Marmara Region
Travel Guide
Visit Marmara Region
Where to stay in Marmara Region
Sultanahmet
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Hagia Sophia 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.
Kadıköy
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Kadıköy. Spend some time visiting top spots like Kalamış Marina, and catch the metro at Bahariye Station or Acibadem Station to see more of the area.
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 Hagia Sophia and Taksim Square, and jump on the metro at Aksaray Station or Aksaray Tram Station to see more of the city.
Uludag
You'll enjoy the parks and ski areas in Uludag. You might want to make time for a stop at Uludag National Park or Uludağ Ski Center.
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.
Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul
Was great service beautiful place friendly nice great
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Elite World Grand Istanbul Kucukyali
Clean room, luxury premises, everything top notch. You are locked into their restaurants though (nothing else near) which are quite pricey.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
The room was spotless and the staff was superb!!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Elits Suits
Avoid this place, it’s dirty nothing works and when you tell reception they don’t care. Pay a little more to get somewhere which isn’t filthy dirty
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
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
Marriott Executive Apartments Istanbul Tema World
Convenient
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
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.
Hagia Sophia
A world famous monument to the ever-changing history of Istanbul, and one of the largest churches in the world.
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.
Galata Tower
Standing for over 650 years, this imposing cylindrical lookout point continues to offer special views over the city of Istanbul.
Blue Mosque
Named for its dazzling interior covered in blue tiles, this is a hub of Istanbul's religious life.
Topkapi Palace
Stately home to the Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years with an array of Turkish design and foreign art.
- Taksim Square
- Hagia Sophia
- Grand Bazaar
- Galata Tower
- Blue Mosque
- Mall of Istanbul
- Istiklal Avenue
- Topkapi Palace
- Sultanahmet Square
- Bosphorus Bridge
- Florya Beach
- Dolmabahçe Palace
- Bahçeşehir Gölet Park
- Uludağ Ski Center
- Tüyap Fair Convention and Congress Center
- Pera Palace Hotel
- Istanbul Expo Center
- Kadıköy Port
- Kalamış Marina
- Ciragan Palace
