Sogukcesme Sokak
Sogukcesme Sokak
4.5
Tours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
What is Travelers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travelers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Top ways to experience Sogukcesme Sokak
The area
Neighborhood: Sultanahmet
With so many unmissable attractions within a mere stroll of each other – and all set around the site of an ancient Byzantine hippodrome – Sultanahmet is an overwhelmingly popular tourist destination, and a prime location for visitors to be wowed on a truly epic scale. Beyond the wonders of the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and more, this relatively small area of Istanbul somehow manages to retain an air of peace and calm. It offers visitors a significantly less celebrated but nonetheless pleasant network of quaint lanes and side streets, majestic panoramas of the Bosphorus, and an impressive assortment of accommodation options for all budgets and tastes.
Best nearby
Restaurants
5,105 within 3 miles
Attractions
1,201 within 6 miles
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as wait time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
4.5
77 reviews
Excellent
37
Very good
33
Average
6
Poor
1
Terrible
0
These reviews have been automatically translated from their original language.
This service may contain translations provided by Google. Google disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to translations, including any warranties of accuracy, reliability, and any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and freedom from forgery.
Ramona Rorvik Art-Tour
Paris, France245 contributions
Nov 2020 • Business
Stroll Soğuk Çeşme, a notable street lined with twelve Ottoman wooden houses, historic buildings and a Byzantine cistern (today an underground restaurant).
(Address : Cankurtaran, 34122 Fatih/Istanbul.)
The 12 mansions that are attached by the Topkapı Palace walls, were built around 1800. Soğukçeşme sokak (Cold Fountain Street),
got its name from a fountain that was built in the same period, on the façade of the Byzantine cistern entrance.
High officials of the Ottoman state used to reside here during the early years, when the street/area was created. Then, when the dynasty moved to Dolmabahce Palas, middle class people became the inhabitants of the street. Today majority are boutique hotels.
Foreign travelers & artists visiting Istanbul in 19th century were especially interested in this street and produced work about the street (drownings, pictures, photos)
(Address : Cankurtaran, 34122 Fatih/Istanbul.)
The 12 mansions that are attached by the Topkapı Palace walls, were built around 1800. Soğukçeşme sokak (Cold Fountain Street),
got its name from a fountain that was built in the same period, on the façade of the Byzantine cistern entrance.
High officials of the Ottoman state used to reside here during the early years, when the street/area was created. Then, when the dynasty moved to Dolmabahce Palas, middle class people became the inhabitants of the street. Today majority are boutique hotels.
Foreign travelers & artists visiting Istanbul in 19th century were especially interested in this street and produced work about the street (drownings, pictures, photos)
Written October 25, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
_zmir_T_rkiye3101 Beste Erbak
Izmir, Türkiye14,186 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
A historic street closed to traffic...Great accommodations. A historic fountain and ham—Cold Water Street in Fatih. The street takes its name from a fountain.III in the 1800s. The fountain was renovated in Selim time. The houses on this street aren’t lined with each other, lined on one side of the street, and set their backs completely against the walls of Topkapi Palace. You can see the historic walls between the houses. The homes have doors and windows overlooking Ayasofya. Twin or three-story cabins in shades of yellow, green, light blue. The two stingrays, one entertainment venue, and the other, add to the historic value of this street.Not only did this street have houses in the square of Ayasofya until the early 20th century, but only this historic street was able to reach today. The first inhabitants of the street were Topkapi Palace or those who were affiliated with Ayasophia. The street was restored in 1985-86.
Automatically translated
Written October 24, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Travelaround59
London, UK2,047 contributions
Nov 2020 • Solo
Sogukcesme Street has to be the cutest little street in Istanbul.
I always love walking the little toad with the cobbled pavement and the beautiful wooden houses lining the wall with the Topkapi Palace.
Nevertheless the weather is rather miserable Sogukcesme has stil lot of charme.
I always love walking the little toad with the cobbled pavement and the beautiful wooden houses lining the wall with the Topkapi Palace.
Nevertheless the weather is rather miserable Sogukcesme has stil lot of charme.
Written November 7, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
mrsyr
Tokyo, Japan1 contribution
I met great people, had wonderful time there. Mehmet (The owner) welcomed me with a warm hospitality, I really enjoyed being there, drinking Çay, chatting, watching passer-by...
Though this shop is located in the middle of the tourist district (Sultanahmet area), goods are not too expensive. You can buy things like clothing, jewelries, ornaments etc... The staff kindly told me how to use or what the traditional goods means.
A very trustworthy shop! I recommend to everyone looking for Turkish souvenior :-)
Though this shop is located in the middle of the tourist district (Sultanahmet area), goods are not too expensive. You can buy things like clothing, jewelries, ornaments etc... The staff kindly told me how to use or what the traditional goods means.
A very trustworthy shop! I recommend to everyone looking for Turkish souvenior :-)
Written November 12, 2010
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Kayhan P
Istanbul, Türkiye50 contributions
Aug 2012
If you really want to walk on historical street this street right one.
Between the Topkapı Palaca and Gulhane... With high stone walls and flowers... All buildings made from woods... You will take many photos front of the historical doors.
Between the Topkapı Palaca and Gulhane... With high stone walls and flowers... All buildings made from woods... You will take many photos front of the historical doors.
Written August 15, 2012
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Aysen_10
London, UK2 contributions
A leafy cobbled street wındıng up from Gulhane Park to the Aya Sofya mosque. Expect a warm welcome from the Coshkun brothers whose former famıly home now houses two gıft shops. Mehmet ıs a musıc enthusıast who shares hıs love of Turkısh musıc wıth vısıtors and sells sılver,shırts, ceramıcs, scarves and other gıfts ın amongst frıendly conversatıon and tea. Murad has a range of tradıtıonal cotton tops and dresses, ceramıcs and souvenırs. Hıs outdoor cafe along the walls of Topkapı palace ıs a great place to rest up and watch the world go by. I have been vısıtıng Istanbul every year for the past 15 years, and thıs ıs the fırst place I head to when comıng to the Sultanahmet dıstrıct. Apart from ıt beıng a stress-free place to shop, I've enjoyed conversatıons wıth vısıtors from all over the world ın theır shops over a glass of tea.
Written October 27, 2010
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
buciIstanbul
Urla, Türkiye199 contributions
Nov 2012
Walk around and see the restored wooden houses from the Ottoman period. Most of them are run as hostels. Good location for photography.
Written February 2, 2013
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
iskandil
İstanbul184 contributions
Jul 2012
I love walking in this short but impressive street. It should be definitely seen.
Written July 5, 2012
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
DemiTass
7 contributions
May 2011 • Friends
I think the dwellings are owned by the government. Whether they are or not, they are all meticulously taken care of on the outside. The entire street is like the pearl in the clam shell.
Written November 4, 2011
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
David J
Kansas City, KS1 contribution
Oct 2011 • Couples
Over twenty years ago my wife an İ found the Mehmet and Murat Coskun shops and on our frequent trips back to İstanbul it is one place we always look forward to revisiting. We have bought clothes, jewelry, ceramics and so many other things here which we not only enjoy in themselves but as memories of our friendship with Mehmet and Murat and now even their children. İt is a place for tourists to find interesting items to buy but also a place to rest and have wonderful conversations while listening to traditional or modernTurkish music. And now there is a cafe to enjoy tea or coffee, a Turkish toast, and a narghile if you have an hour to rest and relax. İ live in fear that some day it will be gone or replaced with more modern tourist shops. İt is a must stop for us.
Written October 26, 2011
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hi is there someone whi can tell me where is this place in Istanbul? This is a traditional Ottoman fountain very close to sea in the European side of the city.
Written December 29, 2018
Hi is there someone whi can tell me where is this place in Istanbul? This is a traditional Ottoman fountain very close to sea in the European side of the city.
Written December 29, 2018
Showing results 1-2 of 2
Related Stories
*Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing