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, various recreational opportunities, and a hair salon, the 4-star Seven Hills Hotel - Special Category Istanbul lies in a cultural area of Istanbul, 0.9 km from the functioning Blue Mosque and just 5 minutes' walk from the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum. This Istanbul hotel provides guests with a rooftop bar and air-conditioned rooms with views of the city, while the ancient Sultanahmet District is approximately 500 metres away.

Situated approximately a 5-minute stroll from the Great Palace Mosaic Museum, the 3-star Seraglio Hotel & Suites Istanbul includes baggage storage. This Istanbul hotel lies in Fatih with the peninsula coinciding with old Constantinople, not far from such cultural sights as the superb Istanbul Archaeology Museums.

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.

Located a mere 5 minutes' stroll from the Basilica Cistern, the wonderful 5-star Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel Istanbul provides ticket service for the utmost comfort and convenience. You will find a seasonal outdoor swimming pool in the traditional-style hotel that offers a central location in the very heart of Istanbul and is right near such relaxing retreats as Cagaloglu Hamami Public Bath.

Situated a mere 500 metres from the Basilica Cistern, the 4-star smoke-free Golden Horn Hotel Istanbul features Wi-Fi in public areas, and private parking on site. Its great location provides easy access to the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum, which is only a 7-minute walk away.

The non-smoking Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At The Bosphorus, located merely 5 minutes' walk from Ciragan Palace Kempinski and about 6 km from the historic Sultanahmet District, features an outdoor swimming pool for guests to take a dip in. From this contemporary hotel you can admire views of the garden, enjoy a traditional Hammam, a hot tub, and a sauna and take advantage of a privileged location.

Boasting access to a wellness area and a full-service spa, the 3-star Bonne Sante Hotel Istanbul lies in Taksim where the streets are packed with live music venues, dance clubs, rollicking bars and high-end art galleries, including SALT Beyoğlu, nearly 5 minutes' walk from Taksim Gezi Park. In the vicinity of the Beyoglu, this Istanbul hotel with 37 rooms features currency exchange and a lift.

Along with a prime location 6 minutes' walk from the l6th-century Sokullu Mehmed Pasa Mosque, the 3-star Istanbul Holiday Hotel provides its guests with a sundeck, various recreational opportunities, and barbecue grills. Located 2.1 km from the limestone Valens Aqueduct, the hotel features 30 rooms with views of the garden.

Featuring a restaurant, the 5-star Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At Sultanahmet lies about a 5-minute walk from the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum. Some of the 65 rooms offer views of the street and there are a traditional Hammam, a steam room, and a sauna on site.

The 5-star Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel, located about 25 minutes' walk from the Dolmabahce Palace, is proud to feature 2 outdoor tennis courts. A poolside bar as well as a sauna and a sunbathing terrace can be enjoyed at the hotel, boasting the setting within reach of the Yıldız Palace.

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.

Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul hotel, nestled in the Besiktas district, merely a 6-minute walk from Visnezade Camii, provides guests with walking tours. Located within a few blocks of the Military Museum and Cultural Site Command, the hotel offers views of the city along with a traditional Hammam, a solarium, a treatment room, and a Jacuzzi.

Offering a restaurant, the 5-star Elite World Istanbul Taksim Hotel lies in the Talimhane district, around a 10-minute drive from the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum and within 3 km of such cultural places of interest as Rahmi M. Koç Museum. Located within a few blocks of the Hagia Triada Greek Orthodox Church, this Istanbul hotel features an indoor swimming pool for guests to relax in.

The 5-star Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel enjoys a lush location about a 5-minute walk from Klein and offers 2 outdoor tennis courts. Featuring an à la carte restaurant, this Istanbul hotel is located a short way from the Military Museum and Cultural Site Command and offers a treatment room, a sauna, a massage chair, and a hot spring public bath.

Featuring 186 rooms, the elegant Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul hotel is located close to the financial district of Istanbul and nearly 5 minutes' walk from the national Maritime Museum. Offering 2 restaurants with Turkish, Asian, and international cuisine, the 5-star luxury hotel is 3.7 km from the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum.

Offering a lovely atmosphere, the comfortable Ahc Ayasofya Hotel - Special Class Istanbul lies in Fatih with the peninsula coinciding with old Constantinople, only 7 minutes' walk from the Basilica Cistern. Boasting a location near the palace Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts, the 4-star smoke-free hotel offers 40 rooms and a rooftop bar onsite.

Providing guests with cars for rent, the 3-star Hotel Saba Istanbul is nearly 20 minutes' walk from the prominent Turkish Istanbul University. The hotel is a good starting point for exploring Istanbul, including the sultan Ahmed Blue Mosque, which is merely 300 metres away.

Cvk Park Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul offers air-conditioned rooms a 5-minute walk from the Republic Monument. Located 2.5 km from the Ottoman Rustem Pasha Mosque, the hotel offers views of the garden and an outdoor swimming pool.

Nestled 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 6 minutes' stroll from Taksim Gezi Park, the 5-star family The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul At The Bosphorus Hotel invites guests to relax by a seasonal outdoor pool or try biking and hiking. This Istanbul hotel offers an à la carte restaurant and features prestigious location with a such place of power and worship as the Holy mosque "Hagia Sophia Museum" 3.7 km away.

The 3-star Harem Hotel Istanbul gives quick access to Harem Iskelesi, situated merely 5 minutes' walk away. This Istanbul hotel features 100 rooms and such amenities as a luggage room.

The comfortable Sofitel Istanbul Taksim Hotel, situated around 5 minutes' walk from the Republic Monument, entices guests with a hammam, a sauna, and a shared lounge. The 5-star hotel lies in the Talimhane district of Istanbul, 2.7 km from such cultural sights as the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum.

Located around 400 metres from the historical urban Gulhane Park, the fantastic Sura Design Hotel & Suites Istanbul offers Wi-Fi in public areas and a car park. Steps away from the Basilica Cistern, the 4-star boutique hotel offers a prime location and includes 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 fantastic Cartoon Hotel Istanbul is nestled in the centre of Istanbul, about 5 minutes' walk from Taksim Gezi Park, and features Wi-Fi and a car park. Located just around the corner from the Republic Monument, this 4-star hotel has an à la carte restaurant as well as a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities onsite.

The 4-star Levni Hotel & Spa - Special Category Istanbul lies in Fatih with the peninsula coinciding with old Constantinople, approximately 15 minutes' walk from Fig Garden, and entices guests to relax in a traditional Hammam, a treatment room, and a sauna. Featuring a restaurant, the hotel is located in the immediate vicinity of the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum.

Standing about 10 minutes' walk from Taksim underground station, the fantastic Barcelo Istanbul Hotel features 2 hot tubs and 2 spa tubs. This 5-star hotel has an à la carte restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine and is situated a few steps from the Republic Monument.

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 unique Hagia Sofia Mansions Istanbul, Curio Collection By Hilton Hotel, located within 20 minutes' walk of the 85m-tall Beyazit Tower, is proud to feature a private art gallery. Boasting a location steps away from the functioning Blue Mosque, the 5-star smoke-free hotel offers 78 rooms and a garden bar onsite.

Located within a 4-km distance of such natural attractions as Miniaturk Miniature Park, the 5-star Intercontinental Istanbul By Ihg Hotel includes a barber shop and a restaurant. Boasting a location in the vicinity of the Republic Monument, this Istanbul hotel includes 390 rooms along with a traditional Hammam, a solarium, a treatment room, and a sauna.