What's Istanbul City Center Like?
People go to Istanbul City Center to see favorite places like Blue Mosque, and to take in culture at top venues like Hagia Sophia. Take time to enjoy the neighborhood's museums and selection of restaurants. Grand Bazaar and Taksim Square are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.
How to Get to Istanbul City Center
Flying to:
- Istanbul Airport (IST), 20 mi (32.2 km) from Istanbul City Center
- Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW), 20.2 mi (32.6 km) from Istanbul City Center
Traveling to Istanbul City Center by Train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighborhood:
- Vezneciler Subway Station
- YeniKapi Station
- Emniyet - Fatih Station
Getting to Istanbul City Center on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- Aksaray Station
- Aksaray Tram Station
- Laleli-University Station
Things to See and Do in and around Istanbul City Center
What to See in Istanbul City Center
- Blue Mosque
- Hagia Sophia
- Taksim Square
- Galata Tower
- Topkapi Palace
Things to Do in Istanbul City Center
- Grand Bazaar
- Historia Fatih Shopping Centre
- Egyptian Bazaar
- SALT Galata
- Turkish and Islamic Art Museum
Other Popular Istanbul City Center Attractions
- Bosphorus
- Fatih Mosque
- Süleymaniye Mosque
- Laleli Mosque
- Beyazit Square