Gift Shopping in Charming Streets
Discover a variety of gifts at the shops and stalls lining the streets of Kaleiçi. You can also explore carpet shops along the streets leading to the port.
Boutique Accommodations in Restored Houses
The old houses of Kaleici have been transformed into boutique hotels, boardinghouses, and motels, carefully restored to maintain unobstructed views. These accommodations are ready to welcome you with their gardens, restaurants, cafes, patisseries, bars, and comfortable rooms. One noteworthy option is Tekeli Mansions, a residence created from the restoration of six Seljuk mansions. The courtyard features a swimming pool and a restaurant, while the uniquely decorated rooms boast “sandalwood” elements, offering a distinctive fragrance. China, not faience, covers the bath walls. Enjoy dining in the cool stone yard surrounded by the scents of jasmine, honeysuckle, and orange blossoms. Don’t miss the renowned patisserie, “Karadut,” known for its milk pudding, baked rice pudding, keskul (a sweetened milk dish), and baklava. The restaurant primarily serves Turkish and French meals, along with various fish dishes Read More about Functional Living in Kaleiçi.
Aesthetic Retreat at Turk Evi
Another aesthetically pleasing accommodation is ‘Turk Evi’ (Turkish House), owned by TUTAV. Comprising three different mansions with a total of 49 beds in 20 rooms, the hotel’s decoration resembles palaces. The menu features a mix of French and Turkish cuisine Istanbul Old City Tours.
Seasonal Delights and Aroma
Evliya Celebi describes Kaleici’s residents as reliable tradespeople with a fluent Turkish language similar to Anatolian people. Today, however, the atmosphere is different. Kaleici attracts holidaymakers seeking rest and entertainment. The town offers a tranquil environment, immersing visitors in different worlds with the scents of jasmine, orange, lemon, and honeysuckle. Explore historical landmarks like the Hadrianum Victory Memorial, Yivli Minaret, port, fortress, mosques, mausoleums, madrasahs, Turkish baths, and the Museum of China, a gift from Suna-Inan Kirac and Inan Kirac to the city symbolizing the peaceful Roman era.
