Where to stay in Istanbul

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

The 4-star Astan Hotel Galata Istanbul includes air-conditioned rooms around 25 minutes on foot from the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum. This Istanbul hotel is in Golden Horn, which is a natural harbour off the strait, 2.2 km from such natural sights as 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.

Situated around 800 metres from Palazzo Venezia and only 0.7 km from the bustling Galata Bridge, the 5-star historical The Galata Hotel Istanbul - Mgallery Collection welcomes guests with a hammam spa. Offering 2 restaurants with Turkish and international cuisine, the historical-style hotel is approximately a 10-minute drive from the superb Istanbul Archaeology Museums.

Offering 34 rooms, the 2-star smoke-free Jurnal Hotel Istanbul is near a shopping district and nearly a 25-minute walk from the great Hagia Sophia Museum. The comfortable hotel provides Wi-Fi, which is available in public areas.

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.

Located just a 13-minute walk from the bustling Galata Bridge, the luxurious The Haze Karakoey Hotel Istanbul offers air-conditioned rooms. This 4-star hotel also boasts a rooftop terrace, which comes with a shower.

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.

The 5-star Orientbank Hotel Istanbul, Autograph Collection is housed in a historical-style building in the Bulvarnoe Ring district, 17 minutes' walk from the highway Ataturk Bridge. One will enjoy a jazz bar or spa therapy, a shared lounge, and an attached winery, while the hotel also boasts convenient setting within a few blocks of the Galata Bridge.

The charming 4-star Continental Hotel Pera Istanbul is located nearly a 10-minute stroll from Thursday Market Park, offering 54 rooms, Wi-Fi, and private parking. With Sishane tube station only 50 metres away and the Neve Shalom Synagogue only 450 metres away, the smoke-free hotel boasts a Turkish steam bath and a hot tub.

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.

Featuring a charming location, Manesol Boutique Galata Hotel Istanbul offers views of the city, and is 25 minutes' walk from the great Hagia Sophia Museum. There is public parking nearby and Wi-Fi in public areas.

At the exclusive 5-star 10 Karakoy Hotel Istanbul, you can stay close to the modern Galata Bridge, as it is situated just 7 minutes' stroll away. The exclusive 5-star 10 Karakoy Hotel Istanbul also offers a 24-hour front desk and wake-up calls. The boutique hotel features 77 rooms in a trendy area, 2.6 km from culture-oriented attractions such as the Dolmabahce Palace.

Featuring a lobby area and a restaurant, the historic Georges Hotel Galata Istanbul lies only a 7-minute walk from Istanbul Riverside Museum of Modern Art. With views of the ocean, this 4-star hotel is situated not far from the private Pera Museum and offers facials and a shared lounge.

Anemon Koleksiyon Galata Otel Istanbul includes 26 rooms and is a 25-minute walk from the Storied 16th - century Suleymaniye Ottoman Mosque. This hotel also offers currency exchange and a lift and public parking nearby.

Located only 650 metres from Sishane underground station, the 3-star smoke-free Cheers Porthouse Hotel Istanbul offers air-conditioned rooms with views of the city. This Istanbul hostel lies in Golden Horn, which is a natural harbour off the strait, not far from such cultural sights as the highway Ataturk Bridge.

Offering a luggage room, the comfortable Opale Hotel Istanbul lies in Beyoglu with a variety of options, 2.4 km from the Taksim Gezi Park and nearly a 25-minute walk from the Basilica Cistern. This 3-star hotel also offers currency exchange and a lift and public parking nearby.

Nestled in the Old City Sultanahmet district of Istanbul, around 25 minutes' walk from the cobblestone Istiklal Street, the 2-star Reydel Hotel Istanbul features a private swimming pool and views of the city. The hotel offers Wi-Fi in public areas and a parking garage nearby.

Medar Otel Istanbul features air-conditioned rooms merely a 5-minute walk from the Neve Shalom Synagogue. There is public parking nearby and Wi-Fi in public areas.

Nestled in the Garden Ring district of Istanbul, the comfortable Ring Stone Hotels Bosphorus - Special Class Istanbul is approximately a 10-minute walk from the fortress-like Arap Mosque. Located 2.1 km from the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum, this 4-star hotel features 90 rooms with views of the city.

The comfortable Ferman Port Hotel - Special Category Istanbul, located in Golden Horn, which is a natural harbour off the strait, nearly a 25-minute walk from the Basilica Cistern, features views of the courtyard. Highlights at this 3-star hotel include currency exchange and a lift, it also offers Wi-Fi in public areas.

Providing a central setting around 25 minutes' walk from the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, the fantastic Decamondo Galata, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel Istanbul includes two bar lounges. Air-conditioned rooms, Wi-Fi and public parking nearby are provided for guests onsite.

The 4-star Bankerhan Hotel Galata - Adults Only Special Category Istanbul is situated in a popular area of Istanbul, about 3 km from the medieval Byzantine Greek Orthodox church "Kariye Mosque" and around a 20-minute walk from the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum. Overlooking sea, this comfortable hotel welcomes guests with a daily homemade breakfast.

With its convenient location about 25 minutes' walk from the ottoman-style Dolmabahce Mosque 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 World House Boutique Hotel Galata Istanbul features a private art gallery. Overlooking patio, this 3-star historic hotel welcomes guests with a daily continental breakfast.

Situated in a prime setting in Istanbul, approximately a 15-minute walk from Sirkeci train station, the smoke-free Azzap Hotel Galata Istanbul features 27 rooms. The 5-star hotel also provides guests with Wi-Fi, available in public areas.