North of the Golden Horn, Beyoğlu has fewer major sights than Sultanahmet in Old Istanbul south of the Golden Horn; but Beyoğlu has more upscale boutiques, fine restaurants, music clubs, and trendy cafes and bars.
The Marmara Taksim Hotel
5-star high-rise right in Taksim Square with fine views all around
The Point
Chic modern hotel in the Talimhane hotel area, an easy walk to Taksim Square and most of Beyoğlu
Divan Istanbul Hotel
Smaller, locally-run luxury hotel with a longstanding reputation for superb personal service
Ceylan Intercontinental
Asymmetrical sykscraper, totally modern, in a good location with excellent views all around
Grand Hyatt Istanbul
Moderno-Ottoman palace in great location, though few views
Istanbul Hilton
Istanbul's first deluxe hotel, with panoramic views and spacious gardens and grounds
Ritz Carlton Istanbul
High-rise with fine views from the upper floors (most of which are deluxe apartments, not guest rooms), but not convenient for walking
Hilton Parksa Istanbul
4-Star with good views and service, across the valley from Beyoğlu
Swissotel The Bosphorus
Not near Taksim, but on a hill overlooking Dolmabahçe Palace and the Bosphorus
See also Elmadağ Hotels, Talimhane Hotels, Harbiye Hotels, and Nişantaşı & Teşvikiye Hotels.
—by Tom Brosnahan
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