Old City
Istanbul
Visit Old City
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Eminönü Square
Learn about the local history of Istanbul when you take a trip to Eminönü Square. Discover the area's fascinating museums and stunning cathedral.
Old City Hotel Deals
Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
"Excellent stay with staff that went out of the way to help us at every turn. Hotel is ideally located for visitor attractions. Thank you"
Reviewed on 2026/6/21
Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul
"Great location"
Reviewed on 2026/6/22
The Lola Hotel
"We had a fantastic stay at this hotel in Istanbul. The location was excellent, making it easy to explore the city’s main attractions, restaurants, and shops. The staff were incredibly welcoming, professional, and always willing to help with any questions or requests. Our room was spotless, comfortable, ..."
Reviewed on 2026/6/20
Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant
"There are no blankets on the beds, The blanket is in the closet- it is dirty,( I had 3 beds and 3 blankets, one worse then the other) It’s obviously not washed between guests and it looks this way. I had to sleep in sweat shirt. That is a big -never staying in this hotel again -for me."
Reviewed on 2026/6/19
Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel
"Same breakfast everyday, clean room but limited amenities, laundry is overpriced. Restaurant menu is mediocre and overpriced. Bathroom shower poor set up, water overflows to the bathroom floor outside of the shower. Staff was ok."
Reviewed on 2026/6/17
AJWA Sultanahmet
"The hotel was lovely, clean and staff were very helpful. There was a delay checking in as our room wasn't ready but we were offered a free breakfast. We didn't eat there as we felt the food was very overpriced, there are many, many other more reasonably priced options."
Reviewed on 2026/6/9
Where to stay in Old City
Sultanahmet
Enjoy the popular shops in Sultanahmet. Blue Mosque is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Sultanahmet Station or Cemberlitas Station to see more of Istanbul.
Büyükada
Taksim
Taksim Square and Bosphorus are top sights in Taksim, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Taksim Station or Findikli Station to see more sights in the area.
Kadıköy
Spend some time visiting places like Bosphorus while getting to know Kadıköy, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Bahariye Station or Acibadem Station to see more of the area.
Beşiktaş
Travelers choose Beşiktaş for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Nispetiye Station or Etiler Station and check out top sights like Bosphorus.
