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Istanbul offers
hostel
dorm beds for as little
as €16 per
person,
decent air-conditioned double
rooms with private bath from €50
to €500
a night,
and excellent values in short-term
rental apartments/flats
to
let (for
as few as two nights).
Ironically,
most of the very expensive hotel
rooms are far from the major
sights,
and some of the best values are
mere steps away from what you'll
want to see and do.
Location is
very important when choosing a hotel or
apartment/flat. Each hotel
area has
its advantages and disadvantages.
I've chosen my hotel suggestions
with value, convenience, quiet and
safety in mind.
Here's how to find the perfect Istanbul
hotel for you:
1. First, get to know the
best hotel areas, and choose the one that fits
your needs:
—Old
Istanbul Hotel Districts: if
your time is short and you want
to be right in the historic center,
these are the districts for you,
no matter what your budget. More...
—Beyoğlu
Hotel Districts: if
you're coming to Istanbul for the arts,
music clubs, café life, boutique and
antiques shopping, at a higher budget,
look north of the Golden Horn. More...
—Bosphorus
Hotels: for 5-star
comfort and service,
if you won't be traveling every day
to the historic center, these excellent
hotels are for you. More...
—Airport
Hotels: if your flight
departs near the end of the morning
or evening rush hours, or if you
have a long layover,
try these. More...
2. Second, get to know types,
prices and facilities of Turkish
hotels:
Special-class
Hotels
Character, ambience, every
one unique: Istanbul's delightful inns and boutique
hotels, some with an Ottoman
ambience, in all price ranges. More...
Good-Value
4-star Hotels
Offering full comfort at
half the cost of a 5-star, Istanbul's
4-star hotels give you great
value for money: amenities,
class, location.... Why pay for 5-star
services you rarely use? Many are in Beyoğlu. More...
Thrifty
3-Star Hotels
Comfort and convenience anyone can afford, these
are the key to a comfortable yet thrifty stay in
Istanbul. Some are only steps from the top sights
in Sultanahmet. More...
Best 1- & 2-Star Hotels
Low prices, but private baths,
and breakfast is included! For budget
travelers, many of these places offer
fantastic bargains near everything
in Old Istanbul. More...
Top
5-Star Hotels
Luxury, status, ultimate comfort,
all possible facilities, smooth service,
Bosphorus views, mostly in Beyoğlu and
up the Bosphorus.
More...
Rental
Apartments (Flats to Let)
Home away from home, why not
live like a native in your own apartment?
These places are especially good for
traveling families,
even if you're staying only a few days. More...
Backpacker
Hostels
Forget the spartan youth hostels
of the last century. Hosteling is hot!
These places are friendly, fun,
amazingly
low-priced, and open to travelers of
all ages. More...
Hotels
Near Atatürk Airport
There's
one right inside Atatürk
International Airport, another
adjacent to the airport, and several
others only a 10- or 15-minute
taxi ride
away. But think carefully:
you may actually be better of staying
in the city. More...
Istanbul
Hotel Index
Already have the name of a hotel? See if it's included
in my list
of favorite Istanbul hotels in alphabetical order.
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