Where to stay in Istanbul

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 4-star Kent Hotel Beyazit Istanbul is situated only a 7-minute stroll from the 18th-century Ottoman imperial mosque "Laleli Camii" and provides shuttle service and area shuttle, along with cars for rent. This Istanbul hotel lies in the Bulvarnoe Ring district, 2.1 km from such cultural sights as The Quincentennial Foundation Jewish Museum of Turkish Jews.

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.

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.

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.

Only 0.6 km from Topkapı-Ulubatlı underground station, the 5-star Eresin Hotels Topkapi Istanbul is situated in a shopping area of Istanbul, merely a 9-minute walk from the Panorama 1453 History Museum. Air-conditioned rooms, city views and an indoor heated swimming pool are at guests' disposal at the hotel, a short way from Fatma Sultan Cami.

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.

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.

Located nearly 5 minutes' walk from the Kumkapi Surp Harutyun Armenian Church, the comfortable Palmera Old City Istanbul hotel offers 27 rooms with views of the sea. Featuring a sundeck and a shared lounge, the 3-star hotel is just 1.8 km from Cagaloglu Hamami Public Bath.

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.

Offering a restaurant, the 4-star Hotel Amira Istanbul lies in Fatih with the peninsula coinciding with old Constantinople, merely 0.8 km from the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum and about 10 minutes' drive from such cultural places of interest as the Dolmabahce Palace. This Istanbul hotel features valet parking and concierge service, along with Wi-Fi throughout the property.

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.

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.

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.