Istanbul City Center
Istanbul
Visit Istanbul City Center
Popular places to visit
Taksim Square
You can learn about the local history of Istanbul during your trip to a well-known site such as Taksim Square. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its fascinating museums.
Blue Mosque
Named for its dazzling interior covered in blue tiles, this is a hub of Istanbul's religious life.
Hagia Sophia
A world famous monument to the ever-changing history of Istanbul, and one of the largest churches in the world.
Galata Tower
Standing for over 650 years, this imposing cylindrical lookout point continues to offer special views over the city of Istanbul.
Grand Bazaar
Visit one of the biggest and oldest covered markets in the world, a real taste (and smell and sound!) of the diversity that Turkey has to offer.
Topkapi Palace
Stately home to the Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years with an array of Turkish design and foreign art.
Things to do
Exclusive Istanbul: Private Turkish Bath, Sauna, Massage & Pool
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show from Istanbul
Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht
Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks and Live Guide
Turkish Coffee on Sand Workshop: Fortune Telling & Gift Set
Top hotels in Istanbul City Center
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
Excellent hotel and great courteous service. My only peeve is that though it is a nice area but at 3/4 of a kilometer away from shopping areas.
Reviewed on 20 Nov, 2025
Recital Hotel
Clean hotel, nice rooms, good breakfast. The only issue was that it was a bit noisy at night. If you are not heavy sleeper the noise bothers you.
Reviewed on 26 Nov, 2025
The Marmara Taksim
Super friendly attentive staff. Huge breakfast. I would definitely come again!
Reviewed on 23 Nov, 2025
InterContinental Istanbul by IHG
Best Front desk staff, Ali, Denis, Mohamed , Barak all amazing professionals, service at Breakfast outstanding, only issue food is tooooo expensive at Hotel.
Reviewed on 26 Nov, 2025
Titanic City Taksim
Great service and hospitality
Reviewed on 23 Nov, 2025
Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
Everyone was really friendly , the cleaning lady if awesome , great breakfast , really close to everything , the restaurant in front was great too , everything was awesome
Reviewed on 27 Nov, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Istanbul City Center
Fatih
Enjoy the popular shops in Fatih. Grand Bazaar is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Aksaray Station or Yusufpasa Station to see more of Istanbul.
Sirkeci
Travellers choose Sirkeci for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sirkeci Station or Eminonu Station and check out top sights like Grand Bazaar.
Galata
Travellers choose Galata for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Karakoy Tünel Station and check out top sights like Galata Tower.
Karaköy
Spend some time visiting places like Galata Tower while getting to know Karaköy, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Karakoy Station or Karakoy Tünel Station to see more of the area.
Beyoğlu
Enjoy the popular shops in Beyoğlu. Taksim Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Tophane Station to see more of Istanbul.
Sultanahmet
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Blue Mosque to Hagia Sophia – discover Sultanahmet, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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