Istanbul City Center Travel Guide
Istanbul
Visit Istanbul City Center
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.
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 fascinating museums and shops.
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.
Galata Tower
You can learn more about the history of Istanbul when you visit a top site such as Galata Tower. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.
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 shops or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.
Top hotels in Istanbul City Center
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
Great hotel, fine dining and spacious room make this one of the best hotels in Istanbul. Security seems a bit too much at first, but you get used to it.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Recital Hotel
Brilliant hotel n no issues n reception very helpful
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
The personal was amazing.The place is located on the middle of the old town. Wonderful place and views.The servers were awesome.The food was great.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Titanic City Taksim
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Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul
good service
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Divan Istanbul
Clean room. Amazing staff
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Istanbul City Center
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sultanahmet
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Blue Mosque to Hagia Sophia – discover Sultanahmet, a destination also famous for its shopping.
