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Sofyalı 9
Tables in the lane
About Sofyalı 9
Sofyalı 9 is a popular meyhane at number 9 on Sofyalı Sokak, in the heart of Asmalımescit, with meze, grilled fish and rakı, and tables out in the lane when the weather is warm.
Why it's on our list
- Meze and rakı
- Street tables
- In Asmalımescit
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Sofyalı 9 before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Sofyalı 9 are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro & tram stops
- TünelT250 m1 min walk
- ŞişhaneF2M2150 m2 min walk
- OdakuleT2300 m4 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Maliye Caddesi650 m8 min walk
- Galataport Taxi800 m10 min walk
Key sights
- Galata Tower400 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 4 min
- İstiklal Avenue600 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Galata Bridge1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Taksim Square1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Spice Bazaar1.4 kmWalk 18 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Süleymaniye Mosque1.7 kmWalk 21 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Grand Bazaar2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Topkapı Palace2.1 kmWalk 26 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Basilica Cistern2.3 kmWalk 29 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Hagia Sophia2.3 kmWalk 29 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
Getting around
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)32 kmCar or taxi 98 min
- Istanbul Airport (IST)33 kmCar or taxi 102 min