Üsküdar Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Popular places to visit

Beylerbeyi Palace
Dating back to the 10th century, and used as the Imperial Ottoman summer palace, the sumptuous design and wonderful location of this beautiful building are a treat.

Adile Sultan Palace
Rich with history, Adile Sultan Palace is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Istanbul. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its fascinating museums.

Kuleli Military School
You can learn about the history of Istanbul with a stop at Kuleli Military School. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its fascinating museums.
Emaar Square Mall
During your trip to Istanbul, you can do some window-shopping at Emaar Square Mall. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.
Camlica Hill
You can find out about the history of Istanbul with a trip to Camlica Hill. Stroll along the seaside or visit the notable monuments in the area.
Adile Sultan Pavilion
You can learn about the history of Istanbul with a visit to Adile Sultan Pavilion. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its fascinating museums.
Activities

Istanbul:Princess Island Büyükada with Island Electric Car

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

Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks and Live Guide

Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show

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

Istanbul Highlights! Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapı and More
Our pick of the best Üsküdar Hotel Deals

Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul
"Always a great experience, food, service, location top notch.."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026

The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
"room is magnificent and clean, staffs are kind and helpful. Breakfast are excellent."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026

Titanic City Taksim
"Very Nice Hotel with nice pool will stop there again"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
"The hotel is perfectly located in the historic district. Their buffet breakfast had a wide variety of well made food. The rooftop restaurant & view was excellent. Staff went above and beyond expectations and were extremely helpful and pleasant. I felt perfectly at home here and will return ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Elite World Istanbul Taksim
"Location"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026

Divan Istanbul
"Room was very spacious, and ultra clean! A/C worked well, and it was very easy to maintain a perfect room temperature. Never met a staff member who wasn't smiling. Morning breakfast buffet was an abundance of riches! (I won't dare tell how much weight I gained!) Highly recommend this hotel."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Üsküdar

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.

Beşiktaş
Spend some time visiting places like Bosphorus while getting to know Beşiktaş, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Nispetiye Station or Etiler Station to see more of the area.

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.

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.

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.
