Fatih Travel Guide
Istanbul
Popular places to visit
Hagia Sophia
Once a church, then a Byzantine cathedral, later a mosque and now a monument, this iconic building is a national treasure.
Grand Bazaar
Enter the maze of shop-lined streets in one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world to browse hundreds of thousands of hand-crafted objects.
Blue Mosque
The nickname of this 17th-century structure refers to the brilliant color of its tiled interior.
Topkapi Palace
The official residence of the Ottoman sultans for about four centuries is now accessible to the public and home to sacred relics.
Sultanahmet Square
You can find out about the history of Istanbul with a stop at Sultanahmet Square. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Eminönü Square
Learn about the local history of Istanbul with a stop at Eminönü Square. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.
Things to do
Exclusive Istanbul: Private Turkish Bath, Sauna, Massage & Pool
Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show from Istanbul
Short Bosphorus Cruise Tour With Hotel Pickup And Audio Guide
Acemoglu Historical Turkish Bath with Private Options
Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Ticket with Guided Tour
Top hotels in Fatih
Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul
Great sized room, comfy bed and excellent location. Perfect for exploring all the sights by foot. Hotel staff were friendly and breakfast was excellent with plenty of options with a breathtaking view. Only slight negative was the duvet was not quite big enough to cover 2 People, a larger duvet or ...
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
Location!
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Istanbul - Old City by IHG
The room was spacious and nice. The manager was spectacular and super nice guy. The location was great. I was overall very happy with my stay.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Glorious Hotel
It was awesome. Adam was a real gentleman, so helpful. My whole family were happy and comfortable. Thank you Adam from the bottom of my heart.
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2022
AJWA Sultanahmet
Yes
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel
Courteous front desk staff, bell boy, restaurant staff. Very nice hotel With excellent breakfast and rooftop restaurant.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fatih
Istanbul City Center
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Istanbul City Center. Check out top attractions like Hagia Sophia and Taksim Square, and jump on the metro at Aksaray Station or Aksaray Tram Station to see more of the city.
Galata
Travellers choose Galata for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Karakoy Tünel Station and check out top sights like Galata Tower.
Sirkeci
Travellers choose Sirkeci for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sirkeci Station or Eminonu Station and check out top sights like Grand Bazaar.
Beyoğlu
Enjoy the popular shops in Beyoğlu. Taksim Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Tophane Station to see more of Istanbul.
Karaköy
Spend some time visiting places like Galata Tower while getting to know Karaköy, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Karakoy Station or Karakoy Tünel Station to see more of the area.
Sultanahmet
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Hagia Sophia to Blue Mosque – discover Sultanahmet, a destination also famous for its shopping.
