Old City Travel Guide

Istanbul

Topkapi Palace showing a river or creek, a city and a bay or harbour
Suleymaniye Mosque which includes interior views and a mosque
Grand Bazaar showing shopping, markets and interior views
Topkapi Palace showing heritage architecture and a castle
Suleymaniye Mosque featuring a mosque

Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Old City

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Piyer Loti Cad No:7, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is ฿4,394 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿4,394
฿4,921 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,040 reviews)
Pre-cruise Family stay
"A lovely stay at a great location in close walking distance to the Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque and Bazaars. Felt very safe and friendly. The breakfast and rooftop dining area was one of the reasons I booked, and could not have been better."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

4 out of 5
Türbedar Sk. 20, Istanbul, Istanbul
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (475 reviews)
"clean, updated hard wood floors. easy access to transportation and sites"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant
Seven Hills Hotel - Special Class

Seven Hills Hotel - Special Class

Cankurtaran Mh., Tevkifhane Sokak 8, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is ฿5,070 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿5,070
฿5,679 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (997 reviews)
Fantastic Stay at Seven Hills – Exceptional Staff
"I had a truly enjoyable stay at Seven Hills. From the moment I arrived, I was impressed by the warm and attentive service. A huge thank you to Sinan, Fatima, and the wonderful cleaning staff—each one of them went out of their way to make me feel welcome and cared for. My room was spacious, spotless, ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Seven Hills Hotel - Special Class
AJWA Sultanahmet

AJWA Sultanahmet

5 out of 5
Emin Sinan Mah Piyerloti Cad No: 30, Sultanahmet, Istanbul
The price is ฿9,212 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿9,212
฿10,317 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (815 reviews)
"Loved the accommodation, the staff was overly polite and helpful. Will come back."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

AJWA Sultanahmet
Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul

Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul

4 out of 5
Dr. Imran Oktem Cad. No:1, Sultanahmet, Istanbul
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location for activities. Staff in front desk was amazing. The staff in the restaurant not to friendly. Food was ok."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul
Seven Hills Palace & Spa

Seven Hills Palace & Spa

Sultanahmet Mahallesi Kadi Cikmazi Sok., No 11 1 Fatih, Istanbul
The price is ฿5,070 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿5,070
฿5,679 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (845 reviews)
"I have already marked this property. There is no need to comment futher"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Seven Hills Palace & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Old City

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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.

Sirkeci
Blue Mosque which includes a fountain, a mosque and a pond

Sultanahmet

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Blue Mosque to Hagia Sophia – discover Sultanahmet, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Sultanahmet
Galata Tower featuring a bay or harbour, night scenes and a ferry

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.

Karaköy
Galata Tower featuring cruising, general coastal views and a 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.

Galata
Galata Tower featuring a bay or harbour, night scenes and a ferry

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.

Beyoğlu
Istanbul which includes a city, a marina and a sunset

Fatih

4.5/5(1,512 area reviews)

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.

Fatih

Old City Travel Guide