Where to stay in Istanbul

Along with a prime location 6 minutes' walk from the l6th-century Sokullu Mehmed Pasa Mosque, the 3-star Istanbul Holiday Hotel provides its guests with a sundeck, various recreational opportunities, and barbecue grills. Located 2.1 km from the limestone Valens Aqueduct, the hotel features 30 rooms with views of the garden.

Situated in a convenient setting in Istanbul, a 10-minute walk from Yenikapi train station, Star City Hotel Istanbul features 12 rooms. Here, guests can make use of Wi-Fi throughout the property, along with general facilities like currency exchange and a lift.

Featuring a shared lounge and an indoor pool, the smoke-free Hotel Portwort Istanbul lies 3.9 km from World Trade Center Istanbul. Located not far from the Capacity Shopping Center, the 3-star hotel overlooks the city and invites guests to have a drink at a lounge bar.

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.

The comfortable Pino Verde Hotel Istanbul includes air-conditioned rooms and is located 2.3 km from the Dolmabahce Palace. Baggage storage are available for guests' convenience at this 3-star hotel, which sits 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.

Nestled in an old part of the city, within a 1-km distance of First Courtyard, the comfortable 3-star Santa Sophia Hotel - Istanbul offers a nightclub, a sundeck, and a shared lounge. Boasting a location just around the corner from the restored Column of Constantine, the smoke-free hotel features 46 rooms as well as a restaurant and a luggage room.

Featuring currency exchange and a tour desk, the boutique-style Sultan Palace Hotel Istanbul is situated in the historic district of Istanbul, only a 12-minute walk from the historic Sultanahmet District. This 3-star hotel showcases parquet floors in its decor and provides parking for guests.

Located nearly 5 minutes' walk from the Kumkapi Surp Harutyun Armenian Church, the comfortable Palmera Old City Istanbul hotel offers 27 rooms with views of the sea. Featuring a sundeck and a shared lounge, the 3-star hotel is just 1.8 km from Cagaloglu Hamami Public Bath.

Ares Hotel Istanbul offers currency exchange and a lift in the historic part of Istanbul, a 20-minute walk from the Galata Bridge. The hotel provides guests with a lounge bar and air-conditioned rooms with views of the city, while the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum is about 300 metres away.

Offering luggage storage and a barber shop, the comfortable 3-star Istanbul Fair 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, about a 10-minute drive from the Florya Atatürk Marine Mansion, ideal for those who are pursuing cultural tourism. Located 3.3 km from the large Istanbul Aquarium, the hotel also provides a diving centre for guests who enjoy sports.

Featuring a full spa with a massage treatment, the pet-friendly Antea Hotel Oldcity -Special Category Istanbul is located nearly a 5-minute walk from the sultan Ahmed Blue Mosque. Guests can enjoy a poolside bar along with a Turkish steam bath and a hot tub, in proximity to the Basilica Cistern.

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.

Featuring a shared lounge and recreational facilities, the 3-star newly refurbished Avicenna Hotel Sultanahmet Istanbul is nestled approximately a 25-minute walk from The Quincentennial Foundation Jewish Museum of Turkish Jews. The elegant hotel has an American restaurant serving American cuisine and is situated not far from the ancient Sultanahmet District.

The 3-star The Pera Hotel Istanbul has 22 rooms and is located approximately a 20-minute walk from the modern Galata Bridge. The hotel features currency exchange and a lift as well as a storage room.

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 3-star Atlantis Royal Hotel Istanbul, located in Sirkeci, which maintains a tradition of local cultural and worksmanship, around a 25-minute walk from the Neve Shalom Synagogue, offers cars for rent. Featuring 14 rooms with views of the sea, this comfortable hotel is in the vicinity of the historical urban Gulhane Park.

Located 10 minutes' walk from Taksim tube station, Petros Hotel Istanbul features currency exchange and a lift. This hotel offers 28 rooms and top-notch services maintained by multilingual staff.

Offering a location a 5-minute walk from Church of Saint Anthony of Padua, Hotel Martin Istanbul offers 11 rooms. The superb Istanbul Archaeology Museums is located 2.6 km from this hotel, boasting a lounge bar and city views.

Offering cars for rent, the 39-room Cheers Hostel Istanbul is located within 5 minutes' walk of the mimar Sinan Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami.

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".

Featuring currency exchange and a lift, the boutique The Constantine Hotel Istanbul is nestled in Istanbul, around a 25-minute walk from the Storied 16th-century Suleymaniye Ottoman Mosque. This 3-star hotel offers Wi-Fi in public areas and has a desk and a photocopier.

The comfortable The Camelot Hotel Istanbul is situated near the entertainment district of Istanbul, just 8 minutes' walk from the sultan Ahmed Blue Mosque. Boasting a location not far from the historic Sultanahmet District, the 3-star hotel features 10 rooms as well as a shared lounge and a shopping area.

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.

Featuring currency exchange and a vending machine, the 3-star Orange Airport Hotel Istanbul is nearly 25 minutes' walk from Kuyumcukent. Comprising 19 rooms with views of the city, this Istanbul hotel offers a shopping area and baggage storage.

The smoke-free Villa Sofia Istanbul hotel is just 7 minutes' walk from the great Hagia Sophia Museum and offers currency exchange and a lift. The 3-star hotel is 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 such natural sights as the historical urban Gulhane Park.

Located 2.4 km from the Hagia Triada Greek Orthodox Church, the 3-star Diamond Royal Hotel Istanbul offers air-conditioned rooms just 13 minutes' walk from the modern Galata Bridge. Featuring views of the city, this Istanbul hotel includes a restaurant with Turkish cuisine and a lounge bar.

Situated 3.1 km from the Taksim Gezi Park, the wonderful Malta Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul features Wi-Fi in public areas and street parking on site. A stone's throw from Yildiz Park, the 3-star hotel offers a wonderful location and includes an à la carte restaurant.

Featuring currency exchange and a lift, the 3-star smoke-free Taksim Hotel V Plus Istanbul is nestled near Beyoglu with a variety of options and nearly a 25-minute walk from the Military Museum and Cultural Site Command. The fantastic hotel provides rooms with views of the sea and dry cleaning, ironing service, and launderettes.

The 3-star boutique Maritime Hotel Istanbul, located near the entertainment district of Istanbul, offers stylish rooms with Wi-Fi in public areas. The Ottoman-style hotel is in the Old City Sultanahmet district of Istanbul, around a 15-minute ride from such natural sights as Miniaturk Miniature Park.

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.