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. Travellers seeking the perfect souvenir can head to The Egyptian Bazaar and Grand Bazaar. Galata Bridge and Eminonu Square are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.

Where are the best places to stay in Sirkeci?

We have 144 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are some of our travellers' top lodging choices in Sirkeci:

Elanaz Hotel

3.5-star hotel with restaurant and bar

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Romance Istanbul Hotel

Hotel with spa and indoor pool

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Sauna • Walkable location

Idylle Hotel

Art Deco hotel with restaurant and bar

• • Free valet parking • Free WiFi • Café • Terrace • Central location

Mercure Istanbul Sirkeci

Hotel with restaurant and bar

• • Free WiFi • Fitness centre • 24-hour front desk • Snack bar

Hotel Sultania- Boutique Class

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and spa

• • Free WiFi • Sauna • Fitness centre • Bar • Central location

How to get to Sirkeci

Sirkeci is located 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from the heart of Istanbul.

Flying to:

• • Istanbul (IST), 20.7 mi (33.3 km) from Sirkeci
• • Istanbul (SAW-Sabiha Gokcen Intl.), 19.2 mi (31 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

• • Galata Bridge
• • Eminonu Square
• • Suleymaniye Mosque
• • New Mosque
• • Eminonu Pier

Things to do in Sirkeci

• • The Egyptian Bazaar
• • Grand Bazaar

Other popular Sirkeci attractions

• • Rustem Pasha Mosque
• • Gülhane Park
• • Suleymaniye Bath
• • Sulemaniye Bath
• • Suleiman the Magnificent's Mausoleum

When is the best time to visit Istanbul?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 21°C)
• • Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 6°C)
• • Rainiest months: December, January, November, February (average 106 mm of rainfall)