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.

Star City Hotel Istanbul is a great place to stay in the Findikzade district, a 25-minute walk from the Ottoman imperial New Mosque. Featuring currency exchange and a lift throughout the property, this hotel is located 2.8 km from the historical urban Gulhane Park.

Offering air-conditioned rooms and Wi-Fi in public areas, the 5-star Eresin Hotels Topkapi Istanbul is 3.2 km from Rahmi M. Koc Museum and 11 minutes' walk from Melek Hatun Cami. Situated a short way from Panorama 1453 History Museum, the hotel has a swimming pool and also includes a Turkish steam room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna.

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.

Lionel Hotel Istanbul, located a 10-minute drive from Istanbul Dolphinarium, features Wi-Fi throughout the property. This hotel offers free private parking on site and an indoor pool.

The contemporary 5-star Doubletree By Hilton Istanbul Topkapi hotel, located approximately a 15-minute drive from the functioning Blue Mosque, is adorned with floor-to-ceiling windows and provides such key amenities as Wi-Fi and a car park. This Istanbul hotel 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 a 6-km distance of such cultural sights as the enormous Topkapi Palace.

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.

Nestled in Fatih with the peninsula coinciding with old Constantinople, around 25 minutes' walk from the indoor Historia Shopping Mall, the fantastic Akgun Istanbul Hotel, Worldhotels Crafted features a seasonal outdoor pool and views of the pool. Boasting a location fairly close to Rum Ortodoks Kilisesi, this 5-star hotel with air-conditioned rooms is ideal for fans of boating and billiard or those willing to enjoy themselves in a traditional Hammam, a treatment room, a hot tub, and a sauna.

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.

The 5-star Holiday Inn Istanbul City By Ihg is situated in the Findikzade district, about a 5-minute walk from Harbi Mescidi and features 208 rooms with views of the courtyard. Offering a location just steps from a train station, this Istanbul inn boasts a lounge bar, a Turkish steam bath and a Jacuzzi for guests to relax in.

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.

Located 2.1 km from the prominent Turkish Istanbul University, the smoke-free Ramada By Wyndham Istanbul Old City hotel is approximately a 5-minute walk from Hekimoglu Ali Pasa Mosque. Offering a location close to a tram stop, this 4-star hotel boasts a lounge bar, a traditional Hammam, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna for guests to relax in.

Nestled in the Topkapi district of Istanbul, approximately 10 minutes' drive from the byzantine monument "Kariye Mosque", the 5-star Uranus Istanbul Topkapi hotel features an indoor pool and views of the city. Located within 6 km of Basilica Cistern, this Istanbul hotel comprises 243 rooms and 2 restaurants.

Featuring a waterfront location, Millennium Istanbul Golden Horn Hotel offers views of the ocean, and is 5 minutes' walk from Hz.Ka'b. Guests can enjoy a lounge bar along with a traditional Hammam, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna, in close proximity to the highway Halic Bridge.

Alfa Hotel Istanbul is a great place in a shopping area of Istanbul, which stands a 10-minute ride from the word Sultanahmet District. Featuring 40 rooms with views of the city, this comfortable hotel is 2.6 km from the Ottoman-era Friday Blue Mosque.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Grand S Hotel Istanbul, located 10 minutes' walk from Esenler tube station, offers spa therapy, a shared lounge, and a hair salon. Featuring 155 rooms with views of the city, the hotel is 7 km from the bustling Galata Bridge.

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 5-star modern Golden Tulip Istanbul Bayrampasa Hotel, situated within a 7-km distance of the ancient Sultanahmet District, offers a heated pool as well as a fitness centre. This Istanbul hotel lies in Golden Horn, which is a natural harbour off the strait and features a pizza restaurant.

Guests of the non-smoking Tryp By Wyndham Istanbul Topkapi hotel can visit Miniaturk Miniature Park, situated around 7 km away. Boasting a swimming pool and a fitness centre, the 4-star hotel offers access to the ancient Sultanahmet District, which is nearly 15 minutes' drive away.

The 3-star smoke-free Sinem Hotel & Old City Istanbul provides proximity to the Roman monument "Walled Obelisk", which is located nearly a 25-minute walk away. Wi-Fi is available in public areas as well as currency exchange and a lift are also offered at this Istanbul hotel.

Located only a 6-minute walk from Kadi Asker Mehmet Efendi Parmakkapi Cami, the luxury Dosso Dossi Hotels & Spa Downtown Istanbul gives quick access to various city sites. You can swim in a swimming pool or take advantage of a Turkish steam bath, a solarium, and a Jacuzzi at this 5-star hotel.

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.