Where to stay in Istanbul

The non-smoking Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At The Bosphorus, located merely 5 minutes' walk from Ciragan Palace Kempinski and about 6 km from the historic Sultanahmet District, features an outdoor swimming pool for guests to take a dip in. From this contemporary hotel you can admire views of the garden, enjoy a traditional Hammam, a hot tub, and a sauna and take advantage of a privileged location.

The 5-star Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel, located about 25 minutes' walk from the Dolmabahce Palace, is proud to feature 2 outdoor tennis courts. A poolside bar as well as a sauna and a sunbathing terrace can be enjoyed at the hotel, boasting the setting within reach of the Yıldız Palace.

Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul hotel, nestled in the Besiktas district, merely a 6-minute walk from Visnezade Camii, provides guests with walking tours. Located within a few blocks of the Military Museum and Cultural Site Command, the hotel offers views of the city along with a traditional Hammam, a solarium, a treatment room, and a Jacuzzi.

Featuring 186 rooms, the elegant Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul hotel is located close to the financial district of Istanbul and nearly 5 minutes' walk from the national Maritime Museum. Offering 2 restaurants with Turkish, Asian, and international cuisine, the 5-star luxury hotel is 3.7 km from the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum.

Featuring a barber shop and a restaurant, the 5-star modern Moevenpick Hotel Istanbul Bosphorus is located merely a 5-minute stroll from the Yıldız Hamidiye Mosque. Boasting a swimming pool, this Istanbul hotel is nestled 3.3 km from natural attractions like the Taksim Gezi Park.

Providing 11 rooms, the smoke-free Bosphorus Bridge Hotel Istanbul is around a 25-minute walk from Istanbul Golf Club. Featuring a shared lounge and a luggage room, the 3-star hotel is located within easy reach of the restored Baroque Revival Ortakoy Mosque.

Located right around the corner from the Zorlu Center, the fantastic 5-star Raffles Istanbul Hotel welcomes guests with 182 rooms with views of the sea and access to a grand ballroom with a capacity of 1,200 people. The luxurious hotel has a prime location in the centre of Istanbul and offers two bar lounges among its highlights.

The 4-star Hotel Les Ottomans Bosphorus - Special Category Istanbul offers quick access to Surp Hac Ermeni Kilisesi, which is only a 5-minute walk away. This Istanbul hotel, located just 1.6 km from the restored Baroque Revival Ortakoy Mosque, boasts a swimming pool along with a traditional Hammam and a solarium.

The 5-star Renaissance Istanbul Polat Bosphorus Hotel is approximately 5 minutes' walk from The Game For Big Kids and features car rentals for guests' convenience. Located within 7 km of the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum, this Istanbul hotel boasts an indoor pool.

Located approximately 5 minutes' walk from the coastline, the luxurious Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul offers a shared lounge and recreational facilities, as well as rooms with picturesque views. Nestled in the entertainment Besiktas district, the 5-star hotel is just near the Ortaköy Mosque and has a Turkish steam bath, a treatment room, and a Jacuzzi.

Guests of the luxury Point Hotel Barbaros Istanbul can easily reach The Game For Big Kids, located approximately a 5-minute walk away. This 5-star hotel boasts a prime location featuring a swimming pool and an à la carte restaurant.

Offering an art gallery and a shopping area, the 5-star Le Meridien Istanbul Etiler hotel lies in the business district of Istanbul, 10 minutes' drive from the massive Rumeli Hisari Fortress and 2.7 km from the historical urban Emirgan Park. While boasting a location not far from Etiler underground station, the contemporary hotel includes an outdoor swimming pool and a health club.

The 4-star Ac Hotel Istanbul Macka, situated merely 0.8 km from the national Maritime Museum, entices guests with a sauna, spa therapy, and a shared lounge. The hotel is a good starting point for Istanbul's sports attractions, including Vodafone Park Multi-Purpose Stadium, which is only a 13-minute walk away.

Located nearly a 5-minute walk from the Yıldız Hamidiye Mosque, the 5-star Dedeman Istanbul Hotel gives easy access to various tourist attractions. Offering a rooftop bar, the hotel also has an adult pool beckoning guests to dive in.

Located around 6 km from Miniaturk Miniature Park, the smoke-free Wind Suit Istanbul hotel is only 5 minutes' walk from Asariye Camii. The 4-star aparthotel also offers guests Wi-Fi in public areas.

Offering a shopping area and a storage room, the 3-star Ortakoey Hotel Istanbul lies in Ortakoy, centered on its waterfront square, where crowds gather to listen to impromptu concerts or sip tea on cafe terraces, around 6 km from the large Fethi Pasa Korusu Park and about 20 minutes' walk from such cultural places of interest as Maritime Naval Museum. The hotel provides guests with a 24-hour bar and air-conditioned rooms with views of the city, while Yildiz Park is merely 650 metres away.

The comfortable 5-star Elite World Homes Istanbul Bosphorus hotel offers quick access to Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus, located only a 5-minute walk away. Indulge in sea views and the convenience of dry cleaning and linen service when staying at this Istanbul hotel.

The elegant Melas Hotel Istanbul is nestled approximately 25 minutes' walk from Yildiz Park, offering 182 rooms and featuring a shared lounge and a hair salon. Providing sports fans with proximity to the old Ali Sami Yen Stadium, which is a mere 0.7 km away, the 5-star family hotel also includes mini golf and darts.

Located in a business neighbourhood approximately 7 km from the historic Blue Mosque, the exclusive Surmeli Istanbul Hotel boasts a private art gallery. The 5-star hotel offers 199 rooms with city views, an à la carte restaurant, and a lobby bar.

Located approximately 5 minutes' walk from Hz Ebubekir Camii, the comfortable Sirius Hotel Deluxe Istanbul gives easy access to various tourist attractions. The 4-star hotel offers 37 rooms with views of the city.

The elegant 5-star Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul Hotel enjoys a prime location merely a 6-minute stroll from Surp Hac Ermeni Kilisesi and offers 103 rooms with views of the garden. The smoke-free hotel is proud to feature 2 hammams and 2 fitness rooms, within a 7-km distance of the modern Galata Bridge.

Situated 3.1 km from the Taksim Gezi Park, the wonderful Malta Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul features Wi-Fi in public areas and street parking on site. A stone's throw from Yildiz Park, the 3-star hotel offers a wonderful location and includes an à la carte restaurant.

The 3-star The Stay Bosphorus Istanbul hotel is situated only 150 metres from the baroque Ortakoy Mosque and features currency exchange and a lift. This Istanbul hotel is within 6 km of Sirkeci train station and right around the corner from the Buyuk Mecidiye Mosque.

Mia Berre Hotels Istanbul in the Besiktas district, 2.5 km from the Taksim Gezi Park, features a private art gallery for guests to enjoy. The hotel also offers a vending machine and an outdoor fireplace and a parking garage on site.

Offering a shopping arcade and a restaurant, the fantastic Hyatt Centric Levent Istanbul Hotel lies in the Barra district of Istanbul, approximately 10 minutes' drive from the Taksim Gezi Park and 4.3 km from such cultural places of interest as the Dolmabahce Palace. This 5-star hotel offers an indoor swimming pool, an American restaurant and a lounge bar.

Overlooking Bosphorus Bridge, the smoke-free Crowne Plaza Istanbul - Ortakoy Bosphorus By Ihg Hotel is located 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, 17 minutes on foot from Yildiz Park. The 5-star hotel offers a swimming pool along with a Turkish steam room, a solarium, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna and boasts a location fairly close to the restored Baroque Revival Ortakoy Mosque.

Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, Golden Pen Hotel Istanbul sits 3.1 km from Beylerbeyi Historical Summer Palace. Boasting a location within reach of the ottoman - style Dolmabahce Mosque, the hotel offers 17 rooms and a rooftop bar onsite.

The comfortable 3-star The Pearl Suites Istanbul hotel, located approximately 500 metres from the Abbasğa Mosque, features currency exchange and a lift. Boasting spa therapy and a hair salon, the smoke-free hotel is in the vicinity of Ciragan Palace Kempinski in the Besiktas district.

Located around 5 minutes on foot from the American Hospital, the 3-star smoke-free Hotel Bosfora Istanbul has a terrace. Providing access to the Ihlamur Palace, this Istanbul hotel is 3.1 km from the Kız Kulesi and offers an à la carte restaurant.

The 2-star Ruby Hotel Istanbul is a great place to stay in the Besiktas district, 19 minutes' walk from Ciragan Palace Kempinski.