7 of the Most Beautiful Istanbul Hotels for a Comfortable Stay in Turkey

About Istanbul

A European city with a character all its own, lively and never still, with historic and cultural depth — particularly as it sits between the continents of Asia and Europe. It is an important city geographically, historically, culturally and commercially, lying on the Sea of Marmara that links the Bosphorus with the Mediterranean and the Black Sea.

It is also a busy city of more than 19 million people, and anyone who visits is left amazed: a historic city that is at the same time full of modernity and progress. As for its most important attractions and historic landmarks, they include the Grand Bazaar, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Hagia Sophia, Beylerbeyi Palace, the Galata Tower and bridge, Yildiz Palace, Dolmabahçe Palace, the Bosphorus Bridge and the Bucoleon Palace.

The best time to visit Istanbul

If you are planning to visit Turkey and are looking at Istanbul's hotels, do not worry about choosing the right time, because the city enjoys mild weather all year and you can visit whenever you want. It follows a Mediterranean climate that is warm and temperate; temperatures can reach 41 degrees Celsius in summer and drop to 14 below zero in winter, but there are no more than ten snowy days a year. You can come to the city in summer and spring and enjoy the calm atmosphere, the spring festivals and the pleasant weather.

The best hotels in Istanbul

Raffles Istanbul

A five-star hotel in the city, very close to the famous shopping districts and just 5 minutes from the Zorlu Performing Arts Center, as well as being near Miniaturk and the metro station. It has comfortable rooms with showers, Wi-Fi, a minibar, tea and coffee making facilities and fully equipped bathrooms. Guests will also find leisure facilities such as a sauna and jacuzzi, along with fine restaurants and a bar for drinks, plus a swimming pool, a conference hall and parking.

InterContinental Istanbul

One of the most beautiful five-star hotels in Istanbul, with an ideal location in the heart of the city near İstiklal Street, which makes it a starting point for visiting many of the city's storied historic sites — palaces, mosques and museums. It also has the loveliest view over the Bosphorus and the city of Istanbul with its historic landmarks, especially the Sultanahmet peninsula, the Atatürk Cultural Center, the Hagia Sophia, Dolmabahçe Palace and the Blue Mosque. It has fine restaurants serving the best-known Ottoman and Turkish dishes, including Safran, City Lights Bar, Veranda and the Brasserie.

Radisson Blu

The hotel is in Şişli, a major commercial district of the city close to Cevahir Mall, and offers plenty of leisure facilities such as a sauna, a fitness centre and a Turkish bath, along with a reception desk and Wi-Fi. The rooms are fully equipped, and there are restaurants designed in Turkish style, a café and a bar, as well as a poolside bar, a business lounge and smoking rooms.

Istanbul hotels on the water

Four Seasons Istanbul

The hotel was originally one of the old Ottoman palaces, dating back to the nineteenth century, and its design is one of a kind. It enjoys a wonderful setting on the Bosphorus and offers an indoor pool and a heated one, along with parking, a gym and a health club of a refined standard. All the rooms are air-conditioned with luxurious furnishings, and have a minibar, a television and a work desk. As for the hotel's Aqua restaurant, it specialises in Turkish and Italian dishes and Mediterranean cuisine. You can enjoy eating on the restaurant terrace, which looks directly onto the Bosphorus, with grilled fish and meat available at the Pool Grill restaurant.

Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul

One of the most beautiful luxury five-star hotels in Istanbul, with striking decor that blends Turkish and Swiss touches, and home to a lavish spa, a fine pool, fast internet and a tennis court. The rooms are luxurious and well equipped with every comfort, and there are elegant restaurants serving Turkish, Arabic and international dishes. It also has unique chalets designed like mountain lodges for a classic Swiss atmosphere. It is close to the shopping districts and the historic sites such as the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace, and the hotel is around 42.1 kilometres from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. And if you want to book your room in one of these luxury hotels at an outstanding price with a big discount, there is nothing better than Tjwaal to handle it and give you an excellent booking that fits exactly what you want.

Hilton hotels in Istanbul

Istanbul is home to a number of hotels in the famous Hilton chain, including Hilton Istanbul Maslak, Hilton Istanbul Mall of Istanbul, Hilton Garden Inn Istanbul Beylikdüzü, Hilton Istanbul Bomonti in Şişli, Hilton Istanbul Bakırköy, Hilton Garden Inn Istanbul Atatürk Airport and Hilton Istanbul Kozyatağı.

On top of that there is the Hilton Bosphorus, the first hotel in the Hilton chain to be built outside America, which makes it an icon with a history stretching back more than 60 years. It has a fine location overlooking the old city, lush gardens and the Bosphorus, and offers guests every comfort and form of leisure.

The hotel has a health club with a spa and sauna and a Turkish bath and massage service, as well as dedicated play areas for children, and an outdoor and an indoor pool. The rooms are comfortable, with elegant, newly refurbished luxury furniture, a minibar, a full bathroom, a television, Wi-Fi and a work area. You can also enjoy Turkish and international dishes at the hotel restaurant, and there are halls for events and meetings, along with summer receptions.

The cost of booking Istanbul hotels

Do not think too long about it if you want to enjoy a memorable trip to Istanbul — it truly deserves a visit for its historic, cultural and tourist landmarks, as well as its many leisure areas suited to families and children and its many shopping centres.

Just set your travel date, pack your bag, get in touch with Tjwaal and choose the right hotel for you — you will find with us a list of the best Istanbul hotels to suit every budget. And do not worry about the cost, because our site has plenty of offers and discounts that guarantee you a luxurious trip in an elegant place at a competitive price. On top of that there are outstanding deals on travel and flights in partnership with more than 500 airlines.