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, Elmadag/Sisli, Istanbul
The price is ₹23,415 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
₹23,415
₹26,225 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel property perched above a central area to the main attractions. Breakfast is sensational with attentive staff. Check in was a breeze and our room was ready prior to check-in time. Great restaurant options in the hotel and close to other key sights. Our stay was very comfortable from ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Piyer Loti Cad No:7, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is ₹11,627 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
₹11,627
₹13,022 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,027 reviews)
"Excellent location! Friendly staff. Lots of shopping and restaurants are walking distance."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 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 ₹14,425 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
₹14,425
₹16,717 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Great hotel!"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

InterContinental Istanbul by IHG
Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

4 out of 5
Türbedar Sk. 20, Istanbul, Istanbul
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (466 reviews)
"Great hotel so handy to attractions close to trams staff so helpful organized pick up from airport and organized to cruise terminal Best of all top breakfast so great a selection would stay here again"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant
Seven Hills Hotel - Special Class

Seven Hills Hotel - Special Class

Cankurtaran Mh., Tevkifhane Sokak 8, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is ₹13,416 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
₹13,416
₹15,026 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (993 reviews)
"Staying in this hotel for 3rd time will come back again .10/10 Best staff ever specially Sinan Fatma and Ozan"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Seven Hills Hotel - Special Class
Pera Palace Hotel

Pera Palace Hotel

Mesrutiyet Cad. No. 52, Tepebasi Beyoglu, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is ₹18,256 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
₹18,256
₹20,445 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,012 reviews)
"Nice property"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Pera Palace Hotel
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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. Blue Mosque 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 Topkapi Palace.

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