Where to stay in Istanbul

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Providing 18 rooms, Casa De Port Hotel Istanbul is approximately 20 minutes' walk from the Storied 16th-century Suleymaniye Ottoman Mosque. While staying at the hotel, a safe deposit box are available for guests to use.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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 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.

Positioned within 10 minutes' drive of Miniaturk Miniature Park and 2.5 km from the Basilica Cistern, the 5-star boutique-style Walton Hotels Galata Istanbul presents a private art gallery. Boasting a location a short way from Istanbul Riverside Museum of Modern Art, the hotel offers 19 rooms and a rooftop bar onsite.

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.

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.

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.