Soğuk Çeşme Sk.

Soğukçeşme Sokağı is a stunning, traffic-free historic street tucked between the Hagia Sophia and the walls of Topkapı Palace. It is famous for its perfectly restored, two-story Ottoman wooden mansions painted in soft pastel colors, which now serve as charming boutique hotels and libraries. ​Walking down this cobblestone path feels like stepping directly into a painting from the 19th century. The street is lined with fragrant flower boxes and the namesake "Cold Spring" fountain. It offers a rare, tranquil escape from the crowded Sultanahmet square, providing a peaceful atmosphere and a glimpse into the elegant residential life of old Istanbul. It is a photographer's paradise and a must-visit for anyone who loves history and architecture!

Beautiful streets lined with the old houses of the mosques imams, which are now part of a hotel. The park end is very steep for those with mobility issues I would go around the long way.

Wonderful street with very nice houses and sidewalks. Also, I have to mention very, very clean street.

This is a street with a Roman cistern and twelve houses that recumbent over the walls of the Top-kapi Palace. It is supposed to have formed during the 18th century. The street got its name from the fountain that is built in 1800 over the face of the cistern left from the Byzantine period.

It is such a beautiful street, built next to Hagia Sofia. The beautiful mansions of the street are colourful and laid on the ancient wall of coonstantine city. It definitely worth a walk through.

Another lovely place to visit while in Sultanahmet / İstanbul.

Yet another get located between Topkapi palace walls and Hagia Sophia. Cozy cafes to stop and enjoy the moment. Check it out and prepare to be fascinated by its unique setting and relatively peaceful atmosphere compared to the one of Sultanahmet square and front side of Hagia Sophia.

Magical little cobblestoned street tucked away right between the Hagia Sophia mosque and the Palace walls. I stumbled across this the first time I was in Istanbul and was amazed at how picturesque it was, in the shadow of the mosque's dome, with the two historic walls either side, and the row of dinky little terraced houses all beautifully restored. Years and years later, I returned and realized you can actually stay in those houses 😍 magical!