Eminönü Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A narrow street with outdoor seating, a café, and a market stall.
A street with cafes and restaurants, including Cozy Pub & Restaurant and Pasha Restaurant.
A bustling street with a prominent 'Pudding Shop' sign, indicating a local dessert shop.
A street with historic buildings, a dog crossing, and a sign for "Chez Galip Pottery & Ceramics".
A cobblestone street lined with trees, a hotel, and outdoor cafes.

Stay near popular Eminönü attractions

A market with colorful hanging lanterns and a Turkish flag.

Grand Bazaar

8.8/10 (29,955 reviews)
Visit one of the biggest and oldest covered markets in the world, a real taste (and smell and sound!) of the diversity that Turkey has to offer.
See properties

Activities

Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show from Istanbul

Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show

AU$45
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show
Istanbul: Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Ticket

Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket and Audio Guide

AU$95
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket and Audio Guide
Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks and Live Guide

Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks and Live Guide

AU$66
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks and Live Guide
Exclusive Istanbul: Private Turkish Bath, Sauna, Massage & Pool

Exclusive Istanbul: Private Turkish Bath, Sauna, Massage & Pool

AU$74
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Exclusive Istanbul: Private Turkish Bath, Sauna, Massage & Pool
Istanbul: Princess Island Büyükada Tour with Island Vehicle

Istanbul:Princess Island(Büyükada)& Island Electric Car Trip

AU$12
per adult
Istanbul:Princess Island(Büyükada)& Island Electric Car Trip
Istanbul: Bursa Day Trip with Lunch & Cable Car Ride

Istanbul: Bursa Day Trip with Lunch & Cable Car Ride

AU$12
per adult
Istanbul: Bursa Day Trip with Lunch & Cable Car Ride
See all activities in Istanbul

Our pick of the best Eminönü Hotel Deals

Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

4 out of 5
Türbedar Sk. 20 Istanbul Istanbul
The price is AU$162 per night from 23 July to 24 July
AU$162
23 July - 24 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (834 reviews)
"Excellent location, short walk to Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet square but hotel was quiet! Clean, comfortable, and modern rooms. Great staff willing to help plan and go above (Shams, Burak, Tibit, Ridwan, Burhan, and everyone else). Good breakfast selection to help start your adventures in Istanbul. ..."

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant
Demiray Hotel & Spa

Demiray Hotel & Spa

5 out of 5
Hobyar Mah. Hocahani Sok.No 10 Istanbul Istanbul
The price is AU$203 per night from 22 July to 23 July
AU$203
22 July - 23 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (166 reviews)
"Great rooftop restaurant and the view"

Reviewed on 12 July 2026

Demiray Hotel & Spa
Metrolux Hotel

Metrolux Hotel

kemalpaşa mah. ordu cad. Istanbul laleli
The price is AU$64 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$64
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Grand Bazaar and Sultanahmet Square are located ...
7/10 Good! (4 reviews)
"Even though was close to everything however the property is poorly maintained and the rooms are very small"

Reviewed on 12 July 2026

Metrolux Hotel
Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul

Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul

5 out of 5
Visnezade Mah. Acisu Sok. NO. 19 Istanbul Istanbul
The price is AU$480 per night from 17 July to 18 July
AU$480
17 July - 18 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,295 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel"

Reviewed on 11 July 2026

Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul

The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul

5 out of 5
Suzer Plaza, Askerocagi Caddesi, No:6 Istanbul
The price is AU$527 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$527
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,067 reviews)
"The staff were incredible and treated me like a King throughout my stay. Everyone from the front desk, concierge, room service, restaurant staff and valet staff were incredible helpful and respectful. This made my stay very memorable and I am excited to return to Ritz-Carlton Istanbul as well as ..."

Reviewed on 8 July 2026

The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Piyer Loti Cad No:7 Istanbul Istanbul
The price is AU$279 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$279
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,248 reviews)
"We loved our visit. Really great place to stay. No complaints what’s."

Reviewed on 13 July 2026

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
See all 5,707 properties in Eminönü
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in Eminönü

Find the best Eminönü areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Eminönü
Learn more about Eminönü
A fountain with water jets in a circular pool, a mosque with multiple minarets, and palm trees in the foreground.

Sultanahmet

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Blue Mosque to Hagia Sophia – discover Sultanahmet, a destination also famous for its shopping.

A horse-drawn carriage on a street with white buildings and trees.
Photo by Sergio Camalich
Open Photo by Sergio Camalich

Büyükada

A red tram with the number 115 on a busy street.

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.

A historic building with a large reflection in the water, a boat in the foreground, and a partly cloudy sky.

Kadıköy

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Kadıköy. Spend some time visiting top spots like Bosphorus, and catch the metro at Bahariye Station or Acibadem Station to see more of the area.

A historic mosque with three minarets and a large dome, surrounded by trees and buildings.

Istanbul City Center

Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Istanbul City Center. Check out top attractions like Grand Bazaar and Blue Mosque, and jump on the metro at Aksaray Station or Aksaray Tram Station to see more of the city.

Eminönü Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip:

Explore a world of travel with Expedia