Istanbul

Istanbul

Turkey

Where East meets West - a magical city spanning two continents with rich Byzantine and Ottoman heritage.

population
15.5 million
timezone
TRT (UTC+3)
language
Turkish
currency
Turkish Lira (₺)

Local Activities & Experiences

*Prices shown are estimates

Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque Tour
$40
History

Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque Tour

Visit two of Istanbul's most iconic religious monuments

3 hours
$40
Bosphorus Cruise
$25
Sightseeing

Bosphorus Cruise

Scenic boat tour between Europe and Asia continents

2 hours
$25
Grand Bazaar Shopping
Free
Markets

Grand Bazaar Shopping

Explore one of the world's oldest covered markets

2 hours
Free
Turkish Bath Experience
$50
Wellness

Turkish Bath Experience

Traditional hammam with scrub and massage treatment

2 hours
$50
Topkapi Palace Tour
$30
History

Topkapi Palace Tour

Explore the lavish Ottoman sultan's palace and treasury

2.5 hours
$30
Turkish Food Tour
$55
Food

Turkish Food Tour

Taste kebabs, baklava, and Turkish coffee with local guide

3 hours
$55

Where to Stay

Curated selections for every budget

Çırağan Palace Kempinski
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4.9

Çırağan Palace Kempinski

Beşiktaş

Former Ottoman palace on the Bosphorus, ultimate luxury and history combined

Ottoman PalaceBosphorus ViewsInfinity Pool+2 more
2,876 reviews
$750
per night
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Four Seasons Sultanahmet
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4.8

Four Seasons Sultanahmet

Sultanahmet

Neoclassical former prison transformed into luxury hotel steps from Hagia Sophia

Historic Prison BuildingCourtyardSpa+2 more
3,245 reviews
$520
per night
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Vault Karaköy, The House Hotel
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4.6

Vault Karaköy, The House Hotel

Karaköy

Trendy hotel in converted Ottoman bank building in hip Karaköy district

Historic Bank BuildingRooftop BarModern Design+2 more
1,987 reviews
$180
per night
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Cheers Hostel
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4.4

Cheers Hostel

Sultanahmet

Friendly hostel with rooftop views of Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia

Rooftop TerraceFree BreakfastSocial Bar+2 more
3,421 reviews
$40
per night
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Swissôtel The Bosphorus
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4.7

Swissôtel The Bosphorus

Beşiktaş

Contemporary hotel with stunning Bosphorus views and lush gardens

Bosphorus ViewsSpaMultiple Restaurants+2 more
2,654 reviews
$320
per night
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