Old City Travel Guide
Istanbul
Popular places to visit
Blue Mosque
Find out about the history of Blue Mosque, one of the top monuments in Istanbul. Visit the area's shops or amble around its seaside.
Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia is a popular museum in Istanbul with a story of its own. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments.
Grand Bazaar
You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Grand Bazaar, a popular shopping spot in Istanbul. Add the area's stunning cathedral or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Topkapi Palace
You can browse the exhibits at Topkapi Palace, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Istanbul. Add the area's notable monuments or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.
Sultanahmet Square
You can find out about the history of Istanbul with a stop at Sultanahmet Square. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Basilica Cistern
Find out about the history of Istanbul when you spend time at Basilica Cistern. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Top hotels in Old City
Recital Hotel
Fantastic rooms and location.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
Excellent location! Surrounded by restaurants, cafes, and street food. All the sights we wanted to see were within a 15 minute walk at the very most. The breakfast was also delicious.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Seven Hills Hotel - Special Class
Seven Hills was one of the best experiences I’ve had traveling. I travel a lot. Oran, who I always wanted to call Michael, but I knew that was wrong 😂, helped me so much with arrangements. Fatima is an awesome gal, and I’m mad at myself for not remembering other names. You might see Groucho Marx ...
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Senatus Hotel - Special Class
Great experience. Check in was speedy, room /facility was ~good ( obviously smaller space vs. USA lodgings), overall acceptable. Breakfast was perfect and great attendance by staff. Overall very pleased with property and it is a great central location for all the old town activities you are looking ...
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel
What a great hotel we thoroughly enjoyed. It actually came back to stay an extra day.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Lalinn Hotel
The room was clean, very functional. The staff was amazing. Thank you to Sultan and Said for your great hospitality.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old 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.
Sultanahmet
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Blue Mosque to Hagia Sophia – discover Sultanahmet, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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
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.
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.
Fatih
Enjoy the popular shops in Fatih. Grand Bazaar is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Aksaray Station or Yusufpasa Station to see more of Istanbul.
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