Resort Old City - apartment in Istanbul

If you're eager to immerse yourself in Istanbul's history, Sultanahmet - the old city - is your place. Occupying its own small peninsula, this spellbinding area dates back to Byzantine times and offers wonderful sights. Within walking distance of each other, you'll find the magnificent Haghia Sophia church, breathtaking Blue Mosque decorated with 20,000 dazzling tiles and the ornate Topkapi Palace, once home to the Ottoman Sultans. Once you've wowed at these spectacles, haggle for souvenirs in the legendary Grand Bazaar, teeming with carpet and jewellery stalls, and delve into the spellbinding Spice Market with its bustling spice and souvenir shops. At night, Sultanahmet offers exotic entertainments galore, from dining on Turkish kebabs and delicacies at traditional restaurants to seductive belly-dancing shows and cruises along the Bosphorus to marvel at the city's beautiful, twinkling skyline.

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Old City Accommodation