Cagaloglu Travel Guide

Istanbul

Topkapi Palace showing a river or creek, a city and a bay or harbour
Rustem Pasha Mosque featuring a bay or harbour, boating and a mosque
Grand Bazaar featuring markets and food
Cagaloglu
Cagaloglu

Popular places to visit

New Mosque

New Mosque

You can learn about the history of Istanbul with a trip to New Mosque. Visit the area's notable monuments or amble around its seaside.

New Mosque
Taksim Square

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.

Taksim Square
Blue Mosque featuring heritage architecture, a mosque and religious aspects

Blue Mosque

The nickname of this 17th-century structure refers to the brilliant color of its tiled interior.

Blue Mosque
Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia

Once a church, then a Byzantine cathedral, later a mosque and now a monument, this iconic building is a national treasure.

Hagia Sophia
Grand Bazaar

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.

Grand Bazaar
Galata Tower

Galata Tower

Istanbul’s medieval lookout point offers panoramic views across city’s historic district and the water of the Golden Horn.

Galata Tower

Things to do

The dome and windows at the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul

Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar - Half-Day Small Group Tour

฿1,896
per adult
Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar - Half-Day Small Group Tour
Istanbul: Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop with Drinks & Snacks

Istanbul: Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop with Drinks & Snacks

฿767
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Istanbul: Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop with Drinks & Snacks
Princes's Islands Tour With Live Tour Guide On Board

Princes's Islands Tour With Live Tour Guide On Board ( 2 islands)

฿569
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Princes's Islands Tour With Live Tour Guide On Board ( 2 islands)
Mosque at sunset in Istanbul

Monuments of Ottoman Empire Tour - Skip the Line Tickets

฿3,792
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Monuments of Ottoman Empire Tour - Skip the Line Tickets
Interior of Hagia Sophia Museum

Tour of The Old City - Full-Day Small Group Tour

฿3,792
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tour of The Old City - Full-Day Small Group Tour
Istanbul: Private Turkish Bath, Sauna, and Massage

Istanbul: Private Turkish Bath, Sauna, and Massage

฿1,894
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Istanbul: Private Turkish Bath, Sauna, and Massage
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Top hotels in Cagaloglu

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! (486 reviews)
First Visit
"Fantastic location in the thick of the historic centre. Helpful and friendly staff, quick to recommend attractions and the best way to go about things. Also got tips on what to avoid and what to watch out for."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

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Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant
Legacy Ottoman Hotel

Legacy Ottoman Hotel

5 out of 5
Hobyar Mahallesi Hamidiye Cad. No: 16, Sirkeci, Istanbul, Istanbul
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace ...
7.2/10 Good! (915 reviews)
"The bed was comfy. We didnt buy breakfest option. The room was clean except the ceiling. The TV only had 3 working channels. The kids were upset about that. The bathroom was nice. The pool and spa area was good but the pool area smelled like mold. Room clean and hotel workers were nice and helpful. ..."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

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Legacy Ottoman Hotel
Elite World Grand Istanbul Kucukyali

Elite World Grand Istanbul Kucukyali

5 out of 5
Inonu Cad. No 22, Kucukyali Maltepe, Istanbul
The price is ฿3,416 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿3,416
฿3,826 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,055 reviews)
"A wonderful overall experience"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Elite World Grand Istanbul Kucukyali
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul

The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul

5 out of 5
Suzer Plaza, Askerocagi Caddesi, No:6, Elmadag/Sisli, Istanbul
The price is ฿8,264 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿8,264
฿9,256 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Amazing service and staff, great restaurants, comfortable and spacious rooms, great pool"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Piyer Loti Cad No:7, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is ฿4,340 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
฿4,340
฿4,861 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
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! (2,037 reviews)
"It's in the old part of the City."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul

Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul

5 out of 5
Visnezade Mah. Acisu Sok. NO. 19, Macka Besiktas, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is ฿9,390 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿9,390
฿10,517 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,019 reviews)
"Overall, this is an excellent hotel with a strong focus on service. Most of the staff were friendly and helpful, although a few in certain roles seemed to have a poor attitude and acted hastily without first checking our needs. The pool area, lobby, and on-site restaurants were noticeably overpriced. ..."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul
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Other neighbourhoods around Cagaloglu

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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

Cagaloglu Travel Guide