This area is very busy and safe. Also has many eating outlets to accommodate all tourists. The shopping is excellent. The hotels in these tourist areas are more expensive. You can stay in other areas and travel by tram to this area.

Loved visiting this area. So many historical places to visit, things to see and explore! Great places to eat too. Would definitely find a hotel in this area next time! Perfect location.

As part of our walking tour , our guide took us through to this district that happens to be the heart of old historic Istanbul. It’s filled with incredible history, we learned about the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. The streets are vibrant, bazaars, delicious food restaurants.Most attractions are free but some have an entrance fee.

Amazing place, many historical sites close by. Too many stores selling the same products, very aggressive store clerks, if not buying refuse to enter the store. The sites are amazing, all very close by.

Travelled to Istanbul end of Feb We love the old Sultanahmet area. It's our 4th visit. If you want to see the tourist sights, mosques, grand bazaar etc you must stay in this area. It's a beautiful area filled with cobbled streets, beautiful mosques, bazaars, street vendors etc... Access around the area & towards other parts of Istanbul are easily available via the tram system. The marmary trains and buses are very efficient as well. Buy a travel card called the Istanbul Card. 1 card can be used by multiple members of the family. The grand bazaar is a must, busy and not for the faint hearted but a labyrinth of shops, alleys all tantalising the eyes, nose and taste buds. Visit the Hagia Sofia and Blue Mosque, The Topkapi palace, and many more beautiful tourist attractions. There's lots of different accommodation types from tiny 3* hotels to opulent 5* hotels. I recommend you choose a hotel close to a tram station due to the amount of walking you will be doing. Make sure you bring comfortable shoes as there's ALOT of walking. Be mindful that taxi's cannot enter the road alongside the blue mosque so trams are the main mode of transport. We rarely used taxi's as we prefer the tram & buses. Food is amazing in this area. Something for every budget. Do try the delicious Simit, sweetcorn & chestnuts from the street vendor carts. A must is dessert, Baklava or kunafe from the famous Hafiz Mustafa dessert chain. We cannot wait for our next visit

The historical and touristic area of Istanbul. Many hotels are located here, in small bylanes with terraces overlooking the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. It becomes more lively in the evenings with many historical sites within walking distance.

If you love history, architecture and scenic beauty, Istanbul is a must visit. Besides, it's a kebab treat for non veg foodies. For those with a sweet tooth, the balkhlavas and Turkish delight are a sure treat. Shoppers, the ceramics ,carpets and rugs are unique and gorgeous and, of course the knock offs for every brand of bags,purses,clutches could reel you with the duplication of the latest original. Language is an issue but surprisingly, most of the people you need to interact with, cabbies, shop keepers, are quick to pull out AI translator apps on their phones to help with basics. Cats can be overwhelming on the streets, in eateries and even hotels . Don't feed them at all. You'll be surprised how quickly the solo will convert into a brood menace!!! Dress light and carry walking shoes to enjoy this beautiful city, both, the European and the Asian sudes

The Sultanahmet district has some amazing bag stores and Grace Ottoman was the best. A great selection of LV and others at a great price. The best shop we’ve seen so far and the WhatsApp number is +90 538 788 67 57.

The weather was very pleasant despite it being august! Very breezy cloudy weather with lots of affordable souvenir shops and Turkish street foods. We dined at a terrace restaurant with beautiful views of Hagia Sofia where we enjoyed classic kababs and delicious Iskandar Kababs. We felt safe with our children strolling the small roads of Sultanahmet.

One-stop sightseeing. Okay, so it's not one stop, per se, but one area of Istanbul that's kind of a must-visit, at least on a first trip to Istanbul. Some of the popular sites are here (like the Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern...), and it's just a fun, bustling area to walk around.