Where to stay in Istanbul

Featuring a nightclub, facials, and a hair salon, Soho House Istanbul Hotel is situated 5 minutes' walk from the cobblestone Istiklal Street. Offering views of the garden, this hotel is just near Istanbul Riverside Museum of Modern Art and boasts a rooftop swimming pool.

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.

Situated approximately a 5-minute stroll from the Great Palace Mosaic Museum, the 3-star Seraglio Hotel & Suites Istanbul includes baggage storage. This Istanbul hotel lies in Fatih with the peninsula coinciding with old Constantinople, not far from such cultural sights as the superb Istanbul Archaeology Museums.

Offering a shared lounge and a piano, the 5-star Pera Palace Hotel Istanbul 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, just a 5-minute walk from the private Pera Museum. This hotel provides guests with a lounge bar and luxurious rooms with views of the pool, while Istanbul Riverside Museum of Modern Art is 150 metres away.

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 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.

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 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.

Along with a prime location 6 minutes' walk from the l6th-century Sokullu Mehmed Pasa Mosque, the 3-star Istanbul Holiday Hotel provides its guests with a sundeck, various recreational opportunities, and barbecue grills. Located 2.1 km from the limestone Valens Aqueduct, the hotel features 30 rooms with views of the garden.

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.

Rixos Tersane Istanbul Hotel, nestled in Golden Horn, which is a natural harbour off the strait, 25 minutes' walk from the Neve Shalom Synagogue, boasts a personal trainer and yoga instruction for guests to keep fit. Located 3.3 km from the Holy mosque "Hagia Sophia Museum", the hotel features 308 rooms with views of the sea.

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.

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.

The 3-star Hotel Troya Istanbul is situated about a 5-minute stroll from the cobblestone Istiklal Street and features 24-hour reception and a currency exchange service. This Istanbul hotel is in Pera, separated from the old city by the Golden Horn, 2.3 km from such natural sights as the historical urban Gulhane Park.

Situated just 0.9 km from the great Hagia Sophia Museum, the 3-star Sultan Mehmed Hotel Istanbul features Wi-Fi in public areas and public parking nearby. Located in the vicinity of a convenient place to shop such as the word Sultanahmet District, this Istanbul hotel provides 8 rooms.

Boasting access to 2 treatment rooms and a full-service spa, the upscale Radisson Blu Hotel Istanbul Pera lies in Taksim with dynamic nightlife and culture, nearly 25 minutes' walk from Thursday Market Park. Located a short way from the cobblestone Istiklal Street, the 5-star upscale hotel features a heated pool and an à la carte restaurant serving Turkish cuisine.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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 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 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.

Located nearly a 25-minute walk from the Dolmabahce Palace, the 4-star business Ramada By Wyndham Istanbul Pera Hotel offers a hammam spa and a spa salon, including a solarium, a treatment room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna. Featuring a lounge bar, a summer terrace and a shared lounge, the stylish hotel is within easy reach of the Beyoglu.

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.

The charming 4-star Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel is merely 1.1 km from the Ottoman-era Friday Blue Mosque and offers guided tour service, as well as boats for rent. Boasting a location within a few blocks of the 4th - century Byzantine Hagia Irene Church Museum, this Istanbul hotel offers 108 rooms and a lounge bar onsite.

Nestled in a historical neighbourhood, the 3-star Hotel Peninsula Istanbul is only 1.3 km from the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum. Featuring a storage for belongings, the hotel is located not far from the Basilica Cistern.