Easy access to Sultanahmet, the oldest part of Istanbul and the location of major historical sights. Grand Bazaar in Sultanahmet is one of the world's most exciting shopping experiences. Learn More Hagia Sophia with the minarets added by Ottomans, one of the Istanbul's most iconic structures. Learn More See More Golden Horn and Bosphorus, the strait that lies between the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea. Beyoglu district, which forms Istanbul's commercial and entertainment center, Taksim square Istanbul Dolmabahce Palace, the seat of government during the late Otoman period, is located in Besiktas. See Less