What's Galata Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Galata, especially its restaurants and historical sites. Make sure to enjoy this scenic neighborhood's great shops. Learn about local heritage at top landmarks like Galata Tower. Other popular sights worth a visit include Bosphorus.
How to Get to Galata
Flying to:
- Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW), 19.6 mi (31.5 km) from Galata
- Istanbul Airport (IST), 20.1 mi (32.3 km) from Galata
Getting to Galata on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood 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
- Bosphorus
- Istanbul Cruise Ship Terminal
- Galata Bridge
- Istiklal Avenue
Things to Do in Galata
- SALT Galata
- Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
- Galataport
- Kilic Ali Pasha Hamam
- Mixer Art Gallery
Other Popular Galata Attractions
- Golden Horn
- Tunel Square
- Church of SS Peter & Paul
- Saint Pierre Church
- Nardis Jazz Club