What's Sirkeci like?
People go to Sirkeci to see popular places such as Hagia Sophia, and to take in culture at top venues such as Topkapi Palace. Make sure that you enjoy this family-friendly neighbourhood's great restaurants and shops. Grand Bazaar and Blue Mosque are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.
How to get to Sirkeci
Sirkeci is located 0.6 mi (1 km) from the heart of Istanbul.
Flying to:
- Istanbul (IST), 20.7 mi (33.4 km) from Sirkeci
- Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), 19.2 mi (30.9 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
- Hagia Sophia
- Blue Mosque
- Taksim Square
- Topkapi Palace
- Sultanahmet Square
Things to do in Sirkeci
- Grand Bazaar
- Mall of Istanbul
- Egyptian Bazaar
- Istanbul Archaeology Museums
- Galataport
Other popular Sirkeci attractions
- Eminonu Pier
- New Mosque
- Eminönü Square
- Gülhane Park
- Basilica Cistern
