Hotels in Istanbul

Istanbul is a city where history clashes with modernity and Eastern ways of life collide with Western to give birth to one of the most culturally rich and remarkable capitals in the world. Immersing yourself in Istanbul's incredible past, its ancient buildings, its modern bars and art galleries as well as its mind blowing bazaars and steamy bath houses will guarantee that you will never be bored during your stay. Our Istanbul hotels provide the perfect base from which to explore this always fascinating and surprising city.

With such a high concentration of historic buildings in Istanbul it can be easy to be overwhelmed but a great place to start is the Hagia Sofia Cathedral. This astonishing building dates back to the 6th century and remained the largest cathedral in the world for over 1000 years. During its history it has functioned as a Mosque and a Church but nowadays it's a museum open to the public and is absolutely essential to visit. Staying in an Istanbul hotel and venturing out to one of the renowned bazaars is also a must and the best of all is probably the Grand Bazaar. This market has been in place for centuries and the vendors all have plenty of experience luring even the canniest of shoppers into a purchase but as long as you remember to keep a good sense of humour you will find the kilometres worth of shopping lanes to be captivating. Gulping down the endless supplies of tea in the bazaar should help keep the energy levels up too. For food lovers, heading to the Spice Bazaar is worthwhile as you can buy herbs, spices and vast amounts of Turkish delight to take back as gifts.

Resting those market-worn feet and retreating to one of our many hotels in Istanbul for a break is one way of relaxing but we would recommend you track down a traditional Turkish bath instead. Cemberlitas Hemami is a highly recommended bath house and one that has been keeping customers clean and content for over 500 years. By the evening Istanbul turns into a modern creature as bars and restaurants open up to satisfy the crowds and show that the city also has one foot firmly in the present.

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