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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  • 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!
    8.8
    Excellent
    (3307 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!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (5184 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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  • 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!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (2587 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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  • 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
    (166 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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  • 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
    (648 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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  • 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
    (4908 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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  • Intercontinental Istanbul, An Ihg Hotel

    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!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (4262 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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  • 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!
    8.8
    Excellent
    (1141 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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  • 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!
    8.8
    Excellent
    (771 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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  • 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!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (230 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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  • Grand Hyatt Istanbul

    3.8 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!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (1797 reviews)
    Offering a hammam, a sun terrace, and spa therapy, the wonderful Grand Hyatt Istanbul Hotel is nestled in Taksim with a terrace and views of the city, merely a 14…
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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
    (478 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 - 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
    Good
    (2046 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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  • 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
    (475 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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  • 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!
    8.8
    Excellent
    (1144 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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  • 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!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (3054 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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  • Hotel Amira Istanbul

    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
    (876 reviews)
    Situated 30 metres from Sea of Marmara, the 4-star Hotel Amira Istanbul features a currency exchange and a cash machine for guests' convenience. Featuring 52 rooms with views of…
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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
    (7995 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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  • 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
    Excellent
    (475 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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  • Ramada By Wyndham Istanbul Pera Taksim

    2.4 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
    Good
    (5443 reviews)
    Featuring a saltwater swimming pool, the 5-star Ramada By Wyndham Istanbul Pera Taksim Hotel is at a distance of 0.7 km from Museum of Innocence. Wi-Fi is featured…
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  • The Bank Hotel Istanbul, A Member Of Design Hotels

    1.6 km 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
    (667 reviews)
    The Bank Hotel Istanbul, A Member Of Design Hotels offers a currency exchange and a vending machine in the historic part of Istanbul, around a 10-minute drive from the…
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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 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (1608 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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  • Sheraton Istanbul City Center

    3.3 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!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (52 reviews)
    Situated right in the centre of Istanbul, the unique Sheraton Istanbul City Center hotel offers Nevi Lokma restaurant and general facilities such as a bureau de change and a cash…
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  • Divan Istanbul

    3.7 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
    (1820 reviews)
    Offering 251 rooms, the comfortable Divan Istanbul hotel is near the shopping district of Istanbul, at a distance of 3.7 km from Basilica Cistern. Situated right in the centre of…
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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
    Good
    (4166 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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  • Ajwa Sultanahmet - A Member Of Preferred Hotels & Resorts

    500 m 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!
    9.2
    Excellent
    (2036 reviews)
    The 5-star Ajwa Sultanahmet - A Member Of Preferred Hotels & Resorts Istanbul, located merely a 9-minute walk from Beyazit Tower, boasts an indoor swimming pool and a fitness club.
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  • The Marmara Pera

    2.4 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
    (555 reviews)
    Situated only a 6-minute walk from Galata Mevlevi Museum, the stylish 4-star Marmara Pera Hotel Istanbul offers a rooftop terrace with an outdoor pool. Featuring a year-round…
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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
    (952 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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  • 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!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (1975 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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  • Radisson Blu Hotel Istanbul Pera

    2.3 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!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (544 reviews)
    Offering a restaurant and a lobby area, the 5-star Radisson Blu Hotel Istanbul Pera lies in Taksim with dynamic nightlife and culture, a mere 0.6 km from Neve Shalom…
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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!
    6.8
    Good
    (3459 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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  • Cartoon Hotel

    3.3 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!
    7.6
    Good
    (353 reviews)
    Featuring a bureau de change and a lift, Cartoon Hotel Istanbul sits 9 minutes' walk from Taksim Gezi Park. Overlooking city, this hotel welcomes guests with a daily buffet breakfast.
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  • Rixos Pera Istanbul

    2.7 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
    (2652 reviews)
    Located nearly 25 minutes' walk from Topkapi Palace harem, Rixos Pera Istanbul Hotel includes 116 rooms with views of the sea. This hotel offers a bureau de change and a…
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  • The Artisan Istanbul MGallery

    3.5 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!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (1942 reviews)
    Just 10 minutes' walk from Taksim underground station, the comfortable Artisan Istanbul Mgallery hotel is situated in a tourist area of Istanbul, merely a 9-minute walk from Republic Monument.
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  • Bricks Hotel Istanbul

    11.4 km to the city centre
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    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!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (383 reviews)
    The 5-star Bricks Hotel Istanbul, located about 300 metres from Yenibosna tube station, offers a wellness centre, a sauna, and a terrace. The hotel has 154 rooms and features…
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  • Holiday Inn Istanbul City, An Ihg Hotel

    3.9 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!
    7
    Good
    (1151 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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  • 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
    (3566 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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  • Elite World Grand Istanbul Kucukyali

    13.6 km to the city centre
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    Very good location
    This property boasts very good location. It has a score 7.8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (432 reviews)
    Providing 350 rooms, the 5-star Elite World Grand Istanbul Kucukyali Hotel is approximately a 10-minute ride from Orhangazi Sehir Parki. The sophisticated hotel features a swimming pool and…
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  • Romance Istanbul Hotel Boutique Class

    700 m to the city centre
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    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!
    9.2
    Excellent
    (1465 reviews)
    Romance Istanbul Hotel Boutique Class, located a mere 1.5 km from the Ottoman imperial Suleymaniye Mosque, boasts an indoor swimming pool. This hotel offers Wi-Fi in public areas, and…
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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!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (1787 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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  • 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!
    6.8
    Good
    (2574 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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  • Hilton Istanbul Maslak

    11.9 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!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (2164 reviews)
    Located in the very heart of Istanbul, Hilton Istanbul Maslak Hotel offers spacious rooms, 2.5 km from Turk Telekom Stadium. This hotel provides 24-hour reception and late check-out…
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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!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (1574 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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  • 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!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (918 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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  • Crowne Plaza Istanbul - Old City, An Ihg Hotel

    1.2 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!
    7.4
    Good
    (3869 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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  • 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
    (4702 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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  • Fer Hotel

    200 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
    (1407 reviews)
    Offering a restaurant and luggage storage, the quality Fer Hotel Istanbul lies in the Old City Sultanahmet district, 850 metres from Beyazit Tower and 450 metres from such cultural places…
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  • Gorrion Hotel Istanbul

    12.7 km to the city centre
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    Very good location
    This property boasts very good location. It has a score 7.1 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (1508 reviews)
    The 5-star Gorrion Hotel Istanbul enjoys an exceptional location, 4.5 km from places of worship like Mecidiye Mosque, and provides guests with a luggage room and a restaurant. With…
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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
    (1779 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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  • Pierre Loti Hotel Old City- Special Category

    300 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
    (1397 reviews)
    Set amid local bars and eateries, 0.8 km from the Historic Beyazit Stone Tower, the 4-star Pierre Loti Hotel Old City- Special Category Istanbul includes 36 rooms. Located within…
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