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Our top choices for Istanbul City Center hotels

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

1. Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul

Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul
5.0 star property
Beşiktaş, 4.5 km from Istanbul City Center
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,301 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel"
United States
Nadia
The price is 8.429.876 ₫
9.357.163 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

2. Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
Istanbul City Center
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,260 reviews)
"perfect area for easy tourism and access to transit, great restaurants."
Canada
Soobin
The price is 3.550.100 ₫
3.940.611 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
Club Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Smoking | View from room

3. The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul

The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
5.0 star property
Istanbul City Center
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,078 reviews)
"The staff were very helpful at all times!"
United Kingdom
Tariq
The price is 6.699.039 ₫
7.435.933 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
Bosphorus Suite | Minibar, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

4. Çırağan Hotel Bosphorus

Çırağan Hotel Bosphorus
Beşiktaş, 5.7 km from Istanbul City Center
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (413 reviews)
"Buffet breakfast was good. Close to amenities. Modern/refurbished rooms, staff attentive."
United States
Richard
The price is 2.760.558 ₫
3.064.220 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Çırağan Hotel Bosphorus
Front of property – evening/night

5. Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center

Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center
5.0 star property
5 km from Istanbul City Center
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"All of the above are great"
Canada
Azadeh
The price is 4.689.327 ₫
5.205.153 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center
Front of property

6. Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant
4.0 star property
Istanbul City Center
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (852 reviews)
"Clean room, helpful staff, food was very good. Loved the air con and I will stay here again"
United Kingdom
Elaine
The price is 2.860.739 ₫
3.175.420 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant
One Bedroom Duplex Terrace Suite with Sea View - Complimentary Butler Service | Terrace/patio

7. Rixos Tersane Istanbul

Rixos Tersane Istanbul
5.0 star property
Beyoğlu, 2.1 km from Istanbul City Center
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (363 reviews)
"Very nice hotels and amnesties Very good selections of restaurants We enjoyed our stay and highly recommended"
United Kingdom
Amar
The price is 11.321.375 ₫
13.195.064 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Rixos Tersane Istanbul
Executive lounge

8. The Marmara Taksim

The Marmara Taksim
5.0 star property
Istanbul City Center
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent hotel with amazing amenities and great location too"
United Kingdom
Khalid
The price is 4.642.438 ₫
5.153.106 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
The Marmara Taksim
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, free pool cabanas

9. Seven Hills Palace & Spa

Seven Hills Palace & Spa
Istanbul City Center
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,262 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United Kingdom
Vishal
The price is 4.257.140 ₫
4.725.425 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Seven Hills Palace & Spa
Panoramic Room | Premium bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds, minibar

10. Lenus Hagia Sophia Hotel

Lenus Hagia Sophia Hotel
Istanbul City Center
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (240 reviews)
"Great room and friendly staff. There was a free Turkish breakfast every morning which was nice."
United Kingdom
GRAHAM
The price is 1.400.433 ₫
1.554.420 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Lenus Hagia Sophia Hotel
Property entrance

11. Titanic City Taksim

Titanic City Taksim
4.0 star property
Istanbul City Center
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"The staff was so helpful,the location was so good."
United States
Anna
The price is 2.545.012 ₫
2.824.963 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Titanic City Taksim
Check-in/check-out kiosk

12. Elite World Istanbul Taksim

Elite World Istanbul Taksim
5.0 star property
Istanbul City Center
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,011 reviews)
"Breakfast was amazing. Turkish hamam."
United States
Ahmad
The price is 2.653.126 ₫
2.944.970 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Elite World Istanbul Taksim
Suite, Bosphorus View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

13. The Marmara Pera

The Marmara Pera
4.0 star property
Istanbul City Center
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location. Breakfast and amenities."
Canada
Alain-Philippe
The price is 3.686.642 ₫
4.092.172 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug
The Marmara Pera
Terrace/patio

14. Divan Istanbul

Divan Istanbul
5.0 star property
Istanbul City Center
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"It was nice stay"
United States
IRFAN
The price is 4.674.602 ₫
5.188.808 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Divan Istanbul
Exterior

15. Ciragan Palace Kempinski

Ciragan Palace Kempinski
5.0 star property
Beşiktaş, 6 km from Istanbul City Center
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (714 reviews)
"The pool near the Bosforo is one of the most pleasant places we saw in the world. Dinner at Tuga is a must go."
United States
Flavio
The price is 16.611.191 ₫
18.438.422 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Ciragan Palace Kempinski
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

16. Demiray Hotel & Spa

Demiray Hotel & Spa
5.0 star property
Istanbul City Center
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (177 reviews)
"Well located, helpful staff, great breakfast and amazing view. A great stay."
Australia
Carl
The price is 4.015.982 ₫
4.457.740 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Demiray Hotel & Spa
Garden

17. Ottoman's Life Hotel Deluxe

Ottoman's Life Hotel Deluxe
5.0 star property
Istanbul City Center
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"This is best place we stay in,this is our 4 th time in Istanbul and this is best place we stay in"
Ireland
Nerzad
The price is 3.351.840 ₫
3.720.542 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug
Ottoman's Life Hotel Deluxe
5 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served

18. Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus

Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus
5.0 star property
4.2 km from Istanbul City Center
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,011 reviews)
"Everything was spectacular! We loved the pool and sauna. The rooms were spacious. The location was fantastic."
Canada
Sarah Louise
The price is 6.441.383 ₫
7.149.935 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 Aug
Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus
Lunch and dinner served

19. Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul

Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul
4.0 star property
Istanbul City Center
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Great location. Friendly staff and super helpful. Great views of the city and blue mosque from the rooftop restaurant. Amazing stay!"
United States
Luciano
The price is 3.893.093 ₫
4.321.333 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul
Property entrance

20. Doubletree by Hilton Istanbul Moda

Doubletree by Hilton Istanbul Moda
5.0 star property
6.4 km from Istanbul City Center
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"nice hotel, courteous staff."
United States
rana
The price is 3.607.175 ₫
4.003.964 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Doubletree by Hilton Istanbul Moda
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Where to stay in Istanbul City Center

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

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

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Büyükada

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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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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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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.

Top Istanbul City Center Hotel Reviews

Elite World Istanbul Taksim

Elite World Istanbul Taksim

10/10 Excellent
"Clean and nice and close"
Shadi 4-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Elite World Istanbul Taksim

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, Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia.
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 3515 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 Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Galata Tower and learn about the local history. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Grand Bazaar and Taksim Square are some other places worth a visit. Favourite places to visit in the surrounding area include Sultanahmet Square, Topkapi Palace and Istiklal Avenue. 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.