A comprehensive guide to the best neighborhoods for staying in Istanbul, Turkey, covering Old Town's Byzantine heritage, Sultan Ahmed's luxury boutiques near Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, Sirkeci's bazaar culture, Eminonu Waterfront's ferry access, and Nisantasi's upscale dining and shopping. The video provides accommodation recommendations and practical transit tips for different trip lengths.
- Duration
- 12 min 45 s
- Route distance
- 13.3 km
- Start
- Old Town
- End
- Grand Bazaar
- Stops
- 8
- Channel author
- Island Hopper TV
Timestamps and places
- — Hagia Sophia (Intro)
- — Old Town
- — Sultan Ahmed
- — Sirkeci
- — Eminonu Waterfront (Eminonu)
- — Nisantasi
- — Blue Mosque (Galata)
- — Grand Bazaar (Istikal)
- — Taksim
- — Ortakoy
- — Kadikoy
Route on the map
Best Places To Stay in Istanbul Turkey 2026