Where to stay in Istanbul

Offering a sunbathing terrace and a shared lounge, Wyndham Istanbul Old City hotel is situated in a shopping area, 25 minutes' walk from the historical urban Gulhane Park. Boasting a fitness centre, this fantastic hotel is right in the centre of the city, in close proximity to the Ottoman imperial Suleymaniye Mosque.

Situated about a 25-minute stroll from the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum, the 4-star Kent Hotel Istanbul includes a restaurant. This Istanbul hotel lies in the Bulvarnoe Ring district of Istanbul, in proximity to such cultural sights as the Serpent Column.

Situated in a convenient setting in Istanbul, a 10-minute walk from Yenikapi train station, Star City Hotel Istanbul features 12 rooms. Here, guests can make use of Wi-Fi throughout the property, along with general facilities like currency exchange and a lift.

Offering a storage room and a lobby area, the award-winning Golden Crown Hotel Istanbul lies in the Old City Sultanahmet district of Istanbul, 950 m from the Serpent Column and about 25 minutes' walk from the Church of the Monastery of Christ Pantokrator. Offering an à la carte restaurant plus a sun terrace, a shared lounge, and various recreational opportunities, this 3-star hotel is conveniently located a few steps from a tram stop.

Providing 177 rooms, Doubletree By Hilton Istanbul - Old Town Hotel is around a 20-minute walk from the Basilica Cistern. There are 2 restaurants and a rooftop bar available on site.

Nestled in an old part of the city, within a 1-km distance of First Courtyard, the comfortable 3-star Santa Sophia Hotel - Istanbul offers a nightclub, a sundeck, and a shared lounge. Boasting a location just around the corner from the restored Column of Constantine, the smoke-free hotel features 46 rooms as well as a restaurant and a luggage room.

The premier Crowne Plaza Istanbul - Old City By Ihg hotel is in the immediate vicinity of the Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque and features air-conditioned rooms overlooking the city. Providing access to the ornate 16th-century Suleymaniye Mosque, the 5-star modern hotel is within 5 minutes' walk of the Bebek Coast and offers an à la carte restaurant.

The 5-star Ajwa Sultanahmet - Preferred Hotels Lvx Collection Istanbul offers air-conditioned rooms around a 15-minute walk from the sea. Overlooking the sea, this fantastic hotel lies right near the sultan Ahmed Blue Mosque and includes a Turkish steam room and a sauna.

Offering currency exchange and a tour desk, the 3-star Istanbul Palace Hotel is nestled 6 minutes' walk from the old Bayezid II Mosque and 2.3 km from the Neve Shalom Synagogue. Business travellers will appreciate conveniences such as Wi-Fi in public areas and access to a work desk and a photocopier.

Nestled in the Bulvarnoe Ring district of Istanbul, nearly a 25-minute walk from the Galata Bridge, the comfortable Nova City Hotel Istanbul offers a terrace. This 3-star hotel features 24-hour security service and a luggage locker, as well as general amenities such as currency exchange and a lift.

Offering guests an archaeological museum, the charming Grand Yavuz Hotel Sultanahmet Istanbul strategically sits nearly 20 minutes' walk from the historic Rustem Pasha Mosque. Steps away from the Ottoman - era Friday Blue Mosque, the 4-star smoke-free hotel with 12 rooms features a sauna and a shared lounge, plus an à la carte restaurant, serving international specials.

Offering air-conditioned rooms and Wi-Fi throughout the property, the 4-star Holiday Inn Istanbul Old City By Ihg is 9 minutes' walk from the prominent Turkish Istanbul University and 2.4 km from the ancient Sultanahmet District. Guests can enjoy a lounge bar along with a Turkish steam bath and a treatment room, only steps away from the Şehzade Mosque.

The 4-star Ramada By Wyndham Istanbul Grand Bazaar Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms in Golden Horn, which is a natural harbour off the strait, 25 minutes' walk from the functioning Blue Mosque. Located steps from the Şehzade Mosque, the hotel offers a coffee bar, a Jacuzzi and a play area.

The 4-star smoke-free Amber Hotel & Spa Istanbul is only 1.5 km from the great Hagia Sophia Museum, featuring a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities. Located a mere 9 minutes on foot from the historic Blue Mosque, this Istanbul hotel offers a Turkish steam room and a foot bath on site, and great access to sacred landmarks like the Church of the Monastery of Christ Pantokrator, nearly a 10-minute drive away.

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool with a hot tub, the fantastic 3-star Ramada Plaza By Wyndham Istanbul Sultanahmet Hotel is merely a 6-minute stroll from the 18th-century Ottoman imperial mosque "Laleli Camii". Located only 550 metres from the Storied 16th - century Suleymaniye Ottoman Mosque, the non-smoking hotel offers a traditional Hammam, a sauna, and a massage chair on site, and great access to sacred landmarks like the Ottoman - era Friday Blue Mosque, only 1.7 km away.

Alfa Hotel Istanbul offers its guests air-conditioned rooms 7 minutes' walk from the Ottoman imperial Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque. This comfortable hotel features Wi-Fi in public areas and a car park on site.

The 4-star Grand Hotel Gulsoy Old City Istanbul is nestled a mere 7 minutes' walk from the Storied 16th - century Suleymaniye Ottoman Mosque and features a swimming pool. Some of the 159 rooms offer views of the mountain and there is a Turkish steam bath, a treatment room, a solarium, and a Jacuzzi on site.

The comfortable Valens Hotel Downtown Istanbul, located in Laleli, which is known by some as Istanbul's Russia Town, 2.9 km from the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum, features views of the city. Immerse yourself in the comfort of air-conditioned rooms and dry cleaning service and housekeeping at this 4-star hotel.

Nestled in Laleli, which is known by some as Istanbul's Russia Town and around a 5-minute stroll from Cundi Park, the comfortable 2-star Galley Hotel Istanbul invites guests to dine in an à la carte restaurant and enjoy staying in one of its allergy-free rooms. Located within a 7-km distance of Miniaturk Miniature Park, this Istanbul hotel features 24-hour security and a luggage locker.

Guests of the 4-star Ahc Old City Hotel Istanbul can visit the fortress-like Arap Mosque, situated nearly a 25-minute walk away. Boasting 3 restaurants, this Istanbul hotel also features a wellness area.

Located just near the Istanbul Photography Museum, the wonderful Skalion Hotel Istanbul provides guests with guided tour service for a better travel experience. 77 rooms and the lounge bar are available during the stay at the 4-star smoke-free hotel nestled in the very heart of Istanbul.

The perfect The Barbarossa Istanbul Metro Hotel gives quick access to Beyazıt Square, situated merely a 6-minute walk away. Nestled in the shopping Old City Sultanahmet district, the 3-star hotel boasts a swimming pool, a hot tub, a sauna, and a hot spring public bath.

Positioned nearly 25 minutes' walk from the fortress-like Arap Mosque, the quality 4-star Hotel Ephesus Istanbul offers an archaeological museum for its guests. Featuring an à la carte restaurant, this Istanbul hotel is located within reach of the 85m-tall Beyazit Tower and offers a Turkish steam bath and a Jacuzzi.

Located in the very heart of Istanbul, Bizim Hotel Istanbul offers air-conditioned rooms, only a 5-minute walk from the Mausoleum of Mahmud II. Along with a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities, the hotel provides guests with currency exchange and a lift.

Offering a Turkish steam bath and a treatment room, Zagreb Hotel Istanbul is nestled merely a 5-minute walk from The Sehzade Mosque and 2.1 km from Basilica Cistern. Situated in proximity to the ornate 16th - century Suleymaniye Mosque in the Old City Sultanahmet district, the hotel features an indoor pool.

Offering 20 rooms, the impressive 3-star Hotel New House Istanbul is near the shopping district of Istanbul, around a 10-minute ride from the Dolmabahce Palace. Featuring baggage storage and a lobby area, the smoke-free hotel is located in the immediate vicinity of the Roman monument "Walled Obelisk".

Providing guests with bicycle and car rentals, the comfortable Istanbul House Aparthotel is located a mere 1.5 km from the Ottoman - era Friday Blue Mosque. The 4-star smoke-free aparthotel offers 8 rooms with views of the city.

Ottoman'S Life Hotel S Class Istanbul is situated in the Findikzade district, 6 km from the Dolmabahce Palace and features 32 rooms with views of the city. Wi-Fi in public areas, currency exchange and a vending machine are featured at this superb hotel.

The 2-star smoke-free Yasmin Hotel Istanbul offers quick access to the Istanbul Photography Museum, situated about a 5-minute walk away. Comprising 9 rooms with views of the sea, the comfortable hotel offers a luggage room and a shopping area.

Situated merely 1 km from the Serpent Column, the charming Leyenda Hotel Istanbul features Wi-Fi in public areas, and public parking nearby. This 3-star historical hotel boasts views of Sultanahmet District along with proximity to the functioning Blue Mosque, which is nearly a 5-minute walk away.