Where to stay in Istanbul

Offering a sunbathing terrace and a shared lounge, Wyndham Istanbul Old City hotel is situated in a shopping area, 25 minutes' walk from the historical urban Gulhane Park. Boasting a fitness centre, this fantastic hotel is right in the centre of the city, in close proximity to the Ottoman imperial Suleymaniye Mosque.

Situated about a 25-minute stroll from the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum, the 4-star Kent Hotel Istanbul includes a restaurant. This Istanbul hotel lies in the Bulvarnoe Ring district of Istanbul, in proximity to such cultural sights as the Serpent Column.

Providing 177 rooms, Doubletree By Hilton Istanbul - Old Town Hotel is around a 20-minute walk from the Basilica Cistern. There are 2 restaurants and a rooftop bar available on site.

The premier Crowne Plaza Istanbul - Old City By Ihg hotel is in the immediate vicinity of the Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque and features air-conditioned rooms overlooking the city. Providing access to the ornate 16th-century Suleymaniye Mosque, the 5-star modern hotel is within 5 minutes' walk of the Bebek Coast and offers an à la carte restaurant.

Offering currency exchange and a tour desk, the 3-star Istanbul Palace Hotel is nestled 6 minutes' walk from the old Bayezid II Mosque and 2.3 km from the Neve Shalom Synagogue. Business travellers will appreciate conveniences such as Wi-Fi in public areas and access to a work desk and a photocopier.

Offering air-conditioned rooms and Wi-Fi throughout the property, the 4-star Holiday Inn Istanbul Old City By Ihg is 9 minutes' walk from the prominent Turkish Istanbul University and 2.4 km from the ancient Sultanahmet District. Guests can enjoy a lounge bar along with a Turkish steam bath and a treatment room, only steps away from the Şehzade Mosque.

The 4-star Ramada By Wyndham Istanbul Grand Bazaar Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms in Golden Horn, which is a natural harbour off the strait, 25 minutes' walk from the functioning Blue Mosque. Located steps from the Şehzade Mosque, the hotel offers a coffee bar, a Jacuzzi and a play area.

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

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool with a hot tub, the fantastic 3-star Ramada Plaza By Wyndham Istanbul Sultanahmet Hotel is merely a 6-minute stroll from the 18th-century Ottoman imperial mosque "Laleli Camii". Located only 550 metres from the Storied 16th - century Suleymaniye Ottoman Mosque, the non-smoking hotel offers a traditional Hammam, a sauna, and a massage chair on site, and great access to sacred landmarks like the Ottoman - era Friday Blue Mosque, only 1.7 km away.

The 4-star Grand Hotel Gulsoy Old City Istanbul is nestled a mere 7 minutes' walk from the Storied 16th - century Suleymaniye Ottoman Mosque and features a swimming pool. Some of the 159 rooms offer views of the mountain and there is a Turkish steam bath, a treatment room, a solarium, and a Jacuzzi on site.

The comfortable Valens Hotel Downtown Istanbul, located in Laleli, which is known by some as Istanbul's Russia Town, 2.9 km from the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum, features views of the city. Immerse yourself in the comfort of air-conditioned rooms and dry cleaning service and housekeeping at this 4-star hotel.

Guests of the 4-star Ahc Old City Hotel Istanbul can visit the fortress-like Arap Mosque, situated nearly a 25-minute walk away. Boasting 3 restaurants, this Istanbul hotel also features a wellness area.

Located just near the Istanbul Photography Museum, the wonderful Skalion Hotel Istanbul provides guests with guided tour service for a better travel experience. 77 rooms and the lounge bar are available during the stay at the 4-star smoke-free hotel nestled in the very heart of Istanbul.

The perfect The Barbarossa Istanbul Metro Hotel gives quick access to Beyazıt Square, situated merely a 6-minute walk away. Nestled in the shopping Old City Sultanahmet district, the 3-star hotel boasts a swimming pool, a hot tub, a sauna, and a hot spring public bath.

Positioned nearly 25 minutes' walk from the fortress-like Arap Mosque, the quality 4-star Hotel Ephesus Istanbul offers an archaeological museum for its guests. Featuring an à la carte restaurant, this Istanbul hotel is located within reach of the 85m-tall Beyazit Tower and offers a Turkish steam bath and a Jacuzzi.

Located in the very heart of Istanbul, Bizim Hotel Istanbul offers air-conditioned rooms, only a 5-minute walk from the Mausoleum of Mahmud II. Along with a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities, the hotel provides guests with currency exchange and a lift.

Offering a Turkish steam bath and a treatment room, Zagreb Hotel Istanbul is nestled merely a 5-minute walk from The Sehzade Mosque and 2.1 km from Basilica Cistern. Situated in proximity to the ornate 16th - century Suleymaniye Mosque in the Old City Sultanahmet district, the hotel features an indoor pool.

The 2-star smoke-free Yasmin Hotel Istanbul offers quick access to the Istanbul Photography Museum, situated about a 5-minute walk away. Comprising 9 rooms with views of the sea, the comfortable hotel offers a luggage room and a shopping area.

Located 1.8 km from the historic Blue Mosque, the comfortable Bisetun Hotel Istanbul is about a 5-minute walk from the Şehzade Mosque. This 4-star hotel features bicycles for rent, as well as Wi-Fi in public areas.

Situated a few moments from the 18th - century Nuruosmaniye Ottoman Mosque, the comfortable Hotel Padova Istanbul offers air-conditioned rooms, Wi-Fi, and parking. Featuring a restaurant, the 4-star hotel is just 1 km from the great Hagia Sophia Museum.

The perfect Radisson Hotel President Old Town Istanbul, located in the Old City Sultanahmet district of Istanbul, also stands merely 6 minutes' walk from the old Bayezid II Mosque and provides ticket service for better sightseeing. Boasting a location in a shopping area and in the vicinity of the Ottoman - era Friday Blue Mosque, this 4-star upscale hotel offers guests a hot tub and a sauna as well as a rooftop swimming pool.

The 4-star boutique-style Hotel Niles Istanbul is within 5 minutes' walk of the Historic Beyazit Stone Tower and features limousine rentals for guests' convenience. Perfectly 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 not far from the Ottoman - era Friday Blue Mosque, this Istanbul hotel has 42 rooms.

The comfortable 4-star Grand Hilarium Hotel Istanbul, situated about 900 metres from Beyazıt Square, offers an indoor pool as well as a gym. Boasting an à la carte restaurant, the smoke-free hotel is available in proximity to the Ottoman imperial Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque.

Located merely a 12-minute walk from the prominent Turkish Istanbul University, the 4-star Amethyst Hotel Istanbul Old City offers air-conditioned rooms 2.8 km from the medieval Greek Orthodox church "Kariye Mosque". The hotel offers an indoor swimming pool along with a traditional Hammam, a treatment room, a sauna, and a grotto and boasts a location in close proximity to the Ottoman imperial Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque.

The fantastic Danis Hotel & Spa Istanbul - Old City provides ticket service, and a prime location, nearly 25 minutes' walk from the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum. Featuring an indoor pool and a poolside bar, the 4-star smoke-free hotel is situated in a historical area, in the vicinity of the 85m-tall Beyazit Tower.

Offering the opportunity to relax by Sea of Marmara, which is only 0.7 km away, the 3-star Grand Unal Hotel Istanbul offers 80 rooms and a heated swimming pool onsite. Nestled in Golden Horn, which is a natural harbour off the strait, this Istanbul hotel is a mere 9 minutes' stroll from the Ottoman imperial Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque and has a traditional Hammam and a treatment room.

Approximately 25 minutes' walk from the word Sultanahmet District, the comfortable Hampton By Hilton Istanbul Old City hotel offers a vending machine and a lift. Also, guests have access to an ice rink provided at the 3-star smoke-free hotel.

Offering baggage storage and a restaurant, the family Grand Sagcanlar Hotel 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, nearly a 20-minute walk from Little Hagia Sophia Mosque and 2.6 km from such cultural places of interest as the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum. Featuring a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities, this 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with sea views.

Situated nearly 5 minutes on foot from the Forum of Theodosius, the 4-star Istanbul My Assos Hotel boasts comfortable rooms overlooking the city. Staying at this Istanbul hotel, guests discover the prime touristic area not far from the 85-metre-tall fire-watch Beyazit Tower.

The 4-star Istanbul Royal Hotel lies in a shopping area of Istanbul 20 minutes' stroll from the Ottoman-era Friday Blue Mosque, featuring a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities. Located fairly close to the Ottoman imperial Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque, the hotel overlooks the city and invites guests to have a drink at a lounge bar.