Authentic and historical boutique hotels in Istanbul

Many boutique hotels in Istanbul offer beautiful apartments in an authentic style. We've picked national-tint hotels our readers have already stayed in to offer you the most Ottoman-like lodgings in the whole of Istanbul. Presented luxury accommodations boast spacious and light rooms in the vicinity of the majestic Hagia Sophia, a plethora of in-room and on-location amenities, and world-famous landmarks located nearby. Enjoy magnificent Turkish sunsets and captivating mosque music. Boutique Istanbul hotels can become your home away from home—take that chance now.

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  • Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul

    5.5 km to the city centre
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    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!
    9.2
    Excellent
    (1156 reviews)
    Located in an entertainment neighbourhood and only 0.6 km from Yildiz Park, the grand Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul hotel features fitness classes, a wellness centre, and loungers. Some of 313…
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  • Pera Palace Hotel

    2.4 km to the city centre
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    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!
    9
    Excellent
    (3151 reviews)
    The 5-star Pera Palace Hotel Istanbul features an unique location around a 5-minute stroll from Tunnel Square and welcomes guests with a gym, a hammam, and a shared…
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  • Hilton Istanbul Bomonti

    5.5 km to the city centre
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    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!
    9.4
    Excellent
    (5669 reviews)
    Featuring a cash machine and a lift, the unique Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel is located close to the business district of Istanbul and about 10 minutes by car from Yildiz…
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  • Soho House Istanbul

    2.3 km to the city centre
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    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!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (745 reviews)
    The 5-star Soho House Istanbul Hotel is located approximately 20 minutes' walk from Taksim Gezi Park and features a hammam, massage therapy, and a courtyard on site. With Sishane…
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  • Cvk Park Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul

    3.2 km to the city centre
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    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!
    9
    Excellent
    (8119 reviews)
    Located only 5 minutes' stroll from Republic Monument, the comfortable 5-star Cvk Park Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul has a fitness centre, facials, and a terrace. The luxurious hotel is situated…
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  • Doubletree By Hilton Istanbul - Old Town

    1 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (1907 reviews)
    The 5-star Doubletree By Hilton Istanbul - Old Town Hotel is 45 km from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International airport and has airport shuttle service and car rentals available for guests.
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  • Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Sisli

    6 km to the city centre
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    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!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (4794 reviews)
    Featuring a cash machine and a lift, Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Sisli is nestled near a shopping district, approximately 15 minutes by car from Suleymaniye Mosque. Offering a convenient location…
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  • Doubletree By Hilton Istanbul - Moda

    4.8 km to the city centre
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    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!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (1643 reviews)
    Offering a restaurant and a storage for belongings, the 5-star Doubletree By Hilton Istanbul - Moda hotel lies in Kadikoy, which allows easy access to the European side of city…
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  • Sura Design Hotel & Suites

    400 m to the city centre
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    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
    Excellent
    (1654 reviews)
    Nestled in a business neighbourhood, the 4-star Sura Design Hotel & Suites Istanbul offers such comforts as a currency exchange and a lift. Located a mere 400 metres from Hagia…
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  • Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus

    5.2 km to the city centre
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    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!
    8.8
    Excellent
    (2447 reviews)
    Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel features a cash machine and a lift, and lies approximately 25 minutes' walk from Dolmabahce Palace. An outdoor pool area as well as a Turkish steam…
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  • Renaissance Polat Istanbul Hotel

    12.5 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (965 reviews)
    Located 50 km from Istanbul airport, the 5-star Renaissance Polat Istanbul Hotel offers airport transfer services and car rentals. Nestled in European Side with Istanbul's old center, with classic…
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  • Wyndham Istanbul Old City

    1.2 km to the city centre
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    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!
    7.2
    Good
    (4964 reviews)
    The 5-star Wyndham Istanbul Old City hotel, nestled in the Old City Sultanahmet district of Istanbul, offers Wi-Fi throughout the property, a seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness…
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  • Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At Sultanahmet

    800 m to the city centre
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    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
    (237 reviews)
    Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At Sultanahmet features a currency exchange and a cash machine, and lies just 0.7 km from Cagaloglu Hamami. A comfortable stay at this hotel awaits you…
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  • Raffles Istanbul

    7.4 km to the city centre
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    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!
    9.2
    Excellent
    (420 reviews)
    Offering 185 rooms, the comfortable Raffles Istanbul Hotel is near the shopping district of Istanbul, at a distance of 3.4 km from Rumeli Fortress. A Turkish steam bath, a treatment…
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  • Doubletree By Hilton Istanbul - Sirkeci

    700 m to the city centre
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    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!
    9.2
    Excellent
    (1101 reviews)
    The 4-star Doubletree By Hilton Istanbul - Sirkeci Hotel is situated in a cosmopolitan area and features a hammam, a wellness centre, and a rooftop terrace. Located merely 7 minutes…
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  • Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul

    4.1 km to the city centre
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    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!
    8.8
    Excellent
    (4637 reviews)
    Offering shuttle service and cars for rent, the 5-star Swissotel Bosphorus Istanbul hotel is situated 45 km from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International airport. Located in Taksim where the streets…
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  • Levni Hotel & Spa - Special Category

    500 m to the city centre
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    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
    (1246 reviews)
    Offering a currency exchange and a lift, Levni Hotel & Spa - Special Category Istanbul is nestled merely 6 minutes' walk from Cagaloglu Hamami and a mere 0.6 km from New Mosque.
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  • Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel

    1.8 km to the city centre
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    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!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (3190 reviews)
    The contemporary 5-star Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel is located in European Side with Istanbul's old center, with classic sights like opulent Topkapı Palace, the Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia…
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  • Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At The Bosphorus

    5 km to the city centre
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    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!
    9
    Excellent
    (543 reviews)
    Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At The Bosphorus, located 10 minutes by car from the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum, features Wi-Fi in the rooms. This hotel has cots and…
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  • Doubletree By Hilton Istanbul - Piyalepasa

    3.4 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.8
    Excellent
    (2142 reviews)
    Located merely a 7-minute stroll from Anadolu Feneri, the 4-star Doubletree By Hilton Istanbul - Piyalepasa Hotel has a terrace. Featuring an indoor pool, this luxury hotel is 10…
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  • Wyndham Grand Istanbul Kalamis Marina Hotel

    6.9 km to the city centre
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    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
    (4463 reviews)
    The 5-star Wyndham Grand Istanbul Kalamis Marina Hotel is 5 minutes' walk from Ayios Ioannis Hrisostomos Rum Ortodoks Kilisesi and features car rentals for guests' convenience. Located 7 km…
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  • Renaissance Istanbul Polat Bosphorus Hotel

    6.7 km to the city centre
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    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!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (1757 reviews)
    Renaissance Istanbul Polat Bosphorus Hotel is a deluxe place to stay in a shopping area, 2 km away from Bosphorus Bridge. Featuring 213 rooms with views over city, the accommodation…
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  • Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul

    400 m to the city centre
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    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!
    8.8
    Excellent
    (1737 reviews)
    Offering a bureau de change and a lift, Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul is located just a 5-minute walk from German Fountain. Guests will appreciate the views of the sea…
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  • Eresin Hotels Topkapi

    4 km to the city centre
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    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
    (533 reviews)
    Featuring car rentals, as well as 24-hour front desk assistance and late check-out service, the elegant 5-star Eresin Hotels Topkapi Istanbul is 6 minutes' walk from Kara…
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  • Fairmont Quasar Istanbul Hotel

    6.6 km to the city centre
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    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!
    8.8
    Excellent
    (2085 reviews)
    Featuring a cash machine and a currency exchange, Fairmont Quasar Istanbul Hotel is nestled close to a business district, 3.4 km from the restored Baroque Revival Ortakoy Mosque. Rooms overlooking…
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  • Isg Sabiha Goekcen Airport Hotel

    30.9 km to the city centre
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    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!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (15142 reviews)
    Offering cars for rent, Isg Sabiha Gokcen Airport Hotel Istanbul is 10 minutes by car from World Atlantis Shopping Center. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and a currency…
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  • Ibis Istanbul Esenyurt

    6.6 km to the city centre
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    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!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (692 reviews)
    Within 600 metres of Beylikduzu Migros AVM, the 3-star Ibis Istanbul Esenyurt Hotel offers a bureau de change and a lift. You will find a restaurant and a luggage…
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  • Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel

    1.1 km to the city centre
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    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!
    8.8
    Excellent
    (1251 reviews)
    Located approximately 5 minutes on foot from Sea of Marmara, the charming Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel includes 108 rooms for guests. This 4-star hotel provides a cash machine…
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  • Ibis Istanbul Zeytinburnu

    6.7 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (2088 reviews)
    Located about a 5-minute walk from Sea of Marmara, the 3-star Ibis Istanbul Zeytinburnu Hotel includes 228 rooms for guests. There's also a car park on site, along…
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  • Hyatt Regency Istanbul Atakoy

    10.4 km to the city centre
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    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!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (1627 reviews)
    The 5-star Hyatt Regency Istanbul Atakoy Hotel is around a 5-minute ride from Carousel Shopping Center and features a bureau de change and a cash machine onsite. Located…
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  • Legacy Ottoman Hotel

    700 m to the city centre
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    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!
    7.8
    Good
    (3305 reviews)
    Nestled in the Old City Sultanahmet district, at a 400-metre distance from Bahnhof Istanbul Sirkeci, the 5-star Legacy Ottoman Hotel Istanbul offers a terrace. Located not very far…
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  • Barcelo Istanbul

    3.7 km to the city centre
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    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
    (2139 reviews)
    Featuring a cash machine and a lift, the 5-star Barcelo Istanbul Hotel sits just a 6-minute walk from Republic Monument. Some of 585 rooms offer views of the…
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  • The St. Regis Istanbul

    4.6 km to the city centre
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    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
    Excellent
    (539 reviews)
    Featuring a bureau de change and a lift, the 5-star St. Regis Istanbul Hotel is near a shopping district and 4.7 km from Basilica Cistern. Offering an indoor pool…
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  • Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas

    4.6 km to the city centre
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    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
    (411 reviews)
    Featuring car rentals, as well as Wi-Fi throughout the property, Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas hotel is a mere 1.4 km from Taksim Gezi Park. Offering a location in…
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  • Elite World Istanbul Taksim

    3.5 km to the city centre
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    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!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (1798 reviews)
    Located in Taksim where the streets are packed with live music venues, dance clubs, rollicking bars and high-end art galleries, including SALT Beyoğlu and at a 600-metre distance…
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  • The Marmara Taksim

    3.2 km to the city centre
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    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!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (3877 reviews)
    Offering a currency exchange and a cash machine, The Marmara Taksim Hotel Istanbul is located approximately 5 minutes' drive from Hagia Triada Greek Orthodox Church. Situated in close proximity to…
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  • Istanbul Marriott Hotel Sisli

    6.2 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (1787 reviews)
    Comprising 259 rooms, the 35-story Istanbul Marriott Hotel Sisli is near a shopping district, around a 10-minute ride from Ortakoy Mosque. Featuring an indoor pool, this perfect hotel…
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  • Glk Premier The Home Suites & Spa

    800 m to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (101 reviews)
    Boasting a location approximately a 5-minute walk from Sea of Marmara, the 4-star Glk Premier Home Suites & Spa Istanbul hotel offers 31 rooms along with a bureau de…
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  • W Istanbul (Adults Only)

    4.5 km to the city centre
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    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!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (296 reviews)
    Offering a restaurant and a gift shop, the stylish W Istanbul Hotel lies in Taksim with dynamic nightlife and culture, a mere 1.3 km from Dolmabahce Palace, ideal for those…
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  • Intercontinental Istanbul By Ihg

    3.7 km to the city centre
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    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!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (2869 reviews)
    Offering a Turkish bath, a treatment room, and an outdoor swimming pool, the 5-star Intercontinental Istanbul, An Ihg Hotel is nestled a 5-minute stroll from Ekav Art Gallery…
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  • The Galata Istanbul Hotel Mgallery

    1.6 km to the city centre
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    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!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (908 reviews)
    Offering luggage storage and a restaurant, the 5-star Galata Istanbul Hotel Mgallery lies in European Side with Istanbul's old center, with classic sights like opulent Topkapı Palace, the Blue…
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  • Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul

    4.5 km to the city centre
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    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!
    9
    Excellent
    (1152 reviews)
    Offering facials and a shared lounge, the perfect Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul hotel is nestled in the Besiktas district of Istanbul, nearly 25 minutes' walk from Republic Monument. Boasting an…
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  • Holiday Inn Istanbul City By Ihg

    3.9 km to the city centre
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    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!
    7.4
    Good
    (1038 reviews)
    Holiday Inn Istanbul City, An Ihg Hotel is located within 500 metres of Kara Ahmet Pasha Mosque, in the centre of Istanbul, and offers rooms with garden views. This inn…
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  • Innova Sultanahmet Istanbul

    400 m to the city centre
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    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!
    8.8
    Excellent
    (382 reviews)
    Featuring a bureau de change and a lift, Innova Sultanahmet Istanbul hotel sits around 5 minutes' drive from Beyazit Square. Located at a medium distance from Hagia Irene, the 4…
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  • Grand Yavuz Hotel Sultanahmet

    500 m to the city centre
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    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
    (536 reviews)
    The 4-star Grand Yavuz Hotel Sultanahmet is situated in the old town district of Istanbul, just 1.1 km from Gulhane Park and features 111 rooms with views of the…
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  • Crowne Plaza Istanbul - Old City By Ihg

    1.2 km to the city centre
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    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!
    8.8
    Excellent
    (1059 reviews)
    Featuring a wellness area along with a Turkish steam bath, a Turkish steam room, and an indoor pool, the premier Crowne Plaza Istanbul - Old City, An Ihg Hotel is situated…
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  • 10 Karakoy

    1.6 km to the city centre
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    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!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (1735 reviews)
    Situated near restaurants and bars about 600 metres away from Aya Panteleymon Rus Ortodoks Kilisesi, this grand 10 Karakoy Istanbul Hotel comprises 71 rooms around 13 minutes walk from the…
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  • Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel

    6.1 km to the city centre
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    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!
    7.4
    Good
    (2064 reviews)
    The 5-star Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul is located around a 25-minute walk from American Hospital and offers a bureau de change and a lift. Nestled in Ortakoy…
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  • Seven Hills Hotel - Special Category

    800 m to the city centre
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    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!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (367 reviews)
    Centrally located about 2 km from Istanbul University, Seven Hills Hotel - Special Category Istanbul features rooms with views of the garden. This hotel also offers reliable service along with a…
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  • Titanic City Taksim

    3.6 km to the city centre
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    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!
    8.8
    Excellent
    (1444 reviews)
    The comfortable Titanic City Taksim Istanbul hotel is located near an entertainment district, 3.9 km from Blue Mosque. Boasting a Turkish steam bath, a hot tub, and an indoor pool…
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