What's Istanbul City Center Like?
Come to Istanbul City Center for a glimpse of landmarks like Galata Tower, and to take in some culture at places like Hagia Sophia. Take time to enjoy the neighborhood's museums and selection of restaurants. Taksim Square and Grand Bazaar 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
- Taksim Square
- Galata Tower
- Blue Mosque
- Hagia Sophia
- Fatih Mosque
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
- Süleymaniye Mosque
- Laleli Mosque
- Beyazit Square
- Eminönü Square
- Yenikapi Ferry Terminal