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Deraliye
An Ottoman banquet
About Deraliye
Deraliye, on Ticarethane Sokak a few steps from Hagia Sophia and the tram, specialises in Ottoman palace dishes: stews with fruit and nuts, rich lamb dishes and sweet sherbets. It is one of Sultanahmet’s best-known addresses for a sit-down dinner.
Why it's on our list
- Ottoman dishes
- Near Hagia Sophia
- Classic Sultanahmet dinner
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Deraliye before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Deraliye 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
- SultanahmetT1100 m1 min walk
- ÇemberlitaşT1400 m5 min walk
- GülhaneT1450 m5 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Ishakpaşa Caddesi550 m7 min walk
- Taxi rank, Çayıroğlu Sokağı650 m8 min walk
Key sights
- Basilica Cistern200 mWalk 3 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Hagia Sophia350 mWalk 5 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Blue Mosque400 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Grand Bazaar650 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Topkapı Palace650 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Spice Bazaar950 mWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Galata Bridge1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Süleymaniye Mosque1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Galata Tower1.9 kmWalk 23 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
- İstiklal Avenue2.8 kmWalk 34 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 11 min
Getting around
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)31 kmCar or taxi 95 min
- Istanbul Airport (IST)35 kmCar or taxi 108 min