Where is the best place for a stay in Istanbul?

Sherry Suites Karaköy is a favorite with Expedia customers. This guesthouse offers free WiFi and concierge services. Reviews from our site also recommend Meserret Palace Hotel and Meg Hotel as top options for your visit. Taksim is a culturally-rich neighborhood known for its charming cafés and array of dining options. Other favorite areas in Istanbul include Sultanahmet and Besiktas.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Istanbul?

For more details about changing or cancelling your trip to Istanbul, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/ .

What are some hotels with pools in Istanbul?

Alrazi Hotel is a top hotel with an indoor pool, a children's pool, and a restaurant. Other choices that feature an onsite pool include Blue World Hotel and Queen Hotel & Spa .

What is the best spa hotel in Istanbul?

Comfort Elite Hotels Old City is a highly recommended spa hotel with a rooftop terrace. Spend an afternoon at the spa where you’ll find Swedish massages, deep-tissue massages, and aromatherapy. Other popular spa hotels in Istanbul include Alpinn Hotel - Special Class and The Istanbul Hotel .

What's the top hotel in Istanbul with a water park on-site or close by?

Eser Diamond Hotel & Convention Center is a popular 5-star hotel featuring free water park access, a children's pool, and 2 restaurants. Another top water park hotel you might want to consider is Ferman Hilal Hotel .

What's the best accommodation near Ataturk International Airport (IST)?

WOW Istanbul Hotel is a popular 5-star hotel featuring a restaurant and an indoor pool. It's located a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Ataturk Intl. Airport. Other choices close to the airport are WOW Airport Hotel and Elite World Business Hotel .

How is it staying in Istanbul?

History buffs will enjoy exploring Istanbul, and visitors give high marks for the abundant cafés, shopping, and fascinating museums. This city also attracts tourists with its cathedral, restaurants, and architecture. In Istanbul, there are 4906 hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

What should I do while I'm visiting Istanbul?

Known for its museums, cultural venues include Le Arts Turcs, Hagia Sophia, and Turkish and Islamic Art Museum. The historic sites and cathedral are notable and landmarks include Basilica Cistern, German Fountain, and Sultanahmet Square. The natural setting is picturesque, namely the breathtaking ocean views, and these places to see: Gulhane Park, Gülhane Park, and Taksim Gezi Park.

What's the best way to get around Istanbul?

Nearby metro stations include Sultanahmet Station, Gulhane Station, and Cemberlitas Station. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

What's the weather like in Istanbul?

The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 70°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 43°F. Average annual precipitation for Istanbul is 32 inches.

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Taksim

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

4/5Very Good!(1,856 area reviews)

Akbank Culture and Arts Centre and Istiklal Avenue are top sights in Taksim, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Taksim Station or Findikli Station to see more sights in the area.

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Blue Mosque featuring a mosque, a pond and a fountain

Sultanahmet

3 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Enjoy the popular shops in Sultanahmet. Sultanahmet Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Sultanahmet Station or Cemberlitas Station to see more of Istanbul.

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Galata Tower which includes heritage architecture and a city

Istanbul City Center

8 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

4/5Very Good!(235 area reviews)

Known for its charming cafés and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Istanbul City Center. Check out top attractions like Zeyrek Mosque and Vefa Kilise Mosque, and jump on the metro at Laleli-University Station or Aksaray Station to see more of the city.

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Bosphorus Bridge which includes a coastal town, cruising and a river or creek

Besiktas

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

4.5/5Wonderful!(331 area reviews)

Visitors often come to Besiktas for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Zorlu Performing Arts Center and Akmerkez. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at 4.Levent Station.

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Fatih

5 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

4.5/5Wonderful!(2,609 area reviews)

Historia Fatih Shopping Centre and Column of Marcian are top sights in Fatih, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Aksaray Station or Yusufpasa Station to see more sights in the area.

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Yes, you’ll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on “Search”, then filter by “free cancellation” to review the best deals in Istanbul.

Come to Karakoy for the array of dining options, and while you’re here, check out one of the favorite cocktail bars—Finn Karaköy. Based on customer reviews, Hotel DeCamondo is the highest ranked place to stay in the neighborhood, featuring a bar along with a restaurant. The House Hotel Karakoy and Bankerhan Hotel are a couple of other choices in the neighborhood. Ortakoy is another area where you can enjoy the nightlife.

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Beautiful historical hotel, perfectly located with high standards. All this for a very fair price.

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Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center

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5 / 5 Excellent

i like from A to Z a bout that hotel

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5 / 5 Excellent

Very friendly and helpful

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YOTEL Istanbul Airport LANDSIDE, City Entrance

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5 / 5 Excellent

Helpful staff. Clean property. Very well designed and quiet although in the airport main area.

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Posted 5 days ago

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5 / 5 Excellent

Amazing room and view of Bosphorus. Room was a little noisy at night from the roof top bar music but nothing unbearable. Staff were kind and helpful especially the concierge. Lovely pool, spa and gym. Good breakfast.

A verified traveler stayed at Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul

Posted 6 days ago

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5 / 5 Excellent

All i like

A verified traveler stayed at Grand Hyatt Istanbul

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5 / 5 Excellent

The hotel location in the heart of Takssim is perfect, close to everything you need, stores, restaurants, shops Metro..... The stuff is very professional and available 24 hrs. The hotel restaurant is really good as well. I would definitely recommend this place

A verified traveler stayed at Divan Istanbul

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5 / 5 Excellent

The hotel is very nice and the staff is very helpful, they are very nice. The hotel is not modern but very much clean Amazing spot was just great! would recommend!!!!

A verified traveler stayed at Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Posted 10 days ago

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5 / 5 Excellent

Conrad Hotel was pretty much close evere where and Customer Service and employee was kind and helpfull

A verified traveler stayed at Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus

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