Pendik Travel Guide
Istanbul


Popular places to visit

Taksim Square
You can learn about the local history of Istanbul during your trip to a well-known site such as Taksim Square. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its fascinating museums.

Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia is a popular museum in Istanbul with a story of its own. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

Grand Bazaar
You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Grand Bazaar, a popular shopping spot in Istanbul. Add the area's notable monuments or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.

Galata Tower
You can learn more about the history of Istanbul when you visit a top site such as Galata Tower. Stroll along the seaside or visit the notable monuments in the area.

Blue Mosque
Find out about the history of Blue Mosque, one of the top monuments in Istanbul. Visit the area's stunning cathedral or amble around its seaside.

Topkapi Palace
You can browse the exhibits at Topkapi Palace, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Istanbul. Add the area's notable monuments or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.
Top hotels in Pendik

Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul
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

The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
Spotless room. Very big.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Elite World Grand Istanbul Kucukyali
This was a great place to stay. Very helpful and friendly staff. The room, breakfast, and massage we got at the spa were all very good. There was one employee named Yusuf that helped us out alot with room service and at the restaurant. He did a really great job. I would recommend staying here ...
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul
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Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Çırağan Hotel Bosphorus
Price performance
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Sofitel Istanbul Taksim
The room was absolutely beautiful, the bed and pillows oh so dreamy comfortable and the staff everything you expect from a Sofitel. The Executive Lounge is small, but its offerings were delicious during cocktail hour. The location is great. We will return.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pendik

Maltepe
You might enjoy the seaside views while in Maltepe. Maltepe Park Mall is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Maltepe Metro Station or Kucukyali Station to see more of the city.

Ataşehir
Unique features of Ataşehir include the shopping and spas. Make a stop by Brandium AVM or Metropol Istanbul while you're exploring the area.

Kadıköy
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.

Üsküdar
The seaside views and architecture are just a few things visitors like about Üsküdar. Camlica Hill and Adile Sultan Pavilion are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Altunizade Station or Bulgurlu Station to get around the larger area.

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

Sirkeci
Travellers choose Sirkeci for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sirkeci Station or Eminonu Station and check out top sights like Grand Bazaar.
