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Istanbul accommodations

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

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

Istanbul is located in northwestern Turkey, about 215 miles from Bulgaria, and 675 miles from Greece (road distance). A unique city set on two continents, Istanbul’s western (European) and eastern (Asian) sides are separated by the Bosphorus Strait (waterway connecting Black Sea & Sea of Marmara). Altogether 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.

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 are Galatasaray S.K. (RAMs Park – northside), Fenerbahçe S.K.  (Ulker Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu Stadium – southeast side) and Beşiktaş J.K. (Tüpraş Stadyumu – central). When in Istanbul, it’s best to avoid street meats and to dress more conservatively, especially in religious areas. Females must cover their hair if visiting a mosque. Over 90% of Istanbul’s population are Sunni Muslims. Turkish is the city’s official language, though English is also widely spoken in tourist areas. Although generally forbidden to Muslims, alcohol is readily served in tourist areas. Istanbul’s currency is the Turkish lira, cars travel on the right-hand side and the drinking age is 18 years old. 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.

Human settlement in the Istanbul area can be traced to at least 6000 BC, as evidenced by unearthed Neolithic artifacts. The Fikirtepe mound, discovered on the city’s Asian side, dates to around 5500 BC. On the European side, a Thracian settlement from around 1000 BC has been discovered on the Sarayburnu peninsula. Greek settlers from Megara established Byzantium on the Bosphorus’ European side in around 660 BC. Roman military commander and author Pliny the Elder referenced the name Byzantium in his writings. The Greeks built an acropolis near the Golden Horn estuary, which fueled the early city’s economy. Persia briefly conquered the area at the turn of the 5th century BC, before relinquishing it to the Greeks following the Greco-Persian Wars. Early-on, Byzantium was part of the Athenian League, or Delian League, a confederacy of Greek city-states, and was allied with the Romans. In 73 AD, Byzantium became a part of the Roman Empire. Constantine the Great became emperor of the Roman Empire in September, 324 AD. Immediately thereafter, Constantine designed plans to replace Byzantium with a Christian city, which would be named Nova Roma, or more commonly, Constantinople. Highly successful, Constantinople would last all the way into the 20th century. Constantinople was proclaimed the Roman Empire’s capital on May 11, 330 AD. Originally, the Hagia Sophia was built as a Christian cathedral, the world’s largest of such for about a thousand years. Constantine also renovated and expanded the Hippodrome of Constantinople, which showcased horse and chariot racing events. For many centuries, Constantinople shielded Europe from eastern invaders and from the advance of Islam. Located on the caravan route of the historic Silk Road Eurasian trade route network, Constantinople was the European continents’ wealthiest city during the latter Byzantine era, and was referred to as the “cradle of Orthodox Christian civilization”. In 1025, following the reign of Basil II, Constantinople began its decline. Crusaders, diverted from their mission, sacked and pillaged the city in 1204. The Orthodox Byzantine Empire was replaced by the Latin Empire, and the Hagia Sophia was converted to a Catholic church. Andronikos II Palaiologos, who reduced the area’s military forces, can be attributed to the Christian city’s demise. Ottoman Turks, gradually cutting off the city’s supply lines to other smaller cities, began strategizing the overtaking of Constantinople circa the mid-14th century. After an eight-week siege on the city, and the killing of Constantine XI, the last Roman emperor, Sultan Mehmed II “the Conqueror” captured Constantinople on May 29, 1453. Mehmed II declared Constantinople the Ottoman Empire’s capital and converted the Hagia Sophia from a grand cathedral to an imperial mosque. Sultan Mehmed welcomed outsiders and revitalized much of the city. In the 16th century, plague struck. Under Suleiman I, or Suleiman the Magnificent, the city flourished, and by the end of the 18th century Constantinople had a population of around 570,000. Progressive Sultan Mahmud II introduced new technology, constructed bridges across the Golden Horn and, in the 1880s, connected the city’s railway system to the European railway network. The city’s oldest underground urban rail line, the Tünel, started operating on January 17, 1875. The Young Turk Revolution of 1908 resulted in the reopening of the Ottoman Parliament, which had been closed for 30 years due to its dissolution by Sultan Abdul Hamid II. Early 20th century wars such as the Italo-Turkish War and the Balkan Wars led to the 1913 Ottoman coup d’état, which installed a triumvirate known as the Three Pashas. The Ottoman Empire aligned with the German Empire, Austria-Hungry and Bulgaria in World War I. On April 24, 1915, the city’s deportation of Armenian intellectuals, many notables being poets and writers, marked the beginning of the First World War’s Armenian genocide. Between 1914 and 1927, Constantinople’s Christian population decreased from around 450,000 to 240,000. The August 10, 1920 Treaty of Sèvres ceded large parts of Ottoman territory to Allied Powers and marked the beginning of the Ottoman Empire’s partitioning. The Turkish War of Independence  from May 19, 1919 to October 11, 1922 between Turkish Nationalists and Allied Powers resulted in a Turkish victory and the establishment of the Republic of Turkey. The last Ottoman Sultan, Mehmed VI, was exiled to Sanremo, Italy, where he died on May 16, 1926. “Liberation Day of Instanbul”, or İstanbul’un Kurtuluşu, 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. In 1930, Constantinople was officially renamed to Istanbul. A wealth tax in 1942, assessed on non-Muslims, caused many religious minority businesses to be liquidated. New squares and roadways were constructed at the turn of the 1950s, and by the 1970s, new factories on the city’s outskirts created a rapid increase in Istanbul’s population.

One of only five transcontinental cities, Istanbul today is home to around 15.6 million “Istanbulites”. Turkey’s largest city, Istanbul welcomes around 13 million visitors annually. 90% of Istanbul’s hotels are located on the city’s European side. Fish restaurants are abundant in The City on Seven Hills. Local fish species include bluefish, turbot, Atlantic bonito, sea bass, red mullet, white grouper, European anchovy, boops boops and the venomous black scorpionfish. Located about 9 miles off the city-center coast, Princes’ Islands is a small archipelago consisting of 4 main islands. Princes’ Islands is accessible by ferry. Essentially, the main modes of transportation on Princes’ Islands are bicycle or horse and cart. Since 1660, the Egyptian Bazaar, or Spice Bazaar, has been the city’s major spice market. One of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, the Grand Bazaar is spread out over 7.5 square acres. The Grand Bazaar attracts up to 400,000 visitors per day. Istanbul’s climate is tempered by the Black Sea. Summer high temperatures average around 80 degrees Fahrenheit, while winters average around 43 degrees. Additional points of interest include 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 and Sirkeci Railway Terminal. Local foods include kebabs, seafoods, fish, grilled eggplant, balik ekmek (fish sandwich), midye dolma (stuffed mussels), meze (appetizers), manti (dumplings), menemen (a scrambled egg dish), simit (circular, ring-shaped bread), lahmacun (a type of flatbread), kestane (roasted chestnuts), Turkish delight (gel confection), dondurma (ice cream), kanafeh (a noodle-like pastry dessert) and, of course, baklava. Good to know is that the Kumkapı quarter in the Fatih district is home to around fifty seafood restaurants. The most common alcoholic beverages are rakı (a potent, sweetened, anise-flavored spirit made from grape pomace), narince (white wine), okuzgozu (red wine), beer and boza (a malt drink – low alcohol content). Non-alcoholic beverages include ayran (a refreshing drink made with yogurt), salgam suyu (turnip water), pomegranate juice, Turkish coffee and cay (Turkish tea). With a little 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

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

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

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

 

 

 

 

AJWA Sultanahmet

Piyerloti No:30, Sultanahmet, Çemberlitaş, Fatih

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

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:

• • • Cagaloglu Turkish Bath
    • Las Tapas (Turkish restaurant)
    • Hagia Sophia
    • Cemberlitas Turkish Bath
    • Spice Bazaar

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

 

 

 

 

Bentley Hotel Old City

Bab-ı Ali Caddesi No 2, Fatih

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

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:

• • • Taksim Square
    • Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Theatre

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

 

 

 

Romance Istanbul Hotel Boutique Class

Hudavendigar cad. 5 Sirkeci, Fatih

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

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

 

 

 

 

 

Henna Hotel Istanbul

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

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

 

 

 

 

World House Boutique Hotel

şahkulu mahallesi galipdede caddesi no :85a, Beyoglu

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

 

 

 

 

The Peninsula Istanbul

34 Kemankeş Caddesi Kemankeş, Beyoglu

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

 

 

 

 

Radisson Residences Avrupa TEM Istanbul

Karayollari Mahallesi Abdi Ipekci Caddesi, Gaziosmanpasa

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

 

 

 

 

Vakko Hotel and Residence

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

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

 

 

 

 

Mula Hotel

Çayıroğlu Sokak Küçük Ayasofya Mah. No: 46, Fatih

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

 

 

 

 

Hotel De Reve Galata

Galata Şarap İskelesi Sokak No: 10 Karaköy, Beyoglu

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

 

 

 

 

Ecole St. Pierre Hotel

14 Galata Kulesi Sokak Bereketzade Mahallesi, Beyoglu

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

 

 

 

 

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!