What's Cagaloglu like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Cagaloglu, especially its restaurants and historical sites. Make sure that you enjoy this family-friendly neighbourhood's great shops. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Egyptian Bazaar and New Mosque. There's plenty more to see, including Eminönü Square and Gülhane Park.
How to get to Cagaloglu
Flying to:
- Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), 19.2 mi (30.9 km) from Cagaloglu
- Istanbul (IST), 20.8 mi (33.4 km) from Cagaloglu
Getting to Cagaloglu on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Sirkeci Station
- Eminonu Station
Things to see and do in and around Cagaloglu
What to see in Cagaloglu
- Eminönü Square
- Gülhane Park
- New Mosque
- Bet Avraam Synagogue
- Sinan Pasa Turbesi
Things to do near Cagaloglu:
- Egyptian Bazaar (0.3 mi/0.4 km away)
- Grand Bazaar (0.4 mi/0.6 km away)
- Istanbul Archaeology Museums (0.4 mi/0.6 km away)
- Turkish and Islamic Art Museum (0.5 mi/0.8 km away)
- SALT Galata (0.7 mi/1.2 km away)
When is the best time to visit Istanbul?
- Hottest months: August, July, June, September (average 24°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 8°C)
- Rainiest months: January, December, October, February (average 81 mm of rainfall)