What's Sultanahmet like?
People go to Sultanahmet to see popular places such as Blue Mosque, and to take in culture at top venues such as Hagia Sophia. Take time to enjoy the neighbourhood's museums and selection of shops. Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.Where are the best places to stay in Sultanahmet?
We have 733 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are our customers' favourite places to stay in Sultanahmet:
Royan Suites
Beach hotel with 10 beach bars and restaurant- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 4 cafes • Bar • Walkable location
AJWA Sultanahmet
Luxury hotel with spa and indoor pool- Free valet parking • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Steam room • Walkable location
White House Hotel Istanbul
Upmarket hotel with restaurant- Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location
Hotel Empress Zoe
City centre hotel with bar- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • Garden • Walkable location
Hotel Poem
Beaux Arts hotel- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Babysitting services • Walkable location
How to get to Sultanahmet
Sultanahmet is located 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from the heart of Istanbul.Flying to:
- Istanbul (IST), 21.2 mi (34.2 km) from Sultanahmet
- Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), 18.9 mi (30.4 km) from Sultanahmet
Getting to Sultanahmet on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:- Sultanahmet Station
- Cemberlitas Station
Things to see and do in and around Sultanahmet
What to see in Sultanahmet
- Blue Mosque
- Hagia Sophia
- Topkapi Palace
- Sultanahmet Square
- Basilica Cistern