Istanbul Hotel Guide. Hotels in Aksaray, Istanbul, Turkey

Aksaray is a walkable, family-friendly neighborhood with convenient options for restaurants, coffee shops, and cheese. Broaden your horizons with some local theater. Start by booking your hotel in Aksaray, and then enjoy the sights in the greater Istanbul area.

Sightseeing around Aksaray

The museums and theaters provide some cultural flavor, while the monuments and historic sites offer insight into local lore. Study the collections at Panoroma 1453, Museum of Turkish Calligraphic Art, or Turkish and Islamic Art Museum. Attractions like Le Arts Turcs, Mosaic Museum, and Schneidertempel Art Center highlight the local culture. Column of Marcian, Fatih Mosque, and Sehzade Mosque are significant monuments. Swing by Bodrum Mosque, Constantinople Walls, and Beyazit Bath to learn about local history. Kilic Ali Pasha Hamam, TurkuaZoo, and Miniaturk will provide enjoyment for the whole family.

Popular activities in the area include shopping and being pampered at a spa. Gulhane Park, Piyer Loti, and Taksim Gezi Park are some scenic spots that are popular with the locals. For retail therapy, consider Historia Fatih Shopping Centre, Kumkapi Fish Market, and Grand Bazaar, and seek out the perfect souvenir. If you're looking for something else to do, head to Yenikapi Seabus Port, Abdi Ipekci Arena, and Spice Bazaar.

Some of the most popular attractions in the area include Suleymaniye Mosque, Hippodrome, and Blue Mosque. Valens Aqueduct, Zeyrek Mosque, and Vefa Kilise Mosque are also favorite places to visit.

Getting around Aksaray

For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at Findikzade Station, Capa-Sehremini Station, or Yusufpasa Station. To see the sights outside of town, hop aboard a train. Istanbul Kocamustafapasa Station is the closet train station, but YeniKapi Station and Istanbul Yenikapi Station are also nearby. Learn about your options for water transportation at the marina.

The closest major airport is Istanbul (IST-Ataturk Intl.), located 6.5 miles (10.5 km) from Aksaray. The next closest airport is Istanbul (SAW-Sabiha Gokcen Intl.), located 20.7 miles (33.4 km) away.