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Accommodation in Istanbul
Tourists go to Sultanahmet, but if you want to see the real Turkey, come to Beyoglu...
Cordial House Hotel is an economy class hotel situated in Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey.Since Cordial...
Sultan Hostel, Istanbul is centrally located in Sultanahmet and is just a few minutes walk from all the m...
Mavi Guesthouse is a small, friendly guesthouse located in the heart of Sutanahmet, Istanbul. With a friendly environment and helpful staff...
'no thanks, I want to be in the center of jungle' ...welcome to chillout cengo then, opened newly at the hottest part
Strategically located in the heart of old city area, Sultanahmet, Star Holiday Hotel is situated in front of the Blue Mosque, just within walking distance to the famous Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace and St Sophia.
Istanbul Hostel is the budget traveller's dream hostel offering great atmosphere and service with the lowest possible prices...
Welcome to The Paris Hostel! The Istanbul Paris Hostel is a friendly, privately run hostel offering the best value budget accommodation for backpacke
The Orient is between The Blue Mosque and The Haghia Sophia, on the hillside. Clean, friendly and cheap....
Southern Cross Hostel is a perfect example that good things come in small packages! Situated in Sultanahmet, in the centre of historic Istanbul on Akbiyik Caddesi;
İstanbul Sydney Hostel is a very friendly, clean and homely hostel with excellent facilities and cheap rates all year! Not only do we have 4, 6 and 8 share dorms but we also have hotel style ensuites,
Sinbad Hostel,which offers excellent budget accomodation and great atmosphere is ideally situated in the heart of Istanbul.This unique location allows you to fully experience all historical sites.'
The Onur Hotel is ideally located in the centre of the old city. The Blue Mosque, Saint Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Covered Bazaar and the harbour are within a few minutes walking distance.
Metropolis Hostel is located in the historical old city of İstanbul. İt's just a few mins from the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia, Topkapı Palace, Underground Cistern and Historical Turkish Baths...
Welcome to cheapest and most comfortable hostel in Sultanahmet - Istanbul Nobel hostel has dormitory rooms with bunkbeds and shower rooms next door or private double rooms with private showe
Antique Hostel is located in the heart of Old Istanbul-Sultanahmet. We are only minutes away from the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Underground Cistern, Turkish Baths, the Grand Bazaar and more...
'Big apple hostel is one of the cheapest, most comfortable cosiest hostel on famous Akbiyik Street in Sultanahmet. in very short time Hostel became very popular among its guest due to its good service.'
Location Location Location!!! -Beyoglu- Our hostel is located in the heart of Istanbul, we are only 2 minutes by walk from Istiklal Street (Where there are 2 thousand bars and restaurants)
We are located in the heart of Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey. We are just a few minutes walk from the Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque, Underground Cistrine, and the world famous Topkapi Palace
Hotel Med Cezir is a clean and comfortable hotel situated in Sultanahmet just a few minutes walk from Hagia Sophia, the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art, the Blue Mosque...
Marmara Guesthouse can offer you the best local hospitality and family atmosphere in Istanbul...
Hotel Agan is located at the centre of the Old City in Eminönü-Istanbul, just near Sultanahmet and at the starting point of both land and sea transportation.
Chillout Galata is located between the galata tower and the end of istiklal street, only 1 minute away from each. it's in a bit calmer, less commercial part of taksim,
Live in an elegantly restored historical building right in the heart of Istanbul's liveliest Taksim quarter.
The first hostel in Turkey to be voted number one worldwide by hostels.com for September 2005. Voted number one worldwide for June 2006. Also the very first hostel
The Moonlight Pension is the temporary home in Istanbul for backpackers, world travellers, artists, writers and musicians.
We are 3 friends who were room mates at a big hostel in Philadelphia.. It was a great dorm with many international people.. We spent a great time there with many many good friends. Then we moved to Barcelona, and we shared a house
The HOTEL SUR is centrally located in the Old City, only a few minutes walk from Blue Mosque ,St Sophia,T...
Otel Buhara is a comfortable family run hotel situated in the heart of old Istanbul just 15 minutes walk from the famous Blue Mosque and the St. Sophia Museum...
Your home away from home in Istanbul. Excellent location in the middle of Old city and many attractions.
Our friendly family run hotel is situated in the heart of old Istanbul behind the Blue Mosque. Enjoy..
The Ipek Palas Hotel is ideally located in the heart of Istanbul, close to some of the city's famous landmarks including the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar...
Kafkas Hotel İstanbul is a fine example of a ''home away from home,'' located in Sirkeci, in the centre of historic Istanbul on a quiet street. Within a few minutes walk of all major tourist attractio
Rose Hotel is hıstorıc boutıque hotel ıs centrally located ın the Old Cıty...
Deniz Konak Hotel situated in Sultanahmet is a special hotel. With its 16 large and comfortable rooms, Deniz Konak Hotel wish to serve you during your visits in Istanbul
Hotel Almina has 20 private rooms to offer guests. Our rooms are clean with cable TV and air conditioning...
Albatros Hotel is a budget bed & breakfast style small elegant hotel in Istanbul, Turkey...
Reconstructed as a 19th Century Ottoman Mansion It is a boutique hotel located in the centre of old city, just 600 meters from Sultanahmet Square, Topkapi Palace, and the Basilica Cistern.
Welcome to the Tulip, a beautiful little guesthouse nestled within the awe inspiring and unparalleled surroundings of the ancient Sultanahmet area of Istanbul.
Hotel Grand Liza is close to all places such as Grand Bazaar, Blue Mosque, Haghia Sophia Museum...
Sultans Inn is an orientally decoreted special class hotel at a walking distance to the St.Sophia and the Blue Mosque..Anzac Day 2007 Tours
If you perfer a home to stay in during your visit, then this is the right place. You will enjoy the comfort of a hotel and the privacy of a cosy hom
The Hotel Antique is centrally situated so that you can easily go to most of the historic and touristy sites in the town..
At the heart of the old city Istanbul and located in the old city centre, Sultanahmet, Hotel Hippodrome gives you the advantage of being in walking distance to many historical attractions...
Hotel Historia is located in Istanbul, the capital of three big empires, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman...
Lamp guest house is very warm atomosphered tiny hotel in Sultanahmet area in İstanbul. As the name of the hotel,We are welcomed all of the guests with the a lot of beautiful lamps at the entrance and great hospitalitiy.
Diva's is a very cosy hotel, located in the center of the unique Sultanahmet district, a place where old and new Istanbul meets...
Albion Hotel is located in the heart of Istanbul in the old city centre within walking distance of all the main historical site...
Welcome to Gurhotel! We offer clean and comfortable accommodation at affordable prices. Breakfast is included in the price.
The Stone Hotel Istanbul a luxurious and quality three star hotel...
Welcome to Hotel Ishak Pasa Konagi Hotel Ýshak Pasa Konaðý is a 19th century building and under preservation order by the Government
Welcome to Hotel Akcinar - 'Your Home In Istanbul.' We opened in 1997 and boast an excellent location in Sirkeci which is one of the main tourist areas in Istanbu
The BB Hostel is a small and cosy backpakers hostel, situated in the heart of central Istanbul sultanahmet.
The Almina Guesthouse is located in the ancient historical quarter of Sultanahmet in the city of Istanbul...
The Adonis Palace Hotel is an old ottoman house which has been renovated and is now a beautifully designed and furnished hotel.......
Atlantis Hotel is a comfortable hotel situated close to many of the major attractions in Istanbul, including the Saint Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Underground Cistern......
Arya Hotel is just 3 minutes walk away from 'tünel'; a funicular built in 19th century as the second oldest underground of Europe...
Hotel Saba which is modern architecturally, has 4 floors and a terrace. Totally 27 rooms (3 with balcony) are all equipped with cable TV,
Star Hotel and Guesthouse is situated in a central district of Istanbul within a walking distance to the most historical sites
The name Erboy stands for 'home for many people all around the world'...
We are situated in a quiet location in the old city centre Sultanahmet, the perfect starting place to discover Istanbul's Constantinople...
Hotel Gul Sultan is a newly furnished, tastefully decorated hotel situated on the historical peninsula of Sultanahmet in the beautiful city of Istanbul...
Our traditional Turkish hospitality, smiling faces, quality, comfort, well trained staff and our facilities build Bern Hotel, which welcomes you in Istanbul as your home away
Ali Baba Hotel Istanbul Sultanahmet has a wonderful terrace bar and restaurant commands an impressive view of the Blue Mosque, Saint Sophia and Topkapý Palace.
Golden Horn Sirkeci is a haven of timeless elegance and comfort but with a fresh feeling...
Travelers Hostel provides free airport transfer to all of its guests! Travelers Hostel is a nice hostel
Best Western Hotel Amber is situated in Sultanahmet, within a walking distance to the most historical sites such as St.Sophia, The Blue Mosque...
A delightful boutique hotel of outstanding individuality and charm...
Close to the Topkapý Palace, the Megara Hotel is a comfortable and affordable 3 star hotel located just off the Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul...
Blue Hills Hotel is located at the center of the old city of Istanbul...
Tashkonak Hotel is a traditional family owned hotel located just a short walk from many attractions...
Hotel Spectra is a converted Ottoman House in the old city of Istanbul at the corner of Hippodrome Square...
Hotel Park located in Old Istanbul (Sultanahmet)between Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque at the heart of two civilizations...
Hotel Alaturka is an attractive hotel situated in the heart of the old city...
Erguvan Hotel is a boutique hotel located in downtown Istanbul close to many tourist attractions such as the ancient Hippodrome and the Blue Mosque....
Located at the heart of Istanbul's historical peninsula once was named as; 'Byzantium', Nova Rome', Constantinople', 'Konstantinopolis', 'Âsitâne', 'Dersaadet
The Boutique Hotel Romantic is located in Istanbul...
Sarnic Hotel is a small boutique hotel in Sultanahmet...
THE HOTEL POEM.. at the very center of the old Sultanahmet: modern comfort and convenience surrounded by vivid reminders of the Byzantine and Ottoman past...
Hotel Niles Istanbul is a family owned and managed small hotel located in the Grand Bazaar...
Naz is a small charming wooden inn, also preserving the remains of Byzantine walls.It is walking distance to the Blue Mosque and the St.Sophia.
The Grand savour Hotel provides a quiet haven in the city centre of town....
The Orsep Royal Hotel welcomes you with the traditional Turkish hospitality. The Hotel has 6 floors house 117 bedrooms and suites are delightfully designed, each with private bathroom (Jacuzzi, bathtub......
Whether you are in Istanbul for business or leisure, Pera Rose Boutique hotels rooms will cover...
Hotel Sude Konak,a new 'Hip' style boutique hotel that has recently come to Gulhane.
Welcome to Hotel Spina Istanbul! Hotel Spina is a historical wooden hotel in Sultanahmet...
You will live a home atmosphere in Petrol hotel...
Totaly renewed as a superior 4 Star Hotel SOGUT - Old city center....
It can't get any better than this! Live like a pasha in a vacation rental in Istanbul, Turkey, located in one of the most prestigious areas right on the famous Bosphorus,
The Hanedan Hotel is located in Sultanahmet, the heart of historic Istanbul and the most convenient location for exploring the city...
Istanbul Hotel Akdeniz is located in the most central part of the historical Sultanahmet district........
Grand Yavuz is a comfortable Istanbul Hotel That combines elegance and luxury...
Grand Ons hotel is friendly, privately owned, 92-room hotel which is located in Laleli...
Hotel Daphne invites you to İstanbul where the continents meet...
The hotel was reconstructed as a 19th Century Ottoman Mansion and is located in the centre of Istanbul...
Located in the heart of Istanbul's historic peninsula...
Mim Hotel,which is located in one the most popular city centers of Istanbul...
Hotel Accura is a 3-floored modern building located just in the old city...
The Hotel Tria Istanbul is an intimate, boutique style hotel, elegantly decorated for your comfortableness.
A stay at the Sultan's Eye has an exceptionally pleasant experience. Historical atmosphere and quality se
Lost in big hotels? The Boutique Amisos Hotel is located in the old city of Istanbul...
The Legend Hotel is an Old Ottoman House that has been restored into a special class hotel...
AAE Istanbul Aquarium offer one of he BEST locations available for tourist. We offer Dorms, Single Private Ensuites all the way to large rooms that sleep 5 people.
Ahmet Efendi Evi is located in the heart of Istanbul and what is known as the Cankurtaran area. This is one of the oldest and most authentic locality of Sultan Ahmet
Ersu Hotel is located in the ancient centre of old Istanbul. Four minutes from St.Sophia, the Blue Mosque......
Tayhan Hotel is Situated in Kumkapi, one of the ancient quarters of Istanbul, 5 minutes from the important cultural and historical centers of old Istanbul.
Our hotel is located in the center of Istanbul Sehzadebasi, just 20 minutes away from International Ataturk Airport.
Meram Hotel is located at the centre of the Old City in Eminönü-Istanbul at the starting point of both land and sea transportation and is just near Sultanahmet.
This property has 40 newly renovated guest rooms with every comfort you could possibly require.
regional info

No matter how and from which side you approach the city, from Yesilköy by the airport bus or taxi, by train to the European train station Sirkeci or by ship through the Dardanelles: the moment will come when on the horizon the scenery of the peninsula will raise, the skyline of the mighty mosques. Believe me when I say, this is a moment you will never ever forget! Or as the poet says: "Istanbulu dinliyorum, gözlerim kapali" - I am listening to Istanbul, while having my eyes closed.
You need at least 1 full week to see the some main atractions; museums, parks, covered bazaar, old mosques and palaces etc.... The best time to visit the city between May- September time frame, and be sure you take a boat tour along the Bosphorus, zig zaging the cannel towards north, all the way to Black Sea Asia Site (Anadolu Kavagi). It is called a bagger ship, it stops every sea port (a total of 10) and enjoy watching the mensions/ palaces, castels on the way where you will pass under the two suspention bridges.
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