Sultanahmet Travel Guide

Istanbul

Blue Mosque which includes a fountain, a mosque and a pond
Blue Mosque which includes heritage architecture, a mosque and religious elements
Blue Mosque featuring a mosque and heritage architecture
Gulhane Park featuring a park
Sultanahmet

Popular places to visit

Blue Mosque featuring heritage architecture, a mosque and religious aspects

Blue Mosque

4.5/5(685 reviews)

The nickname of this 17th-century structure refers to the brilliant color of its tiled interior.

Blue Mosque
Hagia Sophia

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.

Hagia Sophia
Sultanahmet Square

Sultanahmet Square

4.5/5(552 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Istanbul with a stop at Sultanahmet Square. Add the area's shops or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.

Sultanahmet Square
Basilica Cistern showing religious aspects, interior views and a church or cathedral

Basilica Cistern

4.5/5(353 reviews)

The “Sunken Palace” is one of the most striking remnants of Byzantine Constantinople and is the largest of hundreds of ancient underground reservoirs in Istanbul.

Basilica Cistern
Turkish and Islamic Art Museum

Turkish and Islamic Art Museum

4.5/5(13 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Turkish and Islamic Art Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Istanbul. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.

Turkish and Islamic Art Museum
Cemberlitas Bath

Cemberlitas Bath

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Find out about the history of Istanbul when you take a trip to Cemberlitas Bath. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.

Cemberlitas Bath

Things to do

Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

£17
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide and Lunch

Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide and Lunch

£40
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide and Lunch
Picture 1 for Activity Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Sunset Option

Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Sunset Option

£7
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Sunset Option
Istanbul: Dinner Cruise and Entertainment with Private Table

Istanbul: Dinner Cruise and Entertainment with Private Table

£26
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Istanbul: Dinner Cruise and Entertainment with Private Table
Istanbul: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Grand Bazaar Tour

Istanbul: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Grand Bazaar Tour

£26
per adult
Istanbul: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Grand Bazaar Tour
From Istanbul: Full-Day Princes Island Tour with Lunch

From Istanbul: Full-Day Princes Island Tour with Lunch

£19
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Istanbul: Full-Day Princes Island Tour with Lunch
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Top hotels in Sultanahmet

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Piyer Loti Cad No:7, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is £121 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
£121
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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! (2,076 reviews)
"Highly recommended. The hotel is in a tree lined street and feels very safe even at night. They gave us a free room upgrade facing the street. The staff are very friendly, helpful, and welcoming. Free breakfast at the rooftop restaurant gives a clear view of the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, and Bosphorus ..."

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
Seven Hills Palace & Spa

Seven Hills Palace & Spa

Sultanahmet Mahallesi Kadi Cikmazi Sok., No 11 1 Fatih, Istanbul
The price is £130 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
£130
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (907 reviews)
"I wish it, I had more time to enjoy the facilities of Seven Hills. All the details make you fell like a king or queen, like a dream. The staff was always smiling and very friendly The food of the restaurant was very good and the breakfast was delicious, too"

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025

Seven Hills Palace & Spa
Fer Hotel

Fer Hotel

Molla Fenari St, Türbedar St. No 12, Nuruosmaniye / Sultanahmet, Istanbul
The price is £132 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
£132
19 Sept - 20 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (694 reviews)
"Great location. Staff super helpful. Wonderful breakfast"

Reviewed on 10 Sep 2025

Fer Hotel
Seven Hills Hotel - Special Class

Seven Hills Hotel - Special Class

Cankurtaran Mh., Tevkifhane Sokak 8, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is £104 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
£104
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"they good but the noise in it and the transportation are not that well"

Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025

Seven Hills Hotel - Special Class
AJWA Sultanahmet

AJWA Sultanahmet

5 out of 5
Emin Sinan Mah Piyerloti Cad No: 30, Sultanahmet, Istanbul
The price is £322 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
£322
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (842 reviews)
"Ajwa Sultanahmet Hotel is a beautiful hotel perfectly located in the old town area, within walking distance of famous historical sites like the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. We had so much fun exploring the neighborhood and discovering amazing rooftop dinner spots nearby. The staff were incredibly ..."

Reviewed on 4 Sep 2025

AJWA Sultanahmet
Lalinn Hotel

Lalinn Hotel

Oyuncu Cikmazi Oyuncu Sok. No 4, Ahirkapi Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is £34 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
£34
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The staff were so welcoming and kind. We loved being able to walk to all the shops and restaurants in the area as well as the beautiful masjids. We would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Lalinn Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Sultanahmet

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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.

Sirkeci
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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.

Eminönü
Galata Tower featuring a bay or harbour, night scenes and a ferry

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.

Karaköy
Galata Tower featuring cruising, general coastal views and a city

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.

Galata
Galata Tower featuring a bay or harbour, night scenes and a ferry

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.

Beyoğlu
Istanbul which includes a city, a marina and a sunset

Fatih

4.5/5(1,512 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Fatih. Blue Mosque is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Aksaray Station or Yusufpasa Station to see more of Istanbul.

Fatih

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