Where to stay in Istanbul

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Featuring a Turkish steam bath, a treatment room, and a Jacuzzi, the 5-star Address Istanbul Hotel is situated 6 minutes' walk from the Emaar Aquarium in Istanbul. While boasting a location in proximity to Ünalan underground station, the hotel includes an indoor swimming pool and a fitness area.

The comfortable 5-star Lazzoni Hotel Istanbul is located within a 5-km distance of the historic Eyup Sultan Mosque and features a Turkish steam bath and a Jacuzzi. The smoke-free hotel offers an à la carte restaurant and features major location with a such place of power and worship as the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum approximately a 15-minute ride away.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 within a 7-km distance of the Ottoman-era Friday Blue Mosque, the elegant 5-star Moevenpick Hotel Istanbul Marmara Sea features Wi-Fi in public areas and private car parking on site. 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, approximately a 15-minute ride from such cultural sights as the large museum "Topkapi Palace".

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.

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.

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 4-star smoke-free Ramada By Wyndham Istanbul Old City hotel is situated in a shopping area of Istanbul, 2.1 km from the prominent Turkish Istanbul University and about 20 minutes' walk from the limestone Valens Aqueduct. Featuring a central location close to a tram stop, the high-quality hotel includes a lounge bar along with a traditional Hammam, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna.

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 nearly a 5-minute walk from the Yıldız Hamidiye Mosque, the 5-star Dedeman Istanbul Hotel gives easy access to various tourist attractions. Offering a rooftop bar, the hotel also has an adult pool beckoning guests to dive in.