We were fortunate to be staying at a hotel (Sultanhan) within walking distance to the major mosques (all a must see) the spice market and the grand bazaar. All worth any time you have to spend visiting.

My first visit to Istanbul and we stayed in this area and toured the main attractions here. A wonderful experience.

All areas in the old town are fanatastic, try and get there early to miss excursions queues, the blue mosque opens at 0830.

Fascinating city - old and new, east meets west, great food, transport, friendly people. I will definitely be back!

My sister and I spent 6 days (5 nights) in Istanbul in June 2013. Time was just enough to see a lot, but not everything, so we want to come back and repeat experiance but also explore more. We were exploring city during the day, which was our aim, so we can not say a thing about nightlife. We booked... More

The 3 day Galipoli, Troy & Ephesus Tour provided by †he New Deal Travel Agency is simply a must if this is your first trip to Turkey. The guides are young enthusiastic walking encyclopaedias .The sites can be breathtaking and then there is the 5 star accommodation ( i recommend this option ). Everything is organised. All you have to... More

I was in Istanbul for more than 2 month and visited all part of Istanbul (both European & Asian), and now I can recommend you with the highest level of confidence that "Gülhane" district is the best place for tourists who want see the Old City of Istanbul. By booking a hotel in this area you can reach "Blue Mosque",... More

Take a camera as there are lots to see and do. Great walking around the area - wear comfortable shoes!

Liked:- the atmosphere, the people, the bazaars, the shopping! Disliked:- the street sellers (gets a little wearing after a while, found saying 'no' in German helped get ride of them). Disturbed by:- the very young children street sellers, who are out all hours, day & night; and who often sleep on the streets or the river bridge.