Hocapaşa, Istanbul: Things to Do & Map

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

Plan HocapaşaPlan your Hocapaşa tripFree No sign-up

Start planning

By TripSapien · Updated October 20, 2026

Top things to do in Hocapaşa

Hafiz Mustafa 1864
★ 4.7 · 48.9k
Chocolate Shop
Long-running confectioner offering traditional Turkish sweets & pastries, plus coffee & tea.
Every day
12 AM – 12 AM
Website ↗Map ↗
Atlas patchwork gift shop
★ 5.0 · 100
Home Goods
Every day
12 AM – 12 AM
Website ↗Map ↗

Where to eat & drink in Hocapaşa

Hafız Mustafa
★ 4.7 · 18.4k
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
Website ↗Map ↗
Glamour Rooftop Restaurant
★ 4.9 · 2.4k
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
Website ↗Map ↗
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
Website ↗Map ↗
Hanzade Bosphorus Restaurant
★ 4.8 · 18.2k
Turkish· ₺800–1,600
Easygoing eatery featuring local meat & fish plates, plus drinks, a rooftop terrace & water views.
Every day
12 PM – 11 PM
Website ↗Book ↗Map ↗
TurguT Restaurant Sirkeci
★ 4.9 · 9.9k
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
Website ↗Book ↗Map ↗
Pleasure terrace roof top restaurant
★ 4.9 · 9.4k
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
Website ↗Book ↗Map ↗
Bitlisli
★ 4.8 · 7.9k
Kebab· ₺400–1,400 per person
Laid-back restaurant fixing up familiar eats such as kebabs, pide, dürüm & tava, plus desserts.
Every day
11 AM – 11 PM
Map ↗
Salute Pub & Restaurant
★ 4.5 · 444
Pub· ₺600–1,800
Every day
12 PM – 3 AM
Website ↗Book ↗Map ↗
Evvelâ
★ 4.6 · 955
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
Map ↗
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
Website ↗Map ↗
Last Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant
★ 4.8 · 4.4k
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
Website ↗Book ↗Map ↗
Ahır Cafe
★ 4.9 · 190
Café & Bakery· ₺400–600
Every day
12 AM – 12 AM
Website ↗Map ↗
Mr.Dumpling Mantı - Sirkeci
★ 4.8 · 3.7k
Dumplings· ₺400–600
A restaurant offering a unique dumpling experience, with vegan, gluten-free, and additive-free options.
Every day
8:30 AM – 11 PM
Website ↗Map ↗
Sirkeci Sultan Restaurant
★ 4.8 · 3.5k
Bar & Grill· $
Every day
9:30 AM – 3 AM
Website ↗Book ↗Map ↗