Where to stay in Istanbul

Located nearly a 5-minute stroll from the Republic Monument, the perfect 4-star Occidental Taksim Hotel Istanbul offers guided tour service to ensure you have an unforgettable travel experience. This Istanbul hotel is in Taksim with a terrace and views of the city, 2.8 km from such natural sights as Yildiz Park.

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.

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.

Featuring 186 rooms, the elegant Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul hotel is located close to the financial district of Istanbul and nearly 5 minutes' walk from the national Maritime Museum. Offering 2 restaurants with Turkish, Asian, and international cuisine, the 5-star luxury hotel is 3.7 km from the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum.

Offering a lovely atmosphere, the comfortable Ahc Ayasofya Hotel - Special Class Istanbul lies in Fatih with the peninsula coinciding with old Constantinople, only 7 minutes' walk from the Basilica Cistern. Boasting a location near the palace Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts, the 4-star smoke-free hotel offers 40 rooms and a rooftop bar onsite.

Located 2.3 km from the Ataköy Galleria Shopping Mall, the 5-star Hyatt Regency Istanbul Atakoy Hotel offers a full-service spa, including a Turkish steam bath and a Jacuzzi. Guests can take advantage of an indoor swimming pool as well as a sunbathing terrace and a shared lounge while staying in the hotel, nestled in a residential area.

Nestled in a vibrant location approximately a 5-minute walk from the Dada Salon, the 5-star luxurious Fairmont Quasar Istanbul Hotel features a private art gallery. This 34-storey hotel, located around 3 km from the baroque Ortakoy Mosque, boasts a seasonal outdoor pool along with a traditional Hammam, a treatment room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna.

Situated nearly 5 minutes' walk from Golden Horn, the fantastic Legacy Ottoman Hotel Istanbul Old City features 155 elegant rooms overlooking the sea. Guests can relax in a heated pool or in the Greek restaurant while staying right around the corner from the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum.

Boasting access to a hammam spa and a spa salon, the 5-star The Marmara Taksim Hotel Istanbul lies in the Garden Ring district of Istanbul, around 5 minutes' walk from Taksim Gezi Park. Situated just around the corner from the Republic Monument, the hotel has an outdoor swimming pool as well as a traditional Hammam, a steam room, and a sauna.

Located 2.5 km from the Air Force Museum, the smoke-free Wow Istanbul Hotel offers modern rooms about 10 minutes by car from the top family-friendly place like the large Istanbul Aquarium. Featuring a prime location, the 5-star hotel includes a swimming pool and a health club, plus guests can visit the National Sovereignty Park, which is 2.3 km away.

Located right around the corner from the Zorlu Center, the fantastic 5-star Raffles Istanbul Hotel welcomes guests with 182 rooms with views of the sea and access to a grand ballroom with a capacity of 1,200 people. The luxurious hotel has a prime location in the centre of Istanbul and offers two bar lounges among its highlights.

The 5-star Renaissance Istanbul Polat Bosphorus Hotel is approximately 5 minutes' walk from The Game For Big Kids and features car rentals for guests' convenience. Located within 7 km of the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum, this Istanbul hotel boasts an indoor pool.

Only 0.6 km from Topkapı-Ulubatlı underground station, the 5-star Eresin Hotels Topkapi Istanbul is situated in a shopping area of Istanbul, merely a 9-minute walk from the Panorama 1453 History Museum. Air-conditioned rooms, city views and an indoor heated swimming pool are at guests' disposal at the hotel, a short way from Fatma Sultan Cami.

Boasting access to 2 treatment rooms and a full-service spa, the upscale Radisson Blu Hotel Istanbul Pera lies in Taksim with dynamic nightlife and culture, nearly 25 minutes' walk from Thursday Market Park. Located a short way from the cobblestone Istiklal Street, the 5-star upscale hotel features a heated pool and an à la carte restaurant serving Turkish cuisine.

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.

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.

Featuring a hammam spa and a spa salon with a massage treatment and spa service, the 5-star Holiday Inn Istanbul City By Ihg is located just 5 minutes' walk from Harbi Mescidi. Nestled in the Findikzade district of Istanbul a few steps from a train station, this Istanbul inn offers courtyard views and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.

Featuring a personal trainer and yoga instruction, Fraser Place Anthill Istanbul hotel is situated 25 minutes' walk from Madame Tussauds Istanbul. This hotel offers a parking garage on site and an indoor swimming pool.

Located an 11-minute walk from Historic Areas of Istanbul, Orka Royal Hotel & Spa Istanbul includes 151 rooms with views of the city. The hotel is within a few blocks of the Ottoman - era Friday Blue Mosque and provides guests with a solarium, a Jacuzzi, a massage chair, and a hot spring public bath.

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.

Doubletree By Hilton Istanbul - Piyalepasa Hotel features fashionable rooms 5 minutes' walk from Dikilitaş Park. Guests can enjoy the Mediterranean menu and a Turkish steam bath and a Jacuzzi while staying in this hotel, nestled in a shopping area.

The elegant 5-star Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul Hotel enjoys a prime location merely a 6-minute stroll from Surp Hac Ermeni Kilisesi and offers 103 rooms with views of the garden. The smoke-free hotel is proud to feature 2 hammams and 2 fitness rooms, within a 7-km distance of the modern Galata Bridge.

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.

Featuring a prime location nearly a 20-minute walk from the American Hospital, the 5-star luxurious Istanbul Marriott Hotel Sisli boasts a private art gallery and a private heliport. Guests can spend time relaxing in a heated pool, or admire a Turkish steam room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna in the perfect hotel, located in close proximity to World Costume Museum.

Located 3 km from Yildiz Park, the 4-star Triada Hotel Taksim - Special Category Istanbul offers air-conditioned rooms 19 minutes' walk from The Quincentennial Foundation Jewish Museum of Turkish Jews. The hotel is 3.4 km from the historic Blue Mosque and provides guests with a Jacuzzi and a sauna.

Located only 500 metres from Yesilova Merkez Camii, the 5-star luxury Elite World Istanbul Florya Hotel features Wi-Fi in public areas and a private parking lot nearby. The Baroque-style 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 5-minute ride from such cultural sights as the Florya Atatürk Marine Mansion.

Located a 10-minute drive from the Istanbul University Rectorate, Pullman Istanbul Hotel & Convention Center includes 402 rooms with views of the city. The hotel offers Wi-Fi in public areas and private parking on site.

The 4-star The Byzantium Suites Hotel & Spa Istanbul provides air-conditioned rooms and stands around a 20-minute walk from the sea. Located in the vicinity of the l6th - century Sokullu Mehmed Pasa Mosque, this wonderful hotel offers views of the city along with a traditional Hammam, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna.

Located only 550 metres from the TGC Press Media Museum, Ottoman Hotel Imperial-Special Category Istanbul is a mere 5 minutes' walk from the mimar Sinan Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami. Wi-Fi is offered in the rooms at the hotel.

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.