Old City

Istanbul

Topkapi Palace featuring a bay or harbor, a city and a river or creek
Suleymaniye Mosque featuring a mosque and interior views
Grand Bazaar which includes shopping, markets and interior views
Topkapi Palace showing chateau or palace and heritage architecture
Suleymaniye Mosque showing a mosque

Popular places to visit

Blue Mosque featuring heritage architecture, religious aspects and a mosque

Blue Mosque

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

Blue Mosque
Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia

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

Hagia Sophia
Grand Bazaar

Grand Bazaar

Visit one of the biggest and oldest covered markets in the world, a real taste (and smell and sound!) of the diversity that Turkey has to offer.

Grand Bazaar
Topkapi Palace

Topkapi Palace

Stately home to the Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years with an array of Turkish design and foreign art.

Topkapi Palace
Sultanahmet Square

Sultanahmet Square

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

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

Basilica Cistern

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

Basilica Cistern

Things to do

Istanbul: Unlimited Turkey Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Istanbul: Unlimited Turkey Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

RM12
per traveller
Istanbul: Unlimited Turkey Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Istanbul: Private Turkish Bath,Massage , Sauna & Swimming Pool

Istanbul: Private Turkish Bath,Massage , Sauna & Swimming Pool

RM223
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Istanbul: Private Turkish Bath,Massage , Sauna & Swimming Pool
Istanbul: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi and Basilica Cistern Tour

Flexible Combo: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Basilica, Blue Mosque

RM124
per adult
Flexible Combo: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Basilica, Blue Mosque
a lot birds and their lovers.

3 Hours Bosphorus Boat Cruise with Stop in Asia Side

RM30
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
3 Hours Bosphorus Boat Cruise with Stop in Asia Side
The dome and windows at the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul

Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar - Half-Day Small Group Tour

RM248
per adult
Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar - Half-Day Small Group Tour
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show from Istanbul

Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show from Istanbul

RM178
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show from Istanbul
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Top hotels in Old City

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Piyer Loti Cad No:7, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is RM483 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
RM483
RM541 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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! (2,129 reviews)
"Great service! Great location! good food"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 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 RM659 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
RM659
RM738 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (983 reviews)
"Lovely hotel set in beautiful surroundings. Hotel staff were very helpful. Rooms were decorated beautifully. Great breakfast choice & layout."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Seven Hills Palace & Spa
Senatus Hotel - Special Class

Senatus Hotel - Special Class

Akbiyik Caddesi No: 40, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is RM330 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
RM330
RM369 total
12 Nov - 13 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"We stayed 2 nights and we liked it. Great location, good breakfast, we like the restaurant."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Senatus Hotel - Special Class
Seven Hills Hotel - Special Class

Seven Hills Hotel - Special Class

Cankurtaran Mh., Tevkifhane Sokak 8, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is RM365 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
RM365
RM408 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
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! (1,015 reviews)
"Staff are exceptionally helpful especially Sinan from the front desk.Un"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 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 RM1,413 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
RM1,413
RM1,583 total
26 Oct - 27 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! (865 reviews)
"Amazing hotel. Wish we had stayed longer. Rooms are beautiful. Staff was so helpful and kind. We got there at 5 am and as our room as available they allowed us to check in super early."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

AJWA Sultanahmet
Recital Hotel

Recital Hotel

3 out of 5
Binbirdirek Mah., Piyerloti Caddesi 21, Sultanahmet, Istanbul
The price is RM441 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
RM441
RM494 total
23 Oct - 24 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! (1,005 reviews)
"we were v.happy w d hotel experience"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Recital Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Old City

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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
Blue Mosque showing a mosque, a fountain and a pond

Sultanahmet

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

Sultanahmet
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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 which includes a bay or harbor, a ferry and night scenes

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, a city and a marina

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 which includes a bay or harbor, a ferry and night scenes

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

Old City