
Old City Holidays
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Your Old City Holiday
Book a holiday package to Old City and experience everything this seaside neighbourhood has to offer. Known for its markets, culture and history, your next epic adventure is waiting for you here. Kick off your trip to Old City by checking out nearby attractions such as Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Expedia will help you turn your dream Old City holiday into reality, no matter your travel plans or budget.
- Sirkeci Emek Hotel
Aug 13 - Aug 21Sirkeci Emek Hotel + Flight
Istanbul City Center8 nights7.0/10 - Good (309 reviews)"Yes room was good. Staff were courteous. When i got to hotel i was told my booking had been cancelled. If i wanted a room i had to pay at the hotel which was more than what i was originally quoted. Location of hotel was good. Near the metro tram and mamaray. Restaurants near by. Gulhane bazaar 2 min walk."Reviewed January 8, 2026Return • London (LGW) - Istanbul (SAW)LGW - SAW • Direct IST - LGW • Direct£1,092£383found 1 day agoper traveller - Hotel The Pera Hill
Jul 6 - Jul 18Hotel The Pera Hill + Flight
Taksim12 nights8.0/10 - Very good (356 reviews)"Best ubicación ! Great hospitality"Reviewed May 19, 2026Return • Birmingham (BHX) - Istanbul (IST)BHX - IST • 1 stop IST - BHX • 1 stop£1,725£557found 0 hours agoper traveller - Pera Tulip Hotel & SPA
Jul 7 - Jul 18Pera Tulip Hotel & SPA + Flight
Taksim11 nights7.2/10 - Good (551 reviews)"This was one of the worst hotel experiences I’ve ever had and completely ruined the start of my trip. When I arrived to check in, I was told my room was no longer available due to an alleged “insect issue.” This explanation felt suspicious, and I later discovered the real reason was that my prepaid room had been given to someone else. Instead of being honest or taking responsibility, the staff used this excuse to cover up what appeared to be an overbooking situation. Rather than placing me in a..."Reviewed December 12, 2025Return • Birmingham (BHX) - Istanbul (SAW)BHX - SAW • Direct IST - BHX • Direct£2,590£845found 1 hour agoper traveller - Blue House Hotel
Jul 6 - Jul 18Blue House Hotel + Flight
Sultanahmet12 nights8.6/10 - Excellent (307 reviews)"Typical Turkish breakfast with variety of mixed cooked veg in various sauces. Coffee machine provided me with needed espresso yeah! Also some cookies and cakes for those that like those things. "Reviewed April 1, 2026Return • Birmingham (BHX) - Istanbul (IST)BHX - IST • 1 stop IST - BHX • 1 stop£1,461£577found 0 hours agoper traveller - Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant
Jul 21 - Jul 26Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant + Flight
Sultanahmet5 nights9.6/10 - Exceptional (783 reviews)"I had a lovely stay here. The location was in a great area, within walking distance of lots of restaurants, shops, and some of the main sites. My room felt quite spacious and was very clean, and the staff were incredibly helpful. Would happily stay here again!"Reviewed May 30, 2026Return • Birmingham (BHX) - Istanbul (IST)BHX - IST • 1 stop IST - BHX • 1 stop£1,099£453found 1 day agoper traveller
Where to stay in Old City

Sultanahmet
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Sultanahmet Square to Blue Mosque – discover Sultanahmet, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Top hotels in Old City

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
"The room was great but a bit hot at the beginning. Then the AC was fixed and it was very comfortable. We appreciated the 2 bottles of water provided regularly lot. The breakfast was excellent with many choices that changed a bit every day. This is a bonus as we stayed there for 6 nights and one would ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026

The Lola Hotel
"it was really bad i can’t say it is a hotel i could get in this price better choice if they didn’t put other rooms instead of this room."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant
"I had a lovely stay here. The location was in a great area, within walking distance of lots of restaurants, shops, and some of the main sites. My room felt quite spacious and was very clean, and the staff were incredibly helpful. Would happily stay here again!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Frequently asked questions
Popular places to visit

Hagia Sophia
Once a church, then a Byzantine cathedral, later a mosque and now a monument, this iconic building is a national treasure.

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

Grand Bazaar
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.
Things to do

Istanbul:Princess Island Büyükada with Island Electric Car

Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket and Audio Guide

Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show
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