Things to Do in Sultanahmet, Istanbul

The luxury Four Seasons Hotel, which was once a prison. The area is known for its historical significance, with landmarks like the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque nearby.

Grand BazaarBazaar
Hagia SophiaFamous Mosque
Topkapı PalacePalace Museum

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Top things to do in Sultanahmet

Grand Bazaar
★ 4.4 · 184.9k
Bazaar★
Historic sprawling network of indoor souks & market streets peddling leather, jewelry & gifts.
Mon–Fri
8:30 AM – 7 PM
Sat
8:30 AM – 7 PM
Sun
Closed
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Hagia Sophia
★ 4.8 · 135.2k
Famous Mosque★
Iconic, storied mosque set within a vast, domed former Byzantine church with stained-glass windows.
Every day
12 AM – 12 AM
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Topkapı Palace
★ 4.6 · 118.4k
Palace Museum★
Huge, opulent 15th-century palace, occupied by sultans for 400 years, housing Ottoman treasures.
Mon
9 AM – 5 PM
Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
9 AM – 5 PM
Sat
9 AM – 5 PM
Sun
9 AM – 5 PM
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Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum
★ 4.6 · 5.1k
Art Museum★
Palace museum of Islamic & Turkish art, opened in 1983 & displaying ceramics, carpets & glassware.
Every day
9 AM – 5:30 PM
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Istanbul Archaeological Museums
★ 4.6 · 21.0k
Archaeology Museum★
Neoclassical museum showing the country's rich archaeological heritage within landscaped gardens.
Every day
9 AM – 9 PM
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Sultan Süleyman Hamam Traditional Turkish Bath - KATE & AZRA SULTAN
★ 4.9 · 2.6k
Sauna & Bathhouse
A traditional Turkish bath and massage spa offering a peaceful retreat with relaxing massages and a special spa experience in Sultanahmet.
Every day
10 AM – 11:30 PM
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Yerebatan Underground Cistern
★ 4.6 · 94.9k
Monument
Huge underground Roman water source held up with 336 marble columns covering 9,800 sq. meters.
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Sultan Süleyman Hamam Traditional Turkish Bath - Antusa Design
★ 4.9 · 2.3k
Day Spa
A traditional Turkish bath offering professional massages and a peaceful spa experience for body and soul renewal.
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Where to eat & drink in Sultanahmet

Deraliye
★ 4.8 · 4.9k
Turkish· ₺2,000+
Deraliye is a landmark of the historical Sultanahmet neighbourhood, where there is one tourist restaurant next to the other.
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Khorasani
★ 4.6 · 2.7k
Restaurant· ₺1,000+
The Sultanahmet neighbourhood is known for all its tourist restaurants, where menus consist of photographs of dishes.
Every day
11 AM – 2 AM
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Hafız Mustafa
★ 4.7 · 14.2k
Dessert Restaurant· ₺400–1,200
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Harab'be Cafe
★ 4.9 · 4.8k
Café & Bakery· ₺400–1,600
Funky hookah lounge offering a robust selection of drinks & tobacco flavors, plus classic desserts.
Every day
11 AM – 3 AM
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Coffee No.4
★ 4.9 · 3.0k
Coffee Shop· ₺200–400
A cafe known for its pistachio coffee, traditional sand-made Turkish coffee, and various desserts like baklava, with both indoor and street-side seating.
Mon–Fri
7 AM – 12:30 AM
Sat
7 AM – 12:30 AM
Sun
7 AM – 11 PM
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KD Karadeniz Aile Pide ve Kebap Salonu
★ 4.9 · 10.6k
Kebab· ₺400–800
A traditional Turkish restaurant known for its authentic cuisine, including well-cooked chicken wings, flavorful cheese pide, Ali Nazik kebab, lahmacun, and homemade bread.
Every day
10 AM – 11 PM
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Viyana Kahvesi
★ 4.7 · 3.1k
Coffee Shop· ₺400–1,200
A coffee house inspired by Viennese coffee culture and Turkish hospitality, offering coffee, chocolate, and Turkish flavors.
Every day
12 AM – 12 AM
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Faros Restaurant Cafe
★ 4.8 · 1.1k
Coffee Shop· ₺500–1,000
Every day
7:30 AM – 1 AM
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