Where to stay in Istanbul

Offering air-conditioned rooms and Wi-Fi in the cyber café, Wyndham Istanbul Old City hotel is 2 km from the historical urban Gulhane Park and 7 minutes' walk from the 18th-century Ottoman imperial mosque "Laleli Camii". Located in close proximity to the ornate 16th-century Suleymaniye Mosque, this fantastic hotel provides a large indoor pool, a nightclub and a sunbathing terrace.

The 4-star Kent Hotel Istanbul is situated a mere 7 minutes' stroll from the 18th-century Ottoman imperial mosque "Laleli Camii" and provides shuttle service and area shuttle, along with cars for rent. This Istanbul hotel lies in the Old City Sultanahmet district of Istanbul, in proximity to such cultural sights as the Roman monument "Walled Obelisk".

Doubletree By Hilton Istanbul - Old Town Hotel, 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, approximately a 20-minute walk from Basilica Cistern, offers cars for rent. Highlights at the hotel include 2 restaurants and a rooftop bar.

Situated within 5 minutes' walk of Bebek Sahili, the comfortable Crowne Plaza Istanbul - Old City By Ihg hotel features Wi-Fi throughout the property and private car parking nearby. Offering Italian dishes, the 5-star modern hotel is nestled in Fatih with the peninsula coinciding with old Constantinople, within a few blocks of the ornate 16th - century Suleymaniye Mosque.

Featuring currency exchange and a tour desk, Istanbul Palace Hotel is located in Laleli, which is known by some as Istanbul's Russia Town, 19 minutes' walk from the Roman monument "Walled Obelisk". The hotel provides luggage storage to ensure guests' safety.

The 4-star smoke-free Amber Hotel & Spa Istanbul is only 1.5 km from the Holy mosque "Hagia Sophia Museum", featuring a sundeck and a shared lounge. Located merely 9 minutes on foot from the functioning Blue Mosque, this Istanbul hotel offers a Turkish steam room and a foot bath on site, and great access to sacred landmarks like Church of the Monastery of Christ Pantokrator, nearly a 10-minute drive away.

The 4-star Holiday Inn Istanbul Old City By Ihg provides air-conditioned rooms and stands around a 20-minute walk from the sea. Located in the old centre of Istanbul, the inn invites you to try European cuisine and enjoy a Turkish steam bath and a treatment room.

Situated nearly 5 minutes' walk from Kumkapi Surp Harutyun Ermeni Kilisesi, the comfortable Palmera Old City Istanbul hotel offers currency exchange and a tour desk. Located within a few blocks of Bodrum Camii Mosque, the 3-star hotel features a safety deposit box.

The 4-star Ramada By Wyndham Istanbul Grand Bazaar Hotel is located 25 minutes' walk from the historic Blue Mosque, in the very heart of Istanbul, and offers rooms with garden views. The hotel offers Wi-Fi throughout the property and has a conference space for those staying on business.

Situated nearly 25 minutes on foot from the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum, the fantastic 3-star Ramada Plaza By Wyndham Istanbul Sultanahmet Hotel offers a peaceful retreat at an outdoor swimming pool with a hot tub. With Vezneciler-İstanbul Üniversitesi tube station only 200 metres away and the baroque-style Imperial mosque "Laleli Camii" just 500 metres away, the smoke-free hotel boasts a traditional Hammam and a sauna.

The 4-star Grand Hotel Gulsoy Old City Istanbul is nestled merely 7 minutes' walk from the ornate 16th - century Suleymaniye Mosque and features a swimming pool. A comfortable stay at the hotel awaits you with a Turkish steam bath, a treatment room, a solarium, and a Jacuzzi.

The comfortable Valens Hotel Downtown Istanbul, located in Laleli, which is known by some as Istanbul's Russia Town, nearly a 25-minute walk from the ancient Sultanahmet District, offers cars for rent. Featuring 52 rooms with views of the city, this 4-star hotel is 2.2 km from Serpent Column.

Offering a shared lounge and luggage storage, the 2-star Tolga Hotel Istanbul lies in Aksaray, which is a mainly modern neighbourhood centred on a busy square, around 25 minutes' walk from the superb Istanbul Archaeology Museums, ideal for those who are pursuing cultural tourism. While staying at the hotel, a safety deposit box and 24-hour security service are available for guests to use.

Located a stone's throw from Istanbul Photography Museum, the smoke-free Skalion Hotel Istanbul provides guests with guided tour service for a better travel experience. The 4-star hotel features Wi-Fi in public areas and 77 rooms that offer views of the courtyard.

Guests of the 3-star The Barbarossa Istanbul Metro Hotel can enjoy easy access to Beyazit Square, which is situated merely a 6-minute walk away. Boasting a location a mere 500 metres from the Historic Beyazit Stone Tower, this Istanbul hotel features 36 rooms as well as luggage storage and a restaurant.

Offering a restaurant, the 4-star Hotel Ephesus Istanbul lies 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, within 6 km of Miniaturk Miniature Park and within 25 minutes' walk of such cultural places of interest as Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam. This Istanbul hotel has an à la carte restaurant serving halal cuisine and is situated in proximity to the Historic Beyazit Stone Tower.

Offering comfortable rooms and Wi-Fi in public areas, Bizim Hotel Istanbul is a mere 350 metres from Mausoleum of Mahmud II and about a 15-minute walk from the historical urban Gulhane Park. Featuring luggage storage and a restaurant, the hotel is located a stone's throw from the palace Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts.

The 4-star Ahc Old City Hotel Istanbul gives quick access to the 18th-century Ottoman imperial mosque "Laleli Camii", situated only a 5-minute walk away. Boasting a location just 450 metres from the ornate 16th - century Suleymaniye Mosque, this Istanbul hotel comprises 126 rooms and 3 restaurants.

Located within easy reach of Istanbul Photography Museum, the comfortable Yasmin Hotel Istanbul gives easy access to various tourist attractions. Comprising 8 rooms with views of the sea, this 2-star hotel offers luggage storage and a store.

Offering hire and cars for rent, as well as Wi-Fi in public areas, the comfortable Bisetun Hotel Istanbul is nearly a 20-minute walk from the Ottoman - era Friday Blue Mosque. Featuring 30 rooms with views of the city, this 4-star hotel is 2.1 km from the bustling Galata Bridge.

Offering a restaurant, the comfortable Hotel Padova Istanbul lies in the Old City Sultanahmet district of Istanbul, just 13 minutes' walk from the Holy mosque "Hagia Sophia Museum" and just 1.1 km from such cultural places of interest as the superb Istanbul Archaeology Museums. The 4-star hotel provides Wi-Fi, which is available in the rooms.

The 4-star Hotel Niles Istanbul is within 5 minutes' walk of the 85m-tall Beyazit Tower and features car rentals for guests' convenience. The hotel is a good starting point for exploring Istanbul, including the historic Blue Mosque, which is just 0.7 km away.

The 4-star smoke-free Grand Hilarium Hotel Istanbul, located around a 5-minute drive from the Ottoman imperial Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque, features a sauna, spa therapy, and a shared lounge. Boasting an indoor pool, this Istanbul hotel is nestled 2.3 km from natural attractions like the historical urban Gulhane Park.

The perfect Radisson Blu Hotel, President Old Town Istanbul provides ticket service, and a waterfront location, only 6 minutes' walk from the old Bayezid II Mosque. The 4-star hotel in the vicinity of the Ottoman - era Friday Blue Mosque pampers its guests with a rooftop pool as well as a hot tub and a sauna.

Nestled in Laleli, which is known by some as Istanbul's Russia Town, the 3-star Hhk Hotel Istanbul is nearly a 25-minute walk from the mimar Sinan ArchitectThe Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami. Offering 30 rooms, the hotel provides a rooftop pool as well.

Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, Beyazit Palace Hotel Istanbul sits 25 minutes' walk from the 4th-century Byzantine Hagia Irene Church Museum. This comfortable hotel offers 37 rooms and flawless services maintained by attentive staff.

The 3-star Grand Unal Hotel Istanbul is nearly a 10-minute drive from Bulgarian Orthodox Church and has a swimming pool plus a fitness centre. This Istanbul hotel is in Golden Horn, which is a natural harbour off the strait, 2.3 km from such natural sights as the historical urban Gulhane Park.

Located nearly a 20-minute walk from Little Hagia Sophia Mosque, the 3-star Grand Sagcanlar Hotel Istanbul offers air-conditioned rooms 2.4 km from the ancient Sultanahmet District. The hotel features cars for rent, as well as Wi-Fi in public areas.

Located 2.1 km from Basilica Cistern, Zagreb Hotel Istanbul is just a 5-minute walk from Theotokos Kyriotissa Church. Guests can visit the Ottoman imperial Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque, which is 450 metres away, and enjoy an indoor pool or a Turkish steam bath and a treatment room.

Offering an indoor pool, Amethyst Hotel Istanbul Old City is 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, approximately a 25-minute walk from the mimar Sinan ArchitectThe Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami. Guests can enjoy a lounge bar along with a traditional Hammam, a treatment room, a sauna, and a grotto, in close proximity to the Ottoman imperial Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque.