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Discover Istanbul from Hay Residence
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Discover Istanbul from Hay Residence
Discover Istanbul: From Hay Residence to the Most Beautiful Points of the City
To explore Istanbul, staying in a central location within the city provides a great advantage.
Cihangir, located on the Slope of Gain Hay Residence It is located in a location where you can easily reach the historical texture of Istanbul, culture and art points, shopping streets and the Bosphorus line.
You don't need to make long trips to explore the different faces of Istanbul during your stay. From Taksim and Istiklal Caddesi to the quiet streets of Cihangir, from Galata to Karakoy and Galataport, many popular spots can be reached on foot or by a short public transport journey from Hay Residence.
Places to Visit Near Hay Residanstaksim Square and Istiklal Street
About 5 minutes walk
Taksim Square and Istiklal Street, one of the busiest areas of Istanbul, are a few minutes' walk from Hay Residence.
Istiklal Street with its historical tram, passages, shops, cafes, restaurants and culture and art venues has a different atmosphere at any time of the day.
Galatasaray and Galata If you want, you can take a short evening walk, take a look at the historical buildings on the street or explore the different districts of Istanbul by continuing from Istiklal towards Galatasaray and Galata.
Cihangir and Cukurcuma
Just around the Hay Residence
For those who want to see the calmer, characteristic and bohemian face of Istanbul, Cihangir and Çukurcuma are neighborhoods that can become a natural part of the accommodation experience.
Even an unplanned walk through the streets of Cihangir with its historical apartment buildings, antique shops, vintage shops, art galleries and neighborhood cafes can turn into a pleasant discovery.
After visiting the unique shops of Çukurcuma, you can experience the daily life of Istanbul more closely by taking a short break in the cafes of Cihangir.
Galata Tower and Karakoy
About 15 minutes walk
When you drive down from Beyoğlu, one of the most characteristic routes of Istanbul takes you to Galata and Karaköy.Reaching from the century to the present Galata Tower, is one of the landmarks of the city where you can see the panoramic view of the historical peninsula of Istanbul and the Bosphorus.
After the tower, you can continue towards Karaköy; you can explore the historical streets, cafes, restaurants, design shops and the coastline.
At the end of this route, you can easily return to Beyoğlu and Taksim by using the Tunnel funicular line.
Bosphorus Line and Modern Istanbul Galataport Istanbul
About 15 minutes
Galataport Istanbul, one of the modern living areas of Istanbul on the Bosphorus coast, combines shopping, gastronomy, culture and art and beach walking on the same route.
You can reach the coast line by heading towards Fındıklı and Karaköy from Hay Residence and continue your walk to Galataport.
In addition to restaurants, shops and culture and art areas in the region Istanbul Modern it is located at.
Especially for those who want to take a walk by the Bosphorus, watch the sunset or evaluate different options for dinner, the Galataport route adds a different atmosphere to your Istanbul exploration.
Dolmabahçe Palace
About 20 minutes walk
Dolmabahçe Palace, one of the most impressive historical buildings on the Bosphorus coast of Istanbul, attracts attention with its magnificent architecture belonging to the last period of the Ottoman Empire.
The crystal chandeliers, decorations and rich decoration used in the interiors of the palace allow you to see the imperial period of Istanbul from a different perspective with its location on the Bosphorus coast.
You can reach it on foot from Hay Residence, or you can use the F1 funicular line via Taksim Square to Kabataş and reach Dolmabahçe from here.
A Journey to Historical Istanbul
You can turn your route to the Historical Peninsula to see that Istanbul is not only around Beyoglu and the Bosphorus.
Thanks to the central location of Hay Residence, you can reach the Sultanahmet district by transferring from Taksim to Kabataş and then to the T1 tram line.
Hagia Sophia-i Kebir Mosque and Sultanahmet Square
About 25-30 minutes
Sultanahmet Square, one of the most important historical areas of Istanbul, is a special area where you can witness the thousands of years of the city's past on the same route.
Hagia Sophia-i Kebir Mosque, Blue Mosque and the historical Hippodrome environment is among the important structures of Istanbul that bear traces of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Decadences.
You can explore the historical buildings by walking around the square and experience the atmosphere of Istanbul's old city on the streets around the square.
It will be a good option to set aside at least half a day on your trip to explore this region without rushing.
Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern
In the Sultanahmet region
You can also add Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern to your Sultanahmet route.
Topkapi Palace, which has been the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire for centuries, is an important stop for those who want to get to know the history of the city closely with its palace structures, courtyards, collections and its location overlooking the Bosphorus in Istanbul.
The Basilica Cistern is one of the historical structures hidden underground in Istanbul with its columns, reflections on the water and its own unique atmosphere.
You can easily include both points in your walking route around Sultanahmet.
Grand Bazaar
About 25 minutes
Those who want to experience the historical shopping culture of Istanbul should add the Grand Bazaar to their itinerary.
You can come across carpets, jewelry, ceramics, spices, souvenirs and traditional Turkish products in the historical bazaar, where there are thousands of shops and many streets.
The Grand Bazaar is not only a place to shop, it offers a historical atmosphere where you can feel the commercial culture of Istanbul that has been going on for centuries.