Old City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Topkapi Palace which includes a bay or harbour, a city and a river or creek
Suleymaniye Mosque showing interior views and a mosque
Grand Bazaar which includes markets, shopping and interior views
Topkapi Palace featuring a castle and heritage architecture
Suleymaniye Mosque featuring a mosque

Popular places to visit

Blue Mosque featuring religious elements, heritage architecture and a mosque

Blue Mosque

Named for its dazzling interior covered in blue tiles, this is a hub of Istanbul's religious life.

Blue Mosque
Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia

A world famous monument to the ever-changing history of Istanbul, and one of the largest churches in the world.

Hagia Sophia
Grand Bazaar

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.

Grand Bazaar
Topkapi Palace

Topkapi Palace

Stately home to the Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years with an array of Turkish design and foreign art.

Topkapi Palace
Sultanahmet Square

Sultanahmet Square

You can find out about the history of Istanbul with a stop at Sultanahmet Square. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

Sultanahmet Square
Basilica Cistern featuring religious aspects, interior views and a church or cathedral

Basilica Cistern

'The Sunken Palace' is the biggest of the hundreds of underground reservoirs underneath the streets of Istanbul, dating from Byzantine Constantinople.

Basilica Cistern

Activities

Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show from Istanbul

Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show from Istanbul

AU$68
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show from Istanbul
Istanbul: Private Turkish Bath,Massage , Sauna & Swimming Pool

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

AU$80
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Istanbul: Private Turkish Bath,Massage , Sauna & Swimming Pool
Istanbul: Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks

Istanbul: Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks

AU$62
per adult
Istanbul: Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks
Greek Houses

Half day Fener-Balat Walking Tour in Turkiye

AU$30
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Half day Fener-Balat Walking Tour in Turkiye
Blue Mosque

Istanbul Highlights: Small-Group Tour with a Local Expert

AU$130
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Istanbul Highlights: Small-Group Tour with a Local Expert
Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht Istanbul

Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks and Live Guide

AU$60
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks and Live Guide
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Our pick of the best Old City Hotel Deals

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Piyer Loti Cad No:7, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is AU$233 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
AU$233
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,044 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast with great views of Hagia Sofia and The Blue Mosque. Easy access to all of the great attractions in the old city. The staff was very helpful and always friendly."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
Seven Hills Hotel - Special Class

Seven Hills Hotel - Special Class

Cankurtaran Mh., Tevkifhane Sokak 8, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is AU$268 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$268
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Very Professional and kind staff all of them are amazing.❤️"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Seven Hills Hotel - Special Class
Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

4 out of 5
Türbedar Sk. 20, Istanbul, Istanbul
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (495 reviews)
"Super friendly and accomodating staff, great location, great breakfast, nice rooms."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

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Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant
Seven Hills Palace & Spa

Seven Hills Palace & Spa

Sultanahmet Mahallesi Kadi Cikmazi Sok., No 11 1 Fatih, Istanbul
The price is AU$322 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$322
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (854 reviews)
Excellent stay
"Bed beautiful and very comfortable. View great. The special touches were fabulous. Not enough time here - great hotel in an excellent location"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Seven Hills Palace & Spa
Legacy Ottoman Hotel

Legacy Ottoman Hotel

5 out of 5
Hobyar Mahallesi Hamidiye Cad. No: 16, Sirkeci, Istanbul, Istanbul
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace ...
7.2/10 Good! (918 reviews)
"The bed was comfy. We didnt buy breakfest option. The room was clean except the ceiling. The TV only had 3 working channels. The kids were upset about that. The bathroom was nice. The pool and spa area was good but the pool area smelled like mold. Room clean and hotel workers were nice and helpful. ..."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

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Legacy Ottoman Hotel
Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel

Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel

Divanyolu Cd. Alemdar Mah., Ticarethane Sk. No 10 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is AU$263 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
AU$263
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (900 reviews)
"Staff was excellent and very helpful. Location was perfect and easy to get to everything we needed. Rooms were as described and had everything we needed. Will come back!"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Old City

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Sirkeci

Travellers choose Sirkeci for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sirkeci Station or Eminonu Station and check out top sights like Topkapi Palace.

Sirkeci
Blue Mosque which includes a pond, a mosque and a fountain

Sultanahmet

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

Sultanahmet
Galata Tower featuring night scenes, a bay or harbour and a ferry

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.

Karaköy
Galata Tower featuring a city, cruising and general coastal views

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.

Galata
Galata Tower featuring night scenes, a bay or harbour and a ferry

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.

Beyoğlu
Istanbul featuring a sunset, general coastal views and a marina

Fatih

4.5/5(230 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Fatih. Blue Mosque is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Aksaray Station or Yusufpasa Station to see more of Istanbul.

Fatih

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