Layover in Istanbul

This week we will spend two and a half days in Istanbul, Turkey.  Friends have said that is certainly not enough time to see all there is to see.  We will do our best!  Because of this, we decided to stay in the Sultanahmet neighborhood.  We learned that this is the easiest place to stay to tick off all of the main sites.  In this area is the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Topaki Palace, Basilica Cistern, as well as many restaurants.  We can't wait!

Here is a helpful link:
Things to do in Turkey