Pierre Loti Hill
A hill in Eyüp looking down on the Golden Horn, known for the coffeehouse named after the French writer Pierre Loti.
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Eminönü & Golden Horn · Not within walking distance
Why visit?
After visiting Eyüp Sultan Mosque, to see the Golden Horn from above and stop for tea.
Short History
The hill and the coffeehouse bear the name of the French writer Pierre Loti (1850–1923), who lived in Istanbul for a time; he is said to have often visited this coffeehouse, once called the Rabia Kadın Coffeehouse. The cable car linking the Eyüp shore with the hill opened on 30 November 2005.
About
Pierre Loti Hill rises on the slope in Eyüpsultan overlooking the Golden Horn. You go up by cable car or on foot from the shore; from the coffeehouse at the top you see the long curve of the Golden Horn and its bridges.
What to know before visiting
No special notices.
How to get here from Meşale
Route from Meşale that we use ourselves: Eyüpsultan · Pierre Loti
about 48 min- Walk 8 min towards Sultanahmet
- T1 Sultanahmet → Eminönü
- Walk 7 min and transfer to the T5 line at Eminönü
- T5 Eminönü → Eyüpsultan Teleferik
The last rail service is around 00:00; plan your way back in advance if you stay out late.
Your map app calculates the time from live traffic, so we don't print a fixed figure here.
Our walking routes stay within Sultanahmet; this place is reached by public transport.
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- From Meşale
- Public transport · 6.2 km as the crow flies
- Area
- Eminönü & Golden Horn
- Hours
- Open area
- Ticket
- Free
Highlights
- View over the Golden Horn
- Cable car from Eyüp
- Pierre Loti Coffeehouse
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Source & Freshness
- Last checked:
- November 8, 2026
Hours and prices are for guidance only. Please confirm with an official source before your visit.