Where to stay in Istanbul

Situated approximately a 5-minute stroll from the Great Palace Mosaic Museum, the 3-star Seraglio Hotel & Suites Istanbul includes baggage storage. This Istanbul hotel lies in Fatih with the peninsula coinciding with old Constantinople, not far from such cultural sights as the superb Istanbul Archaeology Museums.

Offering a shared lounge and a piano, the 5-star Pera Palace Hotel Istanbul is 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, just a 5-minute walk from the private Pera Museum. This hotel provides guests with a lounge bar and luxurious rooms with views of the pool, while Istanbul Riverside Museum of Modern Art is 150 metres away.

The 5-star Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel is situated in close proximity to Babylon Bomonti and provides car hire service and area shuttle, along with cars for rent. Boasting an adult pool, this Istanbul hotel is nestled about a 25-minute stroll from natural attractions like the Taksim Gezi Park.

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.

Offering a restaurant, the 5-star Elite World Istanbul Taksim Hotel lies in the Talimhane district, around a 10-minute drive from the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum and within 3 km of such cultural places of interest as Rahmi M. Koç Museum. Located within a few blocks of the Hagia Triada Greek Orthodox Church, this Istanbul hotel features an indoor swimming pool for guests to relax in.

Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul hotel, nestled in the Besiktas district, merely a 6-minute walk from Visnezade Camii, provides guests with walking tours. Located within a few blocks of the Military Museum and Cultural Site Command, the hotel offers views of the city along with a traditional Hammam, a solarium, a treatment room, and a Jacuzzi.

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, just 6 minutes' stroll from Taksim Gezi Park, the 5-star family The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul At The Bosphorus Hotel invites guests to relax by a seasonal outdoor pool or try biking and hiking. This Istanbul hotel offers an à la carte restaurant and features prestigious location with a such place of power and worship as the Holy mosque "Hagia Sophia Museum" 3.7 km away.

Located around 400 metres from the historical urban Gulhane Park, the fantastic Sura Design Hotel & Suites Istanbul offers Wi-Fi in public areas and a car park. Steps away from the Basilica Cistern, the 4-star boutique hotel offers a prime location and includes an à la carte restaurant.

The fantastic Isg Sabiha Goekcen Airport Hotel Istanbul provides proximity to Dolmabahçe Mosque, which is situated around 7 km away. International menu is served at the à la carte restaurant in the prime touristic area of the city.

The 4-star Levni Hotel & Spa - Special Category Istanbul lies in Fatih with the peninsula coinciding with old Constantinople, approximately 15 minutes' walk from Fig Garden, and entices guests to relax in a traditional Hammam, a treatment room, and a sauna. Featuring a restaurant, the hotel is located in the immediate vicinity of the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum.

Featuring a full spa with aromatherapy, reflexology, and body treatments, the smoke-free The Bank Hotel Istanbul, A Member Of Design Hotels is located around 25 minutes' walk from the Republic Monument. Guests can enjoy a lounge bar along with a Turkish steam room and a sauna, in the vicinity of the bustling Galata Bridge.

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.

Scattered amidst a café and a park, only a 5-minute walk from Sadun Boro Heykeli, the 5-star Wyndham Grand Istanbul Kalamis Marina Hotel includes 210 rooms. Guests can spend time relaxing in a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, or admire a Turkish steam bath and a hot tub in this fantastic hotel, located just near Ayios Ioannis Hrisostomos Rum Ortodoks Kilisesi.

Located nearly a 25-minute walk from the Dolmabahce Palace, the 4-star business Ramada By Wyndham Istanbul Pera Hotel offers a hammam spa and a spa salon, including a solarium, a treatment room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna. Featuring a lounge bar, a summer terrace and a shared lounge, the stylish hotel is within easy reach of the Beyoglu.

Situated about 5 minutes' walk from the late 16th - century Ottoman German Fountain, the 4-star Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul features a restaurant. While staying at the hotel, a safety deposit box and 24-hour security service are available for guests to use.

The charming 4-star Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel is merely 1.1 km from the Ottoman-era Friday Blue Mosque and offers guided tour service, as well as boats for rent. Boasting a location within a few blocks of the 4th - century Byzantine Hagia Irene Church Museum, this Istanbul hotel offers 108 rooms and a lounge bar onsite.

The 5-star Doubletree By Hilton Istanbul - Moda hotel is located just 14 minutes' stroll from Moda Park, offering 245 rooms, Wi-Fi, and a private parking lot. With a walking track only 500 metres from and a sporting attraction like Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu Stadium only 1.6 km away, this Istanbul hotel boasts a Turkish steam bath and a solarium.

Located in the very heart of Istanbul, the 5-star Rixos Pera Istanbul - Nickelodeon Play Access Hotel offers fast access to Church of Saint Anthony of Padua, approximately 10 minutes' walk away. Overlooking the sea, the hotel lies only 400 metres from the cobblestone Istiklal Street and includes a traditional Hammam and a foot bath.

Located approximately 5 minutes' walk from the coastline, the luxurious Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul offers a shared lounge and recreational facilities, as well as rooms with picturesque views. Nestled in the entertainment Besiktas district, the 5-star hotel is just near the Ortaköy Mosque and has a Turkish steam bath, a treatment room, and a Jacuzzi.

Nestled just 1.4 km from the Museum of Innocence and approximately 5 minutes' drive from Taksim underground station, the comfortable 4-star Titanic City Taksim Istanbul hotel proudly boasts a private art gallery. Featuring a restaurant and a lobby area, this Istanbul hotel is located just around the corner from the Republic Monument.

The boutique Opera Hotel Bosphorus - Preferred Hotels And Resorts Istanbul, located just 0.6 km from the Republic Monument and 10 minutes by car from the Yeni Mosque, features a seasonal outdoor pool for guests to take a dip in. 15 minutes by car from the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum, this 4-star hotel offers air-conditioned rooms plus a fitness centre.

The unique Hagia Sofia Mansions Istanbul, Curio Collection By Hilton Hotel, located within 20 minutes' walk of the 85m-tall Beyazit Tower, is proud to feature a private art gallery. Boasting a location steps away from the functioning Blue Mosque, the 5-star smoke-free hotel offers 78 rooms and a garden bar onsite.

Offering a location a 5-minute walk from the Museum of Innocence, Tomtom Suites Istanbul hotel offers 18 rooms. This hotel also provides car rentals to explore the area.

Featuring 8 treatment rooms along with a traditional Hammam, a solarium, and a hot spring public bath, the 5-star Radisson Blu Hotel Istanbul Asia is situated just 0.7 km from the Dustepe Toy Museum in Istanbul. Around 10 minutes by car from the Emaar Aquarium, this Istanbul hotel offers modern rooms plus a gym.

Featuring 67 rooms, the smoke-free Gezi Hotel Bosphorus, Istanbul, A Member Of Design Hotels is located near a shopping district and 500 m from the Republic Monument. Offering a lounge bar and a traditional Hammam, a hot tub, a sauna, and a foot bath, this 5-star hotel is nestled close to public transportation.

Featuring a restaurant and luggage storage, the 3-star Sirkeci Mansion Hotel Istanbul lies just 8 minutes' walk from the mimar Sinan Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami. Guests can spend time relaxing in an indoor pool, or admire a traditional Hammam and a sauna in the hotel, located right near the historical urban Gulhane Park.

Situated 4.9 km from the Ottoman-era Friday Blue Mosque in Borgo Roma with hip cafes, bars and eateries, as well as old-school Italian restaurants, the smoke-free Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas hotel highlights a private art gallery. Offering a Turkish steam bath and a Jacuzzi along with an à la carte restaurant, the 5-star hotel boasts a prime location in close proximity to the Military Museum and Cultural Site Command.

The comfortable Hotel Sultania Boutique Class Istanbul sits 750 m from the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum and offers a restaurant. Located in a shopping area, this 4-star hotel features an indoor heated swimming pool and 43 rooms with city views.

The comfortable The Elysium Taksim Hotel Istanbul is nestled in the very heart of Istanbul, nearly 5 minutes' walk from Taksim Gezi Park, and features Wi-Fi and private car parking. The 5-star modern hotel, located 3.4 km from the superb Istanbul Archaeology Museums, boasts a heated pool along with a traditional Hammam and a Jacuzzi.

Offering a restaurant, the 4-star Hotel Amira Istanbul lies in Fatih with the peninsula coinciding with old Constantinople, merely 0.8 km from the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum and about 10 minutes' drive from such cultural places of interest as the Dolmabahce Palace. This Istanbul hotel features valet parking and concierge service, along with Wi-Fi throughout the property.