Sultanahmet Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Popular places to visit

Blue Mosque featuring religious elements, heritage architecture and a mosque

Blue Mosque

4.5/5(77 reviews)

Named for its dazzling interior covered in blue tiles, this is a hub of Istanbul's religious life.

Blue Mosque
Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia

4.5/5(80 reviews)

A world famous monument to the ever-changing history of Istanbul, and one of the largest churches in the world.

Hagia Sophia
Sultanahmet Square

Sultanahmet Square

4.5/5(54 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 featuring religious aspects, interior views and a church or cathedral

Basilica Cistern

4.5/5(45 reviews)

'The Sunken Palace' is the biggest of the hundreds of underground reservoirs underneath the streets of Istanbul, dating from Byzantine Constantinople.

Basilica Cistern
Turkish and Islamic Art Museum

Turkish and Islamic Art Museum

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

1/5(1 review)

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

Activities

Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

AU$64
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table
Picture 1 for Activity Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Sunset Option

Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Sunset Option

AU$14
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Sunset Option
Blue Mosque

Istanbul Highlights: Small-Group Tour with a Local Expert

AU$129
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Istanbul Highlights: Small-Group Tour with a Local Expert
Istanbul: Dinner Cruise and Entertainment with Private Table

Istanbul: Dinner Cruise and Entertainment with Private Table

AU$53
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Istanbul: Dinner Cruise and Entertainment with Private Table
From Istanbul: Full-Day Princes Island Tour with Lunch

From Istanbul: Full-Day Princes Island Tour with Lunch

AU$39
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Istanbul: Full-Day Princes Island Tour with Lunch
Istanbul: Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks

Istanbul: Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks

AU$62
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Istanbul: Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks
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Our pick of the best Sultanahmet Hotel Deals

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Piyer Loti Cad No:7, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is AU$321 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$321
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,107 reviews)
"Wondeful staff and great views from the roof top restaurant. So many things ate within walking distance. We enjoyed our time here."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 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 AU$321 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$321
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (934 reviews)
"Great location to be slightly outside of the main area."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Seven Hills Palace & Spa
Seven Hills Hotel - Special Class

Seven Hills Hotel - Special Class

Cankurtaran Mh., Tevkifhane Sokak 8, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is AU$214 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
AU$214
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,027 reviews)
"Clean room and staff very nice. Room a bit rundown.The Rooftop was a mess! Seagulls flying all over and dropping poop on our table and food! Disgusting! Service was not good. Never went back. Over priced too! And loads of tourists coming and going which caused the elevators to be unavailable for ..."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 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 AU$663 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$663
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (851 reviews)
"Beautiful and good value for the room rates I got. Luxury hotel. Beautiful beautiful. Wonderful staff. Restaurant is very good but very pricey compared to the market but it’s good. F"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

AJWA Sultanahmet
Fer Hotel

Fer Hotel

Molla Fenari St, Türbedar St. No 12, Nuruosmaniye / Sultanahmet, Istanbul
The price is AU$266 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$266
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (700 reviews)
"Services are amazing"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Fer Hotel
Recital Hotel

Recital Hotel

3 out of 5
Binbirdirek Mah., Piyerloti Caddesi 21, Sultanahmet, Istanbul
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$215 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
AU$215
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
Good location
"Pleasant little hotel, with comfortable rooms, decent breakfast and very good location."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Recital 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 night scenes, a bay or harbour 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 a city, cruising and general coastal views

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 night scenes, a bay or harbour 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 featuring a sunset, general coastal views and a marina

Fatih

4.5/5(230 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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