What's Sirkeci like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Sirkeci, especially its shops and historical sites. Make sure that you enjoy this family-friendly neighbourhood's great restaurants. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Egyptian Bazaar and Topkapi Palace. There's plenty more to see, including Eminonu Pier and Eminönü Square.
Where are the best places to stay in Sirkeci?
We have 183 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are some of our travellers' top lodging choices in Sirkeci:
Golden Horn Bosphorus Hotel
City centre hotel- Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour front desk
Meg Hotel
City centre hotel- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • Rooftop terrace • 24-hour front desk
Neorion Hotel - Special Class
Hotel with spa and indoor pool- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • Steam room • Bar • Walkable location
Hotel Sultania - Boutique Class
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and spa- Free Wi-Fi • Sauna • Fitness centre • Bar • Walkable location
Régie Ottoman Istanbul
Historic hotel with restaurant and bar- Free Wi-Fi • Sauna • Fitness centre • Cafe • Attentive staff
How to get to Sirkeci
Flying to:
- Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), 19.2 mi (30.9 km) from Sirkeci
- Istanbul (IST), 20.7 mi (33.4 km) from Sirkeci
Getting to Sirkeci on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Sirkeci Station
- Eminonu Station
- Gulhane Station
Things to see and do in and around Sirkeci
What to see in Sirkeci
- Eminonu Pier
- Eminönü Square
- Gülhane Park
- Galata Bridge
- Topkapi Palace
Things to do in Sirkeci
- Egyptian Bazaar
- Istanbul Archaeology Museums
- Grand Bazaar
- İstanbul Museum of the History of Science & Technology in Islam
- Tiled Kiosk