What's Old City Like?
People go to Old City to see favorite places like Blue Mosque, and to take in culture at top venues like Hagia Sophia. Take time to enjoy the neighborhood's museums and selection of shops. Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Old City?
We have 1041 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are some of our travelers' top places to stay in Old City:
Golden Horn Bosphorus Hotel
City-center hotel- Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk
Mula Hotel - Special Class
City-center hotel with restaurant- Free parking • Free WiFi • Cafe • Garden • Attentive staff
Zeyn Hotel Istanbul
City-center hotel- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location
Royan Suites
City-center hotel- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location
Mitspark hotel
Hotel with restaurant, bar- Free parking • Free WiFi • 5 cafes • 24-hour front desk
How to Get to Old City
Flying to:
- Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW), 19.2 mi (30.9 km) from Old City
- Istanbul Airport (IST), 20.9 mi (33.6 km) from Old City
Traveling to Old City by Train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighborhood:
- Sirkeci Marmaray Station
- Istanbul Cankurtaran Station
- Vezneciler Subway Station
Getting to Old City on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- Cemberlitas Station
- Sultanahmet Station
- Gulhane Station
Things to See and Do in and around Old City
What to See in Old City
- Blue Mosque
- Hagia Sophia
- Topkapi Palace
- Bosphorus
- Cemberlitas Bath