Sultanahmet Square

Scenic fountain at the Sultanahmet Square and the Hagia Sophia
Scenic fountain at the Sultanahmet Square and the Hagia Sophia
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#Adventure The Obelisk of Theodosius (Turkish: Dikilitaş) is the Ancient Egyptian obelisk of Pharaoh Thutmose III re-erected in the Hippodrome of Constantinople (Sultanahmet Meydanı, in Istanbul, Turkey) by the Roman emperor Theodosius I in the 4th century AD.
Sultanahmet Square

Tours & day trips

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Bosphorus Explorer: 3-Hour Cruise with Asian Side Visit

Bosphorus Explorer: 3-Hour Cruise with Asian Side Visit

Activity duration is 4 hours
8.0 out of 10 with 26 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$15 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Istanbul Highlights Private Tour: Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off

Istanbul Highlights Private Tour: Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off

Activity duration is 7 hours
Free cancellation available
The previous price was S$303 and current price is S$236 per adult*
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

Activity duration is 3 hours
7.4 out of 10 with 8 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$29 per adult
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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Daily Trip to Pamukkale National Park, Hierapolis Ancient City Including Lu...

Daily Trip to Pamukkale National Park, Hierapolis Ancient City Including Lu...

Activity duration is 16 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is S$303 per adult*
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Adventure & outdoor

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Istanbul: Zipline Adventure with Bosphorus View

Istanbul: Zipline Adventure with Bosphorus View

Activity duration is 15 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is S$45 per adult
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Reviews of Sultanahmet Square

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 58%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 35%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 5%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

George

Visit Sultan Ahmad and Camlica Camii for the best of Istanbul

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

There is free wifi available in the square, create a login free and quick.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Watch out for the stalls selling hot chestnuts and sweet corn, really great. Wonderful atmosphere and great places to eat and relax

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Traveling is very good by tram and cheap to travel

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Very busy. Do not waste money on private tours

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Arrive with low value banknotes. Familiarise yourself with the Istanbulcard system prior to arrival.

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Top Sultanahmet Square Hotel Deals

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

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Seven Hills Palace & Spa

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Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul

4 out of 5
Dr. Imran Oktem Cad. No:1 Istanbul
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Seven Hills Hotel - Special Class

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AJWA Sultanahmet

AJWA Sultanahmet

5 out of 5
Emin Sinan Mah Piyerloti Cad No: 30 Istanbul
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Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel

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Divanyolu Cd. Alemdar Mah. Istanbul Istanbul
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Hotel Amira Istanbul

Hotel Amira Istanbul

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Sultanahmet Palace Hotel - Special Class

Sultanahmet Palace Hotel - Special Class

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Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

4 out of 5
Türbedar Sk. 20 Istanbul Istanbul
Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant
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