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Legacy Ottoman Hotel · Sirkeci

Around your hotel,
Istanbul on foot.

Your hotel, the Legacy Ottoman, is in Sirkeci, in the heart of the old city. Between appointments, you can walk to the waterfront, the bazaars and the great monuments.

Spice Bazaar3 min walk
Hagia Sophia15 min walk
T1 tram3 min walk
The map

Everything is close by.

The numbers match the places described below. Times are walking times, at an easy pace, from the hotel.

Golden HornBosphorusGALATA · KARAKÖYT11Sirkeci Station2New Mosque3Spice Bazaar4Ferry piers5Galata Bridge6Rüstem Pasha7Gülhane Park8Grand Bazaar9Topkapı Palace10Hagia Sophia11Basilica Cistern12Süleymaniye13Blue Mosque14Galata TowerYour hotel · Legacy OttomanUnder 10 min15 to 25 minIllustrative map, not to scale

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Under 10 minutes

Very close to the hotel

Your hotel

Legacy Ottoman

A historic building from the late Ottoman Empire, in Sirkeci, close to the waterfront.

1
2 min walk

Sirkeci Station

The historic Orient Express station (1890), its façade and its small railway museum.

2
3 min walk

New Mosque

The “New Mosque” facing the harbour, surrounded by pigeons and tea sellers.

3
3 min walk

Spice Bazaar

Turkish delight, spices, teas and dried fruit under 17th-century vaults.

4
4 min walk

Ferry piers

Bosphorus boats leave from here. Fish sandwiches on the quay.

5
4 min walk

Galata Bridge

Anglers along the rail and a fine view of the old city at sunset.

6
6 min walk

Rüstem Pasha

A small mosque hidden above the shops, covered in Iznik tiles.

7
7 min walk

Gülhane Park

A large, shady and quiet park, ideal for a gentle walk after treatment.

15 to 25 minutes

A bit further

8
12 min walk

Grand Bazaar

Thousands of shops under one roof: jewellery, rugs, ceramics. Closed on Sundays.

9
15 min walk

Topkapı Palace

The sultans’ palace, its courtyards and terraces over the Bosphorus. Closed on Tuesdays.

10
15 min walk

Hagia Sophia

A basilica, then a mosque, for nearly 1,500 years: the dome is breathtaking.

11
15 min walk

Basilica Cistern

An underground Byzantine cistern and its 336 columns, in soft light.

12
15 min walk

Süleymaniye

On the hill, with a view of the Golden Horn. The climb is a little steep.

13
18 min walk

Blue Mosque

Six minarets and thousands of blue tiles. Closed to visitors during prayers.

14
25 min walk

Galata Tower

Across the bridge, a steep climb. Easier: tram, then funicular.

And further?

Colourful Balat, Dolmabahçe Palace, Karaköy… Your coordinator tells you the easiest way to get there: tram, boat or taxi.

Walk ideas

Three easy walks from the hotel

1 h · easy

The day after arrival

  • 1Spice Bazaar
  • 2New Mosque
  • 3Galata Bridge
  • 4Back along the quay

Flat, by the water, with benches.

Half a day

Istanbul’s history

  • 1Gülhane Park
  • 2Topkapı Palace
  • 3Hagia Sophia
  • 4Basilica Cistern

You can come back on the T1 tram.

Late afternoon

On the water

  • 1Eminönü piers
  • 2Bosphorus cruise
  • 3Dinner by the water

Seated all the way: perfect after treatment.

Depending on your care

Enjoy the city, gently

Hair transplant

  • Cover your head with a wide hat
  • Avoid direct sun, crowds and sweating
  • No hammam, sauna or swimming

Dental care

  • Choose lukewarm drinks and food
  • Avoid hard or sticky food for the first days
  • Keep a bottle of water with you

Eye surgery

  • Wear sunglasses outdoors
  • Avoid dust and wind
  • Don’t rub your eyes; no pool or hammam

Cosmetic surgery

  • Start with short walks on flat ground
  • No effort or carrying heavy bags
  • Keep scars out of the sun
These are general tips: the doctor and your coordinator tell you what is possible for your treatment.
Practical

Good to know

T1 tram, 3 min awaySirkeci stop: Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Kabataş.
IstanbulkartA top-up card for the tram, boats and metro.
In mosquesShoulders and knees covered, headscarf for women, shoes off. Visit outside prayer times.
Closing daysGrand Bazaar on Sundays, Topkapı Palace on Tuesdays.
Hotel addressHobyar Mah., Hamidiye Cad. No:16, Sirkeci – Fatih, Istanbul.
A question?Your French-speaking coordinator answers on WhatsApp.

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