What's Istanbul City Center like?
People go to Istanbul City Center to see popular places such as Blue Mosque, and to take in culture at top venues such as Hagia Sophia. Take time to enjoy the neighbourhood's museums and selection of shops. Grand Bazaar and Taksim Square are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.
How to get to Istanbul City Center
Istanbul City Center is located 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from the heart of Istanbul.
Flying to:
- Istanbul (IST), 20 mi (32.2 km) from Istanbul City Center
- Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), 20.2 mi (32.6 km) from Istanbul City Center
Travelling to Istanbul City Center by train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighbourhood:
- Vezneciler Subway Station
- YeniKapi Station
- Emniyet - Fatih Station
Getting to Istanbul City Center on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Aksaray Station
- Aksaray Tram Station
- Laleli-University Station
Things to see and do in and around Istanbul City Center
What to see in Istanbul City Center
- Blue Mosque
- Hagia Sophia
- Taksim Square
- Galata Tower
- Topkapi Palace
Things to do in Istanbul City Center
- Grand Bazaar
- Mall of Istanbul
- Historia Fatih Shopping Centre
- Egyptian Bazaar
- Turkish and Islamic Art Museum
