When is the best time to visit The Hollow Tree?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
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The Hollow Tree
- 4.638 reviews
- Free
Hollow tree near the Blue Mosque, visited as a brief outdoor stop in Sultanahmet.
Quick answers
The Hollow Tree in short
Is The Hollow Tree indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is The Hollow Tree good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does The Hollow Tree cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book The Hollow Tree?
No, you can walk in.
How long do you need at The Hollow Tree?
About 15 minutes.
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Where is The Hollow Tree?
Sultan Ahmet, Sultan Ahmet Cami, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul.
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 · 7:15 am
Why it fits right now
Too dark for it.
Go later, at 8 am instead.
In its favour
- Best in the morning
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Hours unknown: check before you go
15°
Overcast
- Feels
- 16°
- Rain
- 43%
- Wind
- 2km/h
- 8am
15° - 9am16°
- 10am17°
The next five days
Best time to go
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
- 1 The Hollow Tree
- 2 The Blue Mosque · 1 min
- 3 Obelisk of Theodosius · 3 min
- 4 Sultan Ahmet Park · 3 min
- 5 Turgut Kebab Restaurant -Sultanahmet- · 3 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 15 min
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 38 reviews
Known for
- Hollow trunk
- Old plane tree
Around Cağaloğlu
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer.
Light layerThe whole time