1.Çırağan Palace Kempinski
Bosphorus hotel incorporating Ottoman palace, dining and spa.
Why it stands out: Palace-style stays
Hotels in Istanbul
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Where to stay in Istanbul? This page gathers five hotels in Istanbul, each with a short description and direct links to the official website and Google Maps, so you can compare locations, check rates and book directly.
2.Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus
Waterfront hotel with palace accommodations and spa.
Why it stands out: Waterfront stays
3.Raffles Istanbul
Contemporary hotel with suites, dining and views.
Why it stands out: Zorlu Center stays
4.The Peninsula Istanbul
Luxury Bosphorus hotel.
Why it stands out: Bosphorus stays
Planning tips: Hotels in Istanbul
- Where to look
- Many of Istanbul's most popular hotels are found in Sultanahmet, Beyoğlu, Karaköy, Nişantaşı, Bebek on the Bosphorus and Kadıköy on the Asian side.
- When to go
- April to June and September to November bring the most comfortable weather.
- Prices & tipping
- Prices are in Turkish lira; tipping about 10% in restaurants is common.
- Getting around
- Trams, the metro and Bosphorus ferries connect both sides of the city; an Istanbulkart works on all of them.
- Good to know
- Book directly on the hotel's official website to compare rates and see current offers.
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