Curated luxury hotels in Taksim

Surrounded with many of Istanbul’s historic attractions, Faros Hotel - Special Category offers bright rooms on a lively corner in the Sultanahmet district. The tram stop is just 150 metres from the hotel.

All elegantly decorated rooms are equipped with satellite flat-screen TV, minibar and free WiFi. Many rooms offer views of the Hagia Sophia and the Bosphorus Strait. The bathroom comes with a modern shower cabin.

A daily breakfast buffet is served in Faros Hotel’s dining room and room service is provided. Guests can sample Turkish cuisine on the street level terrace of the Central Pub Restaurant, which is open for drinks 24/7.

Istanbul’s traditional Grand Bazaar is 5 minutes on foot from the hotel. A wide range of restaurants, bars and souvenirs shops are found near the hotel. Sirkeci Marmaray Station is 800 metres from the property while Istanbul Airport is 44 km away.

Attractively set in the centre of Istanbul, Bentley Hotel Old City-Special Class features air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre with a sauna, and hammam, as well as a bar.

At the hotel, rooms come with a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, some rooms at Bentley Hotel Old City-Special Class also boast a city view. The rooms in the accommodation are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

A buffet, continental or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At Bentley Hotel Old City-Special Class you will find a restaurant serving Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Pizza cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested.

Popular points of interest near the hotel include Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern and Column of Constantine. Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is 39 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Situated in a three-storey, neo-classic prison building with a landscaped courtyard, Four Seasons Sultanahmet is in the centre of Istanbul’s Old Town. It offers luxury accommodation with original works by Turkish artisans such as handwoven Turkish rug. Free WiFi and private parking are available on site.

Decorated in a Turkish theme with neoclassical details, the rooms and suites at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet come with an espresso machine. They all feature a flat-screen TV with CD and DVD players. A marble bathroom with deep soaking tub is standard.

Located within a glass pavilion in the hotel’s courtyard garden and decorated with Turkish art and Ottoman period features, Seasons Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can also enjoy the popular Sunday brunch.

With stunning views of the Old City, A’YA Lounge is situated on the rooftop and has a rich list of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and a menu of savoury snacks such as mussels dolma, lamb durum and Turkish puff pastry.

The spa at Four Seasons offers pampering health and beauty treatments. Before or after treatments, guests can use the saunas or fitness room.

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet is 350 metres to the iconic Topkapi Palace. Ataturk Airport is 19 km away while Istanbul Airport is 53 km from the property.

In the centre of old Istanbul, Grand Hotel Gülsoy is 10 minutes’ walk from the Grand Bazaar and the Suleymaniye Mosque. It offers an indoor pool.

Grand Hotel Gülsoy provides rooms with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a minibar. Some accommodation has a seating area.

Lavish facilities include a sauna, hammam massage treatments and a solarium. Staff at Grand Hotel’s 24-hour front desk can help with car and bicycle rental.

Traditional Turkish and international cuisine is served at the on-site restaurant. Grand Hotel also offers 24-hour room service.

Ataturk Airport is 17 km away and can be accessed by airport shuttle. Istanbul Airport is 52 km away.

Located in Istanbul and with Hagia Sophia reachable within 700 metres, Lynda Hotel provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. This 4-star hotel offers a tour desk and luggage storage space. The property is 700 metres from Blue Mosque, and within 1.8 km of the city centre.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All units include a wardrobe.

Guests at Lynda Hotel can enjoy a buffet or a halal breakfast.

Speaking Arabic, English, Spanish and French, staff are always on hand to help at the reception.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Basilica Cistern, Column of Constantine and Topkapi Palace. Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is 40 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Set in Istanbul, less than 1 km from Blue Mosque, Great Fortune Design Hotel & Spa features accommodation with a spa and wellness centre and private parking. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a sauna and a hammam. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hotel, rooms come with a wardrobe. The rooms are equipped with a coffee machine, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box, while certain rooms also offer a balcony and some have sea views. All guest rooms at Great Fortune Design Hotel & Spa feature air conditioning and a desk.

The accommodation offers a buffet or continental breakfast.

Popular points of interest near Great Fortune Design Hotel & Spa include Basilica Cistern, Column of Constantine and Topkapi Palace. Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is 39 km from the property.

This 4-star Sveo İstanbul Hotel, 500 metres from the Grand Bazaar, features rejuvenating massage treatments and a sauna. Guest rooms have flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi access and seating areas.

The air-conditioned rooms are soundproofed and fitted with a work desk. Each has a minibar and tea and coffee making facilities.

Guests can work out at the well-equipped fitness centre. Afterwards, a relaxing Turkish bath can be enjoyed. The Sveo İstanbul Hotel also offers a 24-hour front desk and a car rental service.

At the Carlton’s restaurant, a rich buffet breakfast is served daily. Turkish and European cuisine is served for lunch and dinner.

Sveo İstanbul Hotel is 1 km away from Blue Mosque, St. Sophia, and Topkapi Palace. Ataturk Airport is a 20-minute drive away while Istanbul Airport is 52 km away.

Located in the heart of Istanbul, Vicenza Hotel Istanbul Old City offers contemporary rooms. Its rooftop pool has far-reaching views of the historic city centre. Guests can also enjoy the indoor swimming pool and the cold plunge pool. Vezneciler Metro Station is just a few steps away.

The air-conditioned rooms at Hotel Vicenza feature a modern décor, decorated with wooden furniture. Rooms are equipped with flat-screen satellite TVs and have minibars. Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities are provided in each unit.

À la carte restaurant Venezia offers fresh seafood, Ottoman and Italian dishes. The Vittoria Café & Bar serves light meals, snacks, and beverages.

Relaxation options include scheduling a relaxing massage or visiting the sauna at the Alpheus Wellness Centre. A traditional Turkish bath is also offered.

Grand Bazaar is 1.3 km from the property. Laleli Tram Station is a 5-minute walk away, offering easy access to other sites in the city. Ataturk Airport is within 15 km while Istanbul Airport is 45 km away.

A stay at Hyatt Centric Levent Istanbul places you in the heart of Istanbul, within a 10-minute drive of Galataport and Taksim Square. This luxury hotel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Galata Bridge and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Galata Tower.

A stay at Lionel Hotel Istanbul places you in the heart of Istanbul, within a 5-minute drive of Golden Horn and Forum Istanbul. This luxury hotel is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Grand Bazaar and 5 mi (8.1 km) from Sultanahmet Square.

AJWA Sultanahmet is centrally located in Istanbul – a 4-minute walk from Column of Constantine and 7 minutes by foot from Grand Bazaar. This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Turkish and Islamic Art Museum and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Hagia Sophia.

A stay at Ottoman's Life Hotel Deluxe places you in the heart of Istanbul – a 2-minute drive from Grand Bazaar and 6 minutes from Sultanahmet Square. This luxury hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Blue Mosque and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Galata Tower.

With a stay at Doubletree By Hilton Istanbul Old Town, you'll be centrally located in Istanbul, within a 5-minute drive of Grand Bazaar and Blue Mosque. This luxury hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Hagia Sophia and 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from Galata Tower.

With a stay at Raffles Istanbul, you'll be centrally located in Istanbul, within a 5-minute drive of Istanbul Cevahir Shopping and Entertainment Centre and Bosphorus Bridge. This family-friendly hotel is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Taksim Square and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Galata Tower.

With a stay at Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul, you'll be centrally located in Istanbul, steps from Bosphorus and within a 5-minute drive of Bosphorus Bridge. This family-friendly hotel is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Taksim Square and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Galata Tower.

With a stay at Lazzoni Hotel in Istanbul (Beyoğlu), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Taksim Square and Galata Tower. This family-friendly hotel is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Grand Bazaar and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Topkapi Palace.

Located in Istanbul (Kâğıthane), Sheraton Istanbul Levent is a 2-minute walk from Istanbul Sapphire and 11 minutes by foot from Levent Tennis Club. This family-friendly hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Kanyon Mall and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Ozdilek Park Istanbul.

With a stay at Point Hotel Barbaros, you'll be centrally located in Istanbul, within a 5-minute drive of Ciragan Palace and Istanbul Cevahir Shopping and Entertainment Centre. This luxury hotel is 4.3 mi (7 km) from Taksim Square and 4.3 mi (7 km) from Galata Tower.

With a stay at Wyndham Grand Levent Istanbul Hotel & Conference Center, you'll be centrally located in Istanbul, steps from Ozdilek Park Istanbul and within a 10-minute walk of Kanyon Mall. This luxury hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Zorlu Performing Arts Center and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Rams Park.

A stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul Topkapi places you in the heart of Istanbul – a 3-minute drive from Axis Istanbul and 6 minutes from Historia Fatih Shopping Centre. This luxury hotel is 3.9 mi (6.4 km) from Süleymaniye Mosque and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Egyptian Bazaar.