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    Sultanahmet District

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    Istanbul 34122, Turkey
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    The old section of Istanbul where you can find many attractions including Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque.
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    My favorite

    Best area in Istanbul for pretty much everything, dining walking shopping, history and fun. Don’t miss Sultanahmet!

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank 729eds
    Reviewed yesterday
    lots to see

    standing beside two of the great world buildings the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sofia , there is lots of people watching and historical plaques to view.

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank Gordon M
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    Loved it

    So much history and traditions. It was lovely walking on the streets with little hotels and lovely coffee shops. I loved the spices bazar. Would not go again to the grand bazar though...lots of cheap quality producta overpriced. You can bargain but still too expensive...More

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank 798lucid
    Reviewed yesterday
    Top sights!

    Many of the sights are nearby - Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Cistern, etc. This is the "must" place to visit.

    Date of experience: March 2019
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    Old is gold

    Older part of city istanbul in Turkey houses this treasure called Sultanahmet district. It has many heritage buildings including Blue mosque and Hagia sophia which reminds us of the muslim and non Muslims past of turkey. The Sultanahmet district is a complex of such heritage...More

    Date of experience: March 2019
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    Date of experience: November 2018
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    The place to stay

    Sultanahmet is not just a tourist zone. It's a very unique, authentic place to stay that couples great views and historic attractions with a place that just has an incredible aura.

    Date of experience: June 2018
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    Date of experience: March 2019
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    Ancient Istanbul

    For history lovers, this district is full of historic features from all ages; roman, Constantinople and otoman eras.

    Date of experience: May 2018
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    prime location for visitors to be wowed on a truly
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    Travel17964402224
    5 March 2019|
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    Response from Ahmad S | Reviewed this property |
    Tramway/Metro is the cheapest, else There is min bus (yellow color), they have as well Uber, I use it, it is good and safe however Tramway/Metro is faster to avoid traffic Jam
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    Вера М
    4 March 2019|
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    Response from AakilaAyman | Reviewed this property |
    Euros is reasonably accepted in most stores but you will be in a losing end due to the exchange rate. There are plenty of currency change kiosks around the Sultanahmet area/Grand Bazaar area which offers competitive rates to... More
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    3 February 2019|
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    Response from _ritamplusnis | Reviewed this property |
    Sorry, don't know anything about buses, I drove in Istanbul by car Ask your hotel for shuttle service or maybe there are dolmus buses (small buses or combis), with fair prices.
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