Mimar Sinan Roof is on Fetva Yokuşu in Süleymaniye, on the hill above Eminönü and the Golden Horn. It is not in Sultanahmet, Sirkeci or Karaköy, but all three are within a walk, and Eminönü is only 12 minutes away on foot. This page gives walking times and route notes so you can plan breakfast or dinner without guessing.
Walking times at a glance
| From | On foot | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vezneciler metro station (M2) | 11 min | 800 m | Closest metro stop; mostly flat |
| Eminönü tram stop | 12 min | 750 m | Via Ragıp Gümüşpala Cd. and Fetva Yokuşu |
| Sirkeci station | 19–20 min | 1.3 km | Via Aşirefendi Cd.; mostly flat |
| Karaköy ferry pier | 25 min | 1.6 km | Over the Galata Bridge |
| Sultanahmet tram stop | 26–27 min | 1.8–1.9 km | Via Fuatpaşa Cd. or Divanyolu; mostly flat |
Times are Google Maps walking estimates from October 2026 to the restaurant’s location. Allow extra time for the last stretch up Fetva Yokuşu, which is a slope.
From Eminönü
Eminönü is the quickest way in. Walk up from the tram stop and the Galata Bridge side towards the Süleymaniye Mosque; the restaurant is about 12 minutes from the stop. If you are visiting the Spice Bazaar first, see our Fatih district guide. Looking for breakfast near Eminönü? Our Eminönü and Sirkeci breakfast guide explains what is nearby; the terrace here is the one with the Süleymaniye view.
From Sirkeci
From Sirkeci station it is about 20 minutes on foot (1.3 km). The simplest option is to take the T1 tram one stop to Eminönü and walk from there, which is shorter on the way up.
From Sultanahmet
Sultanahmet is the furthest of the four: 26–27 minutes on foot (1.8–1.9 km) from the tram stop. Many visitors take the T1 tram to Eminönü and walk the last 12 minutes. If you are looking for breakfast near Sultanahmet, our Sultanahmet breakfast guide compares the options; if you want a view over the Old City roofs rather than the main square, the Süleymaniye hill is the alternative.
From Karaköy
From the Karaköy ferry pier it is about 25 minutes (1.6 km) over the Galata Bridge, then uphill past Eminönü. If you are staying in Karaköy or Galata, this works as a morning walk across the bridge. We are not in Karaköy: the restaurant is in Süleymaniye, on the Old City side.
Address and contact
- Demirtaş, Fetva Yokuşu No:34F, 34134 Fatih, Istanbul (open in Google Maps).
- WhatsApp and phone: +90 530 911 14 00.
- See the menu and our breakfast with a Bosphorus view guide.
Book your table: message us on WhatsApp.
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