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| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Dream Hill Business Deluxe Hotel Asia |
7.0 / 10 (203 Reviews) |
From 61$ | |
| Bh Conference & Airport Hotel Istanbul |
6.5 / 10 (341 Reviews) |
From 32$ | |
| Dosso Dossi Hotels Old City |
9.1 / 10 (3239 Reviews) |
From 80$ | |
| Radisson Blu Hotel Istanbul Pera |
8.7 / 10 (2643 Reviews) |
From 84$ | |
| Hotel Saba |
9.0 / 10 (637 Reviews) |
From 290$ |
Welcome to this blog post which explores the advantages of choosing a design hotel when travelling to Istanbul. This vibrant and ever-evolving city is bursting with life and offers visitors the chance to truly immerse themselves in the unique culture. When visiting Istanbul, you’ll find a wide range of hotel options but in this blog post we’ll focus on the advantages of opting for a design hotel.
Design hotels offer the perfect environment for travellers looking for more than the usual four walls and a bed. Combining style, comfort and modern living integration, these contemporary hotels offer something special when it comes to making a stay in Istanbul extra special. Design hotels create the perfect meeting point between European and Asian, traditional and modern. From minimalist decor to added luxury amenities, these innovative hotels offer a great starting point for any Istanbul escapade.
Design Hotels combine great comfort and modern luxury with the buzz of the city. Each hotel has its own unique charm and style and many provide rooms with wide windows offering incredible views of the city skyline. Whether you want to be right in the heart of old Istanbul or overlooking the Bosphorus, the city's design hotels provide plenty of options. Other benefits of choosing a design hotel include spacious rooms with stylish furnishings, attentive service and added perks like complimentary breakfasts, late check outs and welcome packages.
Design hotels offer visitors a different level of experience then traditional hotels, as well as choice and convenience. With a range of stylish options to choose from, you’re sure to find the best fit for your Istanbul trip. In this blog post, we’ll further explore why design hotels are a great choice for your time in Istanbul. Get ready to immerse yourself in this vibrant city and experience it from an innovatively modern and comfortable base.
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Dream Hill Business Deluxe Hotel Asia
From 61$
Dream Hill Hotel Istanbul is set 10 minutes' walk from Orhangazi Sehir Parki and within 6 km from Galip Pasa Mosque. Guests will have access to a parking nearby for added convenience.
This hotel is located about 6 minutes' walk from Kulluk Camii, within a minutes' drive from Idealtepe train station. The 4-star hotel places you 0.6 km away from Sea of Marmara. The accommodation is not too far from Maltepe Orhangazi City Park and other main attractions of Istanbul. The nearest bus stop Maltepe Belediyesi is less than 10 minutes' walk away.
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Bh Conference & Airport Hotel Istanbul
From 32$
Nestled in European Side with Istanbul's old center, with classic sights like opulent Topkapı Palace, the Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia, a mosque famed for its Byzantine mosaics, Bh Conference & Airport Hotel Istanbul is within 3.5 km away from such cultural places of interest as Air Force Museum. The 5-star hotel offers a bureau de change and a lift along with a souvenir shop and a restaurant.
Bh Conference & Airport Hotel is placed 5 minutes' stroll from Kartal Tepe Camii, within 2.6 km away from World Trade Center Istanbul. The large Istanbul Aquarium is within 4.5 km away from the property, while Istanbul airport is 45 km from it. Also, the accommodation is within 4 km away from Istanbul Universitesi Rektorlugu, while Sultanahmet Tram is placed 17 km away. Kucukcekmece Nikah Sarayi Oto Duragi bus stop is at a distance of within a stone's throw away from Bh Conference & Airport Hotel Istanbul.
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Dosso Dossi Hotels Old City
From 80$
The 4-star Dosso Dossi Hotels Old City Istanbul lies about a 10-minute stroll from the Ottoman-era Friday Blue Mosque, and features a luggage room and a restaurant. Set a walking distance from the great Hagia Sophia Museum, this charming hotel boasts Dutch meals served at the onsite American restaurant.
The accommodation is placed in the Old City Sultanahmet district, less than 5 minutes on foot from Basilica Cistern. Dosso Dossi Hotels Old is situated at a moderate distance from the 4th - century Byzantine Hagia Irene Church Museum, which is considered to be a sacred site. Shopping fans will enjoy proximity to the word Sultanahmet District 750 metres from the property. Havatas transfer bus station is a stroll from Dosso Dossi Hotels Old City, and Ataturk is a 15-minute walk away.
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Radisson Blu Hotel Istanbul Pera
From 84$
Radisson Blu Hotel Istanbul Pera is set 1.4 km away from the bustling Galata Bridge and 1.5 km from Taksim Square. Located a minute's drive from the cobblestone Istiklal Street, the hotel with views of the sea is well-known for its amenities including steam baths and an indoor pool.
This Istanbul property in Taksim with dynamic nightlife and culture, 5 minutes' drive from the 400-year-old New Mosque. The nearby cultural attractions are Istanbul Riverside Museum of Modern Art (250 metres) and Dolmabahce Palace (2.6 km). The premier hotel is surrounded by parks. The 5-star Radisson Blu Hotel Istanbul Pera is not too far from Galata Tower, while Sishane-Zemin Istanbul lies just 5 minutes' walk away. This accommodation is 44 minutes' drive from Istanbul airport and at a 3 km distance from Sultanahmet Tram train station.
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Hotel Saba
From 290$
Offering direct access to the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum, Hotel Saba enjoys a good location in the heart of Istanbul. Overlooking sea, this 3-star hotel welcomes guests with a daily continental breakfast.
The property is located in the Old City Sultanahmet district, 5 minutes' walk from the historic Blue Mosque. Dolmabahce Palace is 10 minutes by car from the hotel and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International airport is 45 km away. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Sea of Marmara, which is nearly an 11-minute walk away. The area offers shopping experience such as the word Sultanahmet District within walking distance to Hotel Saba. Havatas transfer bus station is nearly a 10-minute walk from the accommodation, and the bustling Galata Bridge is a 5-minute ride away.
Hotels in Istanbul
| Airport nearby 🛬 | Istanbul, Cengiz Topel Havaalani, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International, Corlu, Bursa Yenisehir |
| Rating 🏅 | 39 |
| Istanbul Hotels 🛎️ | 8528 |
| Nearby Cities 🌇 | Maslak, Cebeci Mahallesi, Laleli |
| Min Price 💸 | 1$ |
| Top Hotel for couples 💑 | Dream Hill Business Deluxe Hotel Asia |
| Most comfortable Hotel 🛏️ | Bh Conference & Airport Hotel Istanbul |
| Hotel with balcony 🌤️ | Dosso Dossi Hotels Old City |
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Avcilar Vizyon Hotel Istanbul is a charming 3-star property set around a 10-minute ride from Menekse Beach and 10 minutes' drive away from Lake Kucukcekmece. This Istanbul hotel offers WiFi throughout the property and has a business centre for those staying on business.
The accommodation is situated in the shopping Avcilar district, in the heart of Istanbul. The hotel is in front of Bahce Keyfi and 55 km from Istanbul airport. Also, this charming property is 10 minutes' drive from Florya Beach, while Sultanahmet Tram is placed about a 40-minute ride away. There is Sukrubey bus stop at a medium distance from Avcilar Vizyon Hotel.
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Pera Palace Hotel
From 215$
Located approximately a 5-minute ride from the Ottoman - era Friday Blue Mosque in Istanbul, the 5-star Pera Palace Hotel offers a wellness area and a hammam spa including steam baths, a hot tub and a traditional Hammam. Set within a stone's throw away from the cobblestone Istiklal Street, this elegant historic-style hotel boasts international meals served at the onsite à la carte restaurant.
The positioning of the property in the heart of Istanbul ensures fast access to the private Pera Museum. Ataturk is merely 1.4 km from Pera Palace and Istanbul airport is 45 km away. The area offers shopping experience such as Taksim Square a minute's drive from this elegant accommodation. Tarlabasi bus station is only a 10-minute stroll from Pera Palace Hotel, and the bustling Galata Bridge is 1.4 km away.
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The 3-star Parkhouse Hotel & Spa, located in the Kadikoy district of Istanbul, within 4.3 km from the enormous Topkapi Palace, features views of the sea. This newly built hotel is placed 10 minutes by car from the Holy mosque "Hagia Sophia Museum", and provides guests with a Turkish steam bath and a hot tub.
The property stands in the very heart of Istanbul, within an easy walking distance to Kadikoy Bull Statue. Blue Mosque, which is within 10 minutes' drive from Parkhouse Hotel & Istanbul, is one of nearby attractions. The accommodation is right near Alex De Souza Statue, and Kadikoy-IDO lies a 5-minute walk away. Parkhouse Hotel & Spa is located within 1 km from Ayrilik Cesmesi train station, while E10/E11/Hava Sabiha Gokcen Airport Shuttle bus stop is less than 5 minutes' walk away.
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The 5-star Legacy Ottoman Hotel is situated in the Old City Sultanahmet district of Istanbul, a 9-minute walk from Eminonu Square and features 178 rooms with views of the sea. Offering 2 onsite restaurants with British, Dutch and French cuisine, this luxury hotel is set 10 minutes by car from Taksim Square.
Located about a 5-minute walk from Bahnhof Istanbul Sirkeci, the property lies a minute's drive from shopping venues such as the ancient Sultanahmet District. Legacy Ottoman Istanbul stands approximately 15 minutes' walk from Halic tube station. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Sea of Marmara, which is approximately a 5-minute walk away. Legacy Ottoman Hotel stands not too far from the great Hagia Sophia Museum, popular with pilgrims and tourists alike. The property is located nearly a 5-minute walk from Sirkeci train station, while Eminonu Iskele bus stop is 5 minutes' walk away.
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Intercontinental Istanbul By Ihg
From 102$
Comprising 390 rooms, the 5-star Intercontinental Istanbul Hotel is set near an entertainment district, 15 minutes' walk from Istanbul Convention & Exhibition Centre. Boasting the location a minute's drive from Taksim Square, this luxury hotel offers a view over park and a Turkish steam bath, a solarium and locker rooms.
The property is located in the heart of Istanbul, 15 minutes on foot from NISantasi and approximately 6 minutes' walk from Taksim Maksemi. The area includes such religious sights as the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum (3.4 km) and the Ottoman - era Friday Blue Mosque (3.5 km). A mall and a fairground are within walking distance from the hotel, and the luxurious Spa Soul at The Ritz-Carlton is just 5 minutes' walk away. Along with other cultural attractions Dolmabahce Palace is nestled within a minutes' drive from Intercontinental Istanbul Hotel. The accommodation is within walking distance from an underground station and nearly 5 minutes' walk from Taksim tube station.
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Ramada By Wyndham Istanbul Golden Horn Hotel is situated in the heart of Istanbul within 10 minutes' drive away from the cobblestone Istiklal Street. Featuring 112 rooms with views of the city, the hotel is set nearly a 15-minute ride from the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum.
Located in European Side with Istanbul's old center, with classic sights like opulent Topkapı Palace, the Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia, a mosque famed for its Byzantine mosaics, the property is 10 minutes' drive from Taksim Square. Ramada By Wyndham Istanbul Golden Horn is also at a 2.8 km distance from such natural sights as Vialand Theme Park. The accommodation is nestled amongst several restaurants and cafés, and at a short distance from Halic Congress Center. The nearby cultural attractions include Dolmabahce Palace, which is within 4.8 km from the 4-star Ramada By Wyndham Istanbul Golden Horn Hotel. Halic Kongre Merkezi bus stop is approximately 5 minutes on foot from this property and within 8 km from is enough to get to Sultanahmet Tram train station.
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Located approximately 13 minutes' walk from the ancient Sultanahmet District, the 3-star Blue Istanbul Hotel offers valet parking, 24-hour security service and housekeeping. The luxury hotel lies in Fatih with the peninsula coinciding with old Constantinople, quite close to such cultural sights as the enormous Topkapi Palace.
The property is set in the old part of Istanbul, 13 minutes' walk from the Holy mosque "Hagia Sophia Museum". Blue Istanbul is situated a stroll from the Ottoman - era Friday Blue Mosque, which is considered to be a sacred site. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Sea of Marmara, which is less than 14 minutes' walk away. Blue Istanbul Hotel is located in the tourist area of Istanbul, 600 metres of Corlulu Alipasa Madresesi. This Istanbul property is ideally placed just a short drive from Sirkeci train station.
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Adm Grand Hotel
From 61$
The 5-star Holiday Inn Istanbul Airport lies just 12 minutes on foot from Mall of Istanbul, and features luggage storage and a gift shop. Set in the very heart of Istanbul, the hotel offers 524 rooms overlooking the garden.
This Istanbul property enjoys a prime location at 50 metres from Ayamama Deresi. Marina Aquapark Waterland is a 10-minute drive from the business hotel and Istanbul airport is 40 km away. Also, the accommodation is a 5-minute drive away from Deposite Outlet Center, and Sultanahmet Tram is placed a 30-minute ride away. Masko 1 bus stop is located 10 minutes away from Holiday Inn Istanbul Airport.
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Crowne Plaza Istanbul - Old City By Ihg
From 56$
Located in the heart of Istanbul, Crowne Plaza Istanbul - Old City offers fast access to Bebek Sahili, just a 5-minute walk away. Featuring a lounge bar along with sauna facilities and an indoor pool, this hotel is lodged in a historical-style building within a 9-minute walk away from the Storied 16th - century Suleymaniye Ottoman Mosque.
Ideally situated in the Old City Sultanahmet district, the comfortable 5-star accommodation is close enough to Theotokos Kyriotissa Church. The 85m-tall Beyazit Tower is 750 metres from Crowne Plaza Istanbul - Old, while Laleli bus stop is just a 5-minute walk away. Basilica Cistern is merely 1.8 km away, and Vezneciler-Istanbul Universitesi is in close proximity to this property. Crowne Plaza Istanbul - Old City is 45 minutes' drive from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International airport and within 0.8 km from Yenikapi train station.
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Hotel Amira Istanbul
From 77$
The stylish Hotel Amira Istanbul is placed in a business area of Istanbul, only a 10-minute walk away from the mimar Sinan ArchitectThe Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami and only a 9-minute walk from the ancient Sultanahmet District. Set not very far from the functioning Blue Mosque, this Istanbul hotel overlooks the sea and invites guests to have a drink at a lounge bar.
The 4-star accommodation puts you in the centre of Istanbul, 5 minutes by car from the enormous Topkapi Palace. Amira is also right at the palace Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts, and near a tram stop. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Sea of Marmara, which is a 7-minute stroll away. Guests can visit historical sights, including Boukoleon Palace, placed at a 0.7 km distance from Hotel Amira Istanbul, and learn more about Turkey. Havatas transfer bus station can be found relatively near this stylish accommodation.
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Featuring a wellness area with beauty therapy, pedicure and manicure, W Istanbul is located a 10-minute drive from the great Hagia Sophia Museum. Set in the centre of Istanbul, this 5-star hotel offers 140 rooms overlooking the city.
The stylish property boasts a special location in Taksim with its bars and nightspots, in vicinity of Saray Koleksiyonlari Museum. The national Maritime Museum is 450 metres of the hotel and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International airport is 45 km away. There is the functioning Blue Mosque about 10 minutes by car, and Besiktas Iskele bus station so close to the accommodation. W Istanbul is set near Sultanahmet Tram train station, about 10 minutes by car.