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No need to follow a group or a set time. Just open the audio guide on your phone and take your time exploring Pierre Loti Hill at your own pace.
Hear the story of Pierre Loti, the French novelist who fell in love with Istanbul and wrote his works while overlooking the Golden Horn. The guide brings the area’s literary charm and Ottoman-era leisure culture to life as you walk through the gardens and historic café terrace.
Located above the Eyup district, this scenic hill has long been a local favorite for its views, calm setting, and connection to writers and thinkers. It offers one of the best panoramic views in Istanbul.
Sip tea where Loti once sat, watch the boats on the Golden Horn, and learn how this simple hill became one of the city’s most romantic and timeless spots, all with the guide in your ear, whenever you choose.
The hill can be reached by cable car from Eyup Square or by walking up the hill
The area includes cafés, viewing terraces, and historical cemeteries
Best visited in the morning or before sunset for the clearest views
The audio guide works best with headphones for a focused experience
The café is open to visitors but not part of the audio guide experience
No tickets are required to access Pierre Loti Hill or the viewing area
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First, go to Eyüp. You can take a local bus, metrobus, or a boat from Üsküdar to Eyüp. Once you’re in Eyüp, follow the signs to Pierre Loti. You can take the cable car to the top, near Eyüp Sultan Mosque. You can also visit other places around Eyüp with the Istanbul Tourist Pass. If you like, you can join a tour with a guide.
You can visit Pierre Loti Hill at any time of the year. It can be a bit hot in summer, so we don’t recommend coming at noon. It gets very cold in winter, so it’s better to come a little earlier. The best times to visit are in spring and autumn.
You can visit Pierre Loti any time you want for a coffee or lunch. There are also many options for dinner.
Yes, definitely. If you're in the area and have time, it’s worth visiting to enjoy the beautiful views of the Golden Horn and Bosphorus from Pierre Loti Hill.
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