Popular places to visit
Istanbul Sapphire
During your trip to Istanbul, you can do some window-shopping at Istanbul Sapphire. Visit the area's stunning cathedral or amble around its seaside.
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.
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.
Hagia Sophia
Once a church, then a Byzantine cathedral, later a mosque and now a monument, this iconic building is a national treasure.
Galata Tower
Istanbul’s medieval lookout point offers panoramic views across city’s historic district and the water of the Golden Horn.
Things to do
Istanbul Historical Tour with Guide, Lunch and Transfers
Monuments of Ottoman Empire Tour - Skip the Line Tickets
Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks and Live Guide
2-Day Tour of Cappadocia, with Flights & Accommodation
Istanbul Turkish Bath in Ottoman Style at Hammam with Drinks
Top hotels in Kâğıthane
![Elite World Grand Istanbul Kucukyali](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26890000/26886300/26886285/3a870204_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2024
![The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/565600/565576/6816f37c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2024
![Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889900/889869/9beaa37b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2024
![Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1390000/1388800/1388776/8d7a5dab_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2024
![InterContinental Istanbul, an IHG Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/521200/521137/5eb16350_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2024
![YOTELAIR Istanbul Airport AIRSIDE](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38550000/38543600/38543599/298c9a38_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Kâğıthane
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Şişli
Travellers love Şişli for its popular shops, and you can see more of Istanbul by jumping on the metro at Sisli Station or Osmanbey Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Istanbul Cevahir Shopping and Entertainment Centre and Mecidiyekoy Square.
![Bosphorus Bridge showing a bridge, a coastal town and a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/40000/40864-Bosphorus-Bridge.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Beşiktaş
Spend some time visiting places like Zorlu Performing Arts Center while getting to know Beşiktaş, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Nispetiye Station or Etiler Station to see more of the area.
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Nişantaşı
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Nişantaşı. Spend some time visiting top spots like Abdi Ipekci Street, and catch the metro at Maçka Cable Car Station or Taşkışla Cable Car Station to see more of the area.
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Taksim
Enjoy the popular shops in Taksim. Taksim Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Taksim Station or Findikli Station to see more of Istanbul.
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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.
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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.
- Abide-i Hurriyet Mosque
- Grand Bazaar
- Blue Mosque
- Hagia Sophia
- Galata Tower
- Topkapi Palace
- Bosphorus Bridge
- Sultanahmet Square
- Istiklal Avenue
- Dolmabahçe Palace
- Florya Beach
- Süleymaniye Mosque
- Basilica Cistern
- Tüyap Fair Convention and Congress Center
- Bahçeşehir Gölet Park
- Istanbul Cevahir Shopping and Entertainment Centre
- Eminönü Square
- Ataköy Marina