What's Cagaloglu like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Cagaloglu, especially its shops and historical sites. Make sure that you enjoy this family-friendly neighbourhood's great restaurants. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Egyptian Bazaar and New Mosque. There's plenty more to see, including Eminönü Square and Bab-i Ali Kapisi.
How to get to Cagaloglu
Flying to:
- Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), 19.2 mi (30.9 km) from Cagaloglu
- Istanbul (IST), 20.8 mi (33.4 km) from Cagaloglu
Getting to Cagaloglu on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Sirkeci Station
- Eminonu Station
Things to see and do in and around Cagaloglu
What to see in Cagaloglu
- Eminönü Square
- New Mosque
- Bet Avraam Synagogue
- Sinan Pasa Turbesi
- Bab-i Ali Kapisi
Things to do near Cagaloglu:
- Egyptian Bazaar (0.3 mi/0.4 km away)
- Grand Bazaar (0.4 mi/0.6 km away)
- Istanbul Archaeology Museums (0.4 mi/0.6 km away)
- Topkapi Palace (0.5 mi/0.8 km away)
- Turkish and Islamic Art Museum (0.5 mi/0.8 km away)
When is the best time to visit Istanbul?
- Hottest months: August, July, June, September (average 24°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 8°C)
- Rainiest months: January, December, October, February (average 81 mm of rainfall)