What's Sirkeci like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Sirkeci, especially its restaurants and historical sites. Make sure that you enjoy this family-friendly neighbourhood's great shops. If you're hunting for the perfect souvenir, head over to Grand Bazaar to shop. Other popular sights worth a visit include Topkapi Palace.
How to get to Sirkeci
Flying to:
- Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), 19.2 mi (30.9 km) from Sirkeci
- Istanbul (IST), 20.7 mi (33.4 km) from Sirkeci
Getting to Sirkeci on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Sirkeci Station
- Eminonu Station
- Gulhane Station
Things to see and do in and around Sirkeci
What to see in Sirkeci
- Topkapi Palace
- Eminonu Pier
- Eminönü Square
- Gülhane Park
- Galata Bridge
Things to do in Sirkeci
- Grand Bazaar
- Egyptian Bazaar
- Istanbul Archaeology Museums
- İstanbul Museum of the History of Science & Technology in Islam
- Tiled Kiosk
Other popular Sirkeci attractions
- Süleymaniye Mosque
- Golden Horn
- Bosphorus
- New Mosque
- Büyük Valide Han