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Hotels in Istanbul
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
Hotel Grand Liza is close to all places such as Grand Bazaar, Blue Mosque, Haghia Sophia Museum...
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...
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 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...
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...
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....
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...
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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