Sultanahmet · Walking Guides

Sultanahmet Historic Stroll

Cafes and restaurants nestled among Istanbul's ancient landmarks

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1.9 km

Distances are approximate straight lines, not walking routes. Check directions between stops.

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By Mes Prestiges Editorial Team

Restaurant

Balikci Sabahattin

The best seafood in the Old City since 1927. Don't miss the meze spread before the fish.

Seyit Hasan Kuyu Sok. No:1, Sultanahmet

Approx. 0.6 km in a straight line

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Restaurant

Deraliye

Michelin Guide & Gault&Millau. Chef Necati Yilmaz - 425 ancient palace recipes. Famous for Goose Kebab (1539 recipe). Steps from Hagia Sophia. Ottoman palace decor.

Alemdar Mahallesi, Ticarethane Sokak No:10, Sultanahmet

Approx. 0.2 km in a straight line

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Restaurant

Lokanta 1741

Historic 1741 hammam setting is breathtaking. Chef Durukan Ozgen serves Istanbul's multi-ethnic culinary heritage. Rooftop terrace with dome views is magical. Michelin Guide featured. No guests under 15. Weekend lunches more casual, evenings fine dining only.

Alemdar Mah. Profesor Kazim Ismail Gurkan Cad. No: 34, Cagaloglu Hamami, 34110 Fatih

Approx. 0.4 km in a straight line

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Restaurant

The Sarnic Restaurant

542 AD Byzantine cistern - truly unique. Built by Emperor Justinian I. Candlelit dinner with live piano. Near Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. Dinner show at 8:30pm. Ottoman-Byzantine cuisine.

Sogukçesme Sokak No:26, Sultanahmet, Fatih

Approx. 0.7 km in a straight line

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