What's Sultanahmet Like?
Come to Sultanahmet for a glimpse of landmarks like Blue Mosque, and to take in some culture at places like Hagia Sophia. Take time to enjoy the neighborhood's museums and selection of restaurants. Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.
How to Get to Sultanahmet
Flying to:
- Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW), 18.9 mi (30.4 km) from Sultanahmet
- Istanbul Airport (IST), 21.2 mi (34.2 km) from Sultanahmet
Getting to Sultanahmet on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood 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
- Arasta Bazaar
- Hagia Irene
Other Popular Sultanahmet Attractions
- Basilica Cistern
- Cemberlitas Bath
- Column of Constantine
- Little Hagia Sophia
- Gülhane Park