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.

Hafız MustafaDessert Shop
Hafiz Mustafa 1864Chocolate Shop
Glamour Rooftop RestaurantRooftop Bar

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Top things to do in Hocapaşa

Hafiz Mustafa 1864
★ 4.7 · 47.3k
Chocolate Shop
Long-running confectioner offering traditional Turkish sweets & pastries, plus coffee & tea.
Every day
12 AM – 12 AM
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Where to eat & drink in Hocapaşa

Hafız Mustafa
★ 4.7 · 17.9k
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
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Glamour Rooftop Restaurant
★ 4.9 · 2.2k
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
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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
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TurguT Restaurant Sirkeci
★ 4.9 · 9.2k
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
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Pleasure terrace roof top restaurant
★ 4.9 · 8.9k
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
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Salute Pub & Restaurant
★ 4.5 · 402
Pub· ₺600–1,600
Every day
12 PM – 3 AM
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EHLİ KEYF CAFE
★ 4.9 · 2.8k
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
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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
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Sirkeci Sultan Restaurant
★ 4.8 · 3.4k
Bar & Grill· $
Every day
9:30 AM – 3 AM
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By Chef Restaurant
★ 4.9 · 1.8k
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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Mr.Dumpling Mantı - Sirkeci
★ 4.8 · 2.8k
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
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RestoEthnica Irısh Pub&Restaurant1970
★ 4.8 · 2.6k
Turkish· ₺400–1,600
An Irish pub and restaurant in the heart of the city, known for its cozy atmosphere, cocktails, seafood, grilled meat, and Turkish dishes like Tirit and ravioli.
Every day
8 AM – 3 AM
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Kebapçı Müslüm Sirkeci
★ 4.9 · 1.3k
Kebab· ₺400–1,200
Every day
9 AM – 3:30 AM
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Bistro Chef Restaurant İstanbul
★ 4.7 · 1.3k
Bistro· ₺600–1,600
Every day
11 AM – 2 AM
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Black hookah lounge & Karaoke Bar
★ 4.8 · 261
Live Music· ₺600–1,400
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