWA Sultanahmet
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 WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"We loved our stay at Arcadia Blue! In the middle of the old city n, close to all attractions. Staff was very nice and helpful. View from our room was stunning! The restaurant on the rooftop is great! Will definitely go back if we have to visit Istanbul again!!"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

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Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul
Seven Hills Palace & Spa

Seven Hills Palace & Spa

Sultanahmet Mahallesi Kadi Cikmazi Sok., No 11 1 Fatih, Istanbul
The price is €180 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
€180
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (851 reviews)
"The view of the Bosporus makes this place one of a kind!"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Seven Hills Palace & Spa
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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 pond, a fountain and a mosque

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 which includes cruising, a marina 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 sunset, a city and a marina

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

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