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Hocapaşa in Istanbul

Things to Do in Hocapaşa, Istanbul

Close to major attractions like Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace, with Sirkeci Station and the Spice Bazaar nearby. The area has plenty of restaurants, shops, and supermarkets.

Close to major attractions like Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace, with Sirkeci Station and the Spice Bazaar nearby. The area has plenty of restaurants, shops, and supermarkets.

  • Hafız MustafaHafız MustafaDessert Shop
  • Hafiz Mustafa 1864Hafiz Mustafa 1864Chocolate Shop
  • Glamour Rooftop RestaurantGlamour Rooftop RestaurantRooftop Bar
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By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026

Top things to do in Hocapaşa

  • Hafiz Mustafa 1864 in Hocapaşa, Istanbul

    Hafiz Mustafa 1864

    4.7 · 48.1k
    Chocolate Shop

    Long-running confectioner offering traditional Turkish sweets & pastries, plus coffee & tea.

    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
  • Atlas patchwork gift shop in Hocapaşa, Istanbul

    Atlas patchwork gift shop

    5.0 · 100
    Home Goods
    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM

Where to eat & drink in Hocapaşa

  • Hafız Mustafa in Hocapaşa, Istanbul

    Hafız Mustafa

    4.7 · 18.1k
    Dessert Shop· $$

    An elegant, multi-floor establishment in Istanbul, this place is known for its Ottoman dessert experience, offering baklava, Turkish delight, pastries, and coffee.

    Every day
    8 AM – 1:30 AM
  • Glamour Rooftop Restaurant in Hocapaşa, Istanbul

    Glamour Rooftop Restaurant

    4.9 · 2.3k
    Rooftop Bar· ₺800–2,000

    A rooftop restaurant known for its city views, local wine, and dishes like Mixed Kebab and Fish Claypot.

    Every day
    11 AM – 12 AM
  • Red River Pub in Hocapaşa, Istanbul

    Red River Pub

    4.6 · 1.8k
    Sports Bar· ₺400–1,400

    A casual, comfortable American West-themed pub and restaurant, it offers gluten-friendly options, Turkish cooking, pasta, quesadillas, and is a spot to watch sports.

    Every day
    7:30 AM – 11 PM
  • Hanzade Bosphorus Restaurant in Hocapaşa, Istanbul

    Hanzade Bosphorus Restaurant

    4.8 · 17.9k
    Turkish· ₺800–1,600

    Easygoing eatery featuring local meat & fish plates, plus drinks, a rooftop terrace & water views.

    Every day
    12 PM – 11 PM
  • TurguT Restaurant Sirkeci in Hocapaşa, Istanbul

    TurguT Restaurant Sirkeci

    4.9 · 9.5k
    Kebab· ₺600–1,600

    A restaurant in Istanbul's Sultanahmet area, known for serving kebap, pide, pizza, lahmacun, and Sultanahmet dürüm.

    Every day
    8 AM – 12 AM
  • Pleasure terrace roof top restaurant in Hocapaşa, Istanbul

    Pleasure terrace roof top restaurant

    4.9 · 9.2k
    Turkish· ₺800–2,000

    A rooftop restaurant in the Sultanahmet district, known for Turkish cuisine, a terrace with views, and dishes like kebab, mixed grill, and clay pot meat.

    Every day
    12 PM – 11:30 PM
  • Salute Pub & Restaurant in Hocapaşa, Istanbul

    Salute Pub & Restaurant

    4.5 · 433
    Pub· ₺600–1,800
    Every day
    12 PM – 3 AM
  • Evvelâ in Hocapaşa, Istanbul

    Evvelâ

    4.6 · 941
    Café & Bakery· ₺200–600

    A beautiful and relaxing cafe known for its outstanding desserts, high-quality chocolate, pistachio coffee, and a warm, inviting atmosphere with calligraphy art.

    Every day
    9 AM – 11 PM
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  • Ehli Keyf Cafe in Hocapaşa, Istanbul

    Ehli Keyf Cafe

    4.9 · 2.9k
    Turkish

    A traditional Turkish cafe and shisha lounge in Sirkeci, known for its Istanbul-style ambiance, diverse food menu, and shisha offerings.

    Mon
    7:30 AM – 3:30 AM
    Tue
    7:30 AM – 3 AM
    Wed
    7:30 AM – 2:30 AM
    Thu
    7 AM – 3 AM
    Fri
    7 AM – 12 AM
    Sat
    12 AM – 12 AM
    Sun
    7 AM – 3 AM
  • Last Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant in Hocapaşa, Istanbul

    Last Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant

    4.8 · 4.3k
    Turkish· ₺400–1,400

    A restaurant known for its Ottoman cuisine, including lentil soup, stuffed eggplant with lamb kebab, beef kabob, hummus, and complimentary baklava and Turkish tea.

    Mon
    10 AM – 1:30 AM
    Tue
    10 AM – 12 AM
    Wed
    10:30 AM – 1:30 AM
    Thu–Fri
    10 AM – 1 AM
    Sat
    10 AM – 1 AM
    Sun
    10 AM – 1:30 AM
  • Ahır Cafe in Hocapaşa, Istanbul

    Ahır Cafe

    5.0 · 121
    Café & Bakery· ₺400–600
    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
  • Mr.Dumpling Mantı - Sirkeci in Hocapaşa, Istanbul

    Mr.Dumpling Mantı - Sirkeci

    4.8 · 3.5k
    Restaurant· ₺400–600

    A restaurant offering a unique dumpling experience, with vegan, gluten-free, and additive-free options.

    Every day
    8:30 AM – 11 PM
  • Sirkeci Sultan Restaurant in Hocapaşa, Istanbul

    Sirkeci Sultan Restaurant

    4.8 · 3.4k
    Bar & Grill· $
    Every day
    9:30 AM – 3 AM
  • By Chef Restaurant in Hocapaşa, Istanbul

    By Chef Restaurant

    4.9 · 1.9k
    Turkish· ₺400–1,200

    An authentic Turkish restaurant in the old part of the city, known for traditional food like doner plates and katmer, often served with complimentary tea and baklava.

    Every day
    10:30 AM – 1:30 AM

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Map of Hocapaşa with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Hafız Mustafa
  2. 2Hafiz Mustafa 1864
  3. 3Glamour Rooftop Restaurant
  4. 4Atlas patchwork gift shop
  5. 5Red River Pub
  6. 6Hanzade Bosphorus Restaurant
  7. 7TurguT Restaurant Sirkeci
  8. 8Pleasure terrace roof top restaurant
  9. 9Salute Pub & Restaurant
  10. 10Evvelâ

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