What's Sultanahmet like?
People go to Sultanahmet 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 restaurants. Grand Bazaar and Taksim Square are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.
How to get to Sultanahmet
Sultanahmet is located 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from the heart of Istanbul.
Flying to:
- Istanbul (IST), 21.2 mi (34.2 km) from Sultanahmet
- Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), 18.9 mi (30.4 km) from Sultanahmet
Getting to Sultanahmet on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Sultanahmet Station
- Cemberlitas Station
Things to see and do in and around Sultanahmet
What to see in Sultanahmet
- Blue Mosque
- Hagia Sophia
- Taksim Square
- Sultanahmet Square
- Topkapi Palace
Things to do in Sultanahmet
- Grand Bazaar
- Mall of Istanbul
- Turkish and Islamic Art Museum
- Istanbul Archaeology Museums
- Egyptian Bazaar
Other popular Sultanahmet attractions
- Tomb of Sultan Ahmet I
- German Fountain
- The Million Stone
- Basilica Cistern
- Aya Sofya Tombs
