Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Downtown Hotels in Istanbul, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Soho House Istanbul |
8.9 / 10 (488 Reviews) |
From 397$ | |
| Taksim Palace Hotel |
5.7 / 10 (80 Reviews) |
From 27$ | |
| 1890 Suites Hotel |
8.8 / 10 (703 Reviews) |
From 46$ | |
| Delta Hotel Istanbul & Old City |
8.0 / 10 (1610 Reviews) |
From 25$ | |
| Sofitel Istanbul Taksim |
8.2 / 10 (1877 Reviews) |
From 277$ |
Central Istanbul is one of the most convenient places to stay in when travelling to Turkey. There are many centrally located hotels in Istanbul and many of them offer great discounts for online bookings. Moreover, there are also many sights and attractions located within walking distance from most of these hotels. Here are some reasons why staying in a central Istanbul hotel can make your stay in Turkey much more enjoyable.
The first reason is that most of the major tourist attractions and landmarks are located within walking distance from most centrally located hotels. Places like the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace are all practically right at your doorstep. This also makes it easy to get around the city without having to rely on public transportation.
The second reason is that many of the centrally located hotels in Istanbul offer great discounts for online bookings. By booking your hotel online, you can save a lot of money on your accommodation. This leaves you with more money to spend on sightseeing and other activities.
The third reason is that Istanbul is a very large city and it can be difficult to get around without a map. By staying in a centrally located hotel, you will have easy access to a map of the city and you can easily get around without getting lost.
The fourth reason is that most of the centrally located hotels in Istanbul offer excellent facilities and services. They have large rooms, great restaurants, and a wide variety of amenities. This makes it easy to relax and enjoy your stay in Istanbul.
Best Hotels in Central Istanbul
View all photos
Tunnel Square is at 300 metres of the 5-star Soho House Istanbul Hotel, which is set among olive trees.
View all photos
The historic Sultanahmet District is placed approximately a 10-minute ride away, and Hagia Sophia Museum is around a 10-minute drive from the 2-star Taksim Palace Hotel Istanbul.
View all photos
1890 Suites Hotel
From 46$
Basilica Cistern is placed approximately 1.7 km away, and Hagia Sophia Museum is within a 5-minute drive of the 5-star 1890 Suites Hotel Istanbul.
Hotels in Central Istanbul With Parking
View all photos
Delta Hotel Istanbul & Old City
From 25$
Basilica Cistern is placed a 25-minute walk away, and the neoclassical Istanbul Archaeology Museums is within 25 minutes' walk of the wonderful Delta Hotel Istanbul.
View all photos
Sofitel Istanbul Taksim
From 277$
The cobblestone Istiklal Street is placed 1.1 km away, and Dolmabahce Palace is approximately 5 minutes by car from Sofitel Istanbul Taksim Hotel.
Hotels in Istanbul
| Hotel with balcony 🌤️ | Soho House Istanbul |
| Best reviews Hotel ❤️ | Taksim Palace Hotel |
| Best Price Hotel 🤑 | 1890 Suites Hotel |
View all photos
The Storied 16th-century Suleymaniye Ottoman Mosque is placed merely 1.8 km away, and the large museum "Topkapi Palace" is just 650 metres from Seven Rooms Oldcity Hotel Istanbul.
Hotels in Istanbul City Centre With Swimming Pool
View all photos
The word Sultanahmet District is placed a mere 600 metres away, and the sultan Ahmed Blue Mosque is within a 12-minute walk of the 4-star Ottoman Imperial Hotel Istanbul.
View all photos
Borz Hotel Istanbul Old City
From 50$
The Ottoman imperial Suleymaniye Mosque is placed about 2 km away, and the historical urban Gulhane Park is 5 minutes by car from the 2-star Matiat Hotel Istanbul.
View all photos
Divas Hotel
From 8$
The ancient Sultanahmet District is placed around 10 minutes' walk away, and the historical urban Gulhane Park is only an 11-minute walk from the 3-star Divas Hotel Istanbul.
Budget Hotels In Istanbul City Centre
View all photos
Elite World Istanbul Taksim
From 117$
The great Hagia Sophia Museum is placed a 10-minute drive away, and the Ottoman - era Friday Blue Mosque is within 10 minutes' drive of the comfortable Elite World Istanbul Taksim Hotel.
View all photos
Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel
From 105$
Madame Tussauds is placed 2.9 km away, and the l6th-century Sokullu Mehmed Pasa Mosque is within a 9-minute walk of Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel Istanbul.
View all photos
Pera Palace Hotel
From 218$
The cobblestone Istiklal Street is placed 5 minutes' walk away, and Republic Monument is 16 minutes' walk from the elegant Pera Palace Hotel Istanbul.
View all photos
The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque is placed 10 minutes' walk away, and the prominent Turkish Istanbul University is 5 minutes by car from the 4-star Raymond Hotel.
View all photos
Grand Hyatt Istanbul
From 210$
The functioning Blue Mosque is placed 10 minutes' drive away, and the cobblestone Istiklal Street is nearly a 5-minute drive from the wonderful Grand Hyatt Istanbul Hotel.
View all photos
Great Fortune Hotel & Spa
From 50$
Little Hagia Sophia Mosque is placed only 0.8 km away, and Basilica Cistern is 450 metres of the 4-star Great Fortune Hotel & Spa Istanbul.
View all photos
Avantgarde Urban Taksim
From 67$
Istanbul Riverside Museum of Modern Art is placed nearly 5 minutes' drive away, and Cemal Resit Rey Concert Hall is around a 15-minute stroll from Avantgarde Hotel Taksim.
View all photos
The word Sultanahmet District is placed 10 minutes' drive away, and the sultan Ahmed Blue Mosque is 10 minutes by car from Bella Hotel Istanbul.
View all photos
Hotel Aksaray Istanbul
From 36$
The 85-metre-tall fire-watch Beyazit Tower is placed about 14 minutes' walk away, and the Ottoman - era Friday Blue Mosque is 5 minutes by car from Hotel Aksaray Istanbul.
View all photos
The sultan Ahmed Blue Mosque is placed less than a 5-minute walk away, and the restored Column of Constantine is around 5 minutes' walk from the 4-star Rast Hotel Istanbul.
View all photos
Art City Hotel Istanbul
From 12$
Basilica Cistern is placed just a 12-minute walk away, and the Ottoman - era Friday Blue Mosque is 1 km from the 3-star Art City Hotel Istanbul.
View all photos
Crowne Plaza Istanbul - Old City By Ihg
From 133$
The historic Sultanahmet District is placed a 25-minute walk away, and Ataturk is 20 minutes' walk from the comfortable Crowne Plaza Istanbul - Old City, An Ihg Hotel.