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New openings in 2024

The St. Saviour in Chora (Kariye) is re-opened after years of restorations as a mosque and a museum.

Entrance fees in 2024

As of 1st of March 2024, many State museums' fees are set in Euros, to be paid its equivalent in Turkish Liras.

Museum Pass

You can buy the "Museum Pass" for foreigners which is valid for 5 days in various museums of Istanbul.

Museums open 7 days

Many State museums in Istanbul operate 7 days a week, except Topkapi Palace.


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Five Star and Deluxe Hotels in Istanbul

Please note that these are recommended hotels in their category, not the complete list of all the hotels in Istanbul.

Name Address Phone (+90) Comments
Çiragan Palace Kempinski Ortaköy
Besiktas		 212-3264646 Palace hotel on the Bosphorus, a Leading Hotel of the world.
Four Seasons Sultanahmet Sultanahmet 212-6388200 Luxury hotel in old city center converted from an old prison, a Leading Hotel of the world.
Four Seasons Bosphorus Besiktas 212-3814000 Luxury hotel on the European bank of the Bosphorus.
Shangri-La Bosphorus Besiktas 212-2758888 Luxury hotel on the European side of the Bosphorus.
Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus Kurucesme 212-3498888 Luxury hotel on the European bank of the Bosphorus.
The Ritz-Carlton Süzer Plaza
Elmadag		 212-3344444 Luxury highrise hotel overlooking the Bosphorus, in the city center.
Ceylan Intercontinental Taksim 212-3684444 Fine highrise hotel overlooking the Bosphorus, in the city center.
Grand Hyatt Taksim 212-3681234 Fine hotel in the city center.
Swissotel The Bosphorus Maçka
Besiktas		 212-3261100 Fine hotel overlooking Bosphorus near Dolmabahçe Palace.
Conrad Istanbul Yildiz
Besiktas		 212-2273000 Fine hotel overlooking the Bosphorus, near Yildiz Palace.
Crowne Plaza Old City Laleli 212-4449333 Located in a historic building in the old city area.
Crowne Plaza Asia Kurtköy - Pendik 216-5856061 Near Sabiha Gökçen airport and next to Via Port shopping mall.
Eresin Crown Sultanahmet 212-6384428 Museum style hotel in the old city, special category deluxe.
Barcelo Eresin Topkapi Millet Caddesi
Topkapi		 212-6311212 Five star hotel near ancient city walls.
Hilton Istanbul Harbiye 212-3156000 Fine hotel overlooking the Bosphorus, near the city center.
Hilton Bomonti Bomonti 212-3753000 New huge hotel near a residential area.
Le Meridien Etiler 212-3515800 Fine hotel next to 2nd suspension bridge, in a residential area.
Sheraton Levent 4.Levent 212-3192929 Highrise hotel near business district.
Sheraton Atakoy Ataköy 212-5608100 Highrise hotel next to the marina and near airport.
Renaissance Bosphorus Besiktas 212-3407000 New hotel in the center.
Renaissance Polat Yesilyurt 212-4141800 Highrise hotel overlooking the Sea of Marmara, near the airport.
Çinar Yesilköy 212-6632900 Fine hotel overlooking the Sea of Marmara, near the airport.
Radisson Blu Bosphorus Ortaköy 212-3101500 Fine hotel on the Bosphorus, near the suspension bridge.
Radisson Blu Pera Tepebasi 212-3772500 New hotel near Taksim Square.
Radisson Blu Sisli Sisli 212-3750000 New hotel in a residential and business area.
Radisson Blu Airport E-5 Highway
Sefaköy		 212-4257373 Fine hotel and convention center near the airport.
Divan Istanbul Taksim 212-3155500 Good hotel completely re-built recently.
Divan Asia E5 Highway - Kaynarca 216-6250000 Fine hotel on the Asian side near Sabiha Gokcen airport.
The Marmara Istanbul Taksim Square 212-2514696 Highrise hotel right in the city center.
Movenpick Istanbul Bosphorus Balmumcu
Besiktas		 212-3702020 Highrise hotel near the city center and near shopping centers.
Point Barbaros Yildiz Posta
Esentepe		 212-3373000 Good hotel near the business center and shopping centers.
Point Taksim 212-3135000 Good hotel in the city center.
Hyatt Centric Zincirlikuyu 212-3177700 Fine hotel near the residential and business districts. Ex The Edition Hotel.
Akgün Topkapi 212-5344879 Fine hotel near ancient city walls.
Grand Cevahir Darülaceze Caddesi
Sisli		 212-3144242 Highrise hotel and convention center near residential area.
Ramada Plaza Osmanbey
Sisli		 212-3154444 In a residential area and near the city center.
Sürmeli Istanbul Gayrettepe 212-2721160 In the residential area and near the city center.
Dedeman Istanbul Yildiz Posta
Esentepe		 212-2748800 In a residential area and near the city center.
Holiday Inn Istanbul City Millet Caddesi
Topkapi		 212-5309900 Fine hotel near the ancient city walls.
Holiday Inn Istanbul Airport North Mahmutbey 212-4466464 In the industrial district and near the airport.
Avantgarde Zincirlikuyu 212-3370444 Near the residential and business districts.
Titanic Port Bakirköy 212-4137000 Fine hotel near Ataturk airport and shopping malls.
Titanic Business Asia Soganlik - Kartal 216-4535050 Fine hotel on the Asian side near Sabiha Gokcen airport.
WoW Istanbul Yesilköy 212-4650650 Near the airport and CNR Fair grounds.
Legacy Ottoman Eminönü 212-5276767 Housed in an old building near the Golden Horn.
Kaya Ramada Plaza E-5 Highway
Beylikdüzü		 212-8868400 Highrise hotel next to TUYAP Fair grounds, outskirts of the city.
Klassis Golf and Resort Silivri 212-7274050 Golf hotel outside of the city.
Ortaköy Princess Ortaköy 212-2276010 In the residential area near the Bosphorus.
Marin Princess Kumburgaz Kamiloba
Kumburgaz		 212-8859000 On the Sea of Marmara outside of the city.
BW Sile Gardens Sile 216-7122424 Near the beach, outside of the city.
Marriott Istanbul Sisli Sisli 212-3750100 New highrise hotel in a residential and business area.
Marriott Courtyard Airport Halkali 212-6920000 Near Ataturk airport.
Marriott Istanbul Asia Kozyatagi 216-5700000 On the Asian side.
Limak Eurasia Kavacik 216-6804200 On the Asian side, near 2nd suspension bridge.
ByOtell Kozyatagi 216-4455589 On the Asian side.
Green Park Bostanci Içerenköy 216-5733030 On the Asian side, in residential area.
Green Park Merter Merter 212-5077373 In residential area near textile centers and near the airport.

Hope to see you soon in Istanbul.



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