Old City Travel Guide
Istanbul





Visit Old City
Stay near popular Old City attractions
Things to do

Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show

Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Sunset Option

Istanbul: Hodjapasha Whirling Dervishes Show & Exhibition

Istanbul: Princes Islands Tour with Hotel Transfer & Lunch

Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks and Live Guide

Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket and Audio Guide
Top hotels in Old City

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant
"Its nice an clean staff are good but would of been if there was breakfast and dinner"
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul
"The room was a bit small, air conditioning worked very well, and the staff at check-in were very friendly and helpful, especially Ekrem, who was excellent. Breakfast was your typical Turkish breakfast, where you’re given a menu and choose what you’d like. The views from the breakfast area were, once ..."
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

GLK PREMIER Sea Mansion Suites & Spa - Special Class
"We booked a room with balcony — ample space with sea view. However, the balcony space wasn’t accessible to us since the door only opened from the top, bottom is stuck, so even my 3-year old child couldn’t go in."
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Hotel Saba Sultan
"El hotel muy limpio y muy bonito 100% recomendable ubicado en muy buena area"
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel
"This was a dream hotel, unparalleled breakfast and location, could not have been more perfect! Location, bed, staff, and food, was a dream stay."
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Old City

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

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.

Kadıköy
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Kadıköy. Spend some time visiting top spots like Bosphorus, and catch the metro at Bahariye Station or Acibadem Station to see more of the area.

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.
Old City Travel Guide
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