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Where to stay in Istanbul City Center

Find the best Istanbul City Center areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Sultanahmet

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

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Taksim

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.

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Haydarpasa station building in Istanbul ; Shutterstock ID 276386249

Kadıköy

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

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Dolmabahсe Palace in Istanbul, Turkey, on European coast of Bosporus strait, main administrative center of Ottoman Empire in Turkiye

Beşiktaş

Spend some time visiting places like Bosphorus 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.

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Karaköy

Spend some time visiting places like Galata Tower while getting to know Karaköy, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Karakoy Station or Karakoy Tünel Station to see more of the area.

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Top Istanbul City Center Hotel Reviews

The Marmara Pera

10/10 Excellent

"Great location can walk straight into the nice side streets to start exploring. We hired a car and was busy area to navigate but was greeted with a member of staff who helped with bags and parked my car for me. Was a nice touch. Didn’t have breakfast so can’t comment but was very happy with hotel and would stay here again."

Sofitel Istanbul Taksim

6/10 Okay

"Love the Sofitel brand and have stayed at many of their properties around the world. On the surface, the hotel is great. Spacious rooms, excellent washroom and shower, clean and modern design. The staff are friendly and attentative. All things I come to expect from the Sofitel brand. Not to mention the location: A+. But when you stay a few nights, this was the experience: Poor temperature control: Control pad in room does nothing with the fan speed or temperature changes. This was the biggest fault for me. Had to call front desk to have maintenance adjust temperature on their end. Some nights after a call to front desk, the AC didn’t even come on at all. Other nights you ask for it to be set to 21 celsius, the temp. drops to 20 then 19 then 18. For a luxury property, temperature control in the room should be non negotiable. It was the biggest strike during my stay. TV malfunction: TV kept turning off by itself after a few minutes. Asked front desk to have it looked at. An employee came up, reset the TV and simply said to call him again if it doesn’t change. The problem remained By Day 3, we had enough and stopped calling. Room safe: the back panel keeping the batteries in place was broken and wouldn’t lock in place. Again, mentioned to front desk on the first day but nothing was done. Couldn’t keep our valuables (cash, jewellery, passports) safely away. All in all, the staff seem to try but issues were never resolved. Overall dissappointing."

Elite World Istanbul Taksim

2/10 Terrible

"The cleanliness, breakfast or services did not meet 5 star standards. I have stayed in many 5 star hotels and this is around 3 star worthy. We had a wet carpet for our entire stay and hotel staff clearly just didn’t understand or try to understand what we was saying. We had to request new towels daily & our room was only cleaned once on a 4 night stay. Cleaning staff enter the room despite the clearly displayed sign left us feeling uncomfortable and unsafe, on two occasions (one morning) and we do not believe this was handled appropriately at all. We were additionally disappointed with the breakfast. The breakfast selection had very little variety. Although we paid for breakfast as part of our stay, we only ate there once and ended up purchasing breakfast elsewhere for the remainder of the trip due to the poor experience. Spa tried to charge us full price despite online stating 20% off for people staying in the hotel - when queried she offered 15% off instead - booked this hotel for the spa experience and did not end up doing! Located in a good place where most things are walking distance."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Istanbul City Center?

Istanbul City Center is an historic neighbourhood known for its charming cafes and array of dining options. Experience the best of Istanbul City Center with a visit to Grand Bazaar, Sultanahmet Square and Blue Mosque.

Where is the best place to stay in Istanbul City Center?

Based on our traveller data, The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul is one of the top choices for your stay in Istanbul City Center. This hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Taksim Square, and it offers a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Titanic City Taksim and Divan Istanbul.

How many hotels will I be able to find in Istanbul City Center?

If you're searching for places to stay in Istanbul, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 3413 Istanbul City Center hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Istanbul City Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available in Istanbul City Center.

What can I see and do in this Istanbul neighbourhood?

Explore Istanbul City Center's landmarks such as Sultanahmet Square, Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia and learn about the local history. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Grand Bazaar and Taksim Square are some other places worth a visit. Galata Tower and Bosphorus are some popular places to visit in the area around Istanbul City Center. Valens Aqueduct and Column of Marcian are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Istanbul.

How can I get around Istanbul City Center and the greater Istanbul area?

If you want to see more of the city, Aksaray Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Aksaray Tram Station and Laleli-University Station. If you're considering venturing out of town, train travel is a great option. Vezneciler Subway Station is the closest train station, but YeniKapi Station and Emniyet - Fatih Station are also close by.

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Where to stay in Istanbul City Center

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Taksim

Kadıköy

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Karaköy

Top Istanbul City Center Hotel Reviews

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