What's Old City Like?
People go to Old City to see favorite places like Blue Mosque, and to take in culture at top venues like Hagia Sophia. Take time to enjoy the neighborhood's museums and selection of shops. Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.
How to Get to Old City
Flying to:
- Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW), 19.2 mi (30.9 km) from Old City
- Istanbul Airport (IST), 20.9 mi (33.6 km) from Old City
Traveling to Old City by Train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighborhood:
- Sirkeci Marmaray Station
- Istanbul Cankurtaran Station
- Vezneciler Subway Station
Getting to Old City on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- Cemberlitas Station
- Sultanahmet Station
- Gulhane Station
Things to See and Do in and around Old City
What to See in Old City
- Blue Mosque
- Hagia Sophia
- 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