Sultanahmet
Superbly located directly opposite the Blue Mosque, the Derviş beckons patrons with its comfortable cane chairs and shady trees. Efficient service,…
Must-see nightlife in Sultanahmet
Sultanahmet
Open on fine days in summer, this rooftop bar has a full view of Aya Sofya, Ayasofya Hürrem Sultan Hamamı and the Bosphorus, while the Blue Mosque is only…
Sultanahmet
Located in a sunken courtyard behind the Blue Mosque, Meşale is a tourist trap par excellence, but is still worth a visit. Generations of backpackers have…
Sultanahmet
We don't recommend eating at this rooftop hotel restaurant near Aya Sofya, but the view from its narrow balcony and glass-sheathed dining room is one of…
Caferağa Medresesi Çay Bahçesi
Sultanahmet
On a fine day, sipping a çay or freshly squeezed orange juice in the gorgeous courtyard of this Sinan-designed medrese is extremely pleasant. Located…
Sultanahmet
This hotel lounge bar–cafe close to the Basilica Cistern is chock-full of antique furniture, richly coloured rugs and old etchings and prints, but its…
Sultanahmet
In fine weather, the garden cafe at the rear of the historic Yeşil Ev (Green House) near the Blue Mosque and Aya Sofya is a lovely, albeit mighty…
Sultanahmet
Conveniently situated on the main pedestrian route between Sultanahmet and Eminönü, this pub has a streetside terrace and a welcoming interior where the…
Sultanahmet
This bygone hippie-trail hang-out, once known worldwide as the Pudding Shop, now substitutes bland food in place of its former menu of psychedelic music…
