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.
Hagia Sophia
Once a church, then a Byzantine cathedral, later a mosque and now a monument, this iconic building is a national treasure.
Blue Mosque
The nickname of this 17th-century structure refers to the brilliant color of its tiled interior.
Galata Tower
Istanbul’s medieval lookout point offers panoramic views across city’s historic district and the water of the Golden Horn.
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.
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
Exclusive Istanbul: Private Turkish Bath, Sauna, Massage & Pool
Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks and Live Guide
Istanbul: Unlimited Turkey Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show from Istanbul
Short Bosphorus Cruise Tour With Hotel Pickup And Audio Guide
Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar - Half-Day Small Group Tour
Top hotels in Istanbul City Center
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
Everything from the friendly welcome to the clean environment and all the amenities
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Divan Istanbul
Staff
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
InterContinental Istanbul by IHG
Magnificent views of the Bosphorus from InterContinental Istanbul's rooftop City Lights Bar and restaurant - not to be missed. The bedrooms are a good size and were spotlessly clean with a very comfortable bed. Great location near Takism square and metro
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul
Jalal , Mourad were excellents In the breakfast staff
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
I stayed 3 nights. Everything was good except internet connections. I had not WIFI connections in the room. Staff was really humbel and nice.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Titanic City Taksim
Not the first time Very clean hotel excellent stuff
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
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
- Beyoğlu Hotels
- Fatih Hotels
- Karaköy Hotels
- Sirkeci Hotels
- Nişantaşı Hotels
- Galata Hotels
- Zeytinburnu Hotels
- Eminönü Hotels
- Laleli Hotels
- Cagaloglu Hotels
- Bayrampasa Hotels
- Aksaray Hotels
- Harbiye Hotels
- Pera Hotels
- Cihangir Hotels
- Cankurtaran Hotels
