Where to stay in Istanbul

Soho House Istanbul Hotel boasts a vibrant location 5 minutes' walk from the cobblestone Istiklal Street and offers 79 rooms with a contemporary interior. Located right near Sishane underground station, this hotel offers views of the garden and has a traditional Hammam and a sauna on site.

Offering a Turkish steam room, a hot tub, and a sauna, the 5-star Pera Palace Hotel Istanbul is situated in Beyoglu with a variety of options, about a 25-minute walk from the 400-year-old New Mosque. Offering views of the city, this hotel is in the immediate vicinity of Istanbul Riverside Museum of Modern Art and boasts a heated pool.

Overlooking the sea, the 4-star Walton Gardens Pera Aparthotel Istanbul is located merely a 12-minute walk from Neve Shalom Synagogue. This comfortable aparthotel also provides Wi-Fi available in public areas.

Rixos Tersane Istanbul Hotel sits 25 minutes' walk from Neve Shalom Synagogue and has a personal trainer and yoga instruction. Offering a location in close proximity to Halic, the hotel overlooks sea and has an à la carte restaurant.

Situated around a 5-minute stroll from the private Pera Museum, the 3-star Troya Hotel Taksim Istanbul boasts spacious rooms overlooking the city. This Istanbul hotel is in Golden Horn, which is a natural harbour off the strait, 2.3 km from such natural sights as the historical urban Gulhane Park.

The 5-star boutique-style Moevenpick Istanbul Hotel Golden Horn, located merely 350 metres from Dolphinarium, boasts 136 air-conditioned rooms. Featuring an à la carte restaurant, this Istanbul hotel is nestled in a popular area, just 1.7 km from the historic Eyup Sultan Mosque.

Situated approximately 5 minutes' walk from the private Pera Museum, the upscale Radisson Blu Hotel Istanbul Pera offers a sauna, spa therapy, and a shared lounge. Boasting a heated pool, the 5-star upscale hotel boasts a vibrant location and access to the cobblestone Istiklal Street, which is just 550 metres away.

Offering air-conditioned rooms and Wi-Fi in public areas, the 5-star Eresin Hotels Topkapi Istanbul is 3.2 km from Rahmi M. Koc Museum and 11 minutes' walk from Melek Hatun Cami. Situated a short way from Panorama 1453 History Museum, the hotel has a swimming pool and also includes a Turkish steam room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna.

Lionel Hotel Istanbul, located a 10-minute drive from Istanbul Dolphinarium, features Wi-Fi throughout the property. This hotel offers free private parking on site and an indoor pool.

Located a mere 7 minutes' walk from Galatasaray High School, the 4-star business Ramada By Wyndham Istanbul Pera Hotel offers 206 rooms with views of the mountain. The stylish hotel welcomes guests in Pera, separated from the old city by the Golden Horn, fairly close to Beyoglu, and features a solarium, a treatment room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna.

The contemporary 5-star Doubletree By Hilton Istanbul Topkapi hotel, located approximately a 15-minute drive from the functioning Blue Mosque, is adorned with floor-to-ceiling windows and provides such key amenities as Wi-Fi and a car park. This Istanbul 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 enormous Topkapi Palace.

The fantastic 5-star Lazzoni Hotel Istanbul is located within a 5-km distance of the historic Eyup Sultan Mosque, offering 116 rooms along with massage therapy and a shared lounge. Boasting a swimming pool, the smoke-free hotel is nestled approximately a 10-minute drive from natural attractions like Vialand Theme Park.

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

Nestled in Fatih with the peninsula coinciding with old Constantinople, around 25 minutes' walk from the indoor Historia Shopping Mall, the fantastic Akgun Istanbul Hotel, Worldhotels Crafted features a seasonal outdoor pool and views of the pool. Boasting a location fairly close to Rum Ortodoks Kilisesi, this 5-star hotel with air-conditioned rooms is ideal for fans of boating and billiard or those willing to enjoy themselves in a traditional Hammam, a treatment room, a hot tub, and a sauna.

Offering a swimming pool and views of the city, Doubletree By Hilton Istanbul - Piyalepasa Hotel is situated a 5-minute walk from Dikilitas Parki. 3.5 km from the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum, this hotel offers fashionable rooms plus a gym area.

Featuring a rooftop terrace and an outdoor swimming pool, the 4-star The Marmara Pera Hotel Istanbul lies 17 minutes' walk from Hagia Triada Greek Orthodox Church. Boasting a location in close proximity to the cobblestone Istiklal Street, this stylish hotel offers 153 rooms and a terrace bar onsite.

The 5-star Holiday Inn Istanbul City By Ihg is situated in the Findikzade district, about a 5-minute walk from Harbi Mescidi and features 208 rooms with views of the courtyard. Offering a location just steps from a train station, this Istanbul inn boasts a lounge bar, a Turkish steam bath and a Jacuzzi for guests to relax in.

Featuring a waterfront location, Millennium Istanbul Golden Horn Hotel offers views of the ocean, and is 5 minutes' walk from Hz.Ka'b. Guests can enjoy a lounge bar along with a traditional Hammam, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna, in close proximity to the highway Halic Bridge.

Located within easy reach of the private Pera Museum, the 4-star Grand Hotel De Pera Istanbul has a swimming pool with a spa. Providing access to the cobblestone Istiklal Street, this Istanbul hotel is about a 25-minute stroll from Dolmabahce Palace and offers an à la carte restaurant.

Comprising 278 rooms, Dosso Dossi Hotels & Spa Golden Horn Istanbul is situated 1.7 km from the coastline. This hotel lies a short way from Miniaturk Miniature Park and boasts a seasonal outdoor pool along with views of the sea.

The 4-star Arise Hotel Golden Horn Istanbul is located approximately 5 minutes' walk from Miniaturk Go Kart and features 24-hour desk and wake-up calls for guests' convenience. Boasting an à la carte restaurant, this Istanbul hotel is available just around the corner from Miniaturk Miniature Park.

The 3-star designer Ansen Hotel And Suites Istanbul offers proximity to the great Hagia Sophia Museum, situated nearly a 25-minute walk away. Just 500 metres from Istanbul Riverside Museum of Modern Art, the hotel with 11 rooms features currency exchange and a lift.

The 3-star Nine Istanbul Hotel features currency exchange and a lift, and lies 2.9 km from Basilica Cistern. Comprising 4 rooms with views of the city, the hotel offers luggage storage.

Located nearly 5 minutes' walk from Sishane tube station, the comfortable Doruk Palas Hotel Istanbul offers currency exchange and a lift. Featuring a restaurant and luggage storage, the 3-star hotel is 2.7 km from the historical urban Gulhane Park.

The elegant 5-star Aliee Istanbul - A Paris Society Collection Hotel, located nearly 5 minutes' walk from Seferikoz Parki, offers a personal trainer, yoga instruction, and bicycles for guests to keep fit. Boasting an infinity pool, this contemporary-style hotel boasts a prime location and access to Halic, which is just 250 metres away.

Located only a 6-minute walk from Kadi Asker Mehmet Efendi Parmakkapi Cami, the luxury Dosso Dossi Hotels & Spa Downtown Istanbul gives quick access to various city sites. You can swim in a swimming pool or take advantage of a Turkish steam bath, a solarium, and a Jacuzzi at this 5-star hotel.

The 3-star Monarch Hotel Istanbul offers quick access to Vefa Kilise Mosque, located merely a 6-minute walk away. This Istanbul hotel features Wi-Fi, provided in public areas.

The 4-star family-friendly Pera Tulip Hotel & Spa Istanbul, located within 25 minutes' walk of Rahmi M. Koc Museum, offers a swimming pool, Wi-Fi in public areas. With Sishane tube station merely 200 metres away and the private Pera Museum just 350 metres away, this Istanbul hotel boasts a Turkish steam bath and a Jacuzzi.

Offering a Turkish steam bath and a treatment room, the comfortable Cher Hotel & Spa Taksim Istanbul is nestled around a 5-minute walk from Museum of Adam Mickiewicz and merely 1.1 km from Church of Saint Anthony of Padua. This 5-star hotel boasts a convenient location featuring a swimming pool and an à la carte restaurant.

The 5-star modern Golden Tulip Istanbul Bayrampasa Hotel, situated within a 7-km distance of the ancient Sultanahmet District, offers a heated pool as well as a fitness centre. This Istanbul hotel lies in Golden Horn, which is a natural harbour off the strait and features a pizza restaurant.