What is Istanbul like for family-friendly holidays?
If you've been searching for the ideal family-friendly place for a holiday, you might want to think about Istanbul. Here you'll find various types of family activities sure to delight both children and adults alike. From the cathedral to the museums, Istanbul has many things to see and do that everybody will appreciate. Spend a day visiting attractions such as Taksim Square, Grand Bazaar and Blue Mosque. When it's time to relax after a day exploring the area with the family, Istanbul has a variety of places to stay, such as family hotels with swimming pools and hotels with suites for families. You can choose from 352 Istanbul accommodations to discover one you and the family can appreciate.
Where are some places to stay with kids in Istanbul?
Our travellers have rated these as their favourite kid-friendly hotels:
- free cots • free Internet • Indoor pool • 4 restaurants • Central location
- children's meals • children's pool • free cots • free Internet • Central location
- free parking • Kids' club • restaurant • free WiFi • Central location
- free cots • 3 restaurants • Laundry room • Babysitting/childcare • Central location
- free cots • free Internet • 2 restaurants • Laundry room • Walkable location
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
Luxury hotel with spa, near Dolmabahçe PalaceSwissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul
Luxury hotel with spa, near Taksim SquareSultanhan Hotel - Special Class
Beaux Arts hotel with spa, near Cemberlitas BathInterContinental Istanbul, an IHG Hotel
Luxury hotel with 2 bars, near Taksim SquareGLK PREMIER Regency Suites & Spa - Special Class
Luxury hotel with spa, near Hagia SophiaWhat should I see and do with kids in and around Istanbul?
You'll find that Istanbul and the surrounding area provides many entertaining things to see and do while you're out and about with the kids. Here are some recommendations to make your getaway both memorable and educational:
- Parks
- Gülhane Park
- Taksim Gezi Park
- Golden Horn Park
- Hagia Sophia
- Topkapi Palace
- Turkish and Islamic Art Museum
- Taksim Square
- Grand Bazaar
- Blue Mosque
Museums & art galleries
Sights & landmarks
- Shopping
- Egyptian Bazaar
- Historia Fatih Shopping Centre
- Galataport