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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, Sheraton Istanbul City Center hotel is a 16-minute walk from Istanbul Riverside Museum of Modern Art. This hotel provides guests with a coffee bar and elegant rooms with views of the city, while the cobblestone Istiklal Street is 650 metres away.

Offering a location a 5-minute walk from the Museum of Innocence, Tomtom Suites Istanbul hotel offers 18 rooms. This hotel also provides car rentals to explore the area.

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.

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.

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".

Featuring a hammam spa and a spa salon with a massage treatment and spa service, the 5-star Holiday Inn Istanbul City By Ihg is located just 5 minutes' walk from Harbi Mescidi. Nestled in the Findikzade district of Istanbul a few steps from a train station, this Istanbul inn offers courtyard views and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.

The 3-star The Pera Hotel Istanbul has 22 rooms and is located approximately a 20-minute walk from the modern Galata Bridge. The hotel features currency exchange and a lift as well as a storage room.

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool with a hot tub, the fantastic 3-star Ramada Plaza By Wyndham Istanbul Sultanahmet Hotel is merely a 6-minute stroll from the 18th-century Ottoman imperial mosque "Laleli Camii". Located only 550 metres from the Storied 16th - century Suleymaniye Ottoman Mosque, the non-smoking hotel offers a traditional Hammam, a sauna, and a massage chair on site, and great access to sacred landmarks like the Ottoman - era Friday Blue Mosque, only 1.7 km away.

Situated around 25 minutes' walk from the indoor Historia Shopping Mall in Fatih with the peninsula coinciding with old Constantinople, the 5-star smoke-free Akgun Istanbul Hotel, Worldhotels Crafted Collection offers 500 square metres of gardens. Guests can relax in a seasonal outdoor swimming pool or enjoy a traditional Hammam, a treatment room, a hot tub, and a massage chair offered by the fantastic hotel, centrally nestled near a bus stop.

Located 10 minutes' walk from Taksim tube station, Petros Hotel Istanbul features currency exchange and a lift. This hotel offers 28 rooms and top-notch services maintained by multilingual staff.

Offering a location a 5-minute walk from Church of Saint Anthony of Padua, Hotel Martin Istanbul offers 11 rooms. The superb Istanbul Archaeology Museums is located 2.6 km from this hotel, boasting a lounge bar and city views.