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- A home in Küçük Ayasofya
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- An alcohol-free family hotel in Sultanahmet
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- Frequently asked questions
- What our guests say
- Hotel policies
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- Standard Double Room
- Standard Twin Room
- Sea View Double Room
- Standard Triple Room
Mosques
- Mihrimah Sultan Mosque, Üsküdar (İskele Mosque)
- Grand Çamlıca Mosque
- Beyazıt Mosque (Bayezid II Mosque)
- Nuruosmaniye Mosque
- Süleymaniye Mosque and Complex
- Şehzade Mosque (Prince's Mosque)
- Kalenderhane Mosque (Church of Theotokos Kyriotissa)
- Laleli Mosque
- Ortaköy Mosque (Büyük Mecidiye Mosque)
- New Mosque (Yeni Cami)
- Rüstem Pasha Mosque
- Eyüp Sultan Mosque and Tomb
- Fatih Mosque and Complex
- Zeyrek Mosque (Pantokrator Monastery)
- Chora Church (Kariye Mosque)
- Mihrimah Sultan Mosque (Edirnekapı)
- Pammakaristos Church (Fethiye Mosque)
- Little Hagia Sophia Mosque (Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus)
- Sokollu Mehmed Pasha Mosque
- Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
- Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque)
- Firuz Ağa Mosque
Museums
- Maiden's Tower (Kız Kulesi)
- Galata Mevlevi Lodge Museum
- Istanbul Modern
- Pera Museum
- Istanbul Naval Museum
- Sakıp Sabancı Museum (Atlı Köşk)
- Rahmi M. Koç Museum
- Tekfur Palace Museum (Palace of the Porphyrogenitus)
- Panorama 1453 History Museum
- Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts (Ibrahim Pasha Palace)
- Great Palace Mosaic Museum
- Istanbul Archaeology Museums
- Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam
Palaces and pavilions
Bazaars
Cisterns
Squares and monuments
- Haydarpaşa Railway Station
- Beyazıt Square and Beyazıt Tower
- Valens Aqueduct (Bozdoğan Kemeri)
- Galata Tower
- Historic Tünel Funicular
- Taksim Square
- Sirkeci Railway Station
- Ahırkapı Lighthouse
- Column of Constantine (Çemberlitaş)
- Hippodrome of Constantinople (Sultanahmet Square)
- Obelisk of Theodosius
- Walled Obelisk (Obelisk of Constantine)
- Serpent Column
- German Fountain
Parks and viewpoints
Churches and sanctuaries
Walls, towers and fortresses
Historic hammams
Streets and quarters
Neighbourhoods
- Sultanahmet
- Küçük Ayasofya and Kadırga
- Cankurtaran and Ahırkapı
- Kumkapı
- Eminönü
- Beyazıt and the Grand Bazaar Area
- Süleymaniye
- Fatih and Zeyrek
- Balat and Fener
- Edirnekapı, the Chora and the Land Walls
- Yedikule and Samatya
- Eyüp
- Galata and Karaköy
- Beyoğlu and Taksim
- Beşiktaş and Ortaköy
- Bosphorus Villages (Arnavutköy, Bebek, Rumelihisarı, Emirgan)
- Üsküdar
- Kadıköy and Moda
- Princes' Islands (Büyükada, Heybeliada)
Itineraries
- One day in Istanbul: a realistic Old City itinerary on foot
- Two days in Istanbul: one day for the palace, one for the bazaars
- Three days in Istanbul: the Old City, Galata and both shores of the Bosphorus
- Five days in Istanbul: the Old City, Golden Horn neighbourhoods, the Bosphorus and Asia
- A self-guided Old City walk starting from Küçük Ayasofya
- Byzantine Istanbul: a two-day route through Constantinople
- The Mimar Sinan route: from Sokullu to Süleymaniye
- A guide to Istanbul's cisterns: Basilica, Binbirdirek and Theodosius
Islam and mosque culture
- The questions visitors most often ask about Islam, answered simply
- What is a mosque? A visitor's guide to the mihrab, minbar, minarets and domes
- The Islamic call to prayer: what the adhan says and why you hear it five times a day
- What is Muslim prayer? Salah, prayer times, ablution and tips for visitors
- Congregation and Friday prayer: their meaning and what visitors should know
- The meaning of Ramadan and fasting: sahur, iftar, tarawih and mahya lights
- Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha in Türkiye: meaning, customs and travel tips
- What Does Inshallah Mean? Origin, Everyday Use and How to Reply
- Kandil nights: Mawlid, Raghaib, Miraj, Barat and the Night of Power
- Reading the mosque walls: Islamic calligraphy, İznik tiles and geometric art
- Külliye and vakıf: how Ottoman mosque complexes ran a welfare system
- Türbe and cemetery etiquette: Istanbul's royal tombs, gravestones and cypress trees
- The Mevlevi order and the sema: understanding Istanbul's whirling dervishes
- What is halal? The concept explained, and eating halal in Istanbul
- The Holy Relics chamber at Topkapı Palace: history, highlights and etiquette
Getting around
- Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmet: transfer, taxi, Havaist bus and metro
- Getting from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Sultanahmet: transfer, taxi, M4 and Marmaray
- Getting from Istanbul's main bus terminal (Esenler Otogar) to Sultanahmet by metro, tram or taxi
- From Galataport cruise terminal to Sultanahmet: tram, walking, taxi and half-day plans
- Istanbulkart and Istanbul public transport: how to buy the card and where to use it
- Sightseeing on Istanbul's T1 Kabataş–Bağcılar tram: what to see at each stop
- A guide to Istanbul's ferries: where to go from Eminönü, Karaköy and Kabataş
Practical tips
- Istanbul with Kids: Pacing, Museums, Parks and Strollers
- Istanbul for Muslim Travellers: Mosques, Prayer and Halal Food
- Visiting Mosques in Istanbul: Dress Code, Timing and Etiquette
- Free Things to Do in Istanbul, Neighbourhood by Neighbourhood
- Istanbul on a Budget: Smart Savings on Transport, Food and Sights
- Accessible Istanbul: Getting Around the Old City with Limited Mobility
- Museum Passes and Ticket Planning in Istanbul
- Staying Safe in Istanbul: A Calm Guide to Avoiding Tourist Scams
- Where to Stay in Sultanahmet: An Honest Neighbourhood-by-Neighbourhood Guide
Culture and food
- What to eat in Istanbul: a guide to Turkish dishes by type
- Istanbul street food: a city you eat standing up
- Turkish coffee and tea culture: how to order, sip and share
- Turkish desserts: syrupy, milky, palace-born and street-sold
- Turkish bath culture: a step-by-step hammam guide for first-timers
- What to buy in Istanbul: a souvenir and bazaar guide
Experiences
- Sunset spots in Istanbul: from the Golden Horn to the Marmara
- Photo spots in Istanbul's Old City: light, timing and etiquette
- A rainy day in Istanbul: cisterns, museums, bazaars and a hammam
- Ramadan in Istanbul: iftar in Sultanahmet, mahya lights and tarawih
- Evenings in Istanbul's Old City: a family-friendly guide
- Bosphorus cruise guide: public ferry vs short cruise vs private boat
- A day trip to the Princes' Islands from Sultanahmet
Istanbul by month
- Istanbul Weather by Month: Temperatures, Rain and Sea Water
- Istanbul in January: Quiet Museums, Salep and Winter Light
- Istanbul in February: Late Winter and a Ferry to the Asian Side
- Istanbul in March: Fickle Weather, First Blossoms and the Golden Horn
- Istanbul in April: Tulip Season, Children's Day and a Bosphorus Spring
- Istanbul in May: Judas Trees, the Conquest Anniversary and Long Days
- Istanbul in June: The Princes' Islands, Sea Breezes and Long Evenings
- Istanbul in July: A Plan That Works With the Heat
- Istanbul in August: Family Holidays, Warm Seas and Victory Day
- Istanbul in September: The Locals' Favourite Month
- Istanbul in October: Golden Light, Long Walks and Republic Day
- Istanbul in November: Lodos Winds, Remembrance Day and Quiet Museums
- Istanbul in December: Short Days, Gift Bazaars and Year's End