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 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.

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.

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.

Offering a restaurant, the 5-star Elite World Istanbul Taksim Hotel lies in the Talimhane district, around a 10-minute drive from the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum and within 3 km of such cultural places of interest as Rahmi M. Koç Museum. Located within a few blocks of the Hagia Triada Greek Orthodox Church, this Istanbul hotel features an indoor swimming pool for guests to relax in.

The comfortable Sofitel Istanbul Taksim Hotel, situated around 5 minutes' walk from the Republic Monument, entices guests with a hammam, a sauna, and a shared lounge. The 5-star hotel lies in the Talimhane district of Istanbul, 2.7 km from such cultural sights as the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum.

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.

The fantastic Cartoon Hotel Istanbul is nestled in the centre of Istanbul, about 5 minutes' walk from Taksim Gezi Park, and features Wi-Fi and a car park. Located just around the corner from the Republic Monument, this 4-star hotel has an à la carte restaurant as well as a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities onsite.

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.

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.

The contemporary 5-star Doubletree By Hilton Istanbul Topkapi hotel, situated approximately a 15-minute drive from the functioning Blue Mosque, is furnished with floor-to-ceiling windows and offers an indoor pool with a spa. The modern hotel 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, within a 6-km distance of such cultural sights as the large museum "Topkapi Palace".

Offering comfortable rooms and Wi-Fi in public areas, Riva Hotel Taksim Istanbul is a 10-minute ride from Historic Areas of Istanbul and 3.8 km from the functioning Blue Mosque. Guests will enjoy a buffet breakfast and access to a terrace.

The comfortable Pino Verde Hotel Istanbul includes air-conditioned rooms and is located 2.3 km from the Dolmabahce Palace. Baggage storage are available for guests' convenience at this 3-star hotel, which sits 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.

The comfortable 5-star Lazzoni Hotel Istanbul is located within a 5-km distance of the historic Eyup Sultan Mosque and features a Turkish steam bath and a Jacuzzi. The smoke-free hotel offers an à la carte restaurant and features major location with a such place of power and worship as the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum approximately a 15-minute ride away.

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.