Durusu 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.

Galata Tower
Standing for over 650 years, this imposing cylindrical lookout point continues to offer special views over the city of Istanbul.

Blue Mosque
Named for its dazzling interior covered in blue tiles, this is a hub of Istanbul's religious life.

Hagia Sophia
A world famous monument to the ever-changing history of Istanbul, and one of the largest churches in the world.

Sultanahmet Square
Find out about the history of Sultanahmet Square, one of the top monuments in Istanbul. Add the area's shops or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.

Grand Bazaar
Visit one of the biggest and oldest covered markets in the world, a real taste (and smell and sound!) of the diversity that Turkey has to offer.
Top hotels in Durusu

Hampton by Hilton Istanbul Airport, Arnavutkoy
the hotel is clean and staf is very hepful and breakfast is very fresh and good
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Elysian Airport Hotel & Restaurant
We're love to stay in this hotel, it's clean, best customer service, well maintained, also it's good deal
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

YOTELAIR Istanbul Airport AIRSIDE
This is the first time that I’ve stayed at a hotel inside the security zone at an airport. It was a great experience. We arrived late from Italy, walked from our gate to international transfers, went through the screening process, and then walked to the Yotel-air. The staff was helpful and within ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

Wanda Vista Istanbul
Our experience was very bad. There were no daily room cleans, barely had the items needed to make coffee, no towel changes , the safe boxes were not working, the breakfast was mediocre and the staff was very indifferent to all of our complaints. Never again!
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

YOTEL Istanbul Airport LANDSIDE, City Entrance
Was ok not worth the amount of money spent!! I had the worst migraine hence paid extra money for early check in as I fell asleep there was technical issue the light came on stayed on for 15mins made my head worse I started to vomit no sincere apology for this I would never stay here again !
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Fourpoints Airport Hotel
It was a very short stay but everything was good.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Durusu

Beylikdüzü
Travellers like the shopping in Beylikdüzü, and Beylikduzu Migros AVM is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Şişli
Travellers love Şişli for its popular shops, and you can see more of Istanbul by jumping on the metro at Sisli Station or Osmanbey Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Şişli Mosque and Bomontiada.

Bakırköy
Spend some time visiting places like Istanbul Expo Center while getting to know Bakırköy, and be sure to check out the seaside views. You can hop aboard the metro at DTM - Istanbul Fuar Merkezi Station or Yenibosna Station to see more of the area.

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.

Nişantaşı
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Nişantaşı. Spend some time visiting top spots like Abdi Ipekci Street, and catch the metro at Maçka Cable Car Station or Taşkışla Cable Car Station to see more of the area.

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.
