Sultanahmet District

The spectacular Istanbul is a huge city with many fascinating neighborhoods, full of character and personality. Of these Sultanahmet is the oldest and one of the most appealing. Here you can find the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Small Mosques Sofia, Yeni and New the Mosque, the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar, among many other fabulous places. But Sultanahmet is not only the scene of ancient buildings but also of cobbled streets with converted Ottoman houses, charming small hotels, pubs, tea rooms, where Istanbulíes eternally smoke water pipes, old buildings with spectacular terraces, which coexist with carpet stores, grocery stores and hostels.

Great for the sites and well connected. Next time in Istanbul, I would stay somewhere else for a more authentic experience, better food at a better value, and more locals in the evening!