Where to stay in Istanbul

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.

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.

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.

Situated just 0.9 km from the great Hagia Sophia Museum, the 3-star Sultan Mehmed Hotel Istanbul features Wi-Fi in public areas and public parking nearby. Located in the vicinity of a convenient place to shop such as the word Sultanahmet District, this Istanbul hotel provides 8 rooms.

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.

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 5-star Doubletree By Hilton Istanbul - Moda hotel is located just 14 minutes' stroll from Moda Park, offering 245 rooms, Wi-Fi, and a private parking lot. With a walking track only 500 metres from and a sporting attraction like Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu Stadium only 1.6 km away, this Istanbul hotel boasts a Turkish steam bath and a solarium.

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.

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.

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 4.2 km from the l6th-century Sokullu Mehmed Pasa Mosque, Hotel Empress Zoe Istanbul offers air-conditioned rooms 25 minutes' walk from the Roman Valens Aqueduct. There is also a car park.

The elegant 3-star Orient Express & Spa By Orka Hotels Istanbul is situated a mere 9 minutes on foot from the Basilica Cistern and features currency exchange and a vending machine. You will find an indoor swimming pool in the hotel that offers an excellent location in the very heart of Istanbul and is within reach of such relaxing retreats as Cagaloglu Hamami Public Bath.

Located about 20 minutes' walk from the old Bayezid II Mosque, the 4-star smoke-free Romance Istanbul Hotel Boutique Class includes a private art gallery. Boasting a location in a business area and not far from the Basilica Cistern, the fantastic hotel offers guests a Turkish steam room and a sauna as well as an indoor pool.

Ares Hotel Istanbul offers currency exchange and a lift in the historic part of Istanbul, a 20-minute walk from the Galata Bridge. The hotel provides guests with a lounge bar and air-conditioned rooms with views of the city, while the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum is about 300 metres away.

Offering a restaurant, the 4-star Hotel Amira Istanbul lies in Fatih with the peninsula coinciding with old Constantinople, merely 0.8 km from the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum and about 10 minutes' drive from such cultural places of interest as the Dolmabahce Palace. This Istanbul hotel features valet parking and concierge service, along with Wi-Fi throughout the property.

The charming 4-star Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel is merely 1.1 km from the Ottoman-era Friday Blue Mosque and offers guided tour service, as well as boats for rent. Boasting a location within a few blocks of the 4th - century Byzantine Hagia Irene Church Museum, this Istanbul hotel offers 108 rooms and a lounge bar onsite.

Featuring a restaurant and luggage storage, the 3-star Sirkeci Mansion Hotel Istanbul lies just 8 minutes' walk from the mimar Sinan Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami. Guests can spend time relaxing in an indoor pool, or admire a traditional Hammam and a sauna in the hotel, located right near the historical urban Gulhane Park.

Situated near a bar and a park, and only 0.8 km from the great Hagia Sophia Museum, the 4-star Doubletree By Hilton Istanbul - Sirkeci Hotel includes 109 rooms about a 25-minute walk from Madame Tussauds Istanbul. The onsite restaurant serves international food and offers views of the city, while the hotel boasts a prime location a short way from Gulhane Park.

Located in the Old City Sultanahmet district of Istanbul and around 5 minutes' walk from the functioning Blue Mosque, the smoke-free Hotel Spectra Sultanahmet Istanbul features a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities. The 2-star hotel offers Wi-Fi in the rooms and has a xerox and complimentary wireless internet access.

Featuring a shared lounge and recreational facilities, the 3-star newly refurbished Avicenna Hotel Sultanahmet Istanbul is nestled approximately a 25-minute walk from The Quincentennial Foundation Jewish Museum of Turkish Jews. The elegant hotel has an American restaurant serving American cuisine and is situated not far from the ancient Sultanahmet District.

The comfortable Hotel Sultania Boutique Class Istanbul sits 750 m from the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum and offers a restaurant. Located in a shopping area, this 4-star hotel features an indoor heated swimming pool and 43 rooms with city views.

Located an 11-minute walk from Historic Areas of Istanbul, Orka Royal Hotel & Spa Istanbul includes 151 rooms with views of the city. The hotel is within a few blocks of the Ottoman - era Friday Blue Mosque and provides guests with a solarium, a Jacuzzi, a massage chair, and a hot spring public bath.

Providing 45 rooms, Sultanahmet Palace Hotel Istanbul is about a 25-minute walk from the Church of the Monastery of Christ Pantokrator. Featuring a restaurant, the hotel is located a short way from the Basilica Cistern.

The 4-star smoke-free Hotel Yasmak Sultan Istanbul, located in Fatih with the peninsula coinciding with old Constantinople, also stands a mere 1.4 km from Little Hagia Sophia Mosque and provides ticket service for better sightseeing. This Istanbul hotel is within a few blocks of the Storied 16th - century Suleymaniye Ottoman Mosque and invites guests to one of the 2 onsite restaurants.

Offering a restaurant and a storage for belongings, the family-run Le Petit Palace Hotel - Special Category Istanbul lies in Sirkeci, which is the authentic shopping capital of the whole Turkey, 2.4 km from Istanbul Riverside Museum of Modern Art and 850 metres from such cultural places of interest as the gazebo styled German Fountain. Boasting a location a short way from the Basilica Cistern, this 3-star hotel offers 34 rooms and a lounge bar onsite.

Located merely 0.7 km from the l6th - century Sokullu Mehmed Pasa Mosque, the fantastic Great Fortune Hotel & Spa Istanbul offers air-conditioned rooms about 20 minutes' walk from the Storied 16th - century Suleymaniye Ottoman Mosque. Guests can relax in a heated swimming pool or benefit from a traditional Hammam, a treatment room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna while enjoying a location in proximity to the historic Sultanahmet District.

Offering cars for rent, the 39-room Cheers Hostel Istanbul is located within 5 minutes' walk of the mimar Sinan Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami.