If you are interested in history, visit the Istanbul Archaeological Museum, where you will find an extensive collection of ancient artefacts, mainly from the Middle East.

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The average visitor should set aside 2 to 3 hours to visit the Istanbul Archaeological Museum. This is the ideal time to see the most important exhibits, but you definitely won't have time to explore the entire museum.

The statue of Alexander the Great and other exhibits

Probably the most famous exhibit in the entire Istanbul Archaeological Museum is the statue of Alexander the Great. The sarcophagus of this famous Greek leader is also on display in the museum. The stele with the world's first love poem is also of great interest. But that's not all, you could spend hours exploring the artefacts on display.

Admission and opening hours

The museum is open every day of the week from 9am to 8pm, with the ticket office closing at 7:30pm.

For a ticket to the museum you pay 200 try, discounted Museum Card holders get in free.

Accommodation at the Istanbul Archaeological Museum

If you want to stay near the historic centre, the area around the Istanbul Archaeological Museum is a good choice. You can choose from the following:

Hostels and budget hotels under 1 21 eur per night/2 people.
more luxurious hotels with breakfast up to 3 21 eur per night/2 people.

Transportation to Istanbul Archaeological Museum

The Istanbul Archaeological Museum is located right next to Topkapi Palace, so it is ideal to combine your visit with this monument. Use public transport to get there in the following ways:

Tram - Gülhane stop: use the T1 line, which can be taken to the metro station.
train - Marmaray Sirkeci station: the Marmaray train is a good option if you are travelling from the outskirts of Istanbul