The 8 Best Museums in Istanbul You Must Visit

Istanbul's museums tell the story of a city that has been at the crossroads of civilizations for millennia.

1. Istanbul Military Museum (410 m from hotel)

Just a 5-minute walk from The Tango Hotel, featuring Ottoman weaponry and the famous Mehter Band performances.

2. Istanbul Modern Art Museum (3.5 km)

Turkey's first modern art museum on the Bosphorus shores.

3. Istanbul Archaeological Museums (7 km)

Over one million artifacts from Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Anatolia.

4. Topkapı Palace Museum (7.4 km)

The Ottoman sultans' residence with an extraordinary collection.

5. Hagia Sophia (7.4 km)

A 6th-century architectural masterpiece.

6. Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (8 km)

In the historic Ibrahim Pasha Palace on the Hippodrome.

7. Pera Museum (2 km)

Excellent collection of Orientalist paintings and Anatolian art.

8. Sakıp Sabancı Museum (15 km)

Beautifully situated on the Bosphorus with rotating exhibitions.

Getting There

Osmanbey Metro (370 m from hotel) connects you to all of these.