Old City

Istanbul

A coastal cityscape with a large cruise ship docked near a historic building with a prominent tower.
A mosque interior with ornate arches, a large dome, and intricate tile work.
A crowded indoor market with ornate arches and hanging signs.
A historic building with a prominent tower and dome, surrounded by trees and other structures.
A covered corridor with arches and columns, leading to a view of a park and a building with a dome.

Stay near popular Old City attractions

A historic mosque with a large central dome and two minarets, surrounded by trees and a reflective pool.

Hagia Sophia

9.4/10 (28,162 reviews)
Once a church, then a Byzantine cathedral, later a mosque and now a monument, this iconic building is a national treasure.
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Things to do

Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show

Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show

￥4,739
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show
Picture 1 for Activity Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Sunset Option

Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Sunset Option

￥1,669
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Sunset Option
Istanbul: Princes Islands Tour with Hotel Transfer & Lunch

Istanbul: Princes Islands Tour with Hotel Transfer & Lunch

￥3,709
per adult
Istanbul: Princes Islands Tour with Hotel Transfer & Lunch
Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show

Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show

￥4,729
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show
Istanbul: Party Pub Crawl with Party Bus

Istanbul: Party Pub Crawl with Party Bus

￥4,812
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Istanbul: Party Pub Crawl with Party Bus
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show from Istanbul

Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show

￥5,191
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show
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Old City Hotel Deals

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Piyer Loti Cad No:7 Istanbul Istanbul
The price is ￥22,504 per night from Sep 22 to Sep 23
￥22,504
￥24,979 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,256 reviews)
"Not many complaints except no bar with alcohol."

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2026

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

4 out of 5
Türbedar Sk. 20 Istanbul Istanbul
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥17,853 per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
￥17,853
￥19,817 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant
Four - G Hotel Premium

Four - G Hotel Premium

Peykhane Cd. İstanbul
The price is ￥19,552 per night from Sep 13 to Sep 14
￥19,552
￥21,736 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Sultanahmet Square and Blue Mosque are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (190 reviews)
"Beautiful room at the top floor with an incredible view of the bosphorus. Desk staff were uniformly wonderful and helpful. My wife complained that the air-conditioning was blowing on her and they came and changed the orientation of the ceiling. Grid to make it blow in different direction. Also, the ..."

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2026

Four - G Hotel Premium
Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul

Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul

4 out of 5
Dr. Imran Oktem Cad. No:1 Istanbul
The price is ￥26,040 per night from Sep 13 to Sep 14
￥26,040
￥28,904 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Everything was amazing: location, room, view, breakfast. And Yunus and Yasin were so nice and helpful! Absolutely recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2026

Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul
GLK PREMIER Sea Mansion Suites & Spa - Special Class

GLK PREMIER Sea Mansion Suites & Spa - Special Class

Kucukayasofya Mh Mustafapasa Sk No 9 Istanbul
The price is ￥18,280 per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
￥18,280
￥20,291 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (112 reviews)
"Staff is wonderful English speaking Perfect location Salih concierge, is The best. So helpful with all our needs. Breakfast really good."

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2026

GLK PREMIER Sea Mansion Suites & Spa - Special Class
Hotel Saba Sultan

Hotel Saba Sultan

Akbiyik Cad, Cetinkaya Sokak No: 4 Istanbul
The price is ￥10,994 per night from Sep 17 to Sep 18
￥10,994
￥12,203 total
Sep 17 - Sep 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Hotel Saba Sultan
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Where to stay in Old City

Find the best Old City areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Old City
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A fountain with water jets in a circular pool, a mosque with multiple minarets, and palm trees in the foreground.

Sultanahmet

Enjoy the popular shops in Sultanahmet. Blue Mosque is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Sultanahmet Station or Cemberlitas Station to see more of Istanbul.

A red tram with the number 115 on a busy street.

Taksim

Taksim Square and Bosphorus are top sights in Taksim, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Taksim Station or Findikli Station to see more sights in the area.

A horse-drawn carriage on a street with white buildings and trees.
Photo by Sergio Camalich
Open Photo by Sergio Camalich

Büyükada

A historic building with a large reflection in the water, a boat in the foreground, and a partly cloudy sky.

Kadıköy

Spend some time visiting places like Bosphorus while getting to know Kadıköy, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Bahariye Station or Acibadem Station to see more of the area.

A grand neoclassical building with ornate columns and a symmetrical facade, surrounded by manicured gardens and a clear blue sky.

Beşiktaş

Travelers choose Beşiktaş for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Nispetiye Station or Etiler Station and check out top sights like Bosphorus.

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