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.

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.

The 5-star boutique Moevenpick Istanbul Hotel Golden Horn includes air-conditioned rooms just 1.7 km from the historic Eyup Sultan Mosque. Offering local dishes, the hotel is nestled in Eyup with an inspiration from the historical texture and a modern design, right near the Istanbul Dolphinarium.

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.

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.

Featuring a prime location, Lionel Hotel Istanbul offers views of the city, and is a 15-minute drive from Istanbul Riverside Museum of Modern Art. Relax and enjoy an indoor pool and panoramic views from air-conditioned rooms of this hotel.

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.

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.

Doubletree By Hilton Istanbul - Piyalepasa Hotel features fashionable rooms 5 minutes' walk from Dikilitaş Park. Guests can enjoy the Mediterranean menu and a Turkish steam bath and a Jacuzzi while staying in this hotel, nestled in a shopping area.

The unique Arise Hotel Golden Horn Istanbul includes air-conditioned rooms nearly 20 minutes' walk from the Santral Istanbul. Providing access to Miniaturk Miniature Park, the 4-star hotel is within reach of Jewish Cemetery and offers an à la carte restaurant.

A mere 5 minutes' walk from Sishane underground station, the 4-star The Marmara Pera Hotel Istanbul is situated in a shopping area of Istanbul, just 300 m from the cobblestone Istiklal Street. Featuring 153 rooms with views of the city, this stylish hotel is 25 minutes on foot from the historical urban Gulhane Park.

Located within 25 minutes' walk of the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum, the 3-star designer Ansen Hotel And Suites Istanbul offers access to tourist attractions throughout Istanbul. Just a few steps from Istanbul Riverside Museum of Modern Art, the hotel with 11 rooms features currency exchange and a lift.

Dosso Dossi Hotels & Spa Golden Horn Istanbul offers stylish rooms 9 minutes' walk from Miniaturk Miniature Park. This hotel is ideally situated 3.2 km from the Istanbul Dolphinarium, and offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool along with cribs and a buggy for guests with children.

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.

Offering a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities, the 3-star Nine Istanbul Hotel is perfectly located 2.9 km from the Basilica Cistern. The hotel provides Wi-Fi, which is available in the rooms.

Located 3.3 km from the Ottoman - era Friday Blue Mosque, the luxury Dosso Dossi Hotels & Spa Downtown Istanbul offers a hammam spa and a spa salon, including a Turkish steam bath, a solarium, and a Jacuzzi. This 5-star hotel lies nearly a 20-minute walk from the limestone Valens Aqueduct, and offers a pizza restaurant and a heated swimming pool onsite.

The comfortable Doruk Palas Hotel Istanbul is located a mere 1.6 km from the refurbished Arap Mosque and offers tour/ticket assistance for a comfortable travel experience. The 3-star hotel has views of the sea and offers currency exchange and a lift.

Featuring air-conditioned rooms, the 4-star Walton Gardens Pera Aparthotel Istanbul is located merely a 12-minute walk from The Quincentennial Foundation Jewish Museum of Turkish Jews. This comfortable aparthotel also offers Wi-Fi in public areas.

Orange Hotel & Spa Istanbul is a great place to stay in the Kagithane district, a 10-minute drive from the Military Museum and Cultural Site Command. This hotel looks over the city and has a spa with a Turkish steam room and a sauna.

Featuring an indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, the 4-star family-friendly Pera Tulip Hotel & Spa Istanbul is within 5 minutes' walk of the private Pera Museum. Located merely 50 metres from Istanbul Riverside Museum of Modern Art, the hotel offers a Turkish steam bath and a Jacuzzi on site, and great access to sacred landmarks like the Holy mosque "Hagia Sophia Museum", 2.4 km away.

Featuring a prime location, the 4-star Millennium Istanbul Golden Horn Hotel offers views of the ocean, and is 5 minutes' walk from Hz.Ka'b. Offering a traditional Hammam, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna along with a lounge bar, the hotel is centrally located in the immediate vicinity of the highway Halic Bridge.

Located around 600 metres from Sağmalcılar underground station, the unique 5-star Golden Tulip Istanbul Bayrampasa Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with views of the sea. Featuring a restaurant and a barber shop, the modern hotel is within a 7-km distance of the ancient Sultanahmet District.

Located around 5 minutes' walk from the Kara Ahmet Pasha Mosque, the boutique-style Hanna Hotel Istanbul offers 30 rooms with views of the garden. Featuring a storage for belongings and a restaurant, the 3-star hotel is just moments from The Theodosian Walls.

Providing 13 rooms, the 3-star Monarch Hotel Istanbul is within 10 minutes' walk of Suleymaniye Library. This Istanbul hotel boasts views of the city and offers Wi-Fi in public areas.

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.

Located in Golden Horn, which is a natural harbour off the strait and around a 10-minute walk from Taksim tube station, the 5-star family Cher Hotel & Spa Taksim Istanbul features a Turkish steam bath, a treatment room, and a massage chair. The elegant hotel lies 3.5 km from the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum, and offers an à la carte restaurant and an indoor swimming pool onsite.

Boasting a swimming pool complete with a spa, the 4-star Grand Hotel De Pera Istanbul is a few steps from the private Pera Museum. Providing access to the cobblestone Istiklal Street, this Istanbul hotel is about a 25-minute stroll from the Ottoman imperial Suleymaniye Mosque and offers an à la carte restaurant.