What's Sirkeci like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Sirkeci, especially its restaurants and historical sites. Make sure that you enjoy this family-friendly neighbourhood's great shops. If you're hunting for the perfect souvenir, head over to Grand Bazaar to shop. Topkapi Palace and Bosphorus are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.
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
- Topkapi Palace
- Bosphorus
- Eminonu Pier
- Eminönü Square
- Galata Bridge
Things to do in Sirkeci
- Grand Bazaar
- Egyptian Bazaar
- Istanbul Archaeology Museums
- İstanbul Museum of the History of Science & Technology in Islam
- Tiled Kiosk