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!

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  • Hotel Han

    500 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
    Good
    (181 reviews)
    Offering a restaurant and a lobby area, the fantastic Hotel Han Istanbul is approximately 5 minutes' walk from the sultan Ahmed Blue Mosque. Located 3.2 km from a convenient place…
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  • Ahmet Efendi Evi

    1 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!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (317 reviews)
    Ahmet Efendi Evi Hotel Istanbul offers air-conditioned rooms in the Old City Sultanahmet district, 12 minutes' walk from the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum. This hotel features Wi-Fi…
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  • Gul Sultan Hotel

    900 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!
    9.2
    Excellent
    (316 reviews)
    Offering a gift shop, the 4-star Gul Sultan Hotel Istanbul lies in the Bulvarnoe Ring district of Istanbul, 550 metres from the 4th-century Byzantine Hagia Irene Church Museum…
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  • Emirhan Guesthouse & Suites

    600 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!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (283 reviews)
    The comfortable Emirhan Guesthouse & Suites Istanbul gives quick access to the palace Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts, situated nearly a 5-minute walk away. Experience city views and enjoy…
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  • Utarit Hotel

    3.2 km to the city centre
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    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
    Good
    (661 reviews)
    Situated just 5 minutes on foot from the Republic Monument, the comfortable 3-star Utarit Hotel Istanbul offers air-conditioned rooms, Wi-Fi, and parking. This Istanbul guest house is…
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  • Nelly Guesthouse

    3.1 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.9 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    9
    Excellent
    (216 reviews)
    Featuring a storage room, Nelly Guesthouse Istanbul lies just an 8-minute walk from the cobblestone Istiklal Street. The guest house provides a safety deposit box and a luggage locker…
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  • Ramos Boutique Hotel Sultanahmet

    900 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!
    7.8
    Good
    (156 reviews)
    Situated nearly 10 minutes' walk from the restored Column of Constantine, the comfortable Ramos Boutique Hotel Sultanahmet Istanbul features bicycles for rent. While staying at the 4-star guest house…
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  • Asil House

    700 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!
    9.6
    Excellent
    (163 reviews)
    The 4-star Asil House Hotel Istanbul offers air-conditioned rooms only 400 metres from the Eminönü Pier. Located just around the corner from the old Bayezid II Mosque, this…
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  • Galata Life Istanbul

    2 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!
    8
    Good
    (71 reviews)
    The 4-star Galata Life Istanbul Hotel offers proximity to the historic Sultanahmet District, situated nearly a 25-minute walk away. Boasting a location just 650 metres from the Neve…
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  • Sirena'S Suites

    2.9 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!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (53 reviews)
    The 4-star Sirena'S Suites Istanbul hotel offers proximity to the Kız Kulesi, situated nearly a 25-minute walk away.
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  • Sultan Mansion

    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!
    7.8
    Good
    (103 reviews)
    The 3-star Sultan Mansion Hotel Istanbul, located in European Side with Istanbul's old center, with classic sights like opulent Topkapı Palace, the Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia, a mosque…
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  • Taksim White Mansion Hotel

    3.3 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!
    7.4
    Good
    (51 reviews)
    The 3-star Taksim White Mansion Hotel Istanbul offers its guests air-conditioned rooms just 600 metres from the cobblestone Istiklal Street. Wi-Fi is offered in public areas at…
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  • New Modern Flat- By Taksim Square

    3.9 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!
    9
    Excellent
    (71 reviews)
    The 3-star New Modern Flat- By Taksim Square Hotel Istanbul offers quick access to Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, located merely a 5-minute walk away. This Istanbul guest…
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  • Konak Apart

    5 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
    (46 reviews)
    Offering a storage for belongings, the comfortable Konak Apart Istanbul hotel lies in Kadikoy, which allows easy access to the European side of city, including the historical Sultanahmet area, just…
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  • Benan Apartment

    2.6 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
    Good
    (34 reviews)
    Benan Apartment Istanbul hotel offers easy access to Madame Tussauds Istanbul, which is situated about a 5-minute walk away. You will find baggage storage at the guest house.
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  • Kumbaraci Apartments & Suites

    2.2 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!
    Nestled in the Garden Ring district, Kumbaraci Apartments & Suites Istanbul hotel is a 9-minute walk from such cultural places of interest as The Quincentennial Foundation Jewish Museum of Turkish…
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  • Kilyos Serendipity

    27.3 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!
    9.6
    Excellent
    (3 reviews)
    Offering a restaurant and luggage storage, the comfortable Kilyos Serendipity Istanbul hotel lies in the Sariyer district of Istanbul, 4.8 km from Atlitur Park and merely 9 minutes' walk from…
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  • I1 Historic House Hotel With Gorgeous View

    2.9 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.9 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (52 reviews)
    Guests of the comfortable I1 Historic House Hotel With Gorgeous View Istanbul can easily reach the Cathedral Church of Saint George, located about a 5-minute walk away. This 3…
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  • Lovely Studio In The Center Of Istanbul

    4 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!
    9.6
    Excellent
    (5 reviews)
    Located within a 7-km distance of Miniaturk Miniature Park, Lovely Studio In The Center Of Istanbul hotel offers access to tourist attractions throughout Istanbul.
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  • Belya Konuk Evi

    1.8 km to the city centre
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    Pleasant location
    This property boasts pleasant location. It has a score 6.2 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    5.4
    Average
    (4 reviews)
    Belya Konuk Evi Istanbul hotel offers guests access to the great Hagia Sophia Museum, which is about 25 minutes' walk away. The guest house also includes parking.
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  • Deluxe Double Room 4

    1 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!
    6.4
    Good
    (7 reviews)
    Featuring views of the city, the 3-star Deluxe Double Room 4 Istanbul hotel is located 950 metres from Caferaga Madrasa. There is also parking.
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  • Guest Room

    2.2 km to the city centre
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    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!
    2.6
    Acceptable
    (22 reviews)
    Guest Room Istanbul hotel offers quick access to the Fenari Isa Mosque, situated approximately 5 minutes' walk away. There is also a car park.
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  • We Home Fulya

    5.6 km to the city centre
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    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
    Acceptable
    (128 reviews)
    The comfortable We Home Fulya Istanbul hotel lies 3.3 km from a natural paradise like the large Fethi Pasa Korusu Park, and features a storage room. Indulge in this Istanbul…
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  • Private Room In A House

    11 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!
    8.8
    Excellent
    (20 reviews)
    Located 6 km from Beylerbeyi Historical Summer Palace, Private Room In A House Istanbul hotel is a 5-minute walk from Sondurak Camii.
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  • Galata Central Stay Private Rooms

    2.2 km to the city centre
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    10
    Excellent
    (2 reviews)
    Located about 5 minutes' walk from the Neve Shalom Synagogue, the comfortable Galata Central Stay Private Rooms Istanbul hotel gives easy access to various tourist attractions. While staying at this…
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  • Konar House

    8.3 km to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 10 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    9
    Excellent
    (1 review)
    Located 10 minutes by car from the Goztepe Park, Konar House Hotel Istanbul is 350 metres from Abdurrahman Soyak Camii.
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  • Goekhan Basak

    1.6 km to the city centre
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    10
    Excellent
    (1 review)
    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, Gokhan Basak…
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  • Cozy Room In Heart Of Istanbul

    9 km to the city centre
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    10
    Excellent
    (1 review)
    The comfortable Cozy Room In Heart Of Istanbul hotel gives quick access to Amine Hatun Cami, which is situated about a 5-minute walk away. There is also a car…
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  • Tt Guest Rooms

    400 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!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (46 reviews)
    The 3-star Tt Guest Rooms Istanbul hotel provides proximity to the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum, which is situated just 1 km away. Boasting a location only 500 metres…
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  • Naz Wooden House Inn

    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!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (11 reviews)
    Offering a luggage room, the comfortable Naz Wooden House Inn Istanbul lies in the Bulvarnoe Ring district, just 0.9 km from the historic Sultanahmet District and about 10 minutes' drive…
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  • Guest House

    2.7 km to the city centre
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    Pleasant location
    This property boasts pleasant location. It has a score 2.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    10
    Excellent
    (1 review)
    Guest House Istanbul gives quick access to the Fish Museum, situated only a 5-minute walk away. Cambaziye Cami is approximately 1 km from this Istanbul guest house, while the…
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  • Kazimkarabekir Guest House

    10.8 km to the city centre
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    10
    Excellent
    (1 review)
    Kazimkarabekir Guest House Istanbul offers easy access to the Kazım Karabekir Central Mosque, which is situated about 5 minutes' walk away. There is also a car park.
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  • Radvan Home

    5.6 km to the city centre
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    8
    Good
    (1 review)
    Guests of Radvan Home Istanbul hotel can visit the Aqua Club Dolphin, situated around 6 km away. The guest house provides Wi-Fi, which is available in public areas.
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  • Sevil 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!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (2 reviews)
    Sevil Hotel Istanbul is a great place to stay in Taksim with its bars and nightspots, 3.3 km from the Holy mosque "Hagia Sophia Museum".
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  • Metropolis Hostel & Guest House

    1 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!
    8.8
    Excellent
    (254 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the 3-star Metropolis Hostel & Guest House Istanbul is about a 25-minute walk from The Quincentennial Foundation Jewish Museum of Turkish Jews. Located…
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  • Lika Hotel - Comfortable Double Room In Istanbul

    600 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 10 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    10
    Excellent
    (1 review)
    The 3-star Lika Hotel - Comfortable Double Room In Istanbul offers easy access to Little Hagia Sophia Mosque, which is situated merely 500 metres away. Thanks to an ice rink…
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  • Lika Hotel - Eco Double Room - Center Istanbul

    600 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 10 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    9
    Excellent
    (1 review)
    The comfortable 3-star Lika Hotel - Eco Double Room - Center Istanbul gives quick access to the l6th-century Sokullu Mehmed Pasa Mosque, situated just a 5-minute walk away. Thanks…
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  • Arasta Hotel

    800 m to the city centre
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    7.6
    Good
    (72 reviews)
    Immerse yourself in Istanbul's charm with the affordable 3-star Arasta Hotel Istanbul, located only 6 minutes' stroll from the Basilica Cistern and offering tour/ticket assistance to help you…
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  • Lovely Galata Home With Bosporus View Terrace

    1.9 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
    Good
    (6 reviews)
    Located just 1.4 km from the fortress-like Arap Mosque, Lovely Galata Home With Bosporus View Terrace Istanbul hotel is just 450 metres from Kilic Ali Pasha Complex Mosque.
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  • Mansion Valeria

    500 m to the city centre
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    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
    (184 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the 5-star Mansion Valeria Hotel Istanbul is a mere 1.4 km from the Greek Eastern Hagia Irene Orthodox Church. This Istanbul hotel also…
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  • Istanbul Erasmus House

    2.8 km to the city centre
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    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
    (36 reviews)
    Istanbul Erasmus House Hotel features 7 rooms and lies nearly a 15-minute walk from Madame Tussauds Istanbul. Guests who stay at the guest house can park their car on…
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  • Applehill

    3.9 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!
    9.2
    Excellent
    (4 reviews)
    Located only 1.4 km from the Military Museum and Cultural Site Command, the comfortable 4-star Applehill Hotel Istanbul offers access to tourist attractions throughout Istanbul. This Istanbul guest house…
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  • Ata Suit

    5.8 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!
    7.4
    Good
    (2 reviews)
    Ata Suit Istanbul hotel is a great place to stay in Sisli with shopping centers including the Istanbul Cevahir mall, about 6 km from the Basilica Cistern. This guest house…
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  • Sultanahmet Wooden House

    1.2 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!
    6.2
    Good
    (173 reviews)
    Offering a convenience store and a storage for belongings, Sultanahmet Wooden House Hotel Istanbul lies in the Old City Sultanahmet district, just 1.9 km from the old Bayezid II Mosque…
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  • Transit

    30 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!
    5
    Average
    (2 reviews)
    Transit Hotel Istanbul is a great place to stay in Asian Side where you will also find a number of attractive parks, 20 minutes' walk from Via/Port Outlet. This…
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  • Busra'S House

    12 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!
    5.8
    Average
    (5 reviews)
    Busra'S House Hotel Istanbul is situated in Asian Side with a number of options, 2.5 km from the Bostanci Lunapark, which is highly recommended for a family visit.
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  • Sevil Hotel

    3.3 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!
    6
    Average
    (1 review)
    Nestled in Taksim with a terrace and views of the city, Sevil Hotel Istanbul is approximately a 20-minute walk from Kilic Ali Pasha Complex Mosque.
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  • Melkan Otel Guest House

    1.8 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
    Good
    (25 reviews)
    Melkan Otel Guest House Istanbul features 8 rooms and lies about a 25-minute walk from the Ottoman - era Friday Blue Mosque. There is also private car parking.
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  • Sevil Hotel

    3.3 km to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 10 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    5
    Average
    (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, Sevil Hotel Istanbul is around a…
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  • Osmanli Konaklari

    800 m to the city centre
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    Pleasant location
    This property boasts pleasant location. It has a score 6.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    6.4
    Good
    (13 reviews)
    Nestled in Laleli, which is known by some as Istanbul's Russia Town, Osmanli Konaklari Hotel Istanbul is 1.4 km from culture-oriented attractions like the TGC Press Media Museum. This…
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