Şehit Muhtar Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Şehit Muhtar
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.
Hagia Sophia
A world famous monument to the ever-changing history of Istanbul, and one of the largest churches in the world.
Blue Mosque
Named for its dazzling interior covered in blue tiles, this is a hub of Istanbul's religious life.
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 Sunset or Daytime Yacht Cruise with Snacks & Live Guide
Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks and Live Guide
Exclusive Istanbul: Private Turkish Bath, Sauna, Massage & Pool
Istanbul: Unlimited Turkey Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Istanbul Highlights: Small-Group Tour with a Local Expert
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show from Istanbul
Our pick of the best Şehit Muhtar Hotel Deals
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
Everything from the friendly welcome to the clean environment and all the amenities
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Divan Istanbul
Nice hotel friendly staff and clean
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Elite World Grand Istanbul Kucukyali
Room and staff excellent
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul
Great
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Titanic City Taksim
Not the first time Very clean hotel excellent stuff
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
I stayed 3 nights. Everything was good except internet connections. I had not WIFI connections in the room. Staff was really humbel and nice.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Şehit Muhtar
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Grand Bazaar.
