Where to stay in Istanbul

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 32-storey Wyndham Grand Istanbul Levent Hotel & Conference Center, boasting great views of the sea, is situated 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, 5 minutes' walk from Levent metro station. Boasting access to the Yıldız Palace, 3.1 km away, this fantastic hotel includes a sauna and a shared lounge providing guests with air-conditioned rooms.

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 Hilton Istanbul Maslak Hotel enjoys a superb location just 5 minutes' walk from Maslak Uc Yol Camii Mosque and features a private art gallery. Located 3.9 km from the Asiyan Museum, the hotel offers views of the city along with a steam room, a hot tub, a sauna, and a foot bath.

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.

Offering a sauna and a hot spring bath, the comfortable Bilek Istanbul Hotel is perfectly located, 2.3 km from Megan Hairtrans. Featuring 73 rooms with views of the city, this 4-star hotel is approximately 10 minutes by car from the Lush Emirgan Public Park.

Guests of the 5-star luxurious Doubletree By Hilton Istanbul Gayrettepe Hotel can enjoy easy access to the Profilo Culture Centre, which is situated just a 6-minute walk away. While boasting a location 550 m from Gayrettepe underground station, this Istanbul hotel includes an indoor swimming pool and a fitness studio.

About a 25-minute walk from Xtrem Aventures Istanbul, the 5-star Sheraton Istanbul Levent hotel offers an à la carte restaurant on site. Located in the shopping district of Istanbul, the hotel offers air-conditioned rooms and an indoor swimming pool.

Located within 5 minutes' walk of Istanbul Hair Center, the 4-star modern Veyron Hotels & Spa Istanbul gives easy access to various tourist attractions. Plus you'll find Wi-Fi in public areas, as well as a wellness area with a Turkish steam bath and a Jacuzzi.

Offering a Turkish steam room and a sauna, Avantgarde Urban Levent Istanbul hotel is situated in the Levent - Maslak district, 2.5 km from Yildiz Park. At this hotel you can benefit from a restaurant along with a heated swimming pool.

The convenient 5-star Delta Hotels By Marriott Istanbul Levent, situated only 1.1 km from the IS Sanat Cultural Center, offers an indoor pool as well as a fitness area. With Levent tube station merely 400 metres away and Adobe Turkey merely a 5-minute walk away, the smoke-free hotel boasts a Turkish steam room and a sauna.

The 3-star Tempo Hotel 4Levent Istanbul offers access to the UNIQ Museum, which is located nearly a 25-minute walk away. This Istanbul hotel features 32 rooms and such amenities as a luggage room.

Offering air-conditioned rooms and Wi-Fi in public areas, the 3-star Milport Hotel Levent Istanbul is 3.3 km from the Bosphorus Bridge and 500 metres from Istanbul Hair Center. The hotel also offers a vending machine and a lift and complimentary private parking on site.

The charming 3-star Villa Blanche Hotel Spa & Garden Pool Istanbul includes air-conditioned rooms within 25 minutes' walk of the Yıldız Palace. This Istanbul hotel is in a business area, 3.7 km from such natural sights as the Taksim Gezi Park.

Located merely 5 minutes' stroll from Sapphire Wax Museum, the 10-room Townhouse Istanbul Apartment features parking for those who travel by car. The Wax Museum is only 400 metres away, while the Dolmabahce Palace is also within a 6-km distance of the spacious apartment.

Featuring a prime location only a 6-minute walk from Istanbul Hair Center, the 4-star smoke-free Upsuites Hotel Istanbul boasts a private art gallery. The comfortable hotel offers Wi-Fi in public areas and parking nearby.

The comfortable Triada Gayrettepe Istanbul hotel is located nearly 5 minutes' walk from the Profilo Culture Centre and features currency exchange and a lift. The 3-star smoke-free hotel is 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, 2.6 km from such natural sights as Yildiz Park.

Featuring currency exchange and a lift, the 3-star Levent Hotel Istanbul stands a mere 5 minutes' walk from Istinye Park Mall. Located in the vicinity of Kanyon Shopping Center, the hotel overlooks the city and invites guests to have a drink at a coffee bar.

Offering bicycles for rent, the comfortable 2-star Gul Hotel Istanbul lies only 5 minutes' stroll from Istinye Park Mall. The smoke-free hotel is in the Barra district, 4.6 km from such natural sights as the Taksim Gezi Park.

Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, Payidar Hotel Istanbul is a 25-minute walk from the Istanbul Cevahir Shopping and Entertainment Center. This hotel offers a courtyard and various recreational opportunities as well as rooms with views of the courtyard.

Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the comfortable 10M2 Hotel Istanbul hostel is situated within a 6-km distance of Miniaturk Miniature Park. The Istanbul hostel 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, and the nearest bus stop, Hava first, is only a 5-minute walk away.

Featuring currency exchange and a lift, the smoke-free My Rose Hotel Istanbul is merely a 6-minute walk from Harmantepe Camii. This 3-star hotel provides Wi-Fi in public areas.

Featuring a swimming pool, the 4-star Hotel Boursier 2 & Spa Istanbul is 18 minutes' walk from Trump Towers Istanbul. This comfortable hotel offers Wi-Fi throughout the property and parking on site.

The comfortable 3-star Levent Lavandula Hotel Istanbul is merely 400 metres from the IS Sanat Cultural Center and offers currency exchange and a lift. While staying in this Istanbul hotel, you are invited to discover the Taksim Gezi Park, located about a 10-minute ride away, or walk for only 5 minutes to reach Gulez Camii.

The fantastic Hotel Boursier 1 & Spa Istanbul, 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, also stands approximately 400 metres from the Profilo Shopping Center and provides ticket service and tour/ticket assistance for better sightseeing. The 4-star smoke-free hotel features valet parking and concierge service, along with Wi-Fi in public areas.

Offering a swimming pool, the smoke-free Ayna Hotel Istanbul is nestled in the Levent - Maslak district, merely a 12-minute walk from Sabanci Center. This 4-star hotel provides Wi-Fi in public areas as well as a Jacuzzi and a sauna.

Offering a location a 5-minute walk from the Profilo Shopping Center, Luxx Suite Mecidiyekoey Istanbul hotel offers 12 rooms. The aparthotel offers Wi-Fi in the rooms.

The 3-star smoke-free Artdeco Istanbul Suites hotel, nestled in the Levent - Maslak district of Istanbul, offers Wi-Fi in public areas, a swimming pool and a fitness centre. The hotel is a good starting point for Istanbul's sports attractions, including the Volkswagen Arena Istanbul, which is nearly a 25-minute walk away.