European Side
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Visit European Side
Where to stay in European Side

Sultanahmet
Discover the charm of old Istanbul in this working-class district, featuring narrow streets with tightly packed apartment buildings. Explore historic sites like Topkapı Palace and Hagia Sophia, or indulge in diverse cuisines, all easily accessible by tramway.

Taksim
Major tourist hub, Taksim Square boasts a lively atmosphere with numerous restaurants, shops, and grand hotels. Explore İstiklal Caddesi, ride the nostalgic tram, and visit iconic landmarks like the Republic Monument and Taksim Mosque.

Istanbul City Center
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Istanbul City Center. Check out top attractions like Taksim Square and Grand Bazaar, and jump on the metro at Aksaray Station or Aksaray Tram Station to see more of the city.

Beşiktaş
Scenic views of the Bosphorus strait and historic sites like Dolmabahçe Palace await in this bustling financial center. Enjoy modern shopping malls, diverse dining options, and easy access to ferries and metro lines for seamless exploration.

Karaköy
Consider a visit to Galata Tower and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Karaköy. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Karakoy Station or Karakoy Tünel Station.

Beyoğlu
Travelers love Beyoğlu for its popular shops, and you can see more of Istanbul by jumping on the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Tophane Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Taksim Square and Galata Tower.

YOTELAIR Istanbul Airport AIRSIDE
I paid almost €200 for what should have been 4 hours sleep. But check in took one hour leaving me with 3 hours sleep. The room was dirty. The shared showers were dirty and no towels. The aircon did not work properly in room without window. €200 wasted. Would have been better to sleep in a lounge ...
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Hampton by Hilton Istanbul Airport, Arnavutkoy
The hotel ia a badic airport hotel with clean rooms. The breakfast buffet is execllent with lots of fresh fruit. The best part is the hote staff, especially the front desk both at check-in and check-out!!!
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

YOTEL Istanbul Airport LANDSIDE, City Entrance
Towel is not enough for two people and the room small funny
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

Marriott Executive Apartments Istanbul Investvadi
The hotel is brand new, rooms are very large , the kitchen is well equipped. Check-in thanks to Akif took only 2 minutes. We stayed a week, every day the hotel supplied with small bottles of water, also supplied with detergents for washing machine and dish washing machine. All staff even security ...
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

Element Suites

Bird Nest Suite
Made to feel welcome from the first moment we arrived, delightful modern hotel in Osmanbey, high quality rooms with a large snack basket on arrival. We had arrived early after a 25 hour travel time from Australia and they made sure our room was also available early. Staff were friendly and communicated ...
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
Popular places to visit

Taksim Square
You can learn about the local history of Istanbul when you make a stop at a well-known site like Taksim Square. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its fascinating museums.

Hagia Sophia
Once a church, then a Byzantine cathedral, later a mosque and now a monument, this iconic building is a national treasure.

Galata Tower
Istanbul’s medieval lookout point offers panoramic views across city’s historic district and the water of the Golden Horn.

Blue Mosque
The nickname of this 17th-century structure refers to the brilliant color of its tiled interior.

Grand Bazaar
Enter the maze of shop-lined streets in one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world to browse hundreds of thousands of hand-crafted objects.

Sultanahmet Square
Find out about the history of Sultanahmet Square, one of the top monuments in Istanbul. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Things to do

Istanbul: Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Ticket

Bosphorus Explorer: 3-Hour Cruise with Asian Side Visit

Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show from Istanbul

Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Tour With Turkish Night Show

Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour

Flexible Combo: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Basilica, Blue Mosque
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