What's Sultanahmet like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Sultanahmet, especially its restaurants and cathedral. Take time to enjoy the neighbourhood's museums and selection of cafes. Learn about local heritage at top landmarks such as Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. Other popular sights worth a visit include Grand Bazaar.
How to get to Sultanahmet
Flying to:
- Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), 18.9 mi (30.4 km) from Sultanahmet
- Istanbul (IST), 21.2 mi (34.2 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
- Hagia Sophia
- Blue Mosque
- Tomb of Sultan Ahmet I
- Sultanahmet Square
- Basilica Cistern
Things to do in Sultanahmet
- Grand Bazaar
- Turkish and Islamic Art Museum
- Istanbul Archaeology Museums
- Le Arts Turcs
- Mosaic Museum
Other popular Sultanahmet attractions
- Cemberlitas Bath
- Column of Constantine
- Little Hagia Sophia
- Topkapi Palace
- Gülhane Park