Sultan Ahmet Neighborhood

The list which follows provides the Turkish and English names of some of the major attractions near our hotel followed by the hours of operation and day(s) which each site is closed. Please confirm hours of opening with the hotel desk before setting out.

Arkeoloji Muzeleri/ Archeological Museums 9:30AM - 5:00 PM
Closed Mondays

Aya Sofiya Muzesi/ Hagia Sophia Museum 9:30AM - 4:00 PM
Closed Mondays

Calligraphy Museum  9:00AM -4:00 PM
Closed Sundays & Mondays

Cinli Kosk/ Tile Kiosk 9:30AM - 5:00 PM
(near Arkeoloji Muzeleri) Closed Mondays

Ibrahim Pasa Sarayi/ Museum of Turkish & Islamic Arts  9:30AM - 5:00 PM
Closed Tuesdays

Kapali Carsi/ Covered Bazaar 9:00AM - 6:00 PM
Closed Sundays

Misir Carsisi/ Egyptian (Spice) Bazaar 9:00AM - 6:00 PM
Closed Sunday

Mosaic Museum (Byzantine) 9:30AM - 5:00 PM
Closed Tuesday

Sokullu Mehmet Pasa Camii/ Mosque (across your hotel)
Closed to tourists during prayer  hours/open daily.              

Sultanahmet Camii/Blue Mosque
Closed to tourists during prayer hours/ open daily

Yerebatan Sarayi/ Underground (Basilica) Cistern 9:00AM -5:00 PM
Closed Mondays

Topkapi Sarayi/ palace 9:30AM -5:00 Pm
Closed Tuesdays

Museums & Sites : Other Neighborhoods

The following list includes some sites worth visiting in neighborhoods other than Sultanahmet where your hotel is located. The name of the neighborhood follows the site name. The comments above apply regarding schedules. The hotel desk will be happy to advise you on the best means of transportation and routes (which in istanbul may vary according to the day, hour or weather), especially when traveling to areas along the Bosphorus.

Askeri Muze/Military Museum Harbiye 9:00AM - 5:00 PM
(Janissary band plays l-2PM) Closed Mon. & Tues.

Beylerbey Sarayi/Beylerbey Palace Beylerbey 9:00AM - 4:30 PM
321-9320) Closed Mon. & Thurs

Deniz Muzesi/Maritime Museum Besiktas 9:30AM - 5:00 PM
Closed Mon. & Tues

Dolmabace Sarayi/Dolmabache Palace 9:00AM - 4:30 Pm
(reservations for guided tours required: 258-5544) Closed Mon.& Thurs.

Eyup Camii / Mosque Eyup Closed to tourists during prayer hours
Open daily some individual torbes (tombs) are open at different times
Galata Kulesi/Tower 8:00AM - 9:00 PM
Open daily

Kariye Camii/Mosque Edirnekapi 9:30AM - A:30 PM (???)
Closed Tues.

Rahmi Koc Industrial Museum 10:00AM -5:00PM Closed
Mon.

Marangozhane/Yildiz Palace Museum 10:00AM - 4:00 PM
Closed Mon. & Tues.

Sadbek Hanim Museum of Turkish Life 10:30AM - 4:30 PM
Closed Wednesday