This is the part of Istanbul where most of the tourist sites are located and so it is a great area to stay in. We stayed 4 nights in a great place a couple of blocks from Hagia Sophia. It is a tourist area, so things can certainly be overpriced. Bu,t we were able to find good reasonably priced food... more

You need to watch out when eating at this section of Istanbul. Well there are some good restaurants, most are far overpriced, and many engage in outright scams to get you to overpay. Your far better off getting out of the tourist areas. You will get far better food at a much better price . more

We spent more than 7 days visiting Istanbul and we stayed in Garden House, a nice hotel in SultanAhmet area. This was our first visit. We are a family of 6 with small children, but the outstanding transportaion system and local help made our visits to different parts of the city easy & enjoyable. We did not have to take... more

Sultanahmet is an enchanting location. Very old, very interesting. Walking everywhere is ideal and seemed to be safe. Most things are close. The public transportation is also easy. Most of all, take the time to really enjoy the surroundings, the buildings and the people. Do allow plenty of time in the Grand Bazaar. Bargain like crazy. And the restaurants in... more