Old City Travel Guide

Istanbul
Topkapi Palace showing a river or creek, a city and a bay or harbour

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Things to do


Top hotels in Old City

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
4 out of 5
Piyer Loti Cad No:7, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is ฿3,483 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
฿3,483
฿3,901 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,755 reviews)
"A very beautiful hotel in old Istanbul in a great location walkable to many fantastic tourist attractions. Front desk very helpful. Fantastic view from 6th floor restaurant with an excellent free breakfast. Highly recommended."

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2024

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
Radisson Hotel President Old Town Istanbul
Radisson Hotel President Old Town Istanbul
Tiyatro Caddesi, No. 25, Beyazit, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is ฿3,838 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
฿3,838
฿4,298 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this spa hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (990 reviews)
"All the sights were in walking distance from the hotel"

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2024

Radisson Hotel President Old Town Istanbul
AJWA Sultanahmet
AJWA Sultanahmet
5 out of 5
Emin Sinan Mah Piyerloti Cad No: 30, Sultanahmet, Istanbul
The price is ฿8,805 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
฿8,805
฿9,861 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (683 reviews)
"The hotel is top class. Delicious food, great staff, very close to historic sites, safe area. We would definitely stay there again."

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2024

AJWA Sultanahmet
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel - Special Class
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel - Special Class
4 out of 5
Sultanahmet mah. Torun Sokak, No:19, Istanbul, Istanbul
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿11,609 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
฿11,609
฿13,002 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (881 reviews)
"Charming Ottoman style hotel"

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2024

Sultanahmet Palace Hotel - Special Class
Hampton By Hilton Istanbul Sirkeci
Hampton By Hilton Istanbul Sirkeci
3 out of 5
Hobyar Mah., Hocam Kasim Köprü Sk No:5, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is ฿2,238 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
฿2,238
฿2,507 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness centre, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Grand Bazaar and Hagia ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (51 reviews)
"Clean hotel"

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2024

Hampton By Hilton Istanbul Sirkeci
GLK PREMIER Regency Suites & Spa - Special Class
GLK PREMIER Regency Suites & Spa - Special Class
5 out of 5
Akbiyik Cad No 46, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is ฿3,305 per night from 21 Nov to 22 Nov
฿3,305
฿3,701 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"The location was superb. Whilst it didn't have the feel of a five start hotel, it was spotless and delivered what it needed to. Best of all were the staff, who were all great. Of them all though, Ali A and Hussain were the shining stars! They went above and beyond what anyone could reasonably expect ..."

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2024

GLK PREMIER Regency Suites & Spa - Special Class
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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 fountain, a mosque and a pond

Sultanahmet

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Blue Mosque to Hagia Sophia – discover Sultanahmet, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Sultanahmet
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Eminönü

Known for its breathtaking beach views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Eminönü. Check out top attractions like Grand Bazaar and Eminönü Square, and jump on the metro at Eminonu Station or Beyazit Station to see more of the city.

Eminönü
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 featuring cruising, general coastal views 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

Old City Travel Guide