Macka Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Taksim Square
You can learn about the local history of Istanbul during your trip to a well-known site such as Taksim Square. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its fascinating museums.
Blue Mosque
Named for its dazzling interior covered in blue tiles, this is a hub of Istanbul's religious life.
Hagia Sophia
A world famous monument to the ever-changing history of Istanbul, and one of the largest churches in the world.
Galata Tower
Standing for over 650 years, this imposing cylindrical lookout point continues to offer special views over the city of Istanbul.
Grand Bazaar
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.
Topkapi Palace
Stately home to the Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years with an array of Turkish design and foreign art.
Activities
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show from Istanbul
Half day Fener-Balat Walking Tour in Turkiye
Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks and Live Guide
Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Ticket with Guided Tour
Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar - Half-Day Small Group Tour
Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table
Our pick of the best Macka Hotel Deals
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
Excellent hotel and great courteous service. My only peeve is that though it is a nice area but at 3/4 of a kilometer away from shopping areas.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Recital Hotel
Clean hotel, nice rooms, good breakfast. The only issue was that it was a bit noisy at night. If you are not heavy sleeper the noise bothers you.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
The Marmara Taksim
Super friendly attentive staff. Huge breakfast. I would definitely come again!
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
InterContinental Istanbul by IHG
Staff , clean room
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Elite World Grand Istanbul Kucukyali
The pictures online look different than in person. The hotel is very dated, rooms were not the cleanest. The rooms need to be painted. The furniture was showing wear, stains on the couch etc. Staff were very friendly and it was close to the Hilltown shopping mall so that is where we ate our meals. ...
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Dedeman Bostancı
Clean room. Breakfast with good pick up.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Macka
Nişantaşı
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Nişantaşı. Spend some time visiting top spots like Abdi Ipekci Street, and catch the metro at Maçka Cable Car Station or Taşkışla Cable Car Station to see more of the area.
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.
Şişli
Travellers love Şişli for its popular shops, and you can see more of Istanbul by jumping on the metro at Sisli Station or Osmanbey Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Şişli Mosque and Bomontiada.
Beyoğlu
Enjoy the popular shops in Beyoğlu. Taksim Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Tophane Station to see more of Istanbul.
Karaköy
Spend some time visiting places like Galata Tower while getting to know Karaköy, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Karakoy Station or Karakoy Tünel Station to see more of the area.
Galata
Travellers choose Galata for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Karakoy Tünel Station and check out top sights like Galata Tower.
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