Refined guest houses in Istanbul

Live the life of a Turkish sultan in a lodging far better than a usual hotel. Guest houses in Istanbul offer an exclusive, private stay without paying over the odds. On top of that, the vast majority of such lodgings in Istanbul is housed in the historic center or at the coastline of the Marmara and offers a refined stay with on-foot proximity to the capital's architectural beauties. Our editorial board has done all the job for you by gathering all the best guest houses in Istanbul under one roof. Enjoy your private lodgings all around Istanbul, whether you are a lone traveler or a group of friends—a once-in-a-lifetime touring experience is guaranteed!

99 guest houses found

Show on map

Filters

Most popular first

Filters:

Price per night

Hotels by class

Review rating

Districts

Attractions

Room facilities

Hotel facilities

Accommodation type

Thematic hotels

Hotel name

Clear all
Apply Filters

  • Hotel Han

    500 m to the city centre
    Show map
    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (438 reviews)
    Located only 5 minutes' walk from Historic Areas of Istanbul, the 3-star Hotel Han Istanbul has a terrace. This Istanbul hotel lies in the Old City Sultanahmet district of…
    View hotel

  • Yasmak Comfort Hotel

    600 m to the city centre
    Show map
    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (129 reviews)
    The charming Yasmak Comfort Hotel Istanbul is nearly a 25-minute walk from Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque and has an indoor pool and a fitness room. Nestled in the Old…
    View hotel

  • Ararat Hotel

    800 m to the city centre
    Show map
    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.4
    Good
    (245 reviews)
    Nestled a mere 6 minutes' walk from Hagia Sophia Museum, the 2-star Ararat Hotel Istanbul welcomes guests with a terrace and various recreational opportunities. The historical hotel is in…
    View hotel

  • Medar Hotel

    2.2 km to the city centre
    Show map
    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (36 reviews)
    Located near a tube station, the 4-star Medar Otel Istanbul offers its guests a sun deck and a shared lounge. This Istanbul hotel lies in Taksim where the streets…
    View hotel

  • Le Safran Suite Hotel

    600 m to the city centre
    Show map
    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.8
    Good
    (274 reviews)
    Offering a bureau de change and a vending machine, Le Safran Suite Hotel Istanbul is nestled only a 6-minute walk from the neoclassical Istanbul Archaeology Museums and merely 8…
    View hotel

  • Luxury Grand Bazaar Suites

    400 m to the city centre
    Show map
    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (79 reviews)
    Nestled in the Old City Sultanahmet district of Istanbul, only a 14-minute walk from Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami, the 2-star Luxury Grand Bazaar Suites hotel offers a terrace.
    View hotel

  • Ahmet Efendi Evi

    1 km to the city centre
    Show map
    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    9.2
    Excellent
    (330 reviews)
    Comprising 10 rooms, Ahmet Efendi Evi Hotel Istanbul is near a shopping district, around a 25-minute walk from Galata Bridge. Wi-Fi is offered throughout the property at this…
    View hotel

  • Metropolis Hostel & Guest House

    1 km to the city centre
    Show map
    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (62 reviews)
    Situated a mere 7 minutes' walk from Historic Areas of Istanbul, Metropolis Hostel & Guest House Istanbul includes 18 rooms with views of the sea. There is a car park on…
    View hotel

  • Tulip Guesthouse

    1 km to the city centre
    Show map
    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.8
    Excellent
    (665 reviews)
    Offering luggage storage and a barber shop, the 2-star Tulip Guesthouse lies in the Old City Sultanahmet district of Istanbul with access to natural sights like Gulhane Park only…
    View hotel

  • Gul Sultan Hotel

    900 m to the city centre
    Show map
    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    9.2
    Excellent
    (197 reviews)
    Nestled in the Old City Sultanahmet district of Istanbul, the 3-star Gul Sultan Hotel is at a distance of 3.6 km from such cultural places of interest as Dolmabahce…
    View hotel

  • Arasta Hotel

    800 m to the city centre
    Show map
    7.6
    Good
    (72 reviews)
    Located just 5 minutes' stroll from Obelisk of Theodosius, the affordable 3-star Arasta Hotel Istanbul has a rooftop terrace. The family-friendly hotel is situated right in the centre…
    View hotel

  • Chora Guesthouse

    1 km to the city centre
    Show map
    7.8
    Good
    (54 reviews)
    The 4-star Chora Guesthouse is situated in the very heart of Istanbul just 550 metres from such shopping venues as the ancient Sultanahmet District. Wi-Fi is available in…
    View hotel

  • Almina Guest House

    900 m to the city centre
    Show map
    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.2 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (495 reviews)
    Located 45 km from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International airport, the 2-star Almina Guest House offers shuttle service and bicycles for rent. This Istanbul hotel is in the Old City…
    View hotel

  • Utarit Hotel

    3.2 km to the city centre
    Show map
    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.4
    Good
    (1285 reviews)
    Featuring a barber shop and baggage storage, the 5-star Utarit Hotel Istanbul is located a mere 6 minutes' walk from German Hospital Taksim. This Istanbul hotel lies in Taksim…
    View hotel

  • Wonderful Villa Airport 5 Minutes

    5.1 km to the city centre
    Show map
    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.3 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (435 reviews)
    Guests of Wonderful Villa Airport 5 Minutes Arnavutkoy hotel can enjoy access to Monuemnt to the Cat Tombili, located approximately a 10-minute ride away. This guest house also includes…
    View hotel

  • Emirhan Guesthouse & Suites

    600 m to the city centre
    Show map
    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.8
    Excellent
    (173 reviews)
    Offering a sun deck and a terrace, the 3-star Emirhan Guesthouse & Suites is nestled in the Old City Sultanahmet district of Istanbul, only 1.3 km from Gulhane Park. This…
    View hotel

  • Sirena'S Suites

    2.9 km to the city centre
    Show map
    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.2 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (316 reviews)
    Sirena'S Suites Istanbul hotel is located merely 12 minutes on foot from Museum of Innocence, offering 9 rooms along with a terrace and a satellite flat-screen. The smoke-free…
    View hotel

  • Nelly Guesthouse

    3.1 km to the city centre
    Show map
    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    9
    Excellent
    (276 reviews)
    Situated a mere 0.6 km from the cobblestone Istiklal Street, Nelly Guesthouse Istanbul includes 9 rooms with views of the city. Staying here you can use Wi-Fi throughout the…
    View hotel

  • Airport Villa Hotel

    4.8 km to the city centre
    Show map
    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.1 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.8
    Good
    (174 reviews)
    Airport Villa Hotel Arnavutkoy offers a terrace, located 2.5 km from Nuru Osmaniye Mosque. This guest house also includes a free private car park.
    View hotel

  • Benan Apartment

    2.6 km to the city centre
    Show map
    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (34 reviews)
    Located only 14 minutes' walk from Neve Shalom Synagogue, Benan Apartment Istanbul hotel is approximately a 5-minute walk from Cicek Passage. The guest house also entices guests with shuttle…
    View hotel

  • Galata Life Istanbul

    2 km to the city centre
    Show map
    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (196 reviews)
    Located in Taksim with its bars and nightspots, the 3-star Galata Life Istanbul Hotel is 1.4 km from such culture-oriented attractions as Galata Koprusu Bridge. This Istanbul guest…
    View hotel

  • Mimoza Guesthouse

    5.6 km to the city centre
    Show map
    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (18 reviews)
    Merely 1.4 km from Marmaray Ayrilik Cesmesi, Mimoza Guesthouse Istanbul offers a cash machine and a bureau de change. Featuring luggage storage and a barber shop, the guest house is…
    View hotel

  • Twenty One House

    4.1 km to the city centre
    Show map
    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.1 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (13 reviews)
    Backpackers House Hostel Istanbul hotel is a great place to stay in Taksim with its bars and nightspots, around 10 minutes' drive from Istanbul Archaeology Museums.
    View hotel

  • An Easy Transport And Quiet Apartment In Istanbul

    5.5 km to the city centre
    Show map
    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.1 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (6 reviews)
    Featuring a bureau de change and a lift, An Easy Transport And Quiet Apartment In Istanbul hotel stands at a distance of 4.3 km from Hagia Sophia Museum. This Istanbul…
    View hotel

  • Sultan Mansion

    1 km to the city centre
    Show map
    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.3 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7
    Good
    (90 reviews)
    Sultan Mansion Hotel Istanbul, located in the Old City Sultanahmet district, at a distance of 950 metres from Cagaloglu Hamami, offers cars for rent. This guest house features Wi-Fi…
    View hotel

  • Mansion Valeria

    500 m to the city centre
    Show map
    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (24 reviews)
    Nestled in the Old City Sultanahmet district of Istanbul, the 5-star Mansion Valeria Hotel is 5 minutes by car from such cultural places of interest as Topkapi Palace harem.
    View hotel

  • Besiktas Konuk Otel

    4.8 km to the city centre
    Show map
    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.2 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.8
    Good
    (59 reviews)
    Located right off Besiktas Carsi, Besiktas Konuk Hotel Istanbul offers 14 rooms with views of the garden. The recently renovated guest house is in the Besiktas district of Istanbul, a…
    View hotel

  • We Home Fulya

    5.6 km to the city centre
    Show map
    Pleasant location
    This property boasts pleasant location. It has a score 5.9 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    4.2
    Average
    (132 reviews)
    Located 2.5 km from Vodafone Park, which is highly appreciated by sports lovers, We Home Fulya Istanbul hotel includes 16 rooms. This Istanbul guest house offers parking on site.
    View hotel

  • Spacious Luxury Flat In The Heart Of Istanbul

    5.1 km to the city centre
    Show map
    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    The 1-room Spacious Luxury Flat In The Heart Of Istanbul is nestled in the Besiktas district of Istanbul, at a distance of 2.5 km from Fethi Pasa Korusu.
    View hotel

  • Kaboom Showroom & Guesthouse

    2.9 km to the city centre
    Show map
    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.3 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.8
    Good
    (17 reviews)
    Nestled in European Side with Istanbul's old center, with classic sights like opulent Topkapı Palace, the Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia, a mosque famed for its Byzantine mosaics, 16 minutes…
    View hotel

  • New Modern Flat- By Taksim Square

    3.9 km to the city centre
    Show map
    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (71 reviews)
    The 1-room New Modern Flat- By Taksim Square Apartment is situated in the centre of Istanbul, around a 5-minute walk from Museum of Adam Mickiewicz.
    View hotel

  • Kiralik Oda

    33.3 km to the city centre
    Show map
    Very good location
    This property boasts very good location. It has a score 7.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (6 reviews)
    Tuzla Emlak Konut Camii is 10 minutes by car from Kiralik Oda hotel, and Natural Science Museum is 10 minutes by car from it.
    View hotel

  • Ramos Boutique Hotel Sultanahmet

    900 m to the city centre
    Show map
    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.3 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (100 reviews)
    Located only an 8-minute walk from Sokullu Mehmed Pasa Mosque, Ramos Boutique Hotel Sultanahmet Istanbul offers Wi-Fi throughout the property and a car park. This recently renovated guest…
    View hotel

  • Nokta Suites Hotel

    6.5 km to the city centre
    Show map
    Pleasant location
    This property boasts pleasant location. It has a score 5.2 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    Nokta Suites Hotel Istanbul includes 18 rooms and is within 5 minutes' drive of Rustem Pasha Mosque. This guest house also provides Wi-Fi available throughout the property.
    View hotel

  • Vault Of Istanbul

    8.3 km to the city centre
    Show map
    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.1 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (13 reviews)
    Featuring shuttle service, Vault Of Istanbul Hotel is situated 40 km from Istanbul airport. This Istanbul guest house lies in European Side with Istanbul's old center, with classic sights like…
    View hotel

  • Naz Wooden House Inn

    1 km to the city centre
    Show map
    Very good location
    This property boasts very good location. It has a score 7.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.6
    Good
    (15 reviews)
    Located around 5 minutes' walk from Rodeo, the 3-star Naz Wooden House Inn Istanbul offers 13 rooms with views of the sea. This Istanbul guest house lies in the…
    View hotel

  • Guest Room

    2.2 km to the city centre
    Show map
    Pleasant location
    This property boasts pleasant location. It has a score 4.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (1 review)
    Located 2.5 km from Hagia Sophia Museum, Guest Room Istanbul hotel is 5 minutes' walk from Historia Shopping Mall. This guest house also includes parking.
    View hotel

  • Room For Rent

    30 km to the city centre
    Show map
    Very good location
    This property boasts very good location. It has a score 7.2 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7
    Good
    (1 review)
    Room For Rent Istanbul hotel, situated 5 minutes by car from Via/Port Outlet, features a picnic area and a garden.
    View hotel

  • Sweet Room In Kadikoey

    5.4 km to the city centre
    Show map
    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    Sweet Room In Kadikoy Istanbul hotel is situated in Kadikoy, which allows easy access to the European side of city, including the historical Sultanahmet area, nearly 25 minutes on foot…
    View hotel

  • Konar House

    Show map
    9
    Excellent
    (1 review)
    Located 10 minutes by car from Ulker Sports Arena, Konar House Istanbul hotel is only 6 minutes on foot from Emaar Aquarium & Underwater Zoo.
    View hotel

  • Route 39 House

    2.9 km to the city centre
    Show map
    7.6
    Good
    (16 reviews)
    Route 39 House Hotel Istanbul is a great place to stay in Beyoglu with a variety of options, at a distance of 2.1 km from the historical urban Gulhane Park.
    View hotel

  • Roz No 39

    3.1 km to the city centre
    Show map
    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.1 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (13 reviews)
    Located 3.5 km from Basilica Cistern, Roz No 39 Hotel Istanbul offers amenities such as a terrace and a garden. This Istanbul guest house is in Taksim with dynamic nightlife…
    View hotel

  • Tt Guest Rooms

    400 m to the city centre
    Show map
    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (20 reviews)
    Nestled in the Old City Sultanahmet district of Istanbul, the 3-star Tt Guest Rooms hotel is a 13-minute walk from culture-oriented attractions like Istanbul Archaeology Museums. Located…
    View hotel

  • Room In Guest Room

    1 km to the city centre
    Show map
    10
    Excellent
    (1 review)
    Room In Guest Room hotel is located around 5 minutes by car from The museum of the ancient Orient, in the centre of Istanbul, and offers rooms with sea views.
    View hotel

  • Room In Guest Room - Lika Hotel - Eco Double Room - Center Istanbul

    600 m to the city centre
    Show map
    Very good location
    This property boasts very good location. It has a score 7.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    9
    Excellent
    (1 review)
    Nestled in the Old City Sultanahmet district of Istanbul, Room In Guest Room - Lika Hotel - Eco Double Room - Center Istanbul is 19 minutes on foot from culture-oriented attractions like…
    View hotel

  • Stanpoli Apart

    800 m to the city centre
    Show map
    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (4 reviews)
    Located about a 5-minute ride from Hagia Sophia Museum, Stanpoli Apart Hotel Istanbul is within arm's reach of Little Hagia Sophia. This guest house also includes parking.
    View hotel

  • Idyllic Taksim

    3.2 km to the city centre
    Show map
    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.8
    Good
    (10 reviews)
    Idyllic Taksim Hotel Istanbul has 10 rooms and is located a 10-minute ride from Basilica Cistern. Wi-Fi is available in public areas and private parking is provided on…
    View hotel

  • 2023 Decoration, New Electonics, 50Mbps Internet, Modern, Studio, 18M2, Best Location, 300 M To Bosphorus

    4.6 km to the city centre
    Show map
    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.2 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    9
    Excellent
    (1 review)
    Nestled in Taksim where the streets are packed with live music venues, dance clubs, rollicking bars and high-end art galleries, including SALT Beyoğlu, 2023 Decoration, New Electonics, 50Mbps Internet…
    View hotel

  • Taskent Ars Gold Otel

    1.3 km to the city centre
    Show map
    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (56 reviews)
    Located within 25 minutes' walk of the Ottoman imperial New Mosque, the 2-star Taskent Ars Gold Otel Istanbul includes 38 rooms. A private parking garage is available nearby at…
    View hotel

  • Ada Home Istanbul

    3.5 km to the city centre
    Show map
    8.8
    Excellent
    (28 reviews)
    Ada Home Istanbul hotel is a great place to stay in Beyoglu with a variety of options, 3.5 km from the Holy mosque "Hagia Sophia Museum". This 3-star hotel…
    View hotel
Thank you for your feedback
Thank you for subscribing
Close