When is Suleymaniye Mosque open?
Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–7:30 PM; Wed 8:30 AM–8:30 PM; Thu–Sun 8:30 AM–7:30 PM. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.
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Suleymaniye Mosque
- 4.968k reviews
- Free
- Closed now
Sinan’s 16th-century imperial mosque has gardens, royal tombs and a Golden Horn terrace; sightseeing pauses for prayers.
Quick answers
Suleymaniye Mosque in short
When is the best time to visit Suleymaniye Mosque?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go near sunset for the light. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Suleymaniye Mosque indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is Suleymaniye Mosque good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Suleymaniye Mosque cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Suleymaniye Mosque?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Suleymaniye Mosque?
About 60 minutes.
Where is Suleymaniye Mosque?
Süleymaniye, Prof. Dr. Sıddık Sami Onar Cd. No:1, 34116 Fatih/İstanbul.
Is Suleymaniye Mosque wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance.
Status, rating and hours checked on 1 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 5:15 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 9 am.
In its favour
- Best in the morning
15°
Light rain
- Feels
- 16°
- Rain
- 90%
- Wind
- 3km/h
- 6am
15° - 7am15°
- 8am
15°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- mondayToday
- 8:30 AM–7:30 PM
- tuesday
- 8:30 AM–7:30 PM
- wednesday
- 8:30 AM–8:30 PM
- thursday
- 8:30 AM–7:30 PM
- friday
- 8:30 AM–7:30 PM
- saturday
- 8:30 AM–7:30 PM
- sunday
- 8:30 AM–7:30 PM
How busy it gets today
Hours checked 1 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Suleymaniye Mosque
- 2 Ağa Kapısı · 2 min
- 3 Süleymaniye Hamam · 2 min
- 4 Mimar Sinan Roof · 2 min
- 5 Moss Lounge The Bosphorus · 3 min
Good to know
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 60 min
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.9from 68k reviews
Known for
- Sinan architecture
- Golden Horn views
- Süleyman’s tomb
- Domed prayer hall
On offer
- Restroom
Around Vefa
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Ağa KapısıCafé · 2 min walk
Süleymaniye HamamLandmark · 2 min walk
Mimar Sinan RoofTurkish · 2 min walk
Moss Lounge The BosphorusBar · 3 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer. Leave with a rain shell. Umbrella all day.
Light layerThe whole time
Rain shellThe whole time
UmbrellaThe whole time