Though it admittedly caters to groups more than to independent travelers, the Cafer Aga Medrasa has taken an old style traditional school house and converted it into a modern means of conveying Turkish culture. Classes are available in handicraft making or cooking, or you can just stop in for a coffee or tea at the lovely courtyard tables. The staff are quite friendly and welcoming as well, and with it being just downhill from the incredibly popular Hagia Sophia there are few reasons not to give it a visit!