What's Old City like?
People go to Old City to see popular places such as Hagia Sophia, and to take in culture at top venues such as Topkapi Palace. Take time to enjoy the neighbourhood's museums and selection of cafes. Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.
Where are the best places to stay in Old City?
We have 1041 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are our customers' top places to stay in Old City:
Golden Horn Bosphorus Hotel
City centre hotel- Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour front desk
Mula Hotel - Special Class
City centre hotel with restaurant- Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Cafe • Garden • Attentive staff
Zeyn Hotel Istanbul
City centre hotel- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour front desk • Central location
Royan Suites
City centre hotel- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour front desk • Central location
Mitspark hotel
Hotel with restaurant and bar- Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • 5 cafes • 24-hour front desk
How to get to Old City
Flying to:
- Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), 19.2 mi (30.9 km) from Old City
- Istanbul (IST), 20.9 mi (33.6 km) from Old City
Travelling to Old City by train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighbourhood:
- Sirkeci Marmaray Station
- Istanbul Cankurtaran Station
- Vezneciler Subway Station
Getting to Old City on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Cemberlitas Station
- Sultanahmet Station
- Gulhane Station
Things to see and do in and around Old City
What to see in Old City
- Hagia Sophia
- Blue Mosque
- Topkapi Palace
- Bosphorus
- Cagaloglu Hamami