What's Old City like?
People go to Old City to see popular places such as Hagia Sophia, and to take in culture at top venues such as Topkapi Palace. Take time to enjoy the neighbourhood's museums and selection of cafes. Grand Bazaar and Blue Mosque are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.
How to get to Old City
Flying to:
- Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), 19.2 mi (30.9 km) from Old City
- Istanbul (IST), 20.9 mi (33.6 km) from Old City
Travelling to Old City by train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighbourhood:
- Sirkeci Marmaray Station
- Istanbul Cankurtaran Station
- Vezneciler Subway Station
Getting to Old City on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Cemberlitas Station
- Sultanahmet Station
- Gulhane Station
Things to see and do in and around Old City
What to see in Old City
- Hagia Sophia
- Blue Mosque
- Topkapi Palace
- Bosphorus
- Cemberlitas Bath
Things to do in Old City
- Grand Bazaar
- Turkish and Islamic Art Museum
- Egyptian Bazaar
- Istanbul Archaeology Museums
- İstanbul Museum of the History of Science & Technology in Islam
Other popular Old City attractions
- Column of Constantine
- Basilica Cistern
- Tomb of Sultan Ahmet I
- Sultanahmet Square
- Eminonu Pier