Merter Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Taksim Square
You can learn about the local history of Istanbul during your trip to a well-known site such as Taksim Square. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its fascinating museums.
Hagia Sophia
Throughout its various incarnations as a church, an Orthodox cathedral, a mosque, and a museum, this magnificent structure has dominated Istanbul's skyline.
Blue Mosque
The bright blue ceramic tiles that line the interior of this great traditional mosque are a sight to behold.
Sultanahmet Square
Find out about the history of Sultanahmet Square, one of the top monuments in Istanbul. Add the area's shops or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.
Galata Tower
Marvel at Istanbul's natural and architectural beauty from this medieval watchtower.
Grand Bazaar
Stock up on artisanal curios as you explore thousands of shops in Istanbul's enormous covered market, one of the largest and oldest in the world.
Activities
Exclusive Istanbul: Private Turkish Bath, Sauna, Massage & Pool
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show from Istanbul
Istanbul: Perfume Making Workshop with Bosphorus View
Istanbul: Hodjapasha Whirling Dervishes Show & Exhibition
Istanbul: Princess Island Büyükada Tour with Island Vehicle
Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks and Live Guide
Our pick of the best Merter Hotel Deals
Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul
Staff was helpful, but staff on the breakfast place and Sabrosa restaurant was Very slowly and didn’t casstomer focus.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
Thank you, Ritz-Carlton Istanbul team. You made my stay wonderful!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Titanic City Taksim
It is a nice property but they really need to sort their central heating as you cant change the setting and in the night the temperature goes up to 27 degrees. Not a single night I had a pleasant sleep!!!
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Elite World Istanbul Taksim
Very good breakfast. Good shower pressure.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hampton by Hilton Istanbul Airport, Arnavutkoy
The stay at this hotel was very nice. The property is clean, the rooms comfortable, the breakfast choices excellent. One small disappointment is that the hotel does not have an airport shuttle, which I expected based on the fact that the hotel advertised itself as being “at” the Istanbul International ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Divan Istanbul
Excellent as always.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Merter
Zeytinburnu
You might enjoy the seaside views while in Zeytinburnu. Fisekhane is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Mithatpasa Station or Aksemsettin Station to see more of the city.
Fatih
Enjoy the popular shops in Fatih. Grand Bazaar is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Aksaray Station or Yusufpasa Station to see more of Istanbul.
Istanbul City Center
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Istanbul City Center. Check out top attractions like Taksim Square and Grand Bazaar, and jump on the metro at Aksaray Station or Aksaray Tram Station to see more of the city.
Bakırköy
Spend some time visiting places like Istanbul Expo Center while getting to know Bakırköy, and be sure to check out the seaside views. You can hop aboard the metro at DTM - Istanbul Fuar Merkezi Station or Yenibosna Station to see more of the area.
Galata
Travellers choose Galata for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Karakoy Tünel Station and check out top sights like Galata Tower.
Sirkeci
Travellers choose Sirkeci for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sirkeci Station or Eminonu Station and check out top sights like Topkapi Palace.
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- Visit Istanbul
- Visit Yeşilköy
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- Visit Istanbul
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- Visit Cankurtaran
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- Visit Bayrampasa
- Visit Gümüşsuyu
- Memorial Bah çelievler Hospital
- Ibrahim Ethem Cami
- Hadim Ibrahim Pasa Cami
- Fatih Mosque
- Süleymaniye Mosque
- Esma Sultan Fountain
- Golden Horn Park
- Atakoy Plus Shopping Mall
- Beyazit Bath
- Pierre Loti Hill
- Olimpik Go Kart
- Haseki Sultan Cami
- Hatice Sultan Mosque
- Kuyumcukent
- Hamidiye Cami
- Galleria Atakoy
- Eski Imaret Mosque
- Church of St Mary of the Mongols
- Panagia Vlaherna Meryem Ana Church
- Istanbul Expo Center
- Olivium Outlet Center
- Istanbul Buyuksehir Belediyesi Kultur sanat Hizmetleri
- Chora Church
- Fatih Ali Emiri Efendi Kultur Merkezi
