What's Old City Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Old City, especially its shops and cathedral. Take time to enjoy the neighborhood's museums and selection of cafes. Learn about local heritage at top landmarks like Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. There's plenty more to see, including Cemberlitas Bath and Column of Constantine.
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
- Hagia Sophia
- Blue Mosque
- Cemberlitas Bath
- Column of Constantine
- 1001 Direk Sarnici
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
- Basilica Cistern
- Tomb of Sultan Ahmet I
- Sultanahmet Square
- Eminonu Pier
- Eminönü Square