Where to stay in Istanbul

Offering a shared lounge, various recreational opportunities, and a hair salon, the 4-star Seven Hills Hotel - Special Category Istanbul lies in a cultural area of Istanbul, 0.9 km from the functioning Blue Mosque and just 5 minutes' walk from the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum. This Istanbul hotel provides guests with a rooftop bar and air-conditioned rooms with views of the city, while the ancient Sultanahmet District is approximately 500 metres away.

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 non-smoking Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At The Bosphorus, located merely 5 minutes' walk from Ciragan Palace Kempinski and about 6 km from the historic Sultanahmet District, features an outdoor swimming pool for guests to take a dip in. From this contemporary hotel you can admire views of the garden, enjoy a traditional Hammam, a hot tub, and a sauna and take advantage of a privileged location.

Located a mere 5 minutes' stroll from the Basilica Cistern, the wonderful 5-star Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel Istanbul provides ticket service for the utmost comfort and convenience. You will find a seasonal outdoor swimming pool in the traditional-style hotel that offers a central location in the very heart of Istanbul and is right near such relaxing retreats as Cagaloglu Hamami Public Bath.

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.

Featuring a restaurant, the 5-star Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At Sultanahmet lies about a 5-minute walk from the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum. Some of the 65 rooms offer views of the street and there are a traditional Hammam, a steam room, and a sauna on site.

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.

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.

Offering a storage room and a lobby area, the award-winning Golden Crown Hotel Istanbul lies in the Old City Sultanahmet district of Istanbul, 950 m from the Serpent Column and about 25 minutes' walk from the Church of the Monastery of Christ Pantokrator. Offering an à la carte restaurant plus a sun terrace, a shared lounge, and various recreational opportunities, this 3-star hotel is conveniently located a few steps from a tram stop.

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.

The chic 4-star Le Mirage Hotel Istanbul boasts a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities as well as a setting near the shopping district of Istanbul. Conveniently located around 900 metres from the Istanbul Cevahir Shopping and Entertainment Center, which is a great place to shop, the smoke-free hotel provides 38 rooms.

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.

The wonderful 5-star Grand Hyatt Istanbul Hotel, located about a 5-minute stroll from the IBB Taksim Art Gallery, offers an outdoor swimming pool and high-speed Internet access in public areas. The luxury hotel is in the very heart of a business area, within a few blocks of the Republic Monument.

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.

Cvk Park Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul offers air-conditioned rooms a 5-minute walk from the Republic Monument. Located 2.5 km from the Ottoman Rustem Pasha Mosque, the hotel offers views of the garden and an outdoor swimming pool.

Featuring a barber shop and a restaurant, the 5-star modern Moevenpick Hotel Istanbul Bosphorus is located merely a 5-minute stroll from the Yıldız Hamidiye Mosque. Boasting a swimming pool, this Istanbul hotel is nestled 3.3 km from natural attractions like the Taksim Gezi Park.

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.

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.

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.

The fantastic Cartoon Hotel Istanbul is nestled in the centre of Istanbul, about 5 minutes' walk from Taksim Gezi Park, and features Wi-Fi and a car park. Located just around the corner from the Republic Monument, this 4-star hotel has an à la carte restaurant as well as a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities 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.

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.

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.

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.

The luxury Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel, located around a 25-minute walk from the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum, boasts a heated pool. Boasting the location just moments from Kilic Ali Pasha Complex Mosque, this 5-star hotel offers a view over sea and a Turkish steam room, a sauna, a massage chair, and a foot bath.

Located within a 4-km distance of such natural attractions as Miniaturk Miniature Park, the 5-star Intercontinental Istanbul By Ihg Hotel includes a barber shop and a restaurant. Boasting a location in the vicinity of the Republic Monument, this Istanbul hotel includes 390 rooms along with a traditional Hammam, a solarium, a treatment room, and a sauna.

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.

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.

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.