What's Sultanahmet like?
Come to Sultanahmet for a glimpse of landmarks such as Blue Mosque, and to take in some culture at places such as Hagia Sophia. Take time to enjoy the neighbourhood's museums and selection of restaurants. 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
- Blue Mosque
- Hagia Sophia
- Tomb of Sultan Ahmet I
- Sultanahmet Square
- Basilica Cistern
Things to do in Sultanahmet
- Grand Bazaar
- Turkish and Islamic Art Museum
- Istanbul Archaeology Museums
- Hagia Irene
- Whirling Dervish Ceremony in Fatih
Other popular Sultanahmet attractions
- Binbirdirek Cistern
- Cemberlitas Bath
- Column of Constantine
- Little Hagia Sophia
- Topkapi Palace