Hagia Sophia
Istanbul, Turkey

Hagia Sophia

Type: mosque / historic monument

One of the most important buildings in the history of the world, which over the centuries has served as a church, mosque, and museum. Hagia Sophia impresses with its enormous dome, Byzantine mosaics, and the unique blend of Christian and Islamic architecture. It is most beautiful early in the morning when the atmosphere is calmer and the light particularly highlights the interior. A visit takes approximately 1 to 2 hours.

Tickets

Entry: Tickets from ~25.00 EUR
Indicative price — confirm the exact amount before booking.
Tickets can also be purchased on-site.

During prayer times, access to certain sections may be restricted, so check the schedule before your visit.

Parking nearby

Naz Otopark

Naz Otopark

Closed (opens at 07:00) garage/underground 229m to the landmark

Address: Alemdar, Zeynep Sultan Cami Sokak No:14

Opening hours:

Monday: 07:00–22:00 Tuesday: 07:00–22:00 Wednesday: 07:00–22:00 Thursday: 07:00–22:00 Friday: 07:00–22:00 Saturday: 07:00–22:00 Sunday: 08:00–22:00
İspark 540

İspark 540

garage/underground 299m to the landmark

Address: Cankurtaran, Seyit Hasan Sokak No:1

Günaydın Otopark Sultanahmet

Günaydın Otopark Sultanahmet

Closed (opens at 07:00) garage/underground 324m to the landmark

Address: Alemdar Mahallesi Alayköşkü Cad. &, Eryılmaz Çıkmazı Eminönü No:19

Opening hours:

Monday: 07:00–20:00 Tuesday: 07:00–20:00 Wednesday: 07:00–20:00 Thursday: 07:00–20:00 Friday: 07:00–20:00 Saturday: 07:00–20:00 Sunday: 07:00–20:00

Phone: +90 533 384 46 63

Sultan Multi-storey Car Park

Sultan Multi-storey Car Park

garage/underground 440m to the landmark

Address: Alemdar, Molla Fenari Sokağı no: 20

Opening hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours

Phone: +90 212 520 85 45

Armada Oto Park

Armada Oto Park

Closed (opens at 07:30) garage/underground 490m to the landmark

Address: Cankurtaran, Ahırkapı Caddesi No:30

Opening hours:

Monday: 07:30–23:00 Tuesday: 07:30–23:00 Wednesday: 07:30–23:00 Thursday: 07:30–23:00 Friday: 07:30–23:00 Saturday: 07:30–23:00 Sunday: 07:30–23:00

Recommended restaurants

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Meşhur Sultanahmet Köftecisi

Meşhur Sultanahmet Köftecisi

Closed (opens at 11:30)
⭐ 3.60 2008 reviews 252m

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€€ recommended

Address: Alemdar, Divan Yolu Caddesi No:4

Phone: +90 212 511 39 60

Opening hours:

Monday: 11:30–23:00 Tuesday: 11:30–23:00 Wednesday: 11:30–23:00 Thursday: 11:30–23:00 Friday: 11:30–23:00 Saturday: 11:30–23:00 Sunday: 11:30–23:00
Tarihi Sultanahmet Köftecisi Selim Usta

Tarihi Sultanahmet Köftecisi Selim Usta

Closed (opens at 10:30)
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€€ recommended

Address: Alemdar, Divan Yolu Caddesi No:12

Phone: +90 212 513 64 68

Opening hours:

Monday: 10:30–22:30 Tuesday: 10:30–22:30 Wednesday: 10:30–22:30 Thursday: 10:30–22:30 Friday: 10:30–22:30 Saturday: 10:30–22:30 Sunday: 10:30–22:30
Albura Kathisma

Albura Kathisma

Closed (opens at 09:00)
⭐ 4.70 1336 reviews 301m

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bar €€ recommended

Address: Cankurtaran, Akbıyık Caddesi No:38 D:36

Phone: +90 212 518 97 10

Opening hours:

Monday: 09:00–02:00 Tuesday: 09:00–02:00 Wednesday: 09:00–02:00 Thursday: 09:00–02:00 Friday: 09:00–02:00 Saturday: 09:00–02:00 Sunday: 09:00–02:00
Mado

Mado

Closed (opens at 08:00)
⭐ 3.70 2523 reviews 349m

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pekara €€€ recommended

Address: Alemdar, Divan Yolu Caddesi No:24

Phone: +90 533 203 50 11

Opening hours:

Monday: 08:00–01:00 Tuesday: 08:00–01:00 Wednesday: 08:00–00:00 Thursday: 08:00–01:00 Friday: 08:00–01:00 Saturday: 08:00–01:00 Sunday: 08:00–01:00
Balikci Sabahattin

Balikci Sabahattin

Closed (opens at 13:00)
⭐ 4.40 2196 reviews 456m

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€€ recommended

Address: Cankurtaran, Şehit Hasan Kuyu Sokak No:1

Phone: +90 212 458 18 24

Opening hours:

Monday: 13:00–23:00 Tuesday: 13:00–23:00 Wednesday: 13:00–23:00 Thursday: 13:00–23:00 Friday: 13:00–23:00 Saturday: 13:00–23:00 Sunday: 13:00–23:00