Old City

Istanbul

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

Popular places to visit

Blue Mosque featuring heritage architecture, a mosque and religious elements

Blue Mosque

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

Blue Mosque
Hagia Sophia which includes heritage elements and a fountain

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
Sultanahmet Square

Sultanahmet Square

Find out about the history of Sultanahmet Square, one of the top monuments in Istanbul. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

Sultanahmet Square
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
Topkapi Palace featuring a sunset and heritage architecture

Topkapi Palace

The official residence of the Ottoman sultans for about four centuries is now accessible to the public and home to sacred relics.

Topkapi Palace
Basilica Cistern which includes religious elements, interior views and a church or cathedral

Basilica Cistern

The “Sunken Palace” is one of the most striking remnants of Byzantine Constantinople and is the largest of hundreds of ancient underground reservoirs in Istanbul.

Basilica Cistern

Things to do

Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

￥3,679
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table
Blue Mosque

Istanbul Highlights: Small-Group Tour with a Local Expert

￥12,460
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Istanbul Highlights: Small-Group Tour with a Local Expert
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide and Lunch

Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide and Lunch

￥7,916
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide and Lunch
Picture 1 for Activity Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Sunset Option

Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Sunset Option

￥1,100
per adult
Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Sunset Option
Istanbul: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Grand Bazaar Tour

Istanbul: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Grand Bazaar Tour

￥5,131
per adult
Istanbul: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Grand Bazaar Tour
Basilica of St.John

Daily Trip to House of Virgin Mary, Ancient City of Ephesus, Basilica of St.John

￥14,442
per adult
Daily Trip to House of Virgin Mary, Ancient City of Ephesus, Basilica of St.John
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Old City Hotel Deals

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Piyer Loti Cad No:7, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is ￥20,015 per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
￥20,015
￥22,416 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,038 reviews)
"Excellent choice to discover the old part of Wuropean Istanbul. Staff are efficient and very friendly. Amenities are very good and views during breakfast on 6th floor are amazing. Highly recommended !!"

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

4 out of 5
Türbedar Sk. 20, Istanbul, Istanbul
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥14,965 per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
￥14,965
￥16,760 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (470 reviews)
Amazing meal experience
"The best breakfast buffet I have ever had. The restaurant is very affordable and offers delicious food. The downside is the poor soundproofing in the rooms, which is typical of all the hotels I have stayed in Istanbul before. I did not sleep for two nights because of the very active neighbors next ..."

Reviewed on Jul 23, 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 ￥23,094 per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
￥23,094
￥25,865 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Jul 23, 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 ￥41,902 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
￥41,902
￥46,930 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (813 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staffs, room with tasty."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

AJWA Sultanahmet
Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul

Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul

4 out of 5
Dr. Imran Oktem Cad. No:1, Sultanahmet, Istanbul
The price is ￥18,334 per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
￥18,334
￥20,534 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our 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 Jul 22, 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 ￥23,094 per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
￥23,094
￥25,865 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (842 reviews)
"Enjoyable stay and very convenient to many of the main attractions. Shopping and many eateries nearby. Arrived to a room which overlooked a building site so was offered a couple of choices for a room change which was very comfortable. Breakfast was very pleasant especially as there’s the option to ..."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025

Seven Hills Palace & Spa
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Other neighborhoods around Old City

Bosphorus featuring a monument, a bay or harbor and a bridge

Sirkeci

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Sirkeci. Spend some time visiting top spots like Topkapi Palace, and catch the metro at Sirkeci Station or Eminonu Station to see more of the area.

Sirkeci
Blue Mosque featuring a mosque, a pond and a fountain

Sultanahmet

Discover the charm of old Istanbul in this working-class district, featuring narrow streets with tightly packed apartment buildings. Explore historic sites like Topkapı Palace and Hagia Sophia, or indulge in diverse cuisines, all easily accessible by tramway.

Sultanahmet
Galata Tower showing night scenes, a ferry and a bay or harbor

Karaköy

Consider a visit to Galata Tower and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Karaköy. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Karakoy Station or Karakoy Tünel Station.

Karaköy
Galata Tower which includes a marina, general coastal views and a city

Galata

Spend some time visiting places like Galata Tower while getting to know Galata, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Karakoy Tünel Station to see more of the area.

Galata
Galata Tower showing night scenes, a ferry and a bay or harbor

Beyoğlu

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

Travelers love Beyoğlu for its popular shops, and you can see more of Istanbul by jumping on the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Tophane Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Taksim Square and Galata Tower.

Beyoğlu
Istanbul which includes a marina, landscape views and general coastal views

Fatih

4.5/5(2,609 area reviews)

Explore historic libraries and diverse cuisines in this area, home to Istanbul University and the Orthodox Christian Patriarchate. Visit iconic sights like Topkapı Palace and Hagia Sophia, and discover what's nearby via the tramway from Sirkeci to Aksaray.

Fatih

Old City