What's Old City like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Old City, especially its shops and cathedral. Take time to enjoy the neighbourhood's museums and selection of cafes. Learn about local heritage at top landmarks such as Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. There's plenty more to see, including Cemberlitas Bath and Column of Constantine.
How to get to Old City
Flying to:
- Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), 19.2 mi (30.9 km) from Old City
- Istanbul (IST), 20.9 mi (33.6 km) from Old City
Travelling to Old City by train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighbourhood:
- Sirkeci Marmaray Station
- Istanbul Cankurtaran Station
- Vezneciler Subway Station
Getting to Old City on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Cemberlitas Station
- Sultanahmet Station
- Gulhane Station
Things to see and do in and around Old City
What to see in Old City
- Hagia Sophia
- Blue Mosque
- Cemberlitas Bath
- Column of Constantine
- 1001 Direk Sarnici
Things to do in Old City
- Grand Bazaar
- Turkish and Islamic Art Museum
- Egyptian Bazaar
- Istanbul Archaeology Museums
- İstanbul Museum of the History of Science & Technology in Islam
Other popular Old City attractions
- Basilica Cistern
- Tomb of Sultan Ahmet I
- Sultanahmet Square
- Eminonu Pier
- Eminönü Square