Istanbul Sights and Activities
How to Plan a Visit to Topkapı Palace in Istanbul
Topkapı Palace sits on Istanbul’s Sarayburnu headland and brings together Ottoman history, monumental gates and palace buildings. Use this guide to plan around ticke…
Istanbul Sights and Activities
Use these guides to plan visits to Istanbul’s historic landmarks, markets and neighborhoods from the Yenikapı area. Get practical details for a Grand Bazaar outing, a walk through the Old City and visits to places such as Topkapı Palace.
Istanbul Sights and Activities
Sultanahmet Istanbul: reaching the historic sights from Yenikapı
Sultanahmet brings together major historic sights, including Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern and Topkapı Palace. From Hermanos Hotel, Yenikapı statio…
Istanbul Sights and Activities
Şehzade Mosque and Süleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul’s Old City
Şehzade Mosque and Süleymaniye Mosque are two historic mosques to include in an Istanbul visit. Şehzade Mosque is about a 19-minute walk from the hotel.
Istanbul Sights and Activities
Istanbul: Princes’ Islands Day Trip from the Yenikapı Area
Büyükada is an island in Istanbul’s Princes’ Islands that you can reach only by sea. Plan your day around a ferry departure, then explore on foot, by electric public…
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Istanbul in a day from the Yenikapı area
Start around Yenikapı, then head toward Sultanahmet for a visit to Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace or the Basilica Cistern. This itinerary keeps the day focused on near…
Istanbul Sights and Activities
Istanbul Walking Tour: Landmarks Near Hermanos Hotel
This Istanbul walking guide links landmarks around Yenikapı and Aksaray, from Bulgur Palas to Şehzade Mosque. Walking times from Hermanos Hotel range from 9 to 20 mi…
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Kadıköy Market Istanbul: a visit from Yenikapı
Kadıköy Çarşı is a web of market streets behind Kadıköy’s ferry piers, with food shops and routes toward the waterfront. From Yenikapı, you can connect with ferries…
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How to Use Istanbul Public Transport from Yenikapı
Yenikapı, Yusufpaşa and Aksaray stations put several public transport connections within reach of Hermanos Hotel. Here’s how to plan a journey, check fares and confi…
Istanbul Sights and Activities
Istanbul Market Guide: Grand Bazaar Visit Planning
The Grand Bazaar is a historic covered market in Istanbul’s Old City, with 61 streets and more than 4,000 shops. Here’s what to know about visiting, timing your trip…
Istanbul Sights and Activities
Yenikapı Otel: Getting to Hermanos Hotel
Yenikapı station is about a four-minute walk from Hermanos Hotel in Istanbul. It connects with several metro, tram and Marmaray services, making it a useful arrival…
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Bulgur Palas Istanbul: visiting from the Yenikapı area
Bulgur Palas is a public cultural space in Istanbul’s Fatih district, with a library, event spaces and a terrace. Find its address and check current visiting details…