Istanbul HotelsBest Istanbul Hotels
A selection of hotels we partner with. Reserve a room on its own or combine it with a tour package.
Luxury Hotels
Five-star palace hotels and properties right on the Bosphorus
The Marmara Taksim
Tower hotel and landmark on Taksim Square, with wide views over the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn, a restaurant on the roof, a spa with an indoor pool and a Club Lounge on floor 19.
Swissôtel The Bosphorus
A well-known five-star hotel high above the Bosphorus, in 65 acres of grounds that were once part of the Dolmabahçe Palace gardens. Rooms look over the water, and there is a large spa and a choice of restaurants.
Fairmont Quasar Istanbul
A contemporary five-star hotel inside the Quasar tower, with views of the skyline and Bosphorus, a Fairmont Gold lounge, a spa, and shops and the metro reached directly.
Raffles Istanbul
Large rooms set high over the city at Zorlu Center, with wide views of the Bosphorus and a butler service.
The Peninsula Istanbul
Set in four restored historic buildings along the Galataport waterfront: rooms facing the Bosphorus, a rooftop restaurant and a large spa.
Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
Once home to sultans, this palace hotel lines the European bank of the Bosphorus, and its infinity pool looks out over the water.
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus
Right on the Bosphorus shore, a 19th-century Ottoman palace brought back to life, with an outdoor pool set on the waterside terrace.
Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul
A modern city resort directly on the Bosphorus waterfront, with spacious rooms, pools and one of Istanbul's largest spas.
Middle Class Hotels
4-star and boutique hotels in prime spots
Best Western Empire Palace Hotel
Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa has an excellent location in the historic centre of Istanbul, within easy walking distance of Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and other major sights. Guests regularly praise the very friendly and helpful staff, in particular Selim, Irfan and Mehmet, who do more than expected to make each stay special. Rooms are clean and comfortable, the buffet breakfast is generous, and the Turkish hammam and spa help guests unwind, making for a smooth and welcoming stay. Tram and ferry stops are only steps away, so getting around the rest of the city is easy.
Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel
In Ahırkapı, right on the Marmara shore, this popular hotel is a short walk from the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Guests remember it most for its rooftop restaurant, looking out over the Old City and the water.
Hotel Amira Istanbul
A popular boutique hotel in the old city, valued for its friendly service, Ottoman-style rooms and rooftop terrace.
Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel
Contemporary rooms in the centre of the historic peninsula, a few minutes on foot from the Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia.
Erboy Hotel
Erboy Hotel Istanbul is a boutique hotel in the Sultanahmet district with comfortable air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi and a Turkish breakfast. The rooftop terrace has wide views over the city, and the concierge offers personal help with sightseeing and transfers.
Sirkeci Mansion
Boutique hotel beside Gülhane Park, an easy walk from Hagia Sophia and Topkapı Palace.
Lasagrada Hotel Istanbul
A refined five-star hotel in Nişantaşı, the Istanbul district best known for upscale shops and restaurants, within easy walking distance of Maçka Park and the metro.
The Galata Istanbul Hotel - MGallery
An MGallery boutique hotel inside a restored 1920s bank on Bankalar Caddesi, Karaköy, with views over Galata and the Golden Horn, and Galata Tower a few minutes away on foot.
Pera Palace Hotel
Built in 1892 to host Orient Express travellers, this famous hotel sits just steps from İstiklal Avenue.
Economy Hotels
Well-priced, clean hotels in central old-city locations
Sogut Hotel
Sogut Hotel combines professional service with a calm atmosphere, in a location where you can sense the character of the city around you. It offers modern, comfortable accommodation, with upscale rooms in a wide range of categories, and a distinctive view over the city that makes a stay here special. The rooms are stylish and spacious, and they are decorated so that every guest feels at home from the first day.
Sultan Hamit Hotel
Sultan Hamit Hotel lies in the historic centre of Istanbul. Hagia Sophia, the Grand Bazaar, the Blue Mosque and Topkapı Palace are a short walk away, as are tram and metro stations. Each room has air conditioning, an orthopedic bed, a flat-screen TV, a minibar, tea and coffee facilities and free Wi-Fi, plus a well-fitted bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries. There is an indoor restaurant, and breakfast is served as a buffet.
Olimpic Hotel
A small and welcoming old-city hotel with a rooftop terrace for meals, one minute from the Sultanahmet tram stop and an easy walk to Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.
Emine Sultan Hotel
Emine Sultan Hotel is a small boutique hotel in central Sultanahmet, a few steps from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. Guests praise the very friendly and helpful staff, the tasty free breakfast served with lovely rooftop views, and the clean, safe and cosy feel of the hotel in this historic neighbourhood.
Agan Hotel
Hotel Agan is located in the centre of the Old City of Istanbul, a short walk from Sultanahmet and close to all the main land and sea transport links. The same family has run it for 45 years, and the English-speaking staff give warm, personal service. The Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Basilica Cistern and several Turkish baths are all an easy walk away.
Blue House Hotel
A classic hotel in the old city, a few steps from the Blue Mosque, where many rooms face the mosque or the sea.
Ferman Hotel Old City
Ottoman-style hotel in Sultanahmet close to the Sea of Marmara, with rooms facing the sea and a rooftop terrace; the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are minutes away on foot.
Antik Hotel Istanbul
A four-star Old City hotel in Istanbul with a rooftop terrace and a restaurant set inside a Byzantine cistern, a short walk from the Grand Bazaar and the Beyazıt tram stop.
Centrum Hotel
Hotel Centrum İstanbul is in the centre of the Old City, a 10-minute walk from the best-known landmarks. Its interiors are modern, and it has 48 standard rooms and 1 suite. Every room has Wi-Fi, a satellite LCD TV, a telephone, a hair dryer and a safe, and guests are looked after with warm Turkish hospitality.
Grand Yavuz Hotel
Good value in the centre of the old city, with a restaurant up on the roof and an old Byzantine cistern beneath the building.
Hotel Niles Istanbul
Welcoming family-run hotel close to the Grand Bazaar, offering good-value suites and a rooftop terrace.
Rast Hotel Sultanahmet
A comfortable hotel at a fair price, located in the historic quarter and offering a terrace over the old city.