Istanbul City Center Travel Guide
Istanbul
Visit Istanbul City Center
Popular places to visit
Taksim Square
You can learn about the local history of Istanbul during your trip to a well-known site such as Taksim Square. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its fascinating museums.
Blue Mosque
The nickname of this 17th-century structure refers to the brilliant color of its tiled interior.
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.
Galata Tower
Istanbul’s medieval lookout point offers panoramic views across city’s historic district and the water of the Golden Horn.
Topkapi Palace
The official residence of the Ottoman sultans for about four centuries is now accessible to the public and home to sacred relics.
Things to do
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Top hotels in Istanbul City Center
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
Staff was very helpful and friendly
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Divan Istanbul
Very spacious and pretty hotel. Standard service. Facilities need improvement (half of the SPA facilities are not working)
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
InterContinental Istanbul by IHG
We didn’t have breakfast. Our flight our early
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
I had an excellent stay at this hotel. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The room had everything I needed. The rooftop restaurant is fantastic. The hotel is centrally located, within walking distance to many attractions.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul
The best hotel for me ❤️
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Titanic City Taksim
- clean room, staff, is very nice
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Istanbul City Center
Fatih
Enjoy the popular shops in Fatih. Blue Mosque is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Aksaray Station or Yusufpasa Station to see more of Istanbul.
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 Topkapi Palace.
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.
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.
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.
Sultanahmet
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Blue Mosque to Hagia Sophia – discover Sultanahmet, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Istanbul City Center Travel Guide
Hotels Near Istanbul City Center, Istanbul
- Sultanahmet Hotels
- Taksim Hotels
- Beşiktaş Hotels
- Şişli Hotels
- Fatih Hotels
- Beyoğlu Hotels
- Karaköy Hotels
- Sirkeci Hotels
- Nişantaşı Hotels
- Galata Hotels
- Zeytinburnu Hotels
- Eminönü Hotels
- Laleli Hotels
- Cagaloglu Hotels
- Aksaray Hotels
- Bayrampasa Hotels
- Harbiye Hotels
- Cihangir Hotels
- Pera Hotels
- Old City Hotels
