Sultanahmet district in Istanbul

The Sultanahmet area is the historical heart of Istanbul and one of the most beautiful areas, it includes all the elements of tourism in Istanbul, where mosques, churches, museums, and palaces in addition to parks and places of picnics, restaurants, cafes, hotels, and markets do not find a tourist visiting the city of Istanbul, but the Sultanahmet area is the first destination

How to get to Sultanahmet

Sultanahmet area and the old city can be easily reached from Taksim Square or from anywhere else by T1 tram and get off at Sultanahmet Station

Hotels in Sultanahmet area:

• Dosso Dossi Old City Hotel

The hotel is located in Sultanahmet, within walking distance of Sultanahmet Mosque and Hagia Sophia Museum, a 4-star hotel with excellent ratings and offers many services and facilities to suit families and individuals

• Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul

The hotel is located in the center of Istanbul in Sultanahmet, about 300 meters from the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, a 5-star hotel with an exceptional rating and offers a variety of facilities and services that admire individual visitors and families

The most important tourist places in Istanbul Sultanahmet are:

• Sultanahmet Istanbul Mosque:

The Sultanahmet Mosque, or Blue Mosque, is one of the most beautiful tourist places in Istanbul. It is an Ottoman historical masterpiece that Turkey is proud of in general, where its six minarets stand high overlooking the Sea of ​​Marmara. Which dazzles the world and attracts hearts and eyes.

• Istanbul Topkapi Palace Museum:

Topkapi Palace is located behind Gülhane Park in the Sultanahmet area, steps away from the Hagia Sophia Museum, one of the most beautiful and oldest tourist places in Istanbul.

It dates back to the Ottoman era when it was the residence of the sultans and their wives, a decision-making headquarters, reception of kings, and official events.

The museum is famous for displaying many important monuments dating back to the time of the Islamic conquest, including monuments of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him.

• Hagia Sophia Mosque and Museum Istanbul:

The Hagia Sophia Museum with its majestic dome on the Bosphorus, located opposite Sultanahmet Mosque.

Is one of the most important tourist places in Istanbul, and is the third museum in the world in terms of the number of visitors because of its great importance in the world.

• Basilica cistern (submerged palace):

Located about 150 meters from the Hagia Sophia Museum, one of the most important tourist places in Istanbul, and is known as the submerged palace, which was built underground in 6th century AD by the Byzantines.

• Gülhane Park Istanbul:

Gülhane Park is located in the Sultan Ahmet district of Istanbul near Topkapi Palace.