What's it like in Old City?

Old City is an historic neighbourhood known for its charming cafes and stunning cathedral. Experience the best of Old City with a visit to Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar and Sultanahmet Square.

Where is the best place to stay in Old City?

Based on our traveller data, Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class is one of the top choices for your stay in Old City. This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Sultanahmet Square, and it offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant and Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel .

How many hotels will I find in the Old City area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Istanbul, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 1129 Old City hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Old City, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals in Old City.

What is there to do around this Istanbul neighbourhood?

Looking for a little shopping break? A shopping trip to Grand Bazaar, Egyptian Bazaar and Arasta Bazaar might be just the ticket while you're in Old City. Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet Square are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Don't miss favourite places to visit in the surrounding area, such as Blue Mosque, Bosphorus and Taksim Square. When you're sightseeing in Istanbul, Galata Tower and Sinan Pasa Turbesi are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Old City and the greater Istanbul area?

If you want to see more of the city, Cemberlitas Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Sultanahmet Station and Gulhane Station. If you want to venture out of town, Sirkeci Marmaray Station is the closest train station. You can also catch a ride at Istanbul Cankurtaran Station.

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1. Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Old City

Azim

RM658 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

2. Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul

Old City

Kadian

RM688 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

3. Fer Hotel

Old City

ian

RM756 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

4. Hotel Saba Sultan

Old City

Danis

RM321 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

5. Sirkeci Mansion

Old City

Airat

RM658 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

6. Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel

Old City

Raza

RM697 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

Seasonal outdoor pool, open 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, free pool cabanas

7. Seven Hills Palace & Spa

Old City

Iryna

RM705 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

8. Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

Old City

Benjamin

RM542 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

9. Seven Hills Hotel - Special Class

Old City

Albert

RM734 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

10. Amiral Palace Hotel Boutique Class

Old City

peter

RM733 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

11. AJWA Sultanahmet

Old City

Andrey

RM1,350 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

12. Kare Hotel Sultanahmet

Old City

Tanya

RM302 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

13. Antusa Palace Hotel & Spa

Old City

Marina

RM503 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

14. Adamar Hotel - Special Class

Old City

Umar

RM571 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served

15. Hotel Sultania - Boutique Class

Old City

Lee

RM724 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

16. Erboy Hotel

Old City

Mario

RM550 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

17. Niles Hotel Istanbul - Special Class

Old City

Ariana

RM465 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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18. Emerald Mansion Hotel – Special Class

Old City

Myron

RM455 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

19. Antusa Design Hotel & Spa

Old City

Sam

RM447 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

20. Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel

Old City

Max

RM554 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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Where to stay in Old City

Find the best Old City areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Sultanahmet

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

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Büyükada

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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.

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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.

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Istanbul City Center

Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Istanbul City Center. Check out top attractions like Hagia Sophia and Taksim Square, and jump on the metro at Vezneciler Subway Station or Aksaray Station to see more of the city.

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Top Old City Hotel Reviews

Kare Hotel Sultanahmet

10/10 Excellent

"The location is perfect. In the heart of the activities but on a quiet street! And the staff are super polie and helpful. Very good price for the accommodation and wonderful experience! Thank you for an excellent stay! Mark and Inna"

Seven Hills Palace & Spa

8/10 Good

"A fun hotel with wildly painting ceilings and walls. Our room was very expensive, huge and looked over the Bosporus but also overlooked a dining patio that provided diners with a direct view into our room. Fortunately the patio was generally empty. Room had some issues - handle fell off door, coffee machine didn't work at first (and the instant coffee delivered to us when we complained was not well received). New coffee pods were never delivered after we requested them. Breakfast was good. Tourist map provided had such tiny print it was not possible to read. It's a bit of a walk to the main sites, so older tourists might want to keep that in mind. But the walk is interesting, through some of the genuine (not touristic) streets of old Istanbul."

Sanasaryan Han, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Istanbul

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent area to get around and walk everywhere. Mustafa was amazing! So kind and helpful. All of the staff, actually, Yigit helped us make reservations at a local hamam and they even walked me across the street and waited with me to get a cab the first night. The room was so spacious and clean"

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Our top choices for Old City hotels

1. Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

2. Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul

3. Fer Hotel

4. Hotel Saba Sultan

5. Sirkeci Mansion

6. Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel

7. Seven Hills Palace & Spa

8. Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

9. Seven Hills Hotel - Special Class

10. Amiral Palace Hotel Boutique Class

11. AJWA Sultanahmet

12. Kare Hotel Sultanahmet

13. Antusa Palace Hotel & Spa

14. Adamar Hotel - Special Class

15. Hotel Sultania - Boutique Class

16. Erboy Hotel

17. Niles Hotel Istanbul - Special Class

18. Emerald Mansion Hotel – Special Class

19. Antusa Design Hotel & Spa

20. Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel

Where to stay in Old City

Sultanahmet

Büyükada

Taksim

Kadıköy

Istanbul City Center

Top Old City Hotel Reviews

Kare Hotel Sultanahmet

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