Hotels in Istanbul
Top neighbourhoods in Istanbul
Top landmarks in Istanbul
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What's Istanbul like?
There's a lot visitors like about Istanbul, especially its restaurants and historical sites. Learn about the local heritage of Istanbul at top landmarks like The Egyptian Bazaar and Basilica Cistern. Popular sights like Grand Bazaar and Galata Bridge are sure to leave an impression.
Where are the best places to stay in Istanbul?
Here are our travellers' top 5 places to stay in Istanbul:
Hotel DeCamondo
City centre hotel, steps from Galata Tower- • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Rooftop terrace • Bar • Central location
Meg Hotel
City centre hotel within easy reach of The Egyptian Bazaar- • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff
Meserret Palace Hotel
Walking distance from Eminonu Square- • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Bar • 24-hour front desk
Witt Istanbul Hotel
Convenient to Galata Tower- • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Bar • Central location
Tomtom Suites
Upmarket hotel within walking distance of Pera Museum- • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Bar • Central location
How to get to Istanbul
What are the closest airports to Istanbul?
- • Istanbul (IST), 20.5 mi (32.9 km) from central Istanbul
- • Istanbul (SAW-Sabiha Gokcen Intl.), 19.7 mi (31.8 km) from central Istanbul
What are the closest train stations to Istanbul?
- • Istanbul Kumkapi Station (0.7 mi/1.2 km from the city centre)
- • Istanbul Yenikapi Station (0.8 mi/1.3 km from the city centre)
- • YeniKapi Station (0.8 mi/1.3 km from the city centre)
Things to see and do in Istanbul
What is there to see in Istanbul?
- • Galata Bridge
- • Basilica Cistern
- • Sultanahmet Square
- • Blue Mosque
- • Hagia Sophia
What is there to do in Istanbul?
- • Grand Bazaar
- • The Egyptian Bazaar
- • Mall of Istanbul
- • Pera Museum
- • Istiklal Avenue
Other popular Istanbul attractions
- • Galata Tower
- • Topkapi Palace
- • Taksim Square
- • Dolmabahce Palace
- • Suleymaniye Mosque
When is the best time to visit Istanbul?
- • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 21°C)
- • Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 6°C)
- • Rainiest months: December, January, November and February (average 106 mm of rainfall)
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