Istanbul Hotels

The city of Istanbul offers accommodation options ranging from five-star luxury hotels, boutique-style lodges, budget dormitories to youth hostels. Further, the accommodation option also includes guest houses, local independent properties and 'S' class hotels, among others.

Most five-star hotels and other lavish ones are found in Taksim Square or Beyoglu, which is the commercial centre of the city. Being situated along the metro line, hotels in this region are highly popular.

This place also directly connects to the airport by a shuttle bus. Shopping and dining options in Beyoglu area further add to the popularity of hotels in this region.

Sultanahmet, which is the heart of the historical old city of Istanbul, hosts even more hotels and hostels. As the tourist sites are located nearby this place, hotels here are most convenient for sightseeing. However, it may take time to travel around the city from the old town due to lack of direct connectivity to most places.

Other swanky hotels are located along the Bosphorus Strait. Some more budget accommodation options are also available in the financial district of Levent or Maslak and close to the Ataturk Airport.

Among the major international hotel chains in Istanbul are Ramada, Hyatt, Radisson, Four Seasons, Accor, Marriott, Ritz Carlton and Sheraton. Other international hotel chains available in the city are Hilton, Best Western, Movenpick, Swissotel, Kempinski, InterContinental, Barcelo, and Conrad.

Istanbul also houses some of the best hotels for travellers, who visit the city for business or commercial purposes. Most corporate and business hotels offer special facilities like Wi-Fi and high speed internet connections, business centres, meeting rooms and conference halls.

Leisure hotels, on the other hand, offer amenities such as fitness centre, indoor pool, Jacuzzi, spa, sauna and massage rooms, among others. Some of the leisure hotels also have golf courses.

The best time to visit Istanbul is during spring, early summer and autumn. The city is most crowded with tourists in the months of April, May, June, September and October. October to April is the low season, during which discounts are offered by most of the hotels.