Title: Istanbul City Center Travel Guide: Best of Istanbul City Center, Istanbul Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Istanbul City Center](https://expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-City-Center-Istanbul-Hotels.0-n6200319-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Istanbul](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Istanbul.d178267.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Istanbul](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Istanbul.d178267.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Istanbul City Center Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Istanbul-City-Center.d6200319.Car-Hire-Guide)[Istanbul City Center Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-City-Center.d6200319.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Istanbul City Center Travel Guide ## Istanbul ![Istanbul City Center](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/475000/475355-Cumhuriyet-Ant-Republic-Monument.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hagia Sophia featuring heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/40000/40904-Hagia-Sophia-Ayasofya.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Basilica Cistern showing religious aspects, interior views and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/40000/40883-Basilica-Cistern-Yerebatan-Sarayi.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Galata Tower featuring a ferry, skyline and a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/40000/40872-Galata-Tower-Galata-Kulesi.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hagia Sophia which includes interior views, views and religious elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/40000/40913-Hagia-Sophia-Ayasofya.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Istanbul City Center Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Istanbul travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Istanbul.dx178267) #### Experience the bustling atmosphere of the beating heart of Istanbul, with its splendid mix of cosmopolitan and historical attractions. Visit Istanbul City Center to find a neighborhood full of opportunities. Go clubbing and shopping in Taksim, enjoy epic views of Istanbul and the Golden Horn from a famous tower and discover quirky museums. The neighborhood fans out from the famous transportation hub of Taksim Square. Starting at the square’s imposing Monument of the Republic, you can take your pick from several museums and cultural centers before seeing more of the district. Stroll along İstiklal Caddesi (Independence Avenue), Istanbul’s main shopping street. This seemingly endless pedestrian mall packs a lot in, from modern clothes shops to stunning art nouveau buildings and hip little bars. Take the funicular tram to speed up your journey along the street. It brings you to the 15th-century Galata Tower, which you can climb to enjoy some of Istanbul’s most epic vistas. If you have the time and energy, however, it’s nicer to walk the length of the street. This allows you to take little side trips to find hidden treasures, such as the Balik Pazari (Fish Market) near Galatasaray Square. Nearby, the Cicek Pasaji (The Flower Courtyard) is a nice place to have lunch. Go see where Agatha Christi wrote *Murder on The Orient Express* by strolling to the heritage-listed Pera Palace Hotel. Also don’t miss the nearby Pera Museum with its treasure trove of art in the Beyoğlu district. The Old Galata and Pera districts of the Istanbul City Center were already inhabited during the days of the Byzantine Empire and there are many more historical buildings to see here. Hidden in the backstreets of Çukurcuma, wedged between İstiklal Avenue and Tophane, you can find the quirky Museum of Innocence which is based on a novel. Leave the Istanbul City Center behind by crossing the Galata Bridge. Enjoy a fresh fish roll in one of the bridge’s popular seafood restaurants as you watch the sun go down. From the other end of the bridge you can explore the Sultanahmet district, home to the famous Blue Mosque. * * * ### Popular places to visit ![Taksim Square](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/542000/542735-istanbul.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Taksim Square 4/5(599 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Taksim-Square-Taksim.d508029.Attraction) ![Blue Mosque featuring heritage architecture, a mosque and religious aspects](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/40000/40924-Blue-Mosque-Sultan-Ahmed-Mosque.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Blue Mosque 4.5/5(685 reviews) The nickname of this 17th-century structure refers to the brilliant color of its tiled interior. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Blue-Mosque-Sultanahmet.d501291.Attraction) ![Hagia Sophia](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/475000/475341-Hagia-Sophia-Ayasofya.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hagia Sophia 4.5/5(625 reviews) Once a church, then a Byzantine cathedral, later a mosque and now a monument, this iconic building is a national treasure. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hagia-Sophia-Sultanahmet.d6067947.Attraction) ![Grand Bazaar](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/507000/507763-grand-bazaar.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Grand Bazaar 4.5/5(691 reviews) Enter the maze of shop-lined streets in one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world to browse hundreds of thousands of hand-crafted objects. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Grand-Bazaar-Istanbul-City-Center.d6063105.Attraction) ![Galata Tower](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/507000/507739-galata-tower-galata-kulesi.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Galata Tower 4/5(437 reviews) Istanbul’s medieval lookout point offers panoramic views across city’s historic district and the water of the Golden Horn. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Galata-Tower-Istanbul-City-Center.d501293.Attraction) ![Topkapi Palace](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/507000/507859-topkapi-palace.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Topkapi Palace 4.5/5(554 reviews) The official residence of the Ottoman sultans for about four centuries is now accessible to the public and home to sacred relics. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Topkapi-Palace-Istanbul-City-Center.d501276.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Istanbul: Unlimited Turkey Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49126085/a683bbd5-2ced-4af9-b695-513abe1c84bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Istanbul: Unlimited Turkey Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan £2 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/istanbul-unlimited-turkey-internet-with-esim-mobile-data-plan.a49126085.activity-details) ![Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht Istanbul Bosphorus](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1640109/f2283e3d-4619-44c4-992c-12e234fc9ce8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bosphorus Sunset or Daytime Yacht Cruise with Snacks & Live Guide £30 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bosphorus-sunset-or-daytime-yacht-cruise-with-snacks-live-guide.a1640109.activity-details) ![Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise w/ Drinks & Entertainment](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5081848/84feade0-4647-4ac6-9ab7-70b11c5094ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise w/ Drinks & Entertainment £26 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/istanbul-bosphorus-dinner-cruise-w-drinks-entertainment.a5081848.activity-details) ![The dome and windows at the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/167622/dfb5e062-2c3f-4fae-96fc-86fcbad3a03c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar - Half-Day Small Group Tour £43 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hagia-sophia.a167622.activity-details) ![Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht Istanbul](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2948565/e221dfd5-8c72-4445-b086-8c9cfc8b5732.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks and Live Guide £43 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bosphorus-sunset-yacht-cruise-with-snacks-and-live-guide.a2948565.activity-details) ![Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Tour With Turkish Night Show](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47043768/64f06611-d72f-4149-9aac-70f956851f24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Tour With Turkish Night Show £17 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bosphorus-dinner-cruise-tour-with-turkish-night-show.a47043768.activity-details) [See all activities in Istanbul](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Istanbul.d178267.Travel-Guide-Activities) * * * ## Top hotels in Istanbul City Center ![The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/565600/565576/w4000h2662x0y0-2ecfb91c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul Suzer Plaza, Askerocagi Caddesi, No:6, Elmadag/Sisli, Istanbul £229 12 Nov - 13 Nov includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,030 reviews) Staff was very helpful and friendly Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F11%2F2025&endDate=13%2F11%2F2025&selected=565576&PinnedHotelID=565576&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6200319) ![Divan Istanbul](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4700/4601/cde396c4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Divan Istanbul Asker Ocagi Cd. No:1, Taksim, Sisli, Istanbul, Istanbul £157 9 Nov - 10 Nov includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews) Very spacious and pretty hotel. Standard service. Facilities need improvement (half of the SPA facilities are not working) Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F11%2F2025&endDate=10%2F11%2F2025&selected=4601&PinnedHotelID=4601&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6200319) ![InterContinental Istanbul by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/521200/521137/fbcc9ca8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### InterContinental Istanbul by IHG Asker Ocagi Cad No: 1 Taksim, Istanbul, Istanbul £133 15 Nov - 16 Nov includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews) Great choice Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F11%2F2025&endDate=16%2F11%2F2025&selected=521137&PinnedHotelID=521137&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6200319) ![CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6060000/6055800/6055713/17056505_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul Gümüssuyu Mah. Inönü Cad. No:8, Istanbul, Istanbul £187 16 Nov - 17 Nov includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,021 reviews) The best hotel for me ❤️ Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F11%2F2025&endDate=17%2F11%2F2025&selected=6055713&PinnedHotelID=6055713&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6200319) ![Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1390000/1388800/1388776/613eada2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class Piyer Loti Cad No:7, Istanbul, Istanbul £96 15 Nov - 16 Nov includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,132 reviews) This hotel is quite old although the rooms were spacious and very quiet. We found the bed extremely comfortable. We stayed at the hotel eight nights, and the breakfasts were tremendous. The yogourt was fantastic and I mixed honey directly from the comb with it. The hotel is located in a great area, ... Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F11%2F2025&endDate=16%2F11%2F2025&selected=1388776&PinnedHotelID=1388776&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6200319) ![Titanic City Taksim](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2010000/2001500/2001408/7c93cf77_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Titanic City Taksim Kocatepe Mahallesi Lamartin Caddesi, No:47, Istanbul, Beyoglu £70 9 Nov - 10 Nov includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Close to Taksim Square with access to public transportation, shopping and restaurants. Very helpful hotel staff in explaining metro system. Lovely breakfast with lots of choices. Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F11%2F2025&endDate=10%2F11%2F2025&selected=2001408&PinnedHotelID=2001408&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6200319) [See all 3,294 properties in Istanbul City Center](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=29%2F10%2F2025&endDate=30%2F10%2F2025®ionId=6200319) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Blue Mosque is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Aksaray Station or Yusufpasa Station to see more of Istanbul. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Fatih.dx6063104) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/475000/475293-Turkey.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Eminönü Known for its breathtaking beach views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Eminönü. Check out top attractions like Grand Bazaar and Eminönü Square, and jump on the metro at Eminonu Station or Beyazit Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Eminonu.dx553248635493166865) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/40000/40874-Galata-Bridge.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Sirkeci.dx6063108) ![Galata Tower featuring cruising, general coastal views and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/40000/40865-Galata-Tower-Galata-Kulesi.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Galata.dx6223656) ![Galata Tower featuring a bay or harbour, night scenes and a ferry](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/40000/40868-Galata-Tower-Galata-Kulesi.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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