Antalya Accommodations

Antalya Accommodations

Antalya accommodations welcome you to a destination nicknamed “Turkish Riviera”.

Antalya known for: old harbor, beaches, shopping malls, waterfalls, parks, bazaars, yachts, meyhane (bars)

Found on Turkey’s southern “Turquoise Coast” and home to a picturesque coastline, Antalya is a resort city about 218 miles northwest of Cyprus and 300 miles south of Istanbul. A crescent-shaped, historic port located in Kaleiçi (Old Town), Antalya Old Harbour is accessible via steep stone steps (slippery when wet). The Köprüçay River flows through Köprülü Canyon National Park outside of central Antalya before emptying into the Mediterranean Sea.

 

Duden Waterfalls
Duden Waterfalls

 

Antalya main attractions: MarkAntalya Mall (shopping mall, Duden Waterfalls (cascading parkland waterfalls / partly-underground river – cave), The Land of Legends, The Land of Legends Shopping Avenue, Antalya Aquarium, Lower Duden Waterfalls, TerraCity (shopping mall), Mall of Antalya, Kurşunlu Waterfall (nature park / waterfall – picnic areas), Aspendos Theatre (ancient Roman theater), Antalya Migros Shopping Center (shopping mall), Karaalioglu Park (city park – panoramic balcony, sea / tower views), Erasta Mall Antalya (shopping mall), 5M Migros (supermarket), Antalya Archaeology Museum, Agora Shopping Center (shopping mall), Hadrian’s Gate (historical landmark), Antalya Zoo, Kepez Municipality Urban Forest (national forest), Ancient Perge (historical landmark / ancient city), Konyaaltı Beaches, Hidirlik Tower (2nd-century Roman round stone tower – upper platform, bay views), HayatPark (park), Dokumapark (park), Yalım Parkı (clifftop park – palm trees, sea views, cycling path, dog-training area), konyaaltı sahili (beach)

Antalya main airport: Antalya Airport

Airport car rental agencies: Cizgi Rent A Car Araba Kiralama, Enterprise Rent-A-car, Europcar Antalya Havaalanı, Avis Antalya Havalimanı, Avec Rent a Car – Antalya Havalimanı, Garenta Car Hire, Ready Car Rental, Budget Antalya Havalimanı, Cartiva Rental Cars

When driving keep in mind that roundabouts are sometimes referred to as “crossover junctions”.

Taxi-hailing apps: BiTaksi, YandexGo

Antalya Cruise Terminal: Port Akdeniz (QTerminals Antalya)

Cruise line service: Norwegian Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, MSC Cruises, Holland America

Antalya top events: Antalya Festival (autumn), Antalya International Jazz Festival, Side International World Music, Culture, and Art Festival, Antalya International Theatre Festival, Aspendos International Opera and Ballet Festival, International Antalya Piano Festival, Antalya Sand Sculpture Festival, Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival, Turkish Russian Classical Music Festival, Magic Break (EDM festival), Antalya Summer Beach Dance Music Festival, Phaselis Festival (archaeology), GastroAntalya International Gastronomy Festival, International Street Food Festival

More fun things: Off-Road Adventure, Cable Car & Waterfall Tour, Ancient Roman City & Waterfall Tour

Antalya professional football club: Antalyaspor (Corendon Airlines Park aka Antalya Stadium – Meltem neighborhood of Muratpaşa)

Antalya currency: Turkish Lira

Legal drinking age: 18 years old

When out at night it’s best to travel in a group while avoiding alleyways. Though the tourist area dress code is more relaxed, one should dress modestly when out in public and especially in religious areas. Born in Patara (Antalya province) Saint Nicholas was the inspiration for Santa Claus. Antalya accommodations are some of the Mediterranean’s best. Before we get to Antalya accommodations, let’s take a look at some more background information on the area to help you along the way.

 

Antalya on the Kitab-ı Bahriye (Book of Navigation), Piri Reis (1467 – 1554)
Antalya on the Kitab-ı Bahriye (Book of Navigation), Piri Reis (1467 – 1554)

 

Believed to have founded “Attaleia” / “Attalia” circa 150 BC King Attalus II of Pergamon built a naval base there. In 133 BC, when Attalus II bequeathed the Kingdom of Pergamon to Rome, Attaleia became part of the Roman Empire. The Acts of Apostles (New Testament – fifth book) mentions Saint Paul and Christian disciple Barnabas visiting Attaleia en route to Antioch. During the Byzantine era several of the city’s mosques were converted into Christian basilicas. Seljuk Turks conquered the city and surrounding region in the early 13th century. During the 14th and 15th centuries, Attaleia was the capital of the Anatolian beylik of Teke. Turkish and Greek neighborhoods, as well as a sizeable port, existed in the area during the 17th century. In the 19th century the area was controlled by the family of Tekke Oğlu and then Mahmut II (Ottoman Empire). Italy occupied the city for three years between 1919 and 1922, but relinquished to Turkey following the Turkish War of Independence. On October 29, 1923 the Republic of Turkey was officially proclaimed and the old Ottoman city of Adalia (formerly Attaleia) was standardized as Antalya. From the 1970s Antalya would transition from a pastoral town to a modern metropolis and resort city.

Antalya is the capital of Antalya Province, Turkey’s fifth-most populous province. The Antalya metropolitan municipality is home to about 2.8 million people (urban area 1.3 million). Dubbed the “Turquoise Coast” and the “Turkish Riviera”, Antalya has shades of Monaco. Northward of Antalya, the Taurus Mountains separate the Mediterranean coast from the central Anatolian Plateau. The city’s tallest building at publishing time is the Sheraton Voyager at 390 feet, though the Antalya Tower is proposed. Antalya is considered a gateway to other Mediterranean cities as well as central Turkey. QTerminals Antalya saw cruise passenger numbers rise from 13,842 in 2009 to roughly 200,000 by 2015. Home to a hot-summer Mediterranean climate, Antalya experiences hot summers and rainy winters. Summer July / August high temperatures average in the low-to-mid 90s °F, while January winters average just below 60. Local foods include kebabs, mezes, seafood, şiş köfte (grilled meatball skewers), piyaz (white bean salad, tahini dressing), hibeş (tahini dip), Alanya bohçası (pancake-wrapped fillings), serpme börek (pastry) and tahinli cevizli kabak tatlısı (traditional pumpkin dessert). Popular drinks are rakı (Turkish national drink – twice-distilled grape pomace, flavored with aniseed), Turkish beer / wine and sherbet. With some background information on the area, we’re ready for Antalya accommodations that are sure to impress.

 

 

 

Lara Barut Collection

Güzeloba Mah., Yasar Sobutay Mah. No:30, Lara

Antalya accommodations

Wet’n Wild Park

Hotel amenities: multiple restaurants & bars, private beach, beach & pool bars, 3 outdoor pools, children’s pool, waterslide, terrace, garden, tennis court, indoor pool, library, spa, sauna, steam room, gym, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk, concierge services, bellhop, luggage storage, laundry facilities, business center, meeting rooms, conference center, electric vehicle charging point, free parking

Nearby restaurants: Turunç, Chayote Chef Restaurant, Ch’i For Life

Within feet:

      • Wet’n Wild Park (waterpark)

Within 1 mile:

      • Lara Beach

Within 12.3 miles:

      • Hadrian’s Gate

Within 12.6 miles:

      • Antalya Clock Tower
      • Old Bazaar

Lara Barut Collection-Ultra All Inclusive is 29 minutes from Antalya Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Grand Family Penthouse Suite): $4,922

Cost per person (six people): $820

 

 

 

Concorde De Luxe Resort Lara Antalya

Kemeragzi Site Mh. Tesisler Cad. 358/1, Boulevard, 44 Lara

Antalya accommodations

Antalium Premium Mall

Hotel amenities: multiple restaurants & bars, private beach, beach bar, 4 outdoor pools, children’s pool, waterslide, tennis courts, terrace, garden, indoor pool, library, spa, sauna, steam room, gym, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk, concierge services, bellhop, luggage storage, laundry facilities, business center, meeting rooms, conference space, bicycle rentals, electric vehicle charging point, free parking

Nearby: Terrace Steak House Restaurant, Westland Horse Club, Anemon Divers (diving center)

Within feet:

Within 3.3 miles:

      • Lara Beach

Within 9.1 miles:

      • Terra City Shopping Center

Within 16.3 miles:

      • Konyaalti Beach

Concorde De Luxe Resort Lara Antalya – Prive Ultra All Inclusive is 27 minutes from Antalya Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Deluxe Royal Suite): $10,636

Cost per person (four people): $2,659

 

 

 

Sealife Family Resort Hotel

Konyaalti Sahil Seridi

Antalya accommodations

Kent Meydanı Konyaaltı

Resort amenities: private beach, nightclub, multiple restaurants & bars, breakfast, 2 swimming pools, tennis courts, spa, sauna, Turkish bath, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, free parking, airport shuttle

Nearby restaurants / bars / pubs: 4 Köşe Restaurant, Shakespeare Bistro (restaurant), SALAŞ BALIK & RESTORANT (fish restaurant), Ada Restaurant (kebab shop), Sopung (Korean restaurant), The Wall Antalya (bar), The Barrels Pub Konyaaltı (pub), Holly Pub & Kitchen (pub), Dos Bros Irish Cafe (pub)

Nearby misc.: Macbear Coffee Co. – Altınkum (coffee shop), Maritozzo Coffee & Bakery, Bonavias Konyaaltı Sahil (chocolate shop)

Within feet:

      • Kent Meydanı Konyaaltı (city park – landscaped green space, restaurants, cafes, plaza, ocean views)
      • Konyaalti Beach

Within 1.3 miles:

      • Nashira Park

Within 2.2 miles:

      • Antalya Aquarium

Sealife Family Resort Hotel is 10 miles from Antalya Airport.

Approximate cost per night (King Suite): $1,550

Cost per person (six people): $258

 

 

The Double F

 

 

Akra Antalya

Lara Yolu Muratpaşa, Eski Lara

Antalya accommodations

Prof. Dr. Erdal Inonu Kent Park

Hotel amenities: private beach, multiple restaurants & bars, breakfast, multiple swimming pools, spa, fitness center, free Wi-Fi, airport shuttle

Nearby: Başka Ol (cafe)

Within feet:

      • Prof. Dr. Erdal Inonu Kent Park

Within 1.6 miles:

      • Blanche Beach

Within 2 miles:

      • Hadrian’s Gate

Within 3.8 miles:

      • Lower Duden Waterfall

Akra Antalya is 5 miles from Antalya Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Infinity Suite): $2,660

Cost per person (four people): $665

 

 

 

IC Hotels Airport

Havalimanı Yolu Güzelyurt Mevkii Aksu

Antalya accommodations

Antalya Airport

Hotel amenities: restaurant, bar, outdoor pool, indoor pool, spa, gym, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk, free parking

Within feet:

Within 1.8 miles:

      • Aksum Market

Within 2.2 miles:

      • Dancing Fountains

IC Hotels Airport is 2 minutes from Antalya Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Junior Suite): $279

 

 

Rail Europe

 

 

Maxx Royal Belek Golf Resort

Iskele Mevkii, Serik

Antalya accommodations

Belek Public Beach | Montgomerie Golf Course

Resort amenities: multiple restaurants & bars, 2 beach bars, poolside bar, free buffet breakfast, private beach, 3 outdoor pools, children’s pool, waterslide, terrace, garden, tennis courts, indoor pool, library, spa, sauna, steam room, gym, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk, concierge services, bellhop, luggage storage, laundry facilities, meetings rooms, conference center, free parking, airport transfer

Nearby: Tuwana Restaurant & Steak House, Aquapark Güral Premier (aquatic center), Spice Beach, King Watches (watch store)

Within feet:

Within 38 miles:

      • Konyaalti Beach

Maxx Royal Belek Golf Resort is 43 minutes from Antalya Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Royal Deluxe Suite): $13,595

Cost per person (four people): $3,398

 

 

 

Los Suites

915. Sk. no 4, Kemer-West Gulf

Antalya accommodations

Eczane Bıçakçı

Suite amenities: multiple restaurants, bar, swimming pool, fitness center, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk, free parking, airport transfer

Nearby: BABA BAKLAVALARI (dessert restaurant)

Within feet:

      • Eczane Bıçakçı
      • Nashira Park
      • Carrefour sa Süper Market

Los Suites is 9.3 miles from Antalya Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Executive Suite): $484

Cost per person (six people): $80

 

 

The Luxury Closet

 

 

Casamax Suites

1334. Sk, 8A/23, Konyaalti

Antalya accommodations

Akdeniz University

Suite amenities: balcony, air conditioning, kitchen, washer, self parking

Nearby: File Market (supermarket), Bülent Börekçilik Antalya Konyaaltı Uncalı (pie shop), Kasap Serhat (butcher shop), Gratis (cosmetics store)

Within feet:

Casamax Suites is 26 minutes from Antalya Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Deluxe Apartment): $173

Cost per person (four people): $43

 

 

 

Arkk Homes

Hasim Iscan Mah 1293 sk no 10

Antalya accommodations

Hadrian’s Gate

Hotel amenities: terrace, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, kitchen, washer / dryer

Nearby restaurants: Rokka (falafel restaurant), Dikkat Et (meat dish restaurant), Pasta Siesta Handmade Fresh Pasta (Italian restaurant), Dodo Pizza (pizza restaurant), Manjoo Burger (hamburger restaurant), Can Can Pide Yemek Salonu (Sifha restaurant), Üstat lokantası, Yelken Cafe & Restaurant, Aşko Kuşko Çi Böre (hot dog restaurant), Maria Lounge Hadrian (breakfast restaurant)

Nearby misc.: Helvacı Ali Antalya (dessert shop), Ekici Simit FIRIN (bagel shop), Ali Dinç PARFUMES (cosmetics store)

Within feet:

      • Hadrian’s Gate (triumphal arch)
      • Old Bazaar

Arkk Homes is 18 minutes from Antalya Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Deluxe Apartment): $497

 

 

The Webster

 

 

Stile Suite Family Hotel

Kuskavagi Mah. 526.Sokak No:18, Konyaalti

Antalya accommodations

Konyaalti Beach

Hotel amenities: balcony, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, kitchen, laundry, self parking

Nearby restaurants / bars: Sunshine Beach (restaurant), La Crosta Pizzeria (Italian restaurant), Twenty Beach & Bistro – Konyaaltı Beach Park (bistro), The Grill House (restaurant), Şahzade Restoran Konyaaltı (restaurant), 3 Lezzet Mantı Cafe (dumpling restaurant), Manzara Meze & Balık (restaurant), ÜST’ü Meyhane – Konyaaltı (meyhane), Muhabbet Aşkına (meyhane)

Nearby misc.: Javella Coffee (coffee shop), Mackbear Coffee CO. (coffee shop), Fındıkiçi Fırın Cafe (bakery), Mojo Waffle Konyaaltı (sweets and desserts cafe), Bülent Börekçilik Antalya Konyaaltı Kuşkavağı (pie shop), Bee çi börek (pie shop), La Beaute (beauty salon), Ali DİLEK Parkı (park)

Within feet:

      • Konyaalti Beach

Stile Suite Family Hotel is 26 minutes from Antalya Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Big Family Suite): $185

Cost per person (six people): $30

 

 

 

Bayou Villas Antalya

Güzeloba Mahallesi Yaşar Sobutay Bulvarı No:28, Muratpaşa

Antalya accommodations

Sandland

Villa amenities: restaurant, bar, American, buffet or à la carte breakfast, private beach, saltwater swimming pool, pool views, balconies, garden, spa, sauna, hot tub, fitness center, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, bathrobes, free parking, airport shuttle

Also in the area: Lara Barut Collection-Ultra All Inclusive

Within feet:

      • Sandland (open-air museum / sandstone sculptures – lit at night)

Within 1.3 miles:

      • Ermenek Muhtarlık Parkı

Within 10 miles:

      • Fluted Minaret

Bayou Villas Antalya – Ultra All Inclusive is 2.1 miles from Antalya Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Bayou Villa 4 Bedrooms): $6,730

Cost per person (fourteen people): $480

 

 

Intimina

 

 

Marriott Executive Apartments Antalya

Fener 1950 Sk. A 1 Girişi No:1/1, İç Kapı No:1

Antalya accommodations

Terra City Shopping Center

Apartment amenities: indoor pool, spa, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, kitchenette, self parking

Nearby: THE OVEN (pizza restaurant), Smell Coffee Lara (café), BROMPTON (coffee shop), Valentino Patisserie, La Bergamote Patisserie & illy Coffee

Within feet:

Marriott Executive Apartments Antalya is 19 minutes from Antalya Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View): $242

Cost per person (three people): $80

 

 

Cashmere in Love

 

 

Regnum The Crown

Tasliburun Mevkii, Belek Turizm Merkezi, Kadriye Mahallesi, Serik

Antalya accommodations

Carya Golf Club

Hotel amenities: multiple restaurants & bars, beach bar, 5 outdoor pools, children’s pool, garden, rooftop garden, indoor pool, spa, gym, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk, concierge services, luggage storage, laundry facilities, meeting rooms, co-working spaces, electric vehicle charging point, free parking, airport transfer

Also in the area: Cullinan Belek

Within feet:

Within 21.6 miles:

      • Terra City Shopping Center

Regnum The Crown is 34 minutes from Antalya Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Panoramic Suite): $3,646

Cost per person (four people): $911

 

 

Agent Provocateur (UK)

 

 

Eden Nest Exclusive

Belek Mah., Cumhuriyet Cd., 96 Sk., Serik

Exterior

Granada Hotel Kongre Merkezi

Hotel amenities: 2 outdoor pools, barbecue, fenced yard, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, laundry

Within feet:

      • Granada Hotel Kongre Merkezi

Eden Nest Exclusive is 42 minutes from Antalya Airport.

Approximate cost per night (King Room): $215

Cost per person (four people): $53

 

 

 

 

Maxx Royal Kemer

Kiris Cad. Kiris Mah. No: 88, Kemer

Antalya accommodations

Büyük Taş Koyu

Hotel amenities: multiple restaurants & bars, beach & pool bar, private beach, free breakfast, 3 outdoor pools, children’s pool, terrace, garden, tennis court, indoor pool, spa, sauna, steam room, gym, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk, concierge services, bellhop, luggage storage, laundry facilities, business center, free parking

Within feet:

      • Büyük Taş Koyu (tourist attraction)

Within 1.2 miles:

      • Daima

Within 6 miles:

      • Liman Street

Maxx Royal Kemer is 68 minutes from Antalya Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Maxx Lagoon Duplex 3 Bedrooms): $26,561

Cost per person (ten people): $2,656

 

 

 

Giuseppe Zanotti EU

 

 

Trendy Perge Resort & Suites

Kundu Neighborhood, Yaşar Sobutay Blvd., No: 106, Aksu

Antalya accommodations

Aksu Belediyesi Halk Plajı

Resort amenities: restaurant, multiple bars, poolside bar, free buffet breakfast, seasonal outdoor pool, children’s pool, terrace, garden, indoor pool, spa, steam room, fitness center, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, laundry facilities, bicycle rentals, free parking, free beach shuttle

Nearby: Trendy Lara Beach Restaurant, Atlantic Pirate Boat (boat tour agency)

Within feet:

      • Aksu Belediyesi Halk Plajı (beach)

Within 6.3 miles:

      • Lara Beach

Trendy Perge Resort & Suites is 30 miles from Antalya Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Family Suite Swim Up): $1,552

Cost per person (five people): $310

 

 

Sol Sana AU

 

 

So there they are, Antalya accommodations that will help make for an excellent trip. We hope you have found this information valuable and most importantly, that you enjoy your time in Turkey!

Antalya accommodations

Istanbul Accommodations

Istanbul accommodations

Istanbul accommodations welcome you to a destination nicknamed “The City on Seven Hills”.

Istanbul known for: palaces, shopping malls, luxury leather & fur goods, bazaars, spices, Yalı houses, Turkish baths, mosques, Orthodox churches, museums, parks, squares, vapur ferries, sea buses, hot air balloons, street cats

Located in northwestern Turkey, Istanbul is about 215 miles from Bulgaria and 675 miles from Greece (road distance). A unique city set on two continents, Istanbul is split by the Bosphorus Strait (waterway connecting Black Sea & Sea of Marmara) into western (European) and eastern (Asian) sides. The Golden Horn (horn-shaped natural inlet – European side) is the Bosphorus Strait’s primary harbor. 3 bridges (Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge and 15 July Martyrs Bridge) and 1 tunnel (Eurasia Tunnel) connect Europe and Asia via ground transport.

 

Galata Tower
Galata Tower

 

Istanbul European-side main attractions: Galata Tower (historical landmark), Egyptian Bazaar (Spice Bazar), Grand Bazaar, Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, The Blue Mosque, Dolmabahçe Palace (castle), Topkapı Palace, Basilica Cistern, Suleymaniye Mosque, VIALAND Tema Park (amusement park), Istanbul Archaeology Museums, Zorlu Center (shopping mall), Fatih Mosque, Marmara Forum (shopping mall), Yıldız Park (cafes, hilltop museum, 1880s Ottoman palace), Istanbul Aquarium, Galata Bridge (Golden Horn estuary bridge – pedestrian walkways, street vendors, cafes), Miniaturk (museum), İBB Florya Sosyal Tesisleri (restaurant), Historia Shopping and Life Center (shopping mall), Galataport Istanbul (port operating company),  ÖzdilekPark Istanbul Shopping Mall, Rahmi M. Koç Museum (technology museum), ArmoniPark Outlet Center (shopping mall),Trump Shopping Center (shopping mall), Pierre Loti (restaurant), Kale Outlet Center (outlet mall), Vialand Shopping Mall, Panorama 1453 History Museum, Church of St. Anthony of Padua, Florya Atatürk Forest (national forest – wooded paths, picnic spots, kids’ playground, sea views), Church of Saint Anthony of Padua (Catholic church), City’s Nisantasi (shopping mall), Baran Et Mangal (kebab shop), Capacity Shopping Center (shopping mall), Rumeli Fortress (castle), Akmerkez (shopping mall), Havabüs Taksim (airport shuttle service), Cistern of Theodosius (archaeological museum), Istanbul Fair Center (convention center), Haliç Congress Center (conference center), Karaköy Pier (ferry service)

Istanbul Asian-side main attractions: Akasya Mall (shopping mall), Emaar Square Mall, Ulker Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu Stadium, Watergarden AVM (shopping mall), Kadikoy Bull Statue (sculpture), Optimum AVM (shopping mall), Tarihi Çınaraltı (tea house), Canpark AVM (shopping mall), Caddebostan Coast (waterfront park – sunsets, picnic areas, paths, city views across the sea), Capitol AVM (shopping mall), Maiden’s Tower (historical place), Beylerbeyi Palace (museum), Palladium AVM (shopping mall), Kadıköy Moda Sahil Parkı ve Yürüyüş Yolu (seafront park – promenade, sunset views, jogging, cycling, picnicking), Uskudar Coast Walkway (walking area), Ceviz Ağacı (pastry shop), Şakirin Mosque, Gazhane Museum, Istanbul Toy Museum, Nakkaştepe National Garden, KukisAcıbadem (bakery), Çamlıca Tower (tourist attraction), Çamlıca Hill (tourist attraction), Ethem Efendi Breakfast (restaurant), Çamlıca Mosque, Ülker Sports Arena (sports complex)

Bordering the city points of interest: Tüyap Fair Convention and Congress Center (convention center), Akbatı (shopping mall), Bahçeşehir Gölet Park (lake, fountains, nighttime illuminations, cafes, playground, city views), Mall of Istanbul, Kemerburgaz Kent Ormanı (national forest – concerts, art events, sports fields, Byzantine-era aqueduct), Belgrade Forest (wildlife refuge / hiking area), Vadistanbul Shopping Mall, RAMS Park (stadium), Kireçburnu Beach (nature preserve), Ataturk Urban Forest (walking paths, lake, hiking, picnicking), Sait Halim Pasha Mansion (historical place / private event venue), İBB Emirgan Grove (park – colorful array of plants, 2 ponds, jogging paths, kids’ play equipment), Yoros Castle, Beykoz Glass and Crystal Museum, İBB Beykoz Sahil Sosyal Tesisleri (restaurant), Polonezköy Nature Park (biking/hiking trails, campsites, picnic areas), Maltepe Piazza Mall (shopping mall), Maltepe Beach Parks (seaside, mosque, skate park, food trucks, cycling, picnicking)

Istanbul main airport: Istanbul Airport (European side)

Airport car rental agencies: Cizgi Rent a Car, Enterprise, Rent Go

Rideshare service: Uber

Secondary airport: Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (Asian side)

Rapid transit network: Istanbul Metro (runs eleven different colored “M” rail lines)

Istanbul top events: Istanbul Biennial, Istanbul International Music Festival, Gezgin Salon Festival, Istanbul World Dance Congress, International Istanbul Film Festival, Pub Crawl Istanbul, İstanbul Coffee Festival, Akbank Jazz Festival, Istanbul Jewelry Show, WorldFood Istanbul, Solar IStanbul, Istanbul Puppet Festival, Istanbul Theatre Festival

More fun things: Dinner Cruise & Show, Sightseeing Cruise

Istanbul professional football clubs: Galatasaray S.K. (RAMs Park – northside), Fenerbahçe S.K.  (Ulker Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu Stadium – southeast side), Beşiktaş J.K. (Tüpraş Stadyumu – central)

Istanbul currency: Turkish lira

Legal drinking age: 18 years old

When traveling to Istanbul there are some things to keep in mind. Istanbul’s official language is Turkish, though English is widely spoken in tourist areas. Keep in mind that over 90% of Istanbul’s population is Sunni Muslim. In religious areas modest dress is required (ex. females must cover hair in mosques). Although generally forbidden to Muslims, alcohol is served readily in tourist areas. Probably best avoided are Istanbul street meats. Istanbul accommodations are some of Turkey’s best. Before we get to Istanbul accommodations, let’s take a look at some more background information on the area to help you along the way.

 

Conquest of Constantinople by the Crusaders in 1204, Loyset Liédet (1420–)
Conquest of Constantinople by the Crusaders in 1204, Loyset Liédet (1420–)

 

6000 BC Neolithic artifacts have been unearthed in the Istanbul area. Found on the city’s Asian side, the Fikirtepe Mound dates to around 5500 BC. A 1000 BC Thracian settlement has been discovered on the European side (Sarayburnu peninsula). Around 660 BC Greek settlers (Megara) established Byzantium on the Bosphorus (west side), as referenced by Pliny the Elder (Roman military commander & author) in his writings. Early Byzantium was part of the Athenian League (Delian League – confederacy of Greek city-states) and allied with the Romans. The Greeks built an acropolis near the Golden Horn estuary. Persia briefly conquered the area (turn of 5th century BC) before relinquishing it to the Greeks following the Greco-Persian Wars. Byzantium became part of the Roman Empire circa 73 AD. After Constantine “The Great”‘s coronation (Roman Emperor – September, 324 AD) plans were set to replace Byzantium with a Christian city. Thus, Nova Roma (Constantinople) was born. An enduring city, Constantinople would last into the 20th century. Constantinople was declared the Roman Empire’s capital on May 11, 330 AD. Located on Silk Road (caravan / Eurasian trade route network), Constantinople was once the European continents’ wealthiest city (latter-Byzantine era – the “cradle of Orthodox Christian civilization”). Constantine the Great renovated and expanded the Hippodrome of Constantinople (horse / chariot racing stadium). Originally built as a Christian cathedral, Hagia Sophia remained the world’s largest cathedral for about a thousand years. Constantinople would shield Eastern Europe from far eastern invaders and the advance of Islam for several centuries. Following the reign of Basil II in 1025, however, Constantinople began to decline. Diverted from their mission, Crusaders sacked and pillaged the city in 1204. The Orthodox Byzantine Empire was replaced by the Latin Empire, and the Hagia Sophia was converted into a Catholic church. Reducing the area’s military presence, Byzantine Emperor Andronikos II Palaiologos was instrumental in the Christian city’s ultimate demise. In the mid-14th century Ottoman Turks began strategizing the overtaking of Constantinople. They would begin by cutting-off the city’s supply lines to other smaller cities. Sultan Mehmed II “the Conqueror” captured Constantinople on May 29, 1453 after an eight-week siege. Constantine XI (last Roman emperor) was killed as a consequence. Mehmed declared Constantinople the Ottoman Empire’s capital. The Hagia Sophia was converted from a once grand cathedral to an imperial mosque. Sultan Mehmed actually welcomed outsiders and revitalized much of the city. Plague struck Istanbul during the 16th century. Suleiman I “The Magnificent” saw the city flourish. Constantinople had a population of around 570,000 at the turn of the 19th century. Under Sultan Mahmud II Istanbul introduced new technology, constructed bridges across the Golden Horn and connected the city’s railway system to the European railway network (1880s). Beginning operation on January 17, 1875, the Tünel (city’s oldest underground urban rail line) connects Karaköy lower station (near Golden Horn) to Beyoğlu upper station (Tünel Square, southern end of Istiklal Avenue). The 1908 Young Turk Revolution saw the Ottoman Parliament reopen (closed for 30 years due to its dissolution by Sultan Abdul Hamid II). Meanwhile, early 20th-century wars (Italo-Turkish War, Balkan Wars) led to a 1913 Ottoman coup d’état. A triumvirate known as the “Three Pashas” was then installed. During World War I The Ottoman Empire aligned with the German Empire, Austria-Hungry and Bulgaria. The First World War’s Armenian genocide began on April 24, 1915 with the deportation of certain Armenian intellectuals (many poets and writers). Constantinople’s Christian population also decreased (by about half) within about a decade (450k-240k, 1914-1927). The Treaty of Sèvres (August 10, 1920) ceded large parts of Ottoman territory to Allied Powers. The 1920 treaty marked the beginning of the Ottoman Empire’s partitioning. The Turkish War of Independence (May 19, 1919-October 11, 1922) between Turkish Nationalists and Allied Powers saw a Turkish victory followed by the Republic of Turkey’s establishment. Mehmed VI (last Ottoman Sultan) was exiled to Sanremo (Italy – died there May 16, 1926). İstanbul’un Kurtuluşu (Liberation Day of Instanbul) occurred on October 6, 1923, when Turkish forces ceremoniously entered the city following an Allied departure (2 days prior). Ankara became the Turkish Republic’s new capital on October 29, 1923. Constantinople was officially renamed to Istanbul in 1930. A 1942 wealth tax assessed on non-Muslims caused many religious minority businesses to be liquidated. New squares and roadways were constructed at the turn of the 1950s. New factories sprung-up on the city’s outskirts by the 1970s, and Istanbul’s population increased rapidly.

Home to around 15.6 million “Istanbulites”, Istanbul is one of the world’s only five transcontinental cities. Almost all Istanbul accommodations are located on the European side. About 13 million people visit Turkey’s largest city annually. Egyptian Bazaar (Spice Bazaar) has been the city’s major spice market since 1660. Meanwhile, Grand Bazaar (one of the world’s oldest & largest covered markets – 7.5 square acres) attracts up to 400,000 daily visitors. The popular Princes’ Islands (small archipelago – 4 main islands – about 9 miles off city-center coast) is accessible via ferry. “Islands of the Princes” main modes of transportation are bicycle or horse and cart. The Black Sea helps keep Istanbul’s temperatures mild throughout the year. Summer highs average around 80 °F, while winters hover around 43 degrees.

Additional points of interest: Hagia Irene, Yıldız Palace, Serpent Column, Forum of Constantine, Column of Constantine, İstiklal Avenue (pedestrian street), Abdi İpekçi Street (shopping street), Levent business district, Süreyya Opera House, Atatürk Olympic Stadium, Istanbul University, Sirkeci Railway Terminal

 

baklava
baklava

 

Istanbul local foods: fish, kebabs, seafoods (Kumkapı quarter – Fatih district), grilled eggplant, balik ekmek (fish sandwich), midye dolma (stuffed mussels), meze (appetizers), manti (dumplings), menemen (scrambled egg dish), simit (circular, ring-shaped bread), lahmacun (type of flatbread), kestane (roasted chestnuts), Turkish delight (gel confection), dondurma (ice cream), kanafeh (noodle-like pastry dessert), baklava

Popular alcoholic drinks: rakı (potent, sweetened anise-flavored spirit – made from grape pomace), narince (white wine), okuzgozu (red wine), boza (malt drink – low alcohol content), beer

 

ayran
ayran

 

Popular beverages: ayran (made with yogurt – refreshing), salgam suyu (turnip water), pomegranate juice, Turkish coffee, cay (Turkish tea)

With some background information on the area, we’re ready for Istanbul accommodations that are sure to inspire.

 

 

 

Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus

Cihannuma Mahallesi Saray Caddesi No: 5 Besiktas

Istanbul accommodations

Besiktas Square

Hotel amenities: multiple restaurants, bar, breakfast, 2 swimming pools, spa, fitness center, hot tub, free Wi-Fi, private parking

Nearby restaurants/ bars: Monteverdi Ristorante (Italian restaurant), Summit Bar & Terrace

Nearby misc.: Conrad Panoramic Terrace (event space), Sabit Akkaya (hairdresser)

Within feet:

      • Besiktas Square

Within 1.2 miles:

      • Dolmabahce Clock Tower

Within 2.2 miles:

      • 15 July Martyrs Bridge

Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus is 23 miles from Istanbul Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Presidential Suite): $6,349

 

 

 

Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul

Çırağan Caddesi 32, Besiktas

Istanbul accommodations

Yildiz Park

Hotel amenities: multiple restaurants, bar, breakfast, 2 swimming pools, spa, fitness center, free Wi-Fi, private parking, airport shuttle

Nearby: Tuğra Restaurant, Gazebo (lounge bar)

Within feet:

      • Yildiz Park

Within 1 mile:

      • Dolmabahce Palace

Within 3.5 miles:

      • Galata Tower

Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul is 24 miles from Istanbul Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Sezade Suite): $3,307

 

 

 

Pera Palace Hotel

Mesrutiyet cad. No:52, Beyoglu

Istanbul accommodations
French-Ottoman architect Alexander Vallaury-designed c. 1892

Pera Museum

Hotel amenities: restaurant, bar, tea lounge, live piano music, patisserie, Golden Horn / city views, balconies, indoor jet-streamed swimming pool, spa, hammam with a classic heated marble platform and foam bath, steam bath, hot tub, sauna, gym, neoclassical, art nouveau & oriental styles, hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, flat-screen TVs, mini-bars, marble bathrooms, paid airport shuttle service

Nearby restaurants / bars / pubs: Agatha Restaurant, Çok Çok Pera / Contemporary Thai (Thai restaurant), Ernest’s Bar, O’Pera Gastro Pub

Nearby misc.: Kubbeli Saloon Tea Lounge (café), Patisserie De Pera, Orient Bar, Orient Terrace, Plus spa Massage (Thai massage therapist)

Within feet:

      • Pera Museum
      • Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
      • Tunnel Square
      • Gülbaba Parkı
      • Cicek Passage

Within 1.3 miles:

      • Dolmabahce Clock Tower

Within 1.6 miles:

      • Basilica Cistern

Pera Palace Hotel is 18 miles from Istanbul Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Presidential Suite) $1,965

Cost per person (three people): $655

 

 

Certified Piedmontese

 

 

AJWA Sultanahmet

Piyerloti No:30, Sultanahmet, Çemberlitaş, Fatih

Istanbul accommodations

Column of Constantine

Hotel amenities: restaurant, indoor pool, sauna, fitness center, hammam, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk, airport transportation

Nearby restaurants: Gilan Sea Terrace Lounge (Turkish restaurant), Hanzade Terrace Restaurant (Turkish restaurant), Zeferan Sultanahmet (restaurant), Mar Kebab House Restaurant, Kehribar kebap pizza restaurant cafe, Mivan Restaurant & Cafe, Doruk Rooftop Restaurant, Sultanahmet Turkish Restaurant, otto house (restaurant)

Nearby misc.: GENÇLER WOMEN HAIRDRESSER

Within feet:

      • Column of Constantine
      • Theodosius Cistern
      • TGC Press Media Museum
      • Hippodrome of Constantinople
      • Cemberlitas Tram Station

Within 2.1 miles:

      • Maiden’s Towers

Within 2.8 miles:

      • Dolmabahce Palace

AJWA Sultanahmet – Preferred Hotels LVX Collection is 19 miles from Istanbul Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Luxury Mansion with Four Bedrooms) $1,737

Cost per person (eight people): $217

 

 

 

White House Hotel

Alemdar Mah. Çatalçeşme Sok. No:21, Fatih

Istanbul accommodations

Cagaloglu Turkish Bath | Las Tapas

Hotel amenities: restaurant, bar, buffet, continental or vegetarian breakfast, terrace, balconies, elegant furnishings, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, coffee machines, mini-bars, safety deposit boxes, desks, 24-hour front desk, concierge service, paid airport shuttle service

Nearby restaurants: Deraliye (Turkish restaurant), Deraliye Terrace (restaurant), Vamos Estambul Restaurant & Cafe, Saltanat Fish & Kebab House, İstanbul Enjoyer Cafe & Restaurant, Lekker (restaurant), Amara Garden Kebab & Fish Restaurant, Anatolia Fish & Kebab house 1998

Nearby misc.: Harab’be Cafe, Miran Nargile (cafe), Cigdem Patisserie, Red Line Fitness Sultanahme (gym), Bosphorus Cruise Tours Istanbul

Within feet:

Within 2 miles:

      • Taksim Metro Station

Within 5 miles:

      • Caddebostan Beach

White House Hotel is 19 miles from Istanbul Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Family Room) $438

Cost per person (three people): $146

 

 

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Bentley Hotel Old City

Bab-ı Ali Caddesi No 2, Fatih

Istanbul accommodations

Theodosius Cistern | Obelisk of Theodosius | German Fountain | Basilica Cistern | Cafe Amedros

Hotel amenities: restaurant, bar, breakfast, spa, free Wi-Fi, airport shuttle

Also in the area: White House Hotel

Within feet:

      • Theodosius Cistern (Constantinople-era cistern)
      • Obelisk of Theodosius (ancient Egyptian obelisk)
      • German Fountain (commemorative fountain)
      • Basilica Cistern (Constantinople-era cistern)
      • Cafe Amedros (restaurant)

Within 2.6 miles:

      • Taksim Square

Within 4.9 miles:

      • Maiden’s Tower

Bentley Hotel Old City-Special Class is 25 miles from Istanbul Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Presidential Suite): $1,020

 

 

 

Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus

Cumhuriyet Caddesi Harbiye, Sisli

Istanbul accommodations

Taksim Square | Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Theatre

Hotel amenities: multiple restaurants, bar, breakfast, 3 swimming pools, spa, fitness center, free Wi-Fi, parking

Nearby: Lalou Istanbul (restaurant), Espressolab Taşkışla (coffee shop)

Within feet:

Within 1.2 miles:

      • Pera Museum

Within 3.8 miles:

      • Istanbul Sapphire

Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus is 21 miles from Istanbul Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Ambassador Suite): $2,910

Cost per person (four people): $727

 

 

Rail Europe

 

 

Romance Istanbul Hotel Boutique Class

Hudavendigar cad. 5 Sirkeci, Fatih

Istanbul accommodations

Hagia Sophia

Hotel amenities: restaurant, bar, sauna, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, wood furnishings, framed artwork, flat-screen TVs, mini-bars, car rental service

Also in the area: Erboy Hotel Istanbul Sirkeci, Dream Bosphorus Hotel

Within feet:

      • Hagia Sophia
      • Hodjapasha Cultural Centre
      • Topkapı Palace Harem
      • Cagaloglu Turkish Bath
      • Hagia Irene
      • Spice Bazaar

Within 1.6 miles:

      • Istiklal Street

Within 2 miles:

      • Dolmabahce Clock Tower

Romance Istanbul Hotel Boutique Class is 19 miles from Istanbul Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Deluxe Triple Room) $487

Cost per person (three people): $162

 

 

 

Zeyn Otel Istanbul

No. 9, Tahsinbey Sokak, Küçük Ayasofya

Istanbul Hotel

Grand Bazar | The Blue Mosque | Arch Bistro

Hotel amenities: breakfast, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour check-in / security

Nearby restaurants: ORGANİC BBQ İSTANBUL (Turkish restaurant), Restaurant Erciyes, Turkish Cuisine cafe&restaurant (Turkish restaurant), Old Sultanahmet Cuisine Restaurant, Barbarosa Cafe & Restaurant

Nearby misc.: The Rabbit Hole Coffee Sultanahmet (café), EVİN BAKERY & EATERY

Within feet:

      • Grand Bazar
      • The Blue Mosque (historic imperial mosque)
      • Arch Bistro (restaurant)

Zeyn Otel Istanbul is 19 miles from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Standard Triple Room): $179

Cost per person (three people): $59

 

 

Coolwick

 

 

Henna Hotel Istanbul

Cankurtaran Mah., Akbıyık Cad. No. 9, Fatih

Istanbul accommodations

Cankurtaran Meydan Parkı

Hotel amenities: restaurant, buffet / continental breakfast, city views, terrace, garden, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, electric tea pots, safety deposit boxes, desks, bicycle rental service, airport transportation

Nearby restaurants / bars / pubs: Divella Bistro Restaurant (Turkish restaurant), Seafront Lounge (restaurant), Aya Fish Lounge (restaurant), Palatium Cafe and Restaurant, Queb Rooftop Restaurant, Seven Hills Restaurant, By Kinyas Restaurant, Seagull Seafood And Sushi Terrace (seafood restaurant), Köşk 1981 (fish restaurant), Şiva Oyster Fish Restaurant, Cafe Rumist (restaurant), Zerzevan Fish & Kebab Restaurant, ŞATO’s Restaurant, Turk Art Terrace Restaurant, The Shadow Kitchen( Pub ) Fish and Kebab, Just Bar (bar), BrusQ Bar (bar), Babylonia Restaurant Kebab Fish Steak Pub, Rounders İrish Bar (pub)

Nearby misc.: Mesopotamian Breakfast Brunch Cafe,  SULTAN SUPERMARKET, Palatium Magnaura (historical landmark)

Within feet:

      • Cankurtaran Meydan Parkı,
      • Odabaşı Parkı
      • Tavşanlı Sahil
      • Great Palace Mosaic Museum
      • Basilica Cistern

Within 1.2 miles:

      • Vezneciler Subway Station

Within 2.1 miles:

      • Taksim Square

Within 17 miles:

      • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport

Henna Hotel Istanbul is 20 miles from Istanbul Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Premier Triple Room) $326

Cost per person (three people): $108

 

 

Pure Electric

 

 

World House Boutique Hotel

şahkulu mahallesi galipdede caddesi no :85a, Beyoglu

Istanbul accommodations

Spice Bazaar

Hotel amenities: garden, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, electric tea pots, mini-bars, safety deposit boxes, desks, slippers, hairdryers, ironing service, 24-hour front desk, currency exchange, express check-in/out, business facilities

Nearby restaurants / bars: Aheste (Turkish restaurant), Guney Restaurant, Cafe Privato Restaurant, Snog Roof Bar

Nearby misc.: Galata Tower (historical landmark), Latife Türk Kahvesi Galata (coffee shop), Old Java Coffee Roasters Galata, Şirin Fırın (bakery), Luxus Galata (hair salon), Los Banditos (clothing store), Clandestino (clothing store), Traditional Turkish Barber (barber shop), Galata Mevlevihanesi Müzesi (museum), Kumbaracı50 (performing arts theater)

Within feet:

      • Spice Bazaar
      • Asmali Mescit Street
      • Pera Museum
      • Museum of Innocence
      • Istiklal Street

Within 1.3 miles:

      • Basilica Cistern
      • Hagia Sophia

Within 3.4 miles:

      • 15 July Martyrs Bridge

World House Boutique Hotel is 18 miles from Istanbul Airport.

Approximate cost per night (King Suite with Balcony) $820

Cost per person (four people): $205

 

 

SodaStream USA, inc

 

 

The Peninsula Istanbul

34 Kemankeş Caddesi Kemankeş, Beyoglu

Istanbul accommodations

Tunnel Square

Hotel amenities: restaurant, continental, Full English/Irish / American breakfast, garden, terrace, outdoor swimming pool, indoor pool, sauna, fitness area, wellness area, hammam, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, safety deposit boxes, hairdryers, 24-hour front desk with Arabic, English, French and Russian-speaking staff, private parking

Nearby: Gallada (restaurant), The Lobby (restaurant), The Most Karaköy (hairdresser), Punto Leather & Fur Peninsula (leather goods store)

Within feet:

      • Tunnel Square
      • Galata Bridge
      • Tophane Parkı
      • Haliç Seyir Parkı
      • Museum of Innocence

Within 1 mile:

      • Basilica Cistern

Within 1.4 miles:

      • Maiden’s Towers

Within 5 miles:

      • Caddebostan Beach

The Peninsula Istanbul is 19 miles from Istanbul Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Executive Bosphorus Suite King): $4,108

Cost per person (three people): $1,369

 

 

Dr Brandt Skincare

 

 

Radisson Residences Avrupa TEM Istanbul

Karayollari Mahallesi Abdi Ipekci Caddesi, Gaziosmanpasa

Istanbul accommodations

Cebeci Parkta

Residence amenities: indoor pool, spa, sauna, wellness center, fitness center, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, kitchens, coffee machines, electric tea pots, safety deposit boxes, desks, buffet, halal or gluten-free breakfast, 24-hour front desk, free private parking, car rental service, paid airport shuttle service

Nearby: Atawich Gaziosmanpaşa (fast food restaurant)

Within feet:

      • Cebeci Parkta
      • Mevlana Mahallesi Gençlik Parkı nda Mangal Keyfi
      • Pyerloti Eyüp
      • Karadeniz Mah Tepe

Within 1 mile:

      • Gazi Şehir Parkı

Within 1.2 miles:

      • Parkada

Within 1.3 miles:

      • Sefa Oyuncak Eğlence Tesisleri

Radisson Residences Avrupa TEM Istanbul is 13 miles from Istanbul Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Three-Bedroom Penthouse) $1,248

Cost per person (ten people): $124

 

 

Agent Provocateur (UK)

 

 

Vakko Hotel and Residence

Abdi Ipekci cad. No:43 Nisantasi Abdi Ipekci, Sisli

Istanbul accommodations

Oyun Kütüphanesi

Hotel amenities: restaurant, bar, continental, vegetarian or vegan breakfast, city views, terrace, balconies, patios, sauna, fitness center, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, coffee machines, electric tea pots, safety deposit boxes, desks, 24-hour front desk, shuttle service, car rental service

Nearby: Peers Nişantaşı (restaurant), Flosophia Pastry (pastry shop), Cekette (dress store), Knitss Nişantaşı (women’s clothing store), Shaky Nişantaşı (leather coats store), Çiğdem Akın (fashion designer), Esthe Deluxe Clinic Nişantaşı (health and beauty shop), Op. Dr. Bora Özel (plastic surgery clinic), Babucçu Estetik Merkezi (plastic surgery clinic)

Within feet:

      • Oyun Kütüphanesi
      • Abdi Ipekçi Nişantaşında
      • Euroyönetim Park Nişantaşı
      • Parkal
      • İstanbul Dog Club Köpek Merkezi
      • Osmanbey Metro Station

Within 1.8 miles:

      • Banaz Parkı Forest

Within 2.2 miles:

      • 15 July Martyrs Bridge

Within 55 miles:

      • Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport

Vakko Hotel and Residence is 18 miles from Istanbul Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Signature Suite): $1,519

Cost per person (five people): $303

 

 

Bowlero

 

 

Mula Hotel

Çayıroğlu Sokak Küçük Ayasofya Mah. No: 46, Fatih

Istanbul accommodations

Serpent Column

Hotel amenities: restaurant, buffet, Italian or American breakfast, city views, terraces, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, coffee machines, electric tea pots, mini-bars, safety deposit boxes, desks, 24-hour front desk, concierge service, luggage storage, business center

Also in the area: Catch Hotel Sultanahmet

Within feet:

      • Serpent Column
      • Çayıroğlu Parkı
      • Great Palace Mosaic Museum
      • Obelisk of Theodosius
      • Hippodrome of Constantinople
      • Sultanahmet Tram Station

Within 2.4 miles:

      • Taksim Square

Within 4.3 miles:

      • 15 July Martyrs Bridge

Mula Hotel is 20 miles from Istanbul Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Marmara Suite) $1,104

Cost per person (four people): $276

 

 

TEMPTATION CANCUN RESORT

 

 

Hotel De Reve Galata

Galata Şarap İskelesi Sokak No: 10 Karaköy, Beyoglu

Istanbul accommodations

Tophane Parkı

Hotel amenities: restaurant, bar, sea views, terrace, balconies, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, coffee machines, electric tea pots, mini-bars, safety deposit boxes, 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, darts

Nearby restaurants / bars: Mükellef Karakoy (restaurant), Golden Shish Cağ Kebap (kebab shop), Wazzup Dog – Hotdog (fast food restaurant), Birecikli Kebap Karaköy (kebab shop), Gedikli Köfte-Grill, Sokak Karaköy (restaurant), Karakoy Fish Wrap (fish restaurant), Cheers Karaköy (restaurant), Beyzade Künefe & Kahvaltı Karaköy (dessert restaurant), Ambar Karaköy (bar)

Nearby misc.: Parsa Coffee Roasters (café), Özsafalar Turkish Delight Karaköy (confectionery store), Çinili Han (historical landmark), Karaköy (tourist attraction)

Within feet:

      • Tophane Parkı
      • Galata Tower
      • Haliç Seyir Parkı
      • Museum of Innocence
      • Ataturk Bridge

Within 1 mile:

      • Taksim Square

Within 3.2 miles:

      • Banaz Parkı Forest

Hotel De Reve Galata is 19 miles from Istanbul Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Corner Suite with Sea View) $1,775

Cost per person (three people): $591

 

 

White Fox Boutique

 

 

Ecole St. Pierre Hotel

14 Galata Kulesi Sokak Bereketzade Mahallesi, Beyoglu

Istanbul accommodations

Galata Bridge

Hotel amenities: restaurant, bar, continental, Full English/Irish or American breakfast, garden, garden views, terrace, balconies, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, coffee machines, electric tea pots, mini-bars, safety deposit boxes, desks, 24-hour front desk, currency exchange, private parking

Nearby restaurants / bars: Pepo’s Galata (restaurant), Adıgüzel Restaurant, F&B Culture (Turkish restaurant), F&B Culture (Turkish restaurant), Yum-Yum Factory (restaurant), Tower Pub (bar)

Nearby misc.: Nardis Jazz Club, Otantik Cafe, Göçmen Artisan Bakery Galata (bakery), Galata Leather (leather goods store), Linbutik Galata (haute couture fashion house), Galata Tower Museum (observation deck)

Within feet:

      • Galata Bridge
      • Galata Tower
      • Haliç Seyir Parkı
      • Tunnel Square
      • Istanbul Museum of Modern Art

Within 1 mile:

      • Topkapi Palace

Within 4.5 miles:

      • Istanbul Sapphire

Ecole St. Pierre Hotel is 18 miles from Istanbul Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Suite with Hot Tub) $2,198

Cost per person (three people): $732

 

 

Bake Me A Wish

 

 

So there they are, Istanbul accommodations that will help make for an outstanding experience. We hope you have found this information valuable and most of all, that you enjoy your time in Turkey!

Istanbul accommodations