A City Break in Istanbul? Book These Top Istanbul Hotels for a Comfort Luxury Stay
- Atiya Ayda
- Oct 20, 2017
- 3 min read
Feel like going out a different place for chilling and dining or just to enjoy a different culture? Then it´s time for a city break in Istanbul.
Istanbul is one of those bustling big cities that attract a lot of tourists. And for good reasons always! Situated both in Europe and Asia, the thriving city offers a collection of culture, fantastic views and some of the best foods you’ll ever eat.
No wonder tourists travel to Istanbul by the dozens! But what is the best place to stay in Istanbul? The city is humongous, and hotels in Istanbul are overwhelming. Here we have listed out the best places to stay in Istanbul.
Hotel Nomade

Hotel Nomade lies in the heart of Istanbul's old city and is recently renovated in modern Turkish design and an unbeatable location. Guests can relax in the rooftop bar-terrace, which offers stunning sea views. The hotel boasts of the well-designed uncluttered rooms with wall-hung killim rugs and traditional colors. Hotel Nomade is an excellent base for exploring and reasonable rates too.
Value chic - Very reasonable rates for dazzling hotel with interiors by French designer Dan Beranger, right in the heart of the old city
Sights nearby - Just a few steps from the Old City's main monuments including the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia
Local markets - Spend your day haggling for goodies at the nearby Grand Bazaar.
Garden House Hotel

Situated in a classic and recently remodeled 19th Century Ottoman House building, the hotel offers four-star comfort for its guests. The hotel’s elegant rooms feature polished wood floors, kilims, and wooden furniture. Garden House Hotel services & amenities include: Traditional Lunch & Dinner facilities in Rose Garden & Snack Bar with the view of Courtyard. Free Wireless Internet Connection is available in the Room, Lobby, and Restaurant. Garden House Hotel is a real steal in a great location.
Romantic Break - This 19th century Ottoman Mansion is ideal for a romantic getaway, with grand rooms and a captivating leafy garden.
Local markets - Get lost in the nearby Grand Bazaar, an ideal spot for picking up bargains to bring home.
Sights nearby - This central hotel is just five minutes from Hagia Sophia and the majestic Blue Mosque.
Hotel Sari Konak

Hotel Sari Konak is an elegant base for exploring the sights of Sultanahmet. Guests can indulge in the fantastic views over the city and breath-taking views of the sea from the rooftop terrace. The hotel rooms feature parquet floors and cream furnishings dotted with Turkish artifacts. And the triple suites are ideal for groups or families.
Value chic - Great value for this voguish and central hotel in the historic Sultanahmet district with roof terrace views of the Blue Mosque.
Families - A perfect base for families, the suites can accommodate up to four people and boast beautiful views of the Marmara Sea.
Local markets - Test out your haggling skills in the Grand Bazaar, an perfect spot to pick up presents.
Sights nearby - This central hotel is walking distance from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.
Galata Antique Hotel

Galata Antique Hotel is one of the luxury hotels in the historic 19th-century Neo-Renaissance mansion. Centrally located in the city within walking distance of sights such as Galata Tower and Taksim Square, the hotel consists of 23 guest rooms and suites. The hotels’ elegant rooms have funky individual decor, high ceilings, marble bathrooms and double glazed windows.
Sights nearby - Centrally located, within walking distance to Taksim Square, Galata Tower, Museum of Modern Arts, Hagia Triada
Views – Breathtaking views from hotel
Local markets - Good for local color
Great walks - Fine for walkers
Empress Zoe

This one-of-a-kind hotel is a series of five historic houses built around a private garden bordering the atmospherically crumbling ruins of a 15th-century hammam. There are 25 rooms located across the hotel which caters to a gamut of requirements – singles and loved-up couples to families, etc. Empress Zoe - A tranquil crashpad in central Istanbul.
Hideaway - A quaint hideaway right in the city center with elegant and stylish rooms, a lovely rooftop terrace, and a tranquil leafy garden.
Sights nearby - Close to all the main and famous sights including the Topkapi Palace, and Blue Mosque.
Local markets - Explore the warren alleyways of the Grand Bazaar and discover its hidden gems.
Get ready to indulge in some unforgettable memories and brace up to get these superb moments imprinted on your mind forever during your stay in Istanbul hotels. There are so many places to visit in Istanbul, and if you plan well ahead, you can grab the best deals with Rehlat to add a tinge of luxury to your vacation.
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