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TomTom Suites hotel room in Istanbul, Turkey
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Best Hotels in Istanbul: What I Recommend

This overview of the best hotels in Istanbul consists of my favorite boutique, three-, four-, and five-star hotels. It’s not a list of the most well-known brands or usual suspects. The focus here lies on

View of Bosphorus Bridge from Kempenski Hotel in Istanbul
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Hotels in Istanbul: Expectations and Facilities

Once you decided on the area your hotel should be located in, it’s time to pick one that fits your needs. A tough choice. Istanbul has been accommodating tourists for over two centuries and therefore

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The Modern Part of Istanbul

Although this part of town houses less historical landmarks than the historical peninsula of Istanbul, neglecting the modern part of Istanbul would be a shame. It still has a fair amount of must-see sightseeing spots

Aerial view of Istanbul's historical peninsula
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The Historical Peninsula of Istanbul

If this is your first time to Istanbul, you’ll be spending most of your time in this area of the city. Simply because it is home to most of the unmissable and famous sights. The

Picture of Sultanahmet seen from Beyoğlu, Istanbul.
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Where to Stay in Istanbul – Beyoğlu or Sultanahmet

Should I look for a hotel in Sultanahmet or Beyoğlu? That’s a question people often ask me while they’re planning their trip to Istanbul. The problem is that there is no straightforward answer to it.