Title: Baltalimanı Travel Guide: Best of Baltalimanı, Istanbul Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Baltalimanı](https://expedia.co.uk/Baltaliman-Istanbul-Hotels.0-n553248635974904711-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Istanbul](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Istanbul.d178267.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Istanbul](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Istanbul.d178267.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Baltalimanı Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Baltaliman.d553248635974904711.Car-Hire-Guide)[Baltalimanı Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Baltaliman.d553248635974904711.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Baltalimanı Travel Guide ## Istanbul ![Romantic wooden bridge among of tulips, panorama scene.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974904711/802217f1-40a3-4d4e-8bd1-6ca3171dd068.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Baltalimanı Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Istanbul travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Istanbul.dx178267) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Taksim Square](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508029/01853e56-4cbd-4064-a31d-e7ac0a3055ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Taksim Square 4/5(601 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Taksim-Square-Taksim.d508029.Attraction) ![Blue Mosque](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501291/bc5fa8e0-835a-43f0-bd9e-c06ddc700581.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Blue Mosque 4.5/5(689 reviews) The nickname of this 17th-century structure refers to the brilliant color of its tiled interior. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Blue-Mosque-Sultanahmet.d501291.Attraction) ![Hagia Sophia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067947/659ab3f2-e738-4cca-89d9-4f97b79188fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hagia Sophia 4.5/5(626 reviews) Once a church, then a Byzantine cathedral, later a mosque and now a monument, this iconic building is a national treasure. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hagia-Sophia-Sultanahmet.d6067947.Attraction) ![Galata Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501293/2d20e083-883d-4fbf-b7ea-70074d0a8ef8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Galata Tower 4/5(439 reviews) Istanbul’s medieval lookout point offers panoramic views across city’s historic district and the water of the Golden Horn. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Galata-Tower-Istanbul-City-Center.d501293.Attraction) ![Grand Bazaar](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063105/593c2b14-eab5-4a9c-a324-f7f76de16758.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Grand Bazaar 4.5/5(694 reviews) Enter the maze of shop-lined streets in one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world to browse hundreds of thousands of hand-crafted objects. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Grand-Bazaar-Istanbul-City-Center.d6063105.Attraction) ![Bosphorus](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6358978/df94e7c4-ce30-4c8d-88b3-61ae56c31c37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bosphorus Explore the great outdoors at Bosphorus, a popular spot to commune with nature in Istanbul. Wander the seaside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bosphorus-Istanbul.d6358978.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show from Istanbul](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/971404/f26ea627-0d42-4ae1-8aad-596eb3232186.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show from Istanbul £29 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bosphorus-dinner-cruise-night-show-from-istanbul.a971404.activity-details) ![Cable Car](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50263864/5df080a0-0f21-4154-8b1a-c3236c3882bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bursa and Uludağ Tour from İstanbul with Lunch & Cable Car £13 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bursa-and-uludag-tour-from-istanbul-with-lunch-cable-car.a50263864.activity-details) ![Acemoglu Historical Turkish Bath with Private Options](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47546468/14e07ad6-82e3-4058-9b43-d448bac1e8cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Acemoglu Historical Turkish Bath with Private Options £22 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/acemoglu-historical-turkish-bath-with-private-options.a47546468.activity-details) ![Half day Fener-Balat Walking Tour in Turkiye](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46332888/2096afce-a60c-49bc-afa5-4336e724a084.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half day Fener-Balat Walking Tour in Turkiye £15 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-fener-balat-walking-tour-in-turkiye.a46332888.activity-details) ![Picture 1 for Activity Istanbul Hop On Hop Off Bus\24 Hours Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48725678/21b492dc-7021-4e64-923b-0ed2dd5bd2e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Istanbul Hop On Hop Off Bus\\24 Hours Ticket £50 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/istanbul-hop-on-hop-off-bus24-hours-ticket.a48725678.activity-details) ![Istanbul: Miniatürk Open-Air Miniature Park Skip-the-Line](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50186208/e10accde-ef8b-44cc-a504-e1198df28f70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Istanbul: Miniatürk Open-Air Miniature Park Skip-the-Line £16 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/istanbul-miniaturk-open-air-miniature-park-skip-the-line.a50186208.activity-details) [See all activities in Istanbul](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Istanbul.d178267.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Baltalimanı ![Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889900/889869/95874a03_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul Visnezade Mah. Acisu Sok. NO. 19 Istanbul Istanbul £184 19 Apr - 20 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,213 reviews) The hotel will not offer a credit or voucher for missed check in with a valid reason. Don’t expect a quick email response on the weekend neither. It took three days for a response to my email. There is a non refundable policy which is not spoken about or given at time of booking…be aware! Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=889869&PinnedHotelID=889869&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974904711) ![Çırağan Hotel Bosphorus](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117130000/117126200/117126134/05ec2c39_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Çırağan Hotel Bosphorus Müvezzi Cad Yildiz Mah No.1/1 Istanbul Besiktas £127 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Taksim Square and Galata Tower are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (289 reviews) This property was at a great location. Walking distance from the river and downtown Besiktas. Special shoutout to Ekrem and Serhat for their great service and hospitality! Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=117126134&PinnedHotelID=117126134&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974904711) ![Titanic City Taksim](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2010000/2001500/2001408/a72a5e6f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Titanic City Taksim Kocatepe Mahallesi Lamartin Caddesi Istanbul Beyoglu Fully refundable £59 30 Apr - 1 May includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) This was my second time staying at Titanic City Taksim, and it was just as wonderful as my first visit. The hotel has a welcoming atmosphere, and the staff consistently go above and beyond to make the stay comfortable and enjoyable. Everyone was friendly, helpful, and attentive throughout my time ... Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F04%2F2026&endDate=01%2F05%2F2026&selected=2001408&PinnedHotelID=2001408&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974904711) ![Elite World Istanbul Taksim ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1190000/1181300/1181264/9e5175ce_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Elite World Istanbul Taksim Sehit Muhtar Caddesi No:42 Istanbul Istanbul £89 7 Apr - 8 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (968 reviews) Clean but everything old needs to be changed. Staff really good Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=1181264&PinnedHotelID=1181264&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974904711) ![ISG Sabiha Gokcen Airport Hotel - Special Class](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3440000/3430600/3430585/c3107fb8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ISG Sabiha Gokcen Airport Hotel - Special Class Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Int'l Airport Istanbul Istanbul £91 9 Apr - 10 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,746 reviews) There was a movie scene playing and we had to wait at sone point for some time Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=3430585&PinnedHotelID=3430585&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974904711) ![The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/565600/565576/w4000h2662x0y0-8cd24720_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul Suzer Plaza, Askerocagi Caddesi, No:6 Istanbul £274 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews) I love my stay at the Ritz Carlton. Stay were very friendly which is not easy to find in Istanbul. Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=565576&PinnedHotelID=565576&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974904711) [See all 5,445 properties in Baltalimanı](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%2F2026®ionId=553248635974904711) 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. ## Check Baltalimanı hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974904711&startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02)[1 Apr - 2 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974904711&startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974904711&startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03)[2 Apr - 3 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974904711&startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974904711&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974904711&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974904711&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026)[10 Apr - 12 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974904711&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Baltalimanı ![Beşiktaş](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067957/6bf0d063-ee01-4a28-921b-32cd8d479a16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Beşiktaş 4/5(81 area reviews) Spend some time visiting places like Bosphorus 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Besiktas.dx6063103) ![Sisli Mosque in Abide-i Hürriyet Street, Sisli, Istanbul, built in 1949.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054813/58a30048-1bca-48a0-99ed-61d7d8b55555.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Şişli 4/5(85 area reviews) Travellers love Şişli for its popular shops, and you can see more of Istanbul by jumping on the metro at Sisli Station or Osmanbey Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Şişli Mosque and Bomontiada. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Sisli.dx6054813) ![Sunset shot of Ihlamur Pavilion, or Ihlamur Kasri, a former imperial Ottoman summer pavilion constructed during the reign of Sultan Abdulmecid I, located in Nisantasi district, Istanbul, Turkey](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6184222/2944f287-cb93-4203-b10a-1d6b8e1d1782.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Nişantaşı You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Nişantaşı. Spend some time visiting top spots like Abdi Ipekci Street, and catch the metro at Maçka Cable Car Station or Taşkışla Cable Car Station to see more of the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Nisantas.dx6184222) ![Üsküdar](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1639/9b1c6a0c-9205-46e6-9a5e-4ce4fe31dce0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Üsküdar 4/5(9 area reviews) The seaside views and architecture are just a few things visitors like about Üsküdar. Bosphorus and Camlica Hill are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Altunizade Station or Bulgurlu Station to get around the larger area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Uskudar.dx6223670) ![Taksim](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054812/3d156261-f5e5-4f0e-b62f-d6e670208ac2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Taksim 4/5(355 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Taksim.dx6054812) ![Panorama of Golden Horn Gulf and the Bosphorus in Istanbul](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000662536/a49c0f53-071d-4d6b-80d4-0ac4840b29c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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