Fatih

Name: Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel
Rating: 9

Istanbul

The Sultanahmet Mosque (also known as the Blue Mosque because of the blue tiles that are used to decorate the interior) is one of the grandest and most famous mosques in Istanbul.

The mosque was criticized early on for having 6 minarets – the same number of the Great Mosque in Mecca. Sultan Ahmet overcame this problem by ordering a 7th minaret to be built at the Great Mosque.

One local anecdote claims that the original design called for several gold minarets. The architect realized that there wasn't enough gold in the empire to construct gold minarets, so he built six minarets instead. When questioned about his decision, the architect claimed that he mistakenly heard the instruction to be six ("altı" in Turkish) minarets rather than gold ("altın" in Turkish) minarets.

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This repurposed Medusa head helps to support the roof of the Basilica Cistern, built in the 6th century CE by the Byzantine emperor Justinian as part of Constantinople's water system.

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Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul

Dr. Imran Oktem Cad. No:1 Istanbul

Stay at this hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)

Great sized room, comfy bed and excellent location. Perfect for exploring all the sights by foot. Hotel staff were friendly and breakfast was excellent with plenty of options with a breathtaking view. Only slight negative was the duvet was not quite big enough to cover 2 People, a larger duvet or ...

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

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Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Piyer Loti Cad No:7 Istanbul Istanbul

€90

22 Feb - 23 Feb

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this spa hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,231 reviews)

The staff are all amazing, couldn't have asked for or expected more. When we arrived our room had been upgraded to the presidential suite!!! Oh boy what a way to accommodatey disabilities! The rooms were expect for a included pme, fresh and tasty otless and beds very comfortable. Bkfast is good

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Istanbul - Old City by IHG

Gencturk Cad. Sirvanizade Sokak No. 5 Istanbul

€60

2 Mar - 3 Mar

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this spa hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (879 reviews)

The room was spacious and nice. The manager was spectacular and super nice guy. The location was great. I was overall very happy with my stay.

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Glorious Hotel

Ordu Cad. Yesil Tulumba Sok. No:17 Istanbul Istanbul

Stay at this spa hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Grand Bazaar and Blue Mosque are located ...

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AJWA Sultanahmet

Emin Sinan Mah Piyerloti Cad No: 30 Istanbul

€263

22 Feb - 23 Feb

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (907 reviews)

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Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel

Ahirkapi Sok. No: 24 Istanbul Istanbul

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)

Courteous front desk staff, bell boy, restaurant staff. Very nice hotel With excellent breakfast and rooftop restaurant.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around Fatih

Cumhuriyet Anıtı featuring street scenes, a city and a square or plaza

Istanbul City Center

4/5(122 area reviews)

Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Istanbul City Center. Check out top attractions like Taksim Square and Grand Bazaar, and jump on the metro at Aksaray Station or Aksaray Tram Station to see more of the city.

Galata

Travellers choose Galata for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Karakoy Tünel Station and check out top sights like Galata Tower.

Bosphorus featuring a monument, a bay or harbor and a bridge

Sirkeci

Travellers choose Sirkeci for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sirkeci Station or Eminonu Station and check out top sights like Grand Bazaar.

Panorama of Golden Horn Gulf and the Bosphorus in Istanbul

Beyoğlu

Enjoy the popular shops in Beyoğlu. Taksim Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Tophane Station to see more of Istanbul.

Karaköy

Spend some time visiting places like Galata Tower while getting to know Karaköy, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Karakoy Station or Karakoy Tünel Station to see more of the area.

Blue Mosque which includes a pond, a fountain and a mosque

Sultanahmet

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Hagia Sophia to Blue Mosque – discover Sultanahmet, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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