Eminönü Travel Guide

Istanbul

A narrow street with outdoor seating, a café, and a market stall.
A street with cafes and restaurants, including Cozy Pub & Restaurant and Pasha Restaurant.
A bustling street with a prominent 'Pudding Shop' sign, indicating a local dessert shop.
A street with historic buildings, a dog crossing, and a sign for "Chez Galip Pottery & Ceramics".
A cobblestone street lined with trees, a hotel, and outdoor cafes.

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A market with colorful hanging lanterns and a Turkish flag.

Grand Bazaar

8.8/10 (29,955 reviews)
Enter the maze of shop-lined streets in one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world to browse hundreds of thousands of hand-crafted objects.
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Things to do

Bosphorus Explorer: 3-Hour Cruise with Asian Side Visit

Bosphorus Explorer: 2-Hour Cruise Throughout the Day

Rp206.221
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Bosphorus Explorer: 2-Hour Cruise Throughout the Day
Bosphorus Dinner & Show Cruise

Bosphorus Dinner & Show Cruise (All Inclusive)

Rp577.420
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Bosphorus Dinner & Show Cruise (All Inclusive)
Istanbul: Hodjapasha Whirling Dervishes Show & Exhibition

Istanbul: Hodjapasha Whirling Dervishes Show & Exhibition

Rp578.080
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Istanbul: Hodjapasha Whirling Dervishes Show & Exhibition
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show from Istanbul

Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show

Rp577.214
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show
Istanbul Self-Guided Audio Walk: Mystical Secrets

29-Stop Istanbul Audio Guide: Hidden Stories & Secret Places

Rp90.325
per adult
29-Stop Istanbul Audio Guide: Hidden Stories & Secret Places
Istanbul FAST PASS: Explore in a Day w/ Skip-the-Line Entry

Istanbul FAST PASS: Most Popular Sights in One Day

Rp1.216.707
per adult
Istanbul FAST PASS: Most Popular Sights in One Day
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Where to stay in Eminönü

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A fountain with water jets in a circular pool, a mosque with multiple minarets, and palm trees in the foreground.

Sultanahmet

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Blue Mosque to Hagia Sophia – discover Sultanahmet, a destination also famous for its shopping.

A horse-drawn carriage on a street with white buildings and trees.
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Büyükada

A red tram with the number 115 on a busy street.

Taksim

Enjoy the popular shops in Taksim. Taksim Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Taksim Station or Findikli Station to see more of Istanbul.

A historic building with a large reflection in the water, a boat in the foreground, and a partly cloudy sky.

Kadıköy

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Kadıköy. Spend some time visiting top spots like Bosphorus, and catch the metro at Bahariye Station or Acibadem Station to see more of the area.

A historic mosque with three minarets and a large dome, surrounded by trees and buildings.

Istanbul City Center

Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Istanbul City Center. Check out top attractions like Grand Bazaar and Blue Mosque, and jump on the metro at Aksaray Station or Aksaray Tram Station to see more of the city.

Eminönü Travel Guide

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