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.
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Grand Bazaar ★ 4.4 · 186.9k★
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
Hagia Sophia ★ 4.8 · 135.1k★
Iconic, storied mosque set within a vast, domed former Byzantine church with stained-glass windows.
Every day 12 AM – 12 AM
Topkapı Palace ★ 4.6 · 118.9k★
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
Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum ★ 4.6 · 5.1k★
Palace museum of Islamic & Turkish art, opened in 1983 & displaying ceramics, carpets & glassware.
Every day 9 AM – 9 PM
Basilica Cistern ★ 4.6 · 96.3k★
Huge underground Roman water source held up with 336 marble columns covering 9,800 sq. meters.
Istanbul Archaeological Museums ★ 4.6 · 21.3k★
Neoclassical museum showing the country's rich archaeological heritage within landscaped gardens.
Every day 9 AM – 9 PM
Sultan Süleyman Hamam Traditional Turkish Bath - Kate & Azra Sultan ★ 4.9 · 2.6k
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
Yerebatan Underground Cistern ★ 4.6 · 96.1k
Huge underground Roman water source held up with 336 marble columns covering 9,800 sq. meters.
Every day 9 AM – 6:30 PM, 7:30 PM – 10 PM
Sultan Süleyman Hamam Traditional Turkish Bath - Antusa Design ★ 4.9 · 2.3k
A traditional Turkish bath offering professional massages and a peaceful spa experience for body and soul renewal.
Every day 10 AM – 11:30 PM
Souvenir X Gift Shop İstanbul ★ 5.0 · 125
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 9 PM
Sat 8 AM – 9 PM
Sun 10 AM – 7 PM Where to eat & drink in Sultanahmet
Deraliye ★ 4.8 · 5.0k· ₺2,000+
Deraliye is a landmark of the historical Sultanahmet neighbourhood, where there is one tourist restaurant next to the other.
Every day 12 PM – 11:30 PM
Khorasani ★ 4.6 · 2.7k· ₺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
Hafız Mustafa ★ 4.7 · 14.2k· ₺400–1,200
Every day 8 AM – 2 AM
Harab'be Cafe ★ 4.9 · 4.8k· ₺400–1,600
Funky hookah lounge offering a robust selection of drinks & tobacco flavors, plus classic desserts.
Every day 11 AM – 3 AM
Coffee No.4 ★ 4.9 · 3.2k· ₺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
KD Karadeniz Aile Pide ve Kebap Salonu ★ 4.9 · 10.8k· ₺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 Planning time in Sultanahmet?
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1 Grand Bazaar 2 Hagia Sophia 3 Topkapı Palace 4 Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum 5 Basilica Cistern 6 Istanbul Archaeological Museums 7 Sultan Süleyman Hamam Traditional Turkish Bath - Kate & Azra Sultan 8 Yerebatan Underground Cistern 9 Sultan Süleyman Hamam Traditional Turkish Bath - Antusa Design 10 Deraliye Ready to plan Sultanahmet? Turn these Sultanahmet picks into a day-by-day Istanbul plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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