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Hotel Marius · Sirkeci

Hotel near Hagia Sophia: 8 minutes on foot

Walking time
about 8 minutes

The walk from the hotel

Walk about 50 m to the Sirkeci tram stop and follow the T1 tram line uphill along Alemdar Caddesi, past the gate of Gülhane Park. At the top the great dome is on your left; the visitor entrance is on the side facing Topkapı Palace. If you would rather ride, the tram reaches Sultanahmet in two stops.

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Before you go

Hagia Sophia is a working mosque. Visitors from abroad buy a ticket and see it from the upper gallery, where the Byzantine mosaics are; the visitor route closes during each of the five daily prayers and for longer at Friday midday, so check the day's schedule before you set off. Dress modestly — shoulders and knees covered, and a headscarf for women. Early morning is the calmest time.

Stay at Hotel Marius

Stay with us in Sirkeci. Hotel Marius is a boutique hotel in Sirkeci, in the heart of Istanbul's old city: 50 m from the Marmaray and the tram, rooms cleaned every day, a quiet lobby and a front desk staffed around the clock — a comfortable, safe base to come back to. Breakfast is included, and booking direct costs no extra fee.

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