Süleymaniye Mosque
Istanbul, Turkey

Süleymaniye Mosque

Type: mosque / historical monument

A monumental 16th-century mosque, a masterpiece by the renowned Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan, built at the order of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. Situated on one of Istanbul's seven hills, it offers a spectacular view of the Golden Horn and the Bosphorus. The complex includes the mosque, a madrasa, a library, and the mausoleums of Sultan Suleiman and Hürrem Sultan.

Tickets

Entry: Free

Entry is free, but it is mandatory to remove footwear and cover your head and shoulders. During prayer times the mosque is closed to tourists.

⛰️ Heads up: Hilly approach — the uphill section may add about 25 percent to the walking time to the attraction.

Parking nearby

Profesör Dr. Sadık Sami Cd. (Süleymaniye Cami Yanı) Otoparkı

garage/underground 🚶 2 min to the attraction (84m)

Address: Süleymaniye, Profesör Doktor Sıddık Sami Onar Caddesi No:33

Parking Emununu

garage/underground 🚶 3 min to the attraction (193m)

Address: Demirtaş

Özdemir otopark

Closed today garage/underground 🚶 3 min to the attraction (234m)

Address: Demirtaş, Ordinaryüs Profesör Doktor Cemil Birsel Caddesi No:22, Tahtakale

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 07:00–19:00 Tuesday: 07:00–19:00 Wednesday: 07:00–19:00 Thursday: 07:00–19:00 Friday: 07:00–19:00 Saturday: 07:00–19:00 Sunday: Closed

Phone: +90 212 513 05 43

Şirin Katlı Otopark

Open until 20:00 garage/underground 🚶 4 min to the attraction (267m)

Address: Süleymaniye, Ordinaryüs Profesör Doktor Cemil Birsel Caddesi No:28

Opening hours: 06:00–20:00

Phone: +90 212 520 33 33

Namahrem Sk. Otoparkı

garage/underground 🚶 4 min to the attraction (304m)

Address: Demirtaş, Namahrem Sokak No:27

Coral İSPARK Storey Car Park

garage/underground 🚶 4 min to the attraction (317m)

Address: Mercan, Tacirhane Sokak No:5 D:11

Opening hours: Отворено 24 сата

Phone: +90 216 635 00 00

Ispark Parking Lot

garage/underground 🚶 5 min to the attraction (373m)

Address: No:, Mercan, Tacirhane Sokak No:12

Nearby restaurants

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Arya Lounge

Arya Lounge

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⭐ 4.50 6160 reviews 159m

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kafić

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Phone: +90 505 099 78 79

Opening hours: 08:00–02:00

The Haliç Bosphorus Cafe

The Haliç Bosphorus Cafe

Closed (opens at 09:00)
⭐ 4.50 1720 reviews 318m

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Address: Demirtaş, Ayrancı Sokak No:9

Phone: +90 501 358 03 61

Opening hours: 09:00–00:00

Tarihi Diyarbakır Ciğercisi

Tarihi Diyarbakır Ciğercisi

Closed (opens at 09:00)
⭐ 4.60 1578 reviews 410m

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€€

Address: Yavuz Sinan, Küçük Pazar Caddesi No:29

Phone: +90 212 511 45 76

Opening hours: 09:00–00:00

Lezzet-i Şark Antep Sofrası

Lezzet-i Şark Antep Sofrası

Open until 20:30
⭐ 4.40 2113 reviews 466m

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€€

Address: Rüstem Paşa, Hasırcılar Caddesi No:38

Phone: +90 212 514 27 63

Opening hours: 07:00–20:30

Karadeniz Pide Vefa

Karadeniz Pide Vefa

Closed today
⭐ 4.70 2656 reviews 490m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 04.06.2026

€€

Address: Hacı Kadın, Muabbir Sokağı No:6

Phone: +90 212 519 01 28

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 08:00–19:00 Tuesday: 08:00–19:00 Wednesday: 08:00–19:00 Thursday: 08:00–19:00 Friday: 08:00–19:00 Saturday: 08:00–19:00 Sunday: Closed