European Side
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Visit European Side
Where to stay in European Side

Sultanahmet
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Sultanahmet Square to Blue Mosque – discover Sultanahmet, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Taksim
Enjoy the popular shops in Taksim. Taksim Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Taksim Station or Findikli Station to see more of Istanbul.

Istanbul City Center
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Istanbul City Center. Check out top attractions like Taksim Square and Grand Bazaar, and jump on the metro at Aksaray Station or Aksaray Tram Station to see more of the city.

Beşiktaş
Spend some time visiting places like Zorlu Performing Arts Center while getting to know Beşiktaş, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Nispetiye Station or Etiler Station to see more of the area.

Karaköy
Spend some time visiting places like Galata Tower while getting to know Karaköy, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Karakoy Station or Karakoy Tünel Station to see more of the area.

Beyoğlu
Enjoy the popular shops in Beyoğlu. Taksim Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Tophane Station to see more of Istanbul.

YOTELAIR Istanbul Airport AIRSIDE
I stayed in a standard room. It’s so convenient to be able to stay inside the airport. Had a good rest. The room was quiet.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Hampton by Hilton Istanbul Airport, Arnavutkoy
The hotel ia a badic airport hotel with clean rooms. The breakfast buffet is execllent with lots of fresh fruit. The best part is the hote staff, especially the front desk both at check-in and check-out!!!
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

YOTEL Istanbul Airport LANDSIDE, City Entrance
Towel is not enough for two people and the room small funny
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Marriott Executive Apartments Istanbul Investvadi
The hotel is brand new, rooms are very large , the kitchen is well equipped. Check-in thanks to Akif took only 2 minutes. We stayed a week, every day the hotel supplied with small bottles of water, also supplied with detergents for washing machine and dish washing machine. All staff even security ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Element Suites

Bird Nest Suite
Made to feel welcome from the first moment we arrived, delightful modern hotel in Osmanbey, high quality rooms with a large snack basket on arrival. We had arrived early after a 25 hour travel time from Australia and they made sure our room was also available early. Staff were friendly and communicated ...
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Popular places to visit

Taksim Square
You can learn about the local history of Istanbul during your trip to a well-known site such as Taksim Square. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its fascinating museums.

Blue Mosque
Named for its dazzling interior covered in blue tiles, this is a hub of Istanbul's religious life.

Hagia Sophia
A world famous monument to the ever-changing history of Istanbul, and one of the largest churches in the world.

Galata Tower
Standing for over 650 years, this imposing cylindrical lookout point continues to offer special views over the city of Istanbul.

Grand Bazaar
Visit one of the biggest and oldest covered markets in the world, a real taste (and smell and sound!) of the diversity that Turkey has to offer.

Topkapi Palace
Stately home to the Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years with an array of Turkish design and foreign art.
Things to do

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Istanbul: Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Ticket

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Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks and Live Guide
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