Where to Stay in Istanbul

The city where Europe meets Asia across the Bosphorus

Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, rooftop hammams, and the world's most dramatic skyline.

Travel Guide

Istanbul is the only city in the world that spans two continents — Europe and Asia — separated by the Bosphorus Strait. Hagia Sophia stood as the world's largest cathedral for nearly 1,000 years. The Grand Bazaar has 4,000 shops. And from any rooftop, you're watching cargo ships sail between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean.

Best Neighborhoods

Sultanahmet — Heritage & History

600+ hotels · Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar

Beyoğlu & Karaköy — Culture & Nightlife

900+ hotels · İstiklal Avenue, Galata Tower, Karaköy Waterfront

Bebek & Bosphorus — Luxury & Waterfront

300+ hotels · Bosphorus Views, Çırağan Palace, Bebek Waterfront

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