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Balıkçı Sabahattin
Fish in an old wooden house
About Balıkçı Sabahattin
Balıkçı Sabahattin, in a wooden house on a lane in Cankurtaran, has long been a favourite for fish near Sultanahmet. Choose from the day’s catch, start with cold meze, and in summer sit outside under the vines.
Why it's on our list
- Fish of the season
- Meze
- Garden tables
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Balıkçı Sabahattin before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Balıkçı Sabahattin 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
- SultanahmetT1550 m7 min walk
- GülhaneT1850 m11 min walk
- ÇemberlitaşT1900 m11 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Ishakpaşa Caddesi250 m3 min walk
- Taxi rank, Çayıroğlu Sokağı550 m7 min walk
Key sights
- Blue Mosque350 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Hagia Sophia450 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Basilica Cistern450 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Topkapı Palace750 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Grand Bazaar1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Spice Bazaar1.5 kmWalk 19 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Galata Bridge1.8 kmWalk 23 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Süleymaniye Mosque1.9 kmWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Galata Tower2.4 kmWalk 30 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 10 min
- İstiklal Avenue3.2 kmWalk 40 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 13 min
Getting around
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)30 kmCar or taxi 93 min
- Istanbul Airport (IST)36 kmCar or taxi 110 min