Istanbul City Center Travel Guide

Istanbul

Istanbul City Center
Hagia Sophia featuring heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and a city
Basilica Cistern showing religious aspects, interior views and a church or cathedral
Galata Tower featuring a ferry, skyline and a river or creek
Hagia Sophia which includes interior views, views and religious elements

Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Istanbul City Center

The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul

The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul

5 out of 5
Suzer Plaza, Askerocagi Caddesi, No:6 Istanbul
The price is 7.119.862 ₫ per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
7.119.862 ₫
per night
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Stay at this luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Everything from the friendly welcome to the clean environment and all the amenities

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
Divan Istanbul

Divan Istanbul

5 out of 5
Asker Ocagi Cd. No:1, Taksim, Sisli Istanbul Istanbul
The price is 4.308.943 ₫ per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
4.308.943 ₫
per night
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Stay at this luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
This trip to Istanbul became even more memorable thanks to this hotel. Everyone who works here was incredibly kind, and even when we had small or inconvenient requests, they always helped us with such pleasant and warm service. The moment we walked into the hotel, we were welcomed by a lovely scent, ...

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Divan Istanbul
Titanic City Taksim

Titanic City Taksim

4 out of 5
Kocatepe Mahallesi Lamartin Caddesi Istanbul Beyoglu
The price is 2.299.530 ₫ per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
2.299.530 ₫
per night
2 Dec - 3 Dec
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! (1,001 reviews)
I stayed at Titanic City Taksim during a trip to Istanbul for dental work, and it turned out to be the perfect choice. I arrived before check-in and the staff welcomed me right away, even bringing me a glass of juice while they prepared my room. The lobby was clean, modern, and inviting, and my room ...

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Titanic City Taksim
Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Piyer Loti Cad No:7 Istanbul Istanbul
The price is 2.716.675 ₫ per night from 10 Dec to 11 Dec
2.716.675 ₫
per night
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Stay at this spa hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,144 reviews)
I stayed 3 nights. Everything was good except internet connections. I had not WIFI connections in the room. Staff was really humbel and nice.

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
InterContinental Istanbul by IHG

InterContinental Istanbul by IHG

5 out of 5
Asker Ocagi Cad No: 1 Taksim Istanbul Istanbul
The price is 3.407.797 ₫ per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
3.407.797 ₫
per night
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Stay at this luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Magnificent views of the Bosphorus from InterContinental Istanbul's rooftop City Lights Bar and restaurant - not to be missed. The bedrooms are a good size and were spotlessly clean with a very comfortable bed. Great location near Takism square and metro

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

InterContinental Istanbul by IHG
Wabi Hostels

Wabi Hostels

Papa Roncalli Sokak No: 34 Istanbul Istanbul
The price is 1.540.534 ₫ per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
1.540.534 ₫
per night
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Stay at this hostel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Taksim Square and Galata Tower are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (281 reviews)
it’s so clean and ppl so good ,it’s the best hostel in Istanbul.

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Wabi Hostels
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Other neighbourhoods around Istanbul City Center

Istanbul which includes a city, a marina and a sunset

Fatih

4.5/5(1,512 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Fatih. Grand Bazaar is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Aksaray Station or Yusufpasa Station to see more of Istanbul.

Fatih
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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.

Sirkeci
Galata Tower featuring cruising, general coastal views and a city

Galata

Travellers choose Galata for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Karakoy Tünel Station and check out top sights like Galata Tower.

Galata
Galata Tower featuring a bay or harbour, night scenes and a ferry

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.

Karaköy
Galata Tower featuring a bay or harbour, night scenes and a ferry

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

Sultanahmet

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

Sultanahmet


Istanbul City Center Travel Guide

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