Istanbul Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Istanbul
Istanbul
Istanbul
Galata Bridge
Istanbul

Where to stay in Istanbul

Blue Mosque which includes a fountain, a mosque and a pond

Sultanahmet

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Hagia Sophia to Blue Mosque – discover Sultanahmet, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Sultanahmet
Taksim which includes street scenes and a city as well as a couple

Taksim

4/5(354 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Taksim. Taksim Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Taksim Station or Findikli Station to see more of Istanbul.

Taksim
Haydarpasa station building in Istanbul ; Shutterstock ID 276386249

Kadıköy

4.5/5(67 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Kadıköy. Spend some time visiting top spots like Kalamış Marina, and catch the metro at Bahariye Station or Acibadem Station to see more of the area.

Kadıköy
Cumhuriyet Anıtı featuring street scenes, a city and a square or plaza

Istanbul City Center

4/5(122 area reviews)

Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Istanbul City Center. Check out top attractions like Taksim Square and Grand Bazaar, and jump on the metro at Aksaray Station or Aksaray Tram Station to see more of the city.

Istanbul City Center
Bosphorus Bridge showing a bridge, a coastal town and a river or creek

Beşiktaş

4/5(81 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Zorlu Performing Arts Center while getting to know Beşiktaş, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Nispetiye Station or Etiler Station to see more of the area.

Beşiktaş
Panorama of Golden Horn Gulf and the Bosphorus in Istanbul

Beyoğlu

Enjoy the popular shops in Beyoğlu. Taksim Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Tophane Station to see more of Istanbul.

Beyoğlu
Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul

Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul

5 out of 5
Visnezade Mah. Acisu Sok. NO. 19 Istanbul Istanbul
The price is 1.574 kr. per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
1.574 kr.
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,181 reviews)
Amazing view, clean room, very friendly staff at Sabrosa restaurant for breakfast, good hamam experience too. We travelled as a family. Highly recommend. Walking distance to Dolmabahche palace and Bektisas.

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul
Titanic City Taksim

Titanic City Taksim

4 out of 5
Kocatepe Mahallesi Lamartin Caddesi Istanbul Beyoglu
Fully refundable
The price is 543 kr. per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
543 kr.
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Great experience all round, very friendly staff clean rooms good food, excellent location

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Titanic City Taksim
ISG Sabiha Gokcen Airport Hotel - Special Class

ISG Sabiha Gokcen Airport Hotel - Special Class

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Int'l Airport Istanbul Istanbul
The price is 807 kr. per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
807 kr.
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,706 reviews)
Rooms are ok. Staff is ok… Its just.. Everything is very expensive, u feel totally ripped off for what u get.

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

ISG Sabiha Gokcen Airport Hotel - Special Class
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Elits Suits

Elits Suits

3 Osmanli Bulvari Istanbul pendik
Stay at this aparthotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a sauna. Popular attractions Viaport Outlet Shopping and Turkish-Hungarian Friendship ...
5.6/10 (203 reviews)
Avoid this place, it’s dirty nothing works and when you tell reception they don’t care. Pay a little more to get somewhere which isn’t filthy dirty

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Elits Suits
Marriott Executive Apartments Istanbul Tema World

Marriott Executive Apartments Istanbul Tema World

Atakent Mah. 243. Sok. No:28/41 Halkalı Istanbul
Stay at this spa hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Mall of Istanbul and Bahçeşehir Gölet Park are ...
Marriott Executive Apartments Istanbul Tema World
Marriott Executive Apartments Istanbul Investvadi

Marriott Executive Apartments Istanbul Investvadi

Ayazaga Mahallesi Kemerburgaz Cd Sariyer
Stay at this spa hotel in Sariyer. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Taksim Square and Galata Tower are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (77 reviews)
The hotel is brand new, rooms are very large , the kitchen is well equipped. Check-in thanks to Akif took only 2 minutes. We stayed a week, every day the hotel supplied with small bottles of water, also supplied with detergents for washing machine and dish washing machine. All staff even security ...

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Marriott Executive Apartments Istanbul Investvadi
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Istanbul

4.6
Top destination
5 - Excellent
1220
5 - Excellent 68%
4 - Good
453
4 - Good 25%
3 - Okay
91
3 - Okay 5%
2 - Disappointing
11
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
20
1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful city and people very nice.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Not too much to do as you can see all sights in 2-3 days. But nice place to go and relax

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

One of the best city breaks we have made helped by the staff of the hotel highlighting the city attractions and areas of interest.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Very nice place and people

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I recommend this hotel to anyone , Istanbul is a great city

5/5 - Excellent

Debra

Istanbul is a very unique city. It is modern and traditional and is able to fuze the two elements beautifully. Turkish people are really friendly, welcoming and helpful. A great city which offers many great site seeing places to see.