[2025 Istanbul Attraction] Travel Guide for Pierre Loti Tepesi (Updated Mar)

Named after a French writer who spent his live in this hill, Pierre Loti Hill is one of the seven hills in Istanbul. It is just a bus ride away from Eminonu, and also accessible by metro line, you can have a nice view of Istanbul from this hill. As you arrives at the foothill, you may take the funicular up the hill, using Istanbulkart. Do note that there might be a 30 minutes to 1 hour queue for the furnicular so do plan accordingly if you would like to stay for the sunset. Cafes and stalls are available on top of the hill, you can have “cay” while observing the sunset. Once finish visiting, you may also stop by at the nearby Eyup Sultan mosque for a visit there. #tripblazers #turkiye #istanbul

#Overseas travel Pierre Loti Observatory in Istanbul offers breathtaking views. This place, where you can overlook the city at a glance, was one of the must-visit places during my trip. When you climb up a small hill to the observatory, the endless cityscape unfolds like a painting. Especially, if you visit in the morning or at sunset, the golden color of the Golden Horn reflecting the sunlight is really beautiful. I took the cable car up late in the evening, and the view from the cable car was also impressive. I recommend enjoying the scenery leisurely while drinking a cup of Turkish coffee at the small cafe on the observatory. This place is also famous as a place loved by novelist Pierre Loti. Since it is an observatory named after him, it also felt literary. I liked that it was a little away from the city and had a quiet feeling. If you come to Istanbul, enjoy the night view from Pierre Loti Observatory! #Turkey travel destination recommendation #Turkey travel #Turkiye #Istanbul #Turkiye travel #Istanbul travel #Pierre Loti #Istanbul night view #Observation deck recommendation #Night view spot

Today was originally a free day, with a hotel transfer to the airport at 8 pm. So I joined a day tour. Unfortunately, it was still cloudy and rainy. We set off at 8:30 am for Pierre Loti Hill to enjoy the beautiful view of the Golden Horn. We tasted Turkish coffee at the cafe on the hilltop, which was quite special. Then we took a walk in the nearby Balat Town, where the Greek Orthodox Church headquarters and Greek School (now closed) are located. On January 6, the Orthodox Christmas, hundreds of buses will stop here. There is also a Romanian church here, which is made entirely of metal. Next, we visited the Galata Tower, which has a red line on its body. The part below the red line was built in the 5th century, and the part above it collapsed in a major earthquake. The Ottoman Empire rebuilt it in the 16th century. We saw the largest Turkish flag flying on the roadside. After lunch, we visited Dolmabahce Park and the new palace. Dolma means land reclamation, and bahce means park. You can see the old palace from here. Finally, we had free time at Taksim Square. We saw Turkish kebabs and ice cream tricks on Independence Street, and the pastry and candy shop at the street corner was crowded with tourists. We returned to the hotel at 6:30 pm to pick up people and transfer to the airport.

#chillandthrill If there’s one place to catch the sunset in Istanbul, it’s definitely Pierre Loti Hill. This place feels like a secret oasis, perched high above the city with a panoramic view of the Golden Horn. I took the cable car up the hill, and once I got to the top, it was like stepping into another world—quiet, peaceful, and with the most incredible view of the city bathed in golden light. There’s a charming little café where I grabbed a tea and just sat there, soaking in the moment as the sun slowly dipped behind the skyline. The vibe here is so serene, and you can feel the history in the air as you look out over Istanbul’s old neighborhoods. Watching the city transition from day to night from Pierre Loti is something I’ll never forget. Highly recommend it for anyone visiting Istanbul! #PierreLotiSunset #GoldenHornViews #SereneIstanbul #BestSunsetSpot #HistoryAndViews #IstanbulMagic #RelaxAndUnwind

#EuropeanTravel #Istanbul Let me introduce you to a place in Istanbul where you can take in the beautiful city view and the Bosphorus Strait at a glance :) It's a place with a romantic story~ 💐 The view is really pretty and the atmosphere is beautiful! You can eat here and have coffee time, I had tea time with the famous black tea in Turkey 🫖 If you go to Istanbul, be sure to visit on a nice day~! 🏡 Pierre Loti Tepesi Turistik Tesisleri 📍Eyüp Merkez, Idris Köskü Cd., 34050 Eyuipsultan/Istanbul, Turkey

there is very good view and good tasted of red tea u can spend more time and just chill at there

Pierre Loti Hill is a hill in the respectable Eyup district with an observation deck, a hotel and a restaurant. Pierre Loti is an officer and writer revered by the Turks. The hill and cafe Pierre Loti is a place where the writer loved to sit with a cup of coffee, admiring the stunning panorama of the Bosphorus and city blocks. Telescopes are installed on the observation platform, located at around 53 meters. A cable car takes guests to the top of the hill. It was built by the cafe owners to make the way up as convenient and interesting as possible. Despite the high cost, there are practically no free tables here during the season. The slopes of the hill are the territory of an ancient cemetery, which is considered the most prestigious in Istanbul. The white tombstones are clearly visible from the terrace and the cable car. #i̇stanbultrip