Where to stay in Istanbul

Offering an art gallery and a shopping area, the 5-star Le Meridien Istanbul Etiler hotel lies in the business district of Istanbul, 10 minutes' drive from the massive Rumeli Hisari Fortress and 2.7 km from the historical urban Emirgan Park. While boasting a location not far from Etiler underground station, the contemporary hotel includes an outdoor swimming pool and a health club.

The 4-star Hilton Istanbul Maslak Hotel enjoys a superb location just 5 minutes' walk from Maslak Uc Yol Camii Mosque and features a private art gallery. Located 3.9 km from the Asiyan Museum, the hotel offers views of the city along with a steam room, a hot tub, a sauna, and a foot bath.

The environmentally friendly Somerset Maslak Istanbul hotel is 2.6 km from the UNIQ Museum and has an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness room. Located about a 10-minute drive from such sports venues as the Volkswagen Arena Istanbul, the 4-star hotel lies 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.

Offering a sauna and a hot spring bath, the comfortable Bilek Istanbul Hotel is perfectly located, 2.3 km from Megan Hairtrans. Featuring 73 rooms with views of the city, this 4-star hotel is approximately 10 minutes by car from the Lush Emirgan Public Park.

About a 25-minute walk from Xtrem Aventures Istanbul, the 5-star Sheraton Istanbul Levent hotel offers an à la carte restaurant on site. Located in the shopping district of Istanbul, the hotel offers air-conditioned rooms and an indoor swimming pool.

The stylish Radisson Collection Hotel, Vadistanbul lies approximately 7 km from a natural paradise like Miniaturk Miniature Park, and features a gift shop and a restaurant. While staying in the 5-star hotel, which is located in the Sariyer district, you can enjoy a lounge bar and an indoor pool.

The 3-star Tempo Hotel 4Levent Istanbul offers access to the UNIQ Museum, which is located nearly a 25-minute walk away. This Istanbul hotel features 32 rooms and such amenities as a luggage room.

Located 7 minutes' walk from the Vadistanbul Shopping Center, the 4-star Radisson Residences Vadistanbul hotel includes 182 rooms with views of the forest. This hotel offers Wi-Fi in public areas, private parking on site and an adult pool.

Four Points By Sheraton Istanbul Kagithane hotel is a great place to stay in the Kagithane district, a 15-minute drive from the historic Eyup Sultan Mosque. This hotel features Wi-Fi in public areas and 168 rooms that offer views of the city.

Moevenpick Living Istanbul Saklivadi Hotel is a great place to stay in the Kagithane district, 10 minutes' drive from the UNIQ Museum. This hotel offers a charging station for electric vehicles on site and a heated swimming pool.

Located nearly a 10-minute drive from Google Turkey, the comfortable 4-star Tsl Serviced Apartments Kagithane Istanbul hotel offers Wi-Fi throughout the property and free private parking. Along with the use of a fitness centre on site, sports fans are invited to discover the old Ali Sami Yen Stadium, which is 3.3 km away.

Located merely 5 minutes' stroll from Sapphire Wax Museum, the 10-room Townhouse Istanbul Apartment features parking for those who travel by car. The Wax Museum is only 400 metres away, while the Dolmabahce Palace is also within a 6-km distance of the spacious apartment.

Featuring currency exchange and a lift, the 3-star Levent Hotel Istanbul stands a mere 5 minutes' walk from Istinye Park Mall. Located in the vicinity of Kanyon Shopping Center, the hotel overlooks the city and invites guests to have a drink at a coffee bar.

Boasting a prime setting 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 about a 10-minute ride from religious sites like the 18th-century Ottoman Emirgan Mosque, the comfortable 3-star Citadines Maslak Istanbul Hotel offers a lobby area and a laundromat. Experience city views and enjoy dry cleaning service, a self-serve laundry, and daily housekeeping as well as air-conditioned rooms at this Istanbul hotel.

Set 19 minutes' stroll from Cami, Maslak Aparts Istanbul apartment comprises a fully equipped kitchen overlooking the mountain. The opportunity for ping pong will add value to the guests' experience.

The comfortable 3-star Levent Lavandula Hotel Istanbul is merely 400 metres from the IS Sanat Cultural Center and offers currency exchange and a lift. While staying in this Istanbul hotel, you are invited to discover the Taksim Gezi Park, located about a 10-minute ride away, or walk for only 5 minutes to reach Gulez Camii.

Offering a swimming pool, the smoke-free Ayna Hotel Istanbul is nestled in the Levent - Maslak district, merely a 12-minute walk from Sabanci Center. This 4-star hotel provides Wi-Fi in public areas as well as a Jacuzzi and a sauna.

The 3-star smoke-free Artdeco Istanbul Suites hotel, nestled in the Levent - Maslak district of Istanbul, offers Wi-Fi in public areas, a swimming pool and a fitness centre. The hotel is a good starting point for Istanbul's sports attractions, including the Volkswagen Arena Istanbul, which is nearly a 25-minute walk away.

The Selection Suites Istanbul hotel offers a hot tub and a sauna and sits 5 minutes' walk from Emniyetevleri Camii. Offering 31 rooms, this hotel provides an indoor heated swimming pool as well.