Where to stay in Istanbul

Offering a shared lounge, various recreational opportunities, and a hair salon, the 4-star Seven Hills Hotel - Special Category Istanbul lies in a cultural area of Istanbul, 0.9 km from the functioning Blue Mosque and just 5 minutes' walk from the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum. This Istanbul hotel provides guests with a rooftop bar and air-conditioned rooms with views of the city, while the ancient Sultanahmet District is approximately 500 metres away.

Located a mere 5 minutes' stroll from the Basilica Cistern, the wonderful 5-star Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel Istanbul provides ticket service for the utmost comfort and convenience. You will find a seasonal outdoor swimming pool in the traditional-style hotel that offers a central location in the very heart of Istanbul and is right near such relaxing retreats as Cagaloglu Hamami Public Bath.

Situated a mere 500 metres from the Basilica Cistern, the 4-star smoke-free Golden Horn Hotel Istanbul features Wi-Fi in public areas, and private parking on site. Its great location provides easy access to the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum, which is only a 7-minute walk away.

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.

Featuring a restaurant, the 5-star Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At Sultanahmet lies about a 5-minute walk from the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum. Some of the 65 rooms offer views of the street and there are a traditional Hammam, a steam room, and a sauna on site.

Offering a lovely atmosphere, the comfortable Ahc Ayasofya Hotel - Special Class Istanbul lies in Fatih with the peninsula coinciding with old Constantinople, only 7 minutes' walk from the Basilica Cistern. Boasting a location near the palace Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts, the 4-star smoke-free hotel offers 40 rooms and a rooftop bar onsite.

Providing guests with cars for rent, the 3-star Hotel Saba Istanbul is nearly 20 minutes' walk from the prominent Turkish Istanbul University. The hotel is a good starting point for exploring Istanbul, including the sultan Ahmed Blue Mosque, which is merely 300 metres away.

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.

Located around 400 metres from the historical urban Gulhane Park, the fantastic Sura Design Hotel & Suites Istanbul offers Wi-Fi in public areas and a car park. Steps away from the Basilica Cistern, the 4-star boutique hotel offers a prime location and includes an à la carte restaurant.

Situated nearly 5 minutes' walk from Golden Horn, the fantastic Legacy Ottoman Hotel Istanbul Old City features 155 elegant rooms overlooking the sea. Guests can relax in a heated pool or in the Greek restaurant while staying right around the corner from the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum.

The 4-star Levni Hotel & Spa - Special Category Istanbul lies in Fatih with the peninsula coinciding with old Constantinople, approximately 15 minutes' walk from Fig Garden, and entices guests to relax in a traditional Hammam, a treatment room, and a sauna. Featuring a restaurant, the hotel is located in the immediate vicinity of the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum.

The unique Hagia Sofia Mansions Istanbul, Curio Collection By Hilton Hotel, located within 20 minutes' walk of the 85m-tall Beyazit Tower, is proud to feature a private art gallery. Boasting a location steps away from the functioning Blue Mosque, the 5-star smoke-free hotel offers 78 rooms and a garden bar onsite.

Located only a 13-minute walk from the great Hagia Sophia Museum, the 4-star Mest Hotel Istanbul Sirkeci offers air-conditioned rooms. This comfortable hotel also provides Wi-Fi available in public areas.

Situated about 5 minutes' walk from the late 16th - century Ottoman German Fountain, the 4-star Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul features a restaurant. While staying at the hotel, a safety deposit box and 24-hour security service are available for guests to use.

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.

Located 4.2 km from the l6th-century Sokullu Mehmed Pasa Mosque, Hotel Empress Zoe Istanbul offers air-conditioned rooms 25 minutes' walk from the Roman Valens Aqueduct. There is also a car park.

Featuring currency exchange and a tour desk, the boutique-style Sultan Palace Hotel Istanbul is situated in the historic district of Istanbul, only a 12-minute walk from the historic Sultanahmet District. This 3-star hotel showcases parquet floors in its decor and provides parking for guests.

Featuring car rentals, as well as 24-hour front desk assistance and a currency exchange service, the quality Fer Hotel Istanbul is within 5 minutes' walk of the Basilica Cistern. Conveniently located in the Bulvarnoe Ring district in the vicinity of the Ottoman - era Friday Blue Mosque, the 4-star luxury hotel has 56 rooms.

The elegant 3-star Orient Express & Spa By Orka Hotels Istanbul is situated a mere 9 minutes on foot from the Basilica Cistern and features currency exchange and a vending machine. You will find an indoor swimming pool in the hotel that offers an excellent location in the very heart of Istanbul and is within reach of such relaxing retreats as Cagaloglu Hamami Public Bath.

Featuring a central setting only 8 minutes' walk from the great Hagia Sophia Museum, the 4-star Hotel Sultanhan - Special Category Istanbul includes a private art gallery. Located right near the Egyptian Obelisk of Theodosius, this Istanbul hotel offers a rooftop bar, massage therapy and a shared lounge.

Located about 20 minutes' walk from the old Bayezid II Mosque, the 4-star smoke-free Romance Istanbul Hotel Boutique Class includes a private art gallery. Boasting a location in a business area and not far from the Basilica Cistern, the fantastic hotel offers guests a Turkish steam room and a sauna as well as an indoor pool.

Ares Hotel Istanbul offers currency exchange and a lift in the historic part of Istanbul, a 20-minute walk from the Galata Bridge. The hotel provides guests with a lounge bar and air-conditioned rooms with views of the city, while the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum is about 300 metres away.

Featuring a restaurant and luggage storage, the 3-star Sirkeci Mansion Hotel Istanbul lies just 8 minutes' walk from the mimar Sinan Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami. Guests can spend time relaxing in an indoor pool, or admire a traditional Hammam and a sauna in the hotel, located right near the historical urban Gulhane Park.

Situated near a bar and a park, and only 0.8 km from the great Hagia Sophia Museum, the 4-star Doubletree By Hilton Istanbul - Sirkeci Hotel includes 109 rooms about a 25-minute walk from Madame Tussauds Istanbul. The onsite restaurant serves international food and offers views of the city, while the hotel boasts a prime location a short way from Gulhane Park.

Featuring a full spa with a massage treatment, the pet-friendly Antea Hotel Oldcity -Special Category Istanbul is located nearly a 5-minute walk from the sultan Ahmed Blue Mosque. Guests can enjoy a poolside bar along with a Turkish steam bath and a hot tub, in proximity to the Basilica Cistern.

Located in the Old City Sultanahmet district of Istanbul and around 5 minutes' walk from the functioning Blue Mosque, the smoke-free Hotel Spectra Sultanahmet Istanbul features a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities. The 2-star hotel offers Wi-Fi in the rooms and has a xerox and complimentary wireless internet access.

Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, Celine Hotel - Ottoman Mansion Istanbul sits a 20-minute walk from the Storied 16th - century Suleymaniye Ottoman Mosque. This hotel offers currency exchange and a lift, and leisure facilities, such as a winter garden, a shared lounge, and a library.

Offering a traditional Hammam and a sauna, the smoke-free Innova Sultanahmet Istanbul hotel is nestled around 5 minutes' walk from the Ottoman-era Friday Blue Mosque and a mere 350 metres from the TGC Press Media Museum. Featuring a rooftop bar, a sundeck and a shared lounge, the 4-star hotel is not far from the Basilica Cistern.

The comfortable Hotel Sultania Boutique Class Istanbul sits 750 m from the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum and offers a restaurant. Located in a shopping area, this 4-star hotel features an indoor heated swimming pool and 43 rooms with city views.

Located an 11-minute walk from Historic Areas of Istanbul, Orka Royal Hotel & Spa Istanbul includes 151 rooms with views of the city. The hotel is within a few blocks of the Ottoman - era Friday Blue Mosque and provides guests with a solarium, a Jacuzzi, a massage chair, and a hot spring public bath.