Where to stay in Istanbul

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.

The smoke-free Tolga Hotel Istanbul, located in Fatih with the peninsula coinciding with old Constantinople, also stands 2.5 km from the sultan Ahmed Blue Mosque and provides guided tour service for better sightseeing. Featuring 16 rooms with views of the city, the 2-star hotel is around 25 minutes' walk from the Holy mosque "Hagia Sophia Museum".

Nestled in Laleli, which is known by some as Istanbul's Russia Town and around a 5-minute stroll from Cundi Park, the comfortable 2-star Galley Hotel Istanbul invites guests to dine in an à la carte restaurant and enjoy staying in one of its allergy-free rooms. Located within a 7-km distance of Miniaturk Miniature Park, this Istanbul hotel features 24-hour security and a luggage locker.

Offering a lobby area and a storage for belongings, the 2-star The Lola 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, 13 minutes' walk from the great Hagia Sophia Museum and 1.9 km from such cultural places of interest as the bustling Galata Bridge. There is public parking nearby and Wi-Fi in public areas.

Found about 900 metres from the ancient Sultanahmet District in Fatih with the peninsula coinciding with old Constantinople, the 2-star Dilhayat Kalfa Hotel Istanbul provides a private art gallery. This Istanbul hotel also entices guests with shuttle bus service and a 24-hour round-trip airport shuttle.

The comfortable Honey Hotel Istanbul includes air-conditioned rooms approximately 25 minutes' walk from the refurbished Arap Mosque. The 2-star hotel lies in the Old City Sultanahmet district of Istanbul, 2.2 km from such cultural sights as the Galata Bridge.

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.

Offering 34 rooms, the 2-star smoke-free Jurnal Hotel Istanbul is near a shopping district and nearly a 25-minute walk from the great Hagia Sophia Museum. The comfortable hotel provides Wi-Fi, which is available in public areas.

Orange Hotel & Spa Istanbul is a great place to stay in the Kagithane district, a 10-minute drive from the Military Museum and Cultural Site Command. This hotel looks over the city and has a spa with a Turkish steam room and a sauna.

Nestled in Asian Side with a number of options just 1.3 km from the Kadikoy Bull Statue, the 2-star smoke-free Bella Hotel Istanbul beckons guests with a private art gallery. Located just near Street Mural by PixelPancho, the comfortable hotel offers a lounge bar, a shared lounge and a library.

Located in Golden Horn, which is a natural harbour off the strait, the lovely Hotel Queens Land Istanbul is merely 0.7 km from such culture-oriented attractions as the neoclassical Istanbul Archaeology Museums. Boasting a location within a few blocks of the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum, the 2-star smoke-free hotel features 36 rooms as well as baggage storage.

The 2-star Karamans Sirkeci Suites Hotel Istanbul offers proximity to the historic Blue Mosque, situated only 0.6 km away. Boasting a location just 8 minutes on foot from the Holy mosque "Hagia Sophia Museum", this Istanbul hotel offers 31 rooms and a lounge bar onsite.

Nestled in the Old City Sultanahmet district of Istanbul, around 25 minutes' walk from the cobblestone Istiklal Street, the 2-star Reydel Hotel Istanbul features a private swimming pool and views of the city. The hotel offers Wi-Fi in public areas and a parking garage nearby.

Featuring live performances and movie nights, Hotel Falcon Istanbul is located in Istanbul, a 5-minute walk from the old Bayezid II Mosque. This hotel offers currency exchange and a lift, along with 19 rooms overlooking the city.

The comfortable Palace Point Hotel Istanbul, located in Golden Horn, which is a natural harbour off the strait, just 600 metres from the mimar Sinan Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami, offers cars for rent. Featuring 11 rooms with views of the park, this 2-star hotel is approximately a 25-minute walk from the ornate 16th - century Suleymaniye Mosque.

The 2-star Grand Peninsula Hotel Istanbul offers air-conditioned rooms merely an 8-minute walk from the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum. The hotel features cars for rent, as well as Wi-Fi in public areas.

Located 550 metres from such natural attractions as the historical urban Gulhane Park, the comfortable Sublime Porte Hotel Istanbul includes a storage for belongings and a shopping area. This 2-star hotel boasts views of the courtyard and offers Wi-Fi in public areas.

The 2-star Flower Palace Hotel Istanbul is approximately 25 minutes on foot from the Ottoman Fatih Mosque and Complex and features a lift and a vending machine. Located only 1.9 km from a convenient place to shop such as Beyazıt Square, this Istanbul hotel provides 37 rooms.

The fantastic Hotel Poem Istanbul, located in the Old City Sultanahmet district of Istanbul around 25 minutes' walk from the old Bayezid II Mosque, boasts an archaeological museum. 19 rooms and the terrace bar are available during the stay at the 2-star boutique-style hotel nestled right in the centre of Istanbul.

Rumours Inn Istanbul, located a 25-minute walk from the Ottoman imperial New Mosque, features Wi-Fi in public areas. This inn provides public parking for EUR 10 per day nearby.

La Vida Old City Hotel Istanbul includes 18 rooms and is 15 minutes' walk from the historic Blue Mosque. Featuring views of the garden, the hotel includes a restaurant with Mediterranean cuisine and a lounge bar.

Offering 8 rooms, the modern Miller Hotel Istanbul is near the entertainment district of Istanbul, about 25 minutes' walk from the historic Sultanahmet District. Featuring a shared lounge and a storage for belongings, the 2-star hotel is located within reach of the Beyoglu.

The 2-star Ruby Hotel Istanbul is a great place to stay in the Besiktas district, 19 minutes' walk from Ciragan Palace Kempinski.

The 2-star smoke-free Florya House Hotel Istanbul enjoys a convenient location and provides easy access to Senlikkoy Cami merely an 8-minute walk away. The comfortable hotel provides currency exchange and a vending machine, plus Wi-Fi throughout the property and a car park on site.

Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, Taksim Diamond Hotel Istanbul sits 13 minutes' walk from the fortress-like Arap Mosque. The hotel offers private car parking for EUR 15 per day nearby.

Offering a storage room and a restaurant, the comfortable 2-star Isle 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, only 1.4 km from the modern Galata Bridge and approximately a 5-minute ride from such cultural places of interest as the Dolmabahce Palace. Located around a 10-minute drive from the great Hagia Sophia Museum, this Istanbul hotel features 6 rooms with views of the city.

The 2-star Beyoglu Huzur Hotel Istanbul features a lift and a vending machine, and lies around a 25-minute walk from the Ottoman imperial New Mosque. This comfortable hotel also offers guests Wi-Fi in the rooms.

Standing about a 10-minute ride from the Marmara University Faculty of Theology Mosque in Uskudar with a quiet, village feel, the comfortable 2-star New Beylerbeyi Hotel Istanbul showcases a private art gallery. This Istanbul hotel offers private car parking on site.

Located a mere 400 metres from the Military Museum and Cultural Site Command, the 2-star Andi Hotel Istanbul offers tour/ticket assistance to ensure you have an unforgettable travel experience. The hotel is a good starting point for Istanbul's sports attractions, including the old Ali Sami Yen Stadium, which is approximately a 25-minute walk away.

Featuring currency exchange and a lift, the 3-star Airport Best 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, 4.5 km from the large Istanbul Aquarium. The hotel has air-conditioned rooms along with dry cleaning, housekeeping, and linen service.