FAQ

Yes, there is a dress code at Hagia Sophia. Since the Hagia Sophia Mosque is a place of prayer, all guests are expected to avoid shorts and sleeveless tops. Women must wear a headscarf to enter; you can find one with a charge near the entrance. You must also leave your shoes outside before entering.  >> For more additional information

It is best to visit the Hagia Sophia Mosque during the early hours of the morning to experience fewer crowds; avoid Friday afternoons, as it remains closed to non-worshippers during prayers. Try to visit during the winter months to experience pleasant weather.  >> For more additional information

You can enter the mosque during prayer time. Since the prayer and tourism sections have been separated, you can enter the Hagia Sophia whenever you want.  >> For more additional information

Hagia Sophia is located in the European part of Sultanahmet square. Its address is Sultanahmet, Ayasofya Meydanı No:1, 34122 Fatih in İstanbul, Turkey

The best way to reach Hagia Sophia is via tram or metro. If travelling by tram, take tram line T1 to Sultanahmet Square, and for the metro, take the M2 line to Sultanahmet Station..  >> For more additional information 

There are nine entrances at the Hagia Sophia, but visitors can only use one through the gate in front of the main gate of Topkapi Palace and the water fountain.

The first floor of Hagia Sophia Mosque is wheelchair-accessible. Unfortunately, tourists can only visit the second floor of the structure, where wheelchairs are not accessible.

Yes, stroller are allowed inside Hagia Sophia, but you have to leave them at the door.

Yes, you can click pictures inside Hagia Sophia, but avoid taking pictures of people who are praying.

Big luggage bags are not allowed inside Hagia Sophia. There is no cloakroom available for public use at the Hagia Sophia Mosque.

Yes, you can explore every minaret and mosaic inside the Hagia Sophia and Hagia Sophia museum in one visit. You can opt for a 1-hour guided tour to delve deeper into Hagia Sophia's history and have a more informative experience.