Where to stay in Istanbul

Star City Hotel Istanbul is a great place to stay in the Findikzade district, a 25-minute walk from the Ottoman imperial New Mosque. Featuring currency exchange and a lift throughout the property, this hotel is located 2.8 km from the historical urban Gulhane Park.

Situated within 5 minutes' walk of Bebek Sahili, the comfortable Crowne Plaza Istanbul - Old City By Ihg hotel features Wi-Fi throughout the property and private car parking nearby. Offering Italian dishes, the 5-star modern hotel is nestled in Fatih with the peninsula coinciding with old Constantinople, within a few blocks of the ornate 16th - century Suleymaniye Mosque.

Featuring currency exchange and a tour desk, Istanbul Palace Hotel is located in Laleli, which is known by some as Istanbul's Russia Town, 19 minutes' walk from the Roman monument "Walled Obelisk". The hotel provides luggage storage to ensure guests' safety.

The 4-star Holiday Inn Istanbul Old City By Ihg provides air-conditioned rooms and stands around a 20-minute walk from the sea. Located in the old centre of Istanbul, the inn invites you to try European cuisine and enjoy a Turkish steam bath and a treatment room.

The 4-star Ramada By Wyndham Istanbul Grand Bazaar Hotel is located 25 minutes' walk from the historic Blue Mosque, in the very heart of Istanbul, and offers rooms with garden views. The hotel offers Wi-Fi throughout the property and has a conference space for those staying on business.

Alfa Hotel Istanbul is a great place in a shopping area of Istanbul, which stands a 10-minute ride from the word Sultanahmet District. Featuring 40 rooms with views of the city, this comfortable hotel is 2.6 km from the Ottoman-era Friday Blue Mosque.

The comfortable Valens Hotel Downtown Istanbul, located in Laleli, which is known by some as Istanbul's Russia Town, nearly a 25-minute walk from the ancient Sultanahmet District, offers cars for rent. Featuring 52 rooms with views of the city, this 4-star hotel is 2.2 km from Serpent Column.

Offering a shared lounge and luggage storage, the 2-star Tolga Hotel Istanbul lies in Aksaray, which is a mainly modern neighbourhood centred on a busy square, around 25 minutes' walk from the superb Istanbul Archaeology Museums, ideal for those who are pursuing cultural tourism. While staying at the hotel, a safety deposit box and 24-hour security service are available for guests to use.

Offering a restaurant, the 4-star Hotel Ephesus Istanbul lies in European Side with Istanbul's old center, with classic sights like opulent Topkapı Palace, the Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia, a mosque famed for its Byzantine mosaics, within 6 km of Miniaturk Miniature Park and within 25 minutes' walk of such cultural places of interest as Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam. This Istanbul hotel has an à la carte restaurant serving halal cuisine and is situated in proximity to the Historic Beyazit Stone Tower.

Offering hire and cars for rent, as well as Wi-Fi in public areas, the comfortable Bisetun Hotel Istanbul is nearly a 20-minute walk from the Ottoman - era Friday Blue Mosque. Featuring 30 rooms with views of the city, this 4-star hotel is 2.1 km from the bustling Galata Bridge.

The 4-star smoke-free Grand Hilarium Hotel Istanbul, located around a 5-minute drive from the Ottoman imperial Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque, features a sauna, spa therapy, and a shared lounge. Boasting an indoor pool, this Istanbul hotel is nestled 2.3 km from natural attractions like the historical urban Gulhane Park.

The 3-star smoke-free Sinem Hotel & Old City Istanbul provides proximity to the Roman monument "Walled Obelisk", which is located nearly a 25-minute walk away. Wi-Fi is available in public areas as well as currency exchange and a lift are also offered at this Istanbul hotel.

Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, Beyazit Palace Hotel Istanbul sits 25 minutes' walk from the 4th-century Byzantine Hagia Irene Church Museum. This comfortable hotel offers 37 rooms and flawless services maintained by attentive staff.

The 3-star Grand Unal Hotel Istanbul is nearly a 10-minute drive from Bulgarian Orthodox Church and has a swimming pool plus a fitness centre. This Istanbul hotel is in Golden Horn, which is a natural harbour off the strait, 2.3 km from such natural sights as the historical urban Gulhane Park.

Located nearly a 20-minute walk from Little Hagia Sophia Mosque, the 3-star Grand Sagcanlar Hotel Istanbul offers air-conditioned rooms 2.4 km from the ancient Sultanahmet District. The hotel features cars for rent, as well as Wi-Fi in public areas.

Located 2.1 km from Basilica Cistern, Zagreb Hotel Istanbul is just a 5-minute walk from Theotokos Kyriotissa Church. Guests can visit the Ottoman imperial Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque, which is 450 metres away, and enjoy an indoor pool or a Turkish steam bath and a treatment room.

Offering an indoor pool, Amethyst Hotel Istanbul Old City is nestled in European Side with Istanbul's old center, with classic sights like opulent Topkapı Palace, the Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia, a mosque famed for its Byzantine mosaics, approximately a 25-minute walk from the mimar Sinan ArchitectThe Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami. Guests can enjoy a lounge bar along with a traditional Hammam, a treatment room, a sauna, and a grotto, in close proximity to the Ottoman imperial Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque.

Offering a location within 300 metres of the 18th-century Ottoman imperial mosque "Laleli Camii", Delta Hotel Istanbul & Old City offers 81 rooms. Staying at this hotel means that you'll receive top-notch service, along with currency exchange and a lift.

Offering a Turkish steam room and a sauna, the 4-star Darkhill Hotel Istanbul is nestled nearly a 5-minute walk from Sokollu Mehmet Pasa Mosque and merely 1.5 km from Serpent Column. Located within reach of the ornate 16th - century Suleymaniye Mosque, the hotel features an indoor pool and a fitness centre.

Offering a restaurant, the comfortable 4-star Four Seven Hotel Istanbul lies in European Side with Istanbul's old center, with classic sights like opulent Topkapı Palace, the Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia, a mosque famed for its Byzantine mosaics, 2.2 km from the mimar Sinan Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami and within 25 minutes' walk of the Ottoman-era Friday Blue Mosque. Offering a Turkish steam room and a sauna along with an à la carte restaurant, this Istanbul hotel boasts a prime location just a few steps from the Ottoman imperial Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque.

Nearly 25 minutes' walk from the mimar Sinan Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami, the comfortable Istanbul Duhok Hotel offers currency exchange and a lift. Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, this Istanbul hotel also has amenities such as luggage storage and a restaurant.

Offering a swimming pool, the 4-star Beethoven Premium Hotel Istanbul is nestled in European Side with Istanbul's old center, with classic sights like opulent Topkapı Palace, the Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia, a mosque famed for its Byzantine mosaics, around 10 minutes' walk from the indoor Historia Shopping Mall. Featuring an à la carte restaurant, the hotel is located within easy reach of the 85-metre-tall fire-watch Beyazit Tower and offers a Turkish steam bath and a Jacuzzi.

Offering luggage storage, the comfortable 3-star Golden Stoneluxe Istanbul Hotel lies in Fatih with the peninsula coinciding with old Constantinople, 18 minutes on foot from the Storied 16th-century Suleymaniye Ottoman Mosque and just 1.7 km from Historic Areas of Istanbul. Located within 20 minutes' walk of Basilica Cistern, this Istanbul hotel features 19 rooms with views of the city.

The 4-star Best Garden Hotel Istanbul, located in the Findikzade district of Istanbul, around 25 minutes' walk from the Storied 16th - century Suleymaniye Ottoman Mosque, features views of the garden. The hotel offers Wi-Fi in public areas and public parking nearby.

Located about 6 km from Miniaturk Miniature Park, the 3-star Hotel Star Park Istanbul offers comfortable rooms just a 10-minute walk from the Ottoman imperial Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque. The hotel also offers Wi-Fi in public areas, as well as currency exchange and a lift.

The 3-star Tayhan Hotel Istanbul, located just 1.3 km from the prominent Turkish Istanbul University, features currency exchange and a vending machine. The surrounding area includes the Historic Beyazit Stone Tower and Vezneciler-İstanbul Üniversitesi tube station within reach of this Istanbul hotel.

Approximately 25 minutes' walk from the ancient Sultanahmet District, the comfortable Hampton By Hilton Istanbul Old City hotel offers a vending machine and a lift. The 3-star smoke-free hotel offers Wi-Fi in public areas and has a photocopy machine and a desk.

Located in Aksaray, which is a mainly modern neighbourhood centred on a busy square and about a 5-minute walk from Aksaray tube station, the 2-star Best House Hotel Istanbul offers currency exchange and a lift. Comprising 28 rooms with views of the garden, this comfortable hotel offers a barber shop and luggage storage.

The 4-star Istanbul Royal Hotel features air-conditioned rooms 350 metres from Sokollu Mehmet Pasa Mosque. Highlights at the hotel include an American restaurant, a lounge bar and Wi-Fi in public areas.

Offering cars for rent, as well as Wi-Fi in public areas, the comfortable Version Hotel Grand Bazaar Istanbul is approximately 20 minutes' walk from the Holy mosque "Hagia Sophia Museum". Enjoy the convenience of comfortable rooms and dry cleaning, housekeeping service, and laundry at this 3-star smoke-free hotel.