Üsküdar Travel Guide
Istanbul
Popular places to visit
Beylerbeyi Palace
After visiting Beylerbeyi Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Istanbul. Discover the area's fascinating museums and stunning cathedral.
Adile Sultan Palace
Rich with history, Adile Sultan Palace is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Istanbul. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its fascinating museums.
Kuleli Military School
You can learn about the history of Istanbul with a stop at Kuleli Military School. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its fascinating museums.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Üsküdar
Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul
Everything was great
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Çırağan Hotel Bosphorus
Beautiful view of the Bosporus, room clean and modern, 1st-Class service, quiet, excellent location.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
ISG Sabiha Gokcen Airport Hotel - Special Class
The hotel is a very short walk from the baggage collection area. I would highly recommend it as an easy, spacious, clean and convenient transit hotel. Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Titanic City Taksim
Staff very helpful, nice pool and sauna facility
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
Our first stay at a Ritz hotel and it was AMAZING the location was walking distance to many restaurant, shopping. Highly recommend to stay. All perfect. Having Nobu in hotel was a plus.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Elite World Istanbul Taksim
A nice hotel situated in a good location
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Üsküdar
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.
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.
Beşiktaş
Spend some time visiting places like Zorlu Performing Arts Center while getting to know Beşiktaş, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Nispetiye Station or Etiler Station to see more of the area.
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.
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.
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.
