What's Galata like?
People go to Galata to see popular places such as Galata Tower, and to take in culture at top venues such as Hagia Sophia. Make sure that you enjoy this scenic neighbourhood's great restaurants and shops. Taksim Square and Grand Bazaar are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.
How to get to Galata
Galata is located 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from the heart of Istanbul.
Flying to:
- Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), 19.6 mi (31.5 km) from Galata
- Istanbul (IST), 20.1 mi (32.3 km) from Galata
Getting to Galata on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Sishane-Zemin Metro Station
- Karakoy Tünel Station
- Karakoy Station
Things to see and do in and around Galata
What to see in Galata
- Galata Tower
- Taksim Square
- Hagia Sophia
- Blue Mosque
- Topkapi Palace
Things to do in Galata
- Grand Bazaar
- Mall of Istanbul
- Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
- Egyptian Bazaar
- Istiklal Avenue
Other popular Galata attractions
- Bosphorus
- Istanbul Cruise Ship Terminal
- Eminönü Square
- Galataport
- Süleymaniye Mosque
