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. There's plenty more to see, including Eminonu Pier and Egyptian Bazaar.
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
- Eminonu Pier
- Eminönü Square
- Gülhane Park
- Galata Bridge
- Topkapi Palace
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