Where to stay in Istanbul

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.

Offering a restaurant and a gift shop, the 5-star smoke-free The Grand Tarabya Managed By Accor Hotel Istanbul 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, around 10 minutes' drive from the Joshua's Hill and 2.7 km from such cultural places of interest as the private Sadberk Hanim Museum. From the elegant hotel you can admire views of the sea, enjoy a traditional Hammam, a hot tub, a sauna, and a hot spring public bath and take advantage of a convenient location.

Nestled in Beykoz, also known as Beicos and Beikos and within a 6-km distance of Emirgan Korusu, the comfortable 5-star A'Jia Hotel Istanbul invites guests to dine in an à la carte restaurant and enjoy staying in one of its allergy-free rooms. Featuring a restaurant, the smoke-free hotel is approximately a 10-minute ride from Bosphorus Univercity.

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.

The comfortable Mia Mia Suites Istanbul hotel offers a sun terrace, located 4.7 km from Baltalimani Japanese Garden. Featuring 9 rooms with views of the garden, the 4-star hotel is within reach of the Haydar Aliyev Park.

Boasting a prime setting 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 about a 10-minute ride from religious sites like the 18th-century Ottoman Emirgan Mosque, the comfortable 3-star Citadines Maslak Istanbul Hotel offers a lobby area and a laundromat. Experience city views and enjoy dry cleaning service, a self-serve laundry, and daily housekeeping as well as air-conditioned rooms at this Istanbul hotel.

The 4-star Bosphorus Exclusive Residence Istanbul hotel offers air-conditioned rooms 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, 3.8 km from the 18th-century Ottoman Emirgan Mosque. This comfortable aparthotel features safety facilities including a safety deposit box.

Found in an entertainment district, Bebek Hotel By The Stay Istanbul welcomes guests just a 5-minute walk from the Asiyan Museum and features a private art gallery. The hotel also offers Wi-Fi throughout the property.

Located merely 1.7 km from the 14th - century Anatolian Fortress, the 5-bedroom Beyaz Koesk Villa Istanbul boasts a private swimming pool with a Turkish steam room and a hot tub. Boasting access to a terrace, this Istanbul villa invites guests to visit the ottoman castle "Rumeli Fortress", located approximately a 15-minute drive away.