Where to stay in Istanbul

The elegant The Peninsula Istanbul Hotel includes air-conditioned rooms nearly 20 minutes' walk from the Hagia Triada Greek Orthodox Church. A short way from the modern Galata Bridge, the 5-star smoke-free hotel offers a prime location and includes an Asian restaurant.

Featuring a full spa with aromatherapy, reflexology, and body treatments, the smoke-free The Bank Hotel Istanbul, A Member Of Design Hotels is located around 25 minutes' walk from the Republic Monument. Guests can enjoy a lounge bar along with a Turkish steam room and a sauna, in the vicinity of the bustling Galata Bridge.

Located merely a 7-minute stroll from the highway Ataturk Bridge, the 4-star smoke-free Istanbul Golden City Hotel features a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities. This Istanbul hotel highlights a private art gallery, with the cobblestone Istiklal Street only 1.1 km away.

The luxury Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel, located around a 25-minute walk from the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum, boasts a heated pool. Boasting the location just moments from Kilic Ali Pasha Complex Mosque, this 5-star hotel offers a view over sea and a Turkish steam room, a sauna, a massage chair, and a foot bath.

The elegant Jw Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms near the entertainment district of Istanbul and approximately 25 minutes' walk from the sultan Ahmed Blue Mosque. The 5-star luxury hotel, located 2.3 km from the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum, boasts a swimming pool along with a Turkish steam room, a sauna, a massage chair, and a foot bath.

Featuring currency exchange and a lift, the 3-star smoke-free The Wolf Hotel Istanbul stands only a 6-minute walk from the Unique Yeralti Camii Ottoman Mosque. Boasting a prime location, the comfortable hotel invites guests to an à la carte restaurant serving European dishes.

At the exclusive 5-star 10 Karakoy Hotel Istanbul, you can stay close to the modern Galata Bridge, as it is situated just 7 minutes' stroll away. The exclusive 5-star 10 Karakoy Hotel Istanbul also offers a 24-hour front desk and wake-up calls. The boutique hotel features 77 rooms in a trendy area, 2.6 km from culture-oriented attractions such as the Dolmabahce Palace.

The 4-star Astan Hotel Galata Istanbul includes air-conditioned rooms around 25 minutes on foot from the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum. This Istanbul hotel is in Golden Horn, which is a natural harbour off the strait, 2.2 km from such natural sights as the historical urban Gulhane Park.

Situated around 800 metres from Palazzo Venezia and only 0.7 km from the bustling Galata Bridge, the 5-star historical The Galata Hotel Istanbul - Mgallery Collection welcomes guests with a hammam spa. Offering 2 restaurants with Turkish and international cuisine, the historical-style hotel is approximately a 10-minute drive from the superb Istanbul Archaeology Museums.

Situated about a 25-minute walk from the functioning Blue Mosque, the smoke-free Burdock Hotel Istanbul, Autograph Collection offers a meeting room with a range of business amenities. This 4-star hotel a few steps from Kilic Ali Pasha Complex Mosque pampers its guests with an indoor swimming pool as well as a Turkish steam room, a Jacuzzi, a sauna, and a foot bath.

The comfortable Doruk Palas Hotel Istanbul is located a mere 1.6 km from the refurbished Arap Mosque and offers tour/ticket assistance for a comfortable travel experience. The 3-star hotel has views of the sea and offers currency exchange and a lift.

Located just a 13-minute walk from the bustling Galata Bridge, the luxurious The Haze Karakoey Hotel Istanbul offers air-conditioned rooms. This 4-star hotel also boasts a rooftop terrace, which comes with a shower.

Featuring a lobby area and a restaurant, the historic Georges Hotel Galata Istanbul lies only a 7-minute walk from Istanbul Riverside Museum of Modern Art. With views of the ocean, this 4-star hotel is situated not far from the private Pera Museum and offers facials and a shared lounge.

Anemon Koleksiyon Galata Otel Istanbul includes 26 rooms and is a 25-minute walk from the Storied 16th - century Suleymaniye Ottoman Mosque. This hotel also offers currency exchange and a lift and public parking nearby.

Located only 650 metres from Sishane underground station, the 3-star smoke-free Cheers Porthouse Hotel Istanbul offers air-conditioned rooms with views of the city. This Istanbul hostel lies in Golden Horn, which is a natural harbour off the strait, not far from such cultural sights as the highway Ataturk Bridge.

Offering a luggage room, the comfortable Opale Hotel Istanbul lies in Beyoglu with a variety of options, 2.4 km from the Taksim Gezi Park and nearly a 25-minute walk from the Basilica Cistern. This 3-star hotel also offers currency exchange and a lift and public parking nearby.

The comfortable Ferman Port Hotel - Special Category Istanbul, located in Golden Horn, which is a natural harbour off the strait, nearly a 25-minute walk from the Basilica Cistern, features views of the courtyard. Highlights at this 3-star hotel include currency exchange and a lift, it also offers Wi-Fi in public areas.

Providing a central setting around 25 minutes' walk from the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, the fantastic Decamondo Galata, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel Istanbul includes two bar lounges. Air-conditioned rooms, Wi-Fi and public parking nearby are provided for guests onsite.

The 4-star Bankerhan Hotel Galata - Adults Only Special Category Istanbul is situated in a popular area of Istanbul, about 3 km from the medieval Byzantine Greek Orthodox church "Kariye Mosque" and around a 20-minute walk from the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum. Overlooking sea, this comfortable hotel welcomes guests with a daily homemade breakfast.

With its convenient location about 25 minutes' walk from the ottoman-style Dolmabahce Mosque 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, the comfortable World House Boutique Hotel Galata Istanbul features a private art gallery. Overlooking patio, this 3-star historic hotel welcomes guests with a daily continental breakfast.

Situated in a prime setting in Istanbul, approximately a 15-minute walk from Sirkeci train station, the smoke-free Azzap Hotel Galata Istanbul features 27 rooms. The 5-star hotel also provides guests with Wi-Fi, available in public areas.

Featuring a charming location, Manesol Boutique Galata Hotel Istanbul offers views of the city, and is 25 minutes' walk from the great Hagia Sophia Museum. There is public parking nearby and Wi-Fi in public areas.

The 3-star Ada Karakoy Hotel - Special Category Istanbul is located around a 25-minute walk from the 4th - century Byzantine Hagia Irene Church Museum and offers currency exchange and a vending machine. This comfortable hotel offers 29 rooms with views of the street.

Located approximately a 25-minute walk from the great Hagia Sophia Museum, the chic Duo Galata Hotel Istanbul includes 24 rooms. Featuring a coffee bar, a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities, this hotel is within reach of Istanbul Riverside Museum of Modern Art.

Featuring air-conditioned rooms and an à la carte restaurant, the comfortable Meroddi Barnathan Hotel Istanbul is about 25 minutes' walk from the word Sultanahmet District. This 3-star smoke-free hotel has a garden with an outdoor seating.

Featuring a Turkish steam room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna, the 4-star Grand Galata Hotel & Spa Istanbul is situated just a 7-minute walk from Istanbul Riverside Museum of Modern Art in Istanbul. While boasting a location a few moments from Sishane underground station, the hotel includes an indoor pool and a fitness studio.

Positioned within 10 minutes' drive of Miniaturk Miniature Park and 2.5 km from the Basilica Cistern, the 5-star boutique-style Walton Hotels Galata Istanbul presents a private art gallery. Boasting a location a short way from Istanbul Riverside Museum of Modern Art, the hotel offers 19 rooms and a rooftop bar onsite.

Located 13 minutes' walk from the Museum of Innocence, Ecole St. Pierre Hotel Istanbul includes 15 rooms with views of the garden. This comfortable hotel features a courtyard, a shared lounge, and a library, plus currency exchange and a lift.

Featuring currency exchange and a lift, the comfortable Union Hotel Karakoey Istanbul is nestled near an entertainment district, 2.8 km from the medieval Greek Orthodox church "Kariye Mosque". Business travellers will appreciate conveniences such as Wi-Fi in public areas and access to a photocopier and complimentary wireless internet access.

Situated a mere 1.3 km from the 400-year-old New Mosque, the trendy Sub Karakoy - Special Category Hotel Istanbul features Wi-Fi in public areas and public parking nearby. This 4-star smoke-free hotel is a good starting point for exploring Istanbul, including the Museum of Innocence, which is only 9 minutes' walk away.