Guide

Name: Hotel Perula
Address: Binbirdirek Mah. Peykhane Sok. No:45, Istanbul, Fatih, 34122, TR
Telephone: +902125171205
Price range: €€
Rating: 4.4

Insider Tips from the Heart of Sultanahmet

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Where Was Erkenci Kuş (Daydreamer) Filmed? — Istanbul Locations You Can Visit

Erkenci Kuş was filmed across Istanbul — Viaport Marina in Tuzla, Beykoz Kundura, Kanlıca and the Maiden's Tower. How to visit each one from Sultanahmet.

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Where Was Kara Sevda (Endless Love) Filmed? — Real Istanbul Locations

Where was Kara Sevda (Endless Love) filmed? Kemal's Kuzguncuk house, Nihan's Bosphorus yalı, and every real Istanbul location — with directions from Sultanahmet.

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Where Is Yalı Çapkını (Golden Boy) Filmed? — The Real Istanbul Mansion & Locations

Where is Yalı Çapkını (Golden Boy) filmed? The Korhan family's real Bosphorus mansion in Beylerbeyi, the Gaziantep scenes, and how to see them from Sultanahmet.

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Hagia Sophia Opening Hours, Tickets & Visiting Guide 2026

Current 2026 Hagia Sophia opening hours, the €25 ticket, prayer time closures, Friday Jummah schedule, and visiting tips from a Sultanahmet hotel 3 minutes from the door.

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Hagia Sophia History — 1,500 Years from Basilica to Mosque

The detailed 1,500-year story of Hagia Sophia: Byzantine construction, Ottoman conquest, museum era, and the 2020 reconversion. From a hotel 3 minutes' walk away.

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Hagia Sophia Mosaics 2026 — Are They Covered? Where to Find Them

The Hagia Sophia mosaics are still visible in 2026: the Deësis, Empress Zoë, and Komnenos portraits in the upper gallery. Which mosaics are covered, where to find each one, and how to plan your visit.

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Magnificent Century Filming Locations — A Complete Guide

Where was Muhteşem Yüzyıl actually filmed? Topkapi, Süleymaniye Mosque, Edirne and the rest — what to visit and how to plan your trip from Sultanahmet.

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Topkapi Palace Visit 2026 — Complete Guide for First-Time Visitors

Everything you need to know about Topkapi Palace: tickets, opening hours, the Harem, Magnificent Century filming locations, and local tips from Hotel Perula — 8 minutes' walk from the gate.

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How Much Does Istanbul Cost in 2026? Real Prices + Daily Budgets

Real 2026 Istanbul prices from Sultanahmet locals: €25 Hagia Sophia, €1–3.50 street food, €1 tram rides, restaurant meals €6–12, and daily budgets from €60 to €200.

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Istanbul Airport to Sultanahmet — Complete Transfer Guide

Every option for getting from IST and SAW airports to Sultanahmet: Havaist bus, metro, taxi, and private transfer. Practical tips from the Hotel Perula team.

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First Time Turkish Hammam — What to Expect, What to Bring

A complete guide to your first Turkish bath experience in Istanbul. What happens during a hammam session, etiquette, what to bring, and the best hammams near Sultanahmet.

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Turkish TV Series Filming Locations in Istanbul — From the Magnificent Century to The Golden Boy

Where were your favorite Turkish series filmed? A location-by-location guide from Sultanahmet to the Bosphorus — with walking distances from Hotel Perula.

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Istanbul Sultanahmet Guide — A Local's Walking Tour

A complete walking guide to Sultanahmet from the team at Hotel Perula. Landmarks, distances, restaurant tips, and practical advice from people who live here — not a travel blogger who visited for 3 days.