Sultanahmet District

The Sultanahmet district is the heart of historic Old Istanbul. This is where you'll find Topkapı Palace, Ayasofya (Hagia Sophia), the Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii), the ByzantineHippodrome, Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Saray), Binbirdirek Cistern, the Istanbul Archeological Museums, Great Palace Mosaic Museum. Luckily for visitors, the district of Sultanahmet (sool-tahn-ah-MEHT, named for Sultan Ahmet I, builder of the Blue Mosque) also has a number of serviceable restaurants and dozens of good hotels in all price ranges. Many of the hotels are literally a few minutes' stroll from the major sights. Gülhane is one of the few attractions with its own spot on the tram line. The best time to visit is during the Tulip Festival when the park is brimming with colorful tulips and roses

It’s a great place to visit ..a lot of turkeys around in big groups. Long queues to avoid Ny buying avoid-the-queue online. The good and drink are overpriced in this area so try to have a bottle of water and a sandwich with you in your backpack. The area is so picturesque that is worth to spend a half day enjoying its history.

History lessons within walking distance of your stay - Topkapi Palace and Harem, Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque topped up with fabulous Hammam bath in an historical setting!!

Wonderful area , lots of people , very safe and lots to see. Definitely a must place to visit while here.

When you think of Turkey, you are thinking of mosques and other historical sites. The best ones are in the Sultanahmet district. I would recommend staying here like we are so all that history is right outside your door. I would also recommend a good pair of walking shoes as you'll be walking a lot!