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. Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.
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
- Blue Mosque
- Hagia Sophia
- Topkapi Palace
- Tomb of Sultan Ahmet I
- Sultanahmet Square
Things to do in Sultanahmet
- Grand Bazaar
- Turkish and Islamic Art Museum
- Istanbul Archaeology Museums
- Mosaic Museum
- Arasta Bazaar
Other popular Sultanahmet attractions
- Basilica Cistern
- Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III
- Cemberlitas Bath
- Column of Constantine
- Little Hagia Sophia