European Side Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

From the verdant mountains on the European side of the Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul, Turkey, appears picturesque on a summer day. Traditional houses harmonize with the dense foliage
From the verdant mountains on the European side of the Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul, Turkey, appears picturesque on a summer day. Traditional houses harmonize with the dense foliage
Istanbul, Turkey - September 2019: Panorama of the modern European side; Istanbul cityscape on the banks of Bosphorus strait
Panoramic view of the city from Çamlıca Hill. Istanbul Turkey, February 2024
Istanbul at sunset, Turkey. Bosphorus divides the city into the Asian and European parts. View from the European side.; Shutterstock ID 268794914

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Where to stay in European Side

Blue Mosque which includes a fountain, a mosque and a pond

Sultanahmet

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

Sultanahmet
Taksim which includes street scenes and a city as well as a couple

Taksim

4/5(354 area reviews)

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.

Taksim
Cumhuriyet Anıtı featuring street scenes, a city and a square or plaza

Istanbul City Center

4/5(122 area reviews)

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.

Istanbul City Center
Bosphorus Bridge showing a bridge, a coastal town and a river or creek

Beşiktaş

4/5(81 area reviews)

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.

Beşiktaş
Karaköy

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.

Karaköy
Panorama of Golden Horn Gulf and the Bosphorus in Istanbul

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.

Beyoğlu
YOTELAIR Istanbul Airport AIRSIDE

YOTELAIR Istanbul Airport AIRSIDE

Tayakadin Mah. Terminal Cad. No.1 Arnavutköy Istanbul
The price is £281 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
£281
14 Mar - 15 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Arnavutköy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
I paid almost €200 for what should have been 4 hours sleep. But check in took one hour leaving me with 3 hours sleep. The room was dirty. The shared showers were dirty and no towels. The aircon did not work properly in room without window. €200 wasted. Would have been better to sleep in a lounge ...

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

YOTELAIR Istanbul Airport AIRSIDE
Hampton by Hilton Istanbul Airport, Arnavutkoy

Hampton by Hilton Istanbul Airport, Arnavutkoy

4 out of 5
MEHMET AKIF ERSOY MAH GORELE SK N Arnavutköy
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £112 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
£112
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Arnavutköy. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,084 reviews)
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

Hampton by Hilton Istanbul Airport, Arnavutkoy
YOTEL Istanbul Airport LANDSIDE, City Entrance

YOTEL Istanbul Airport LANDSIDE, City Entrance

Tayakadin Mah. Terminal Cad. No.: 1 Arnavutköy Istanbul
The price is £210 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
£210
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Arnavutköy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Towel is not enough for two people and the room small funny

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

YOTEL Istanbul Airport LANDSIDE, City Entrance
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Marriott Executive Apartments Istanbul Investvadi

Marriott Executive Apartments Istanbul Investvadi

Ayazaga Mahallesi Kemerburgaz Cd Sariyer
Stay at this spa hotel in Sariyer. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Taksim Square and Galata Tower are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (81 reviews)
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 Investvadi
Element Suites

Element Suites

Sehit Muhtar Mah Turan Cad Cevza Sok 2 Istanbul
Stay at this aparthotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
Element Suites
Bird Nest Suite

Bird Nest Suite

Dolapdere Cd. No 196 Istanbul Istanbul
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Taksim Square and Galata Tower are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
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

Bird Nest Suite
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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