great hotels..we rented an apt in this area on vrbo...was flawless and lots of restaurants and markets everywhere... we loved this area..

Sultanahmet area is bustling with people of all nationalities and traders of thousands goods. Go there and experience the essence of Istanbul. Do not miss the pomegranate juices, the sweetness of Turkish Delights, the various taste of Turkish cuisines, buy cheap souveniers along the way, get yourself a t shirt of Istanbul and do mot forget to post a postcard... More

Got to be seen plenty of safe walking areas and seating especially around the Blue Mosque/square, great water features

The Hotel (Erguvan) we stayed in was an easy walk to mayor sights, and there were plenty of hotels in the area to choose from.

Safe, clean, geared for tourists, plenty to eat, plenty to feast the eyes on. All the great tourist sites close at hand. Overheard conversation between a Brazilian and a Romanian: 'The Turks trust is. Thousands come here but you see hardly any police.' I did not see a single police person in Sultanahmet though there was a police car parked... More

We have travelled to Istanbul many times and as we arrive my wife aways remarks this feels like coming home. This area is the cradle of civilisation full of history and good restuarants.

Grand bazar, Spice bazar, Trams, Many mosques, Icecreams parlours, Doners Kebabs and Sheesha cafe, what a justaposition, modern, traditional and cultural. I loved the every minute I stayed there. Take walk to Grand bazar from Blue Mosque to get a real feel of Sultan Ahmet district.

Very noisy and congested, but best place to stay (for short visits) to see the main tourist sites of The Blue Mosque, The Topkapi Palace and Aya Sofia. Restaurants expensive because so touristy

Be very careful when paying for cabs or goods, particularly with a 50L note. We were two couples in the city for a long weekend. When paying for tickets to see the Whirling Dervishers, my friend handed over 150L for 4 tickets. The young man pointed out to her that she was 45L short. She duly gave him the additional... More