Title: Esenkent Travel Guide: Best of Esenkent, Istanbul Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Esenkent](https://expedia.co.uk/Esenkent-Istanbul-Hotels.0-n553248635493151810-0.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)[Esenkent Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Esenkent.d553248635493151810.Car-Hire-Guide)[Esenkent Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Esenkent.d553248635493151810.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Esenkent Travel Guide ## Istanbul ![Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Bridge, located in Buyukcekmece, Turkey, was built by Mimar Sinan in the 16th century.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635493151810/f86bc1e8-189d-40a2-8795-f17a6302f589.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Bridge, located in Buyukcekmece, Turkey, was built by Mimar Sinan in the 16th century.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635493151810/f86bc1e8-189d-40a2-8795-f17a6302f589.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Esenkent Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Istanbul travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Istanbul.dx178267) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Taksim Square featuring food and markets as well as an individual male](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(599 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) ![Hagia Sophia which includes heritage elements and a fountain](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(625 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) ![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(691 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) ![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(437 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) ![Blue Mosque featuring heritage architecture, a mosque and religious aspects](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(685 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) ![Topkapi Palace featuring a sunset and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501276/34e2ce9a-0dc1-459c-bf2b-959378c74912.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Topkapi Palace 4.5/5(554 reviews) The official residence of the Ottoman sultans for about four centuries is now accessible to the public and home to sacred relics. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Topkapi-Palace-Istanbul-City-Center.d501276.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Istanbul: Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49288352/854f35e6-41e3-4151-a726-f4d1d87ad02c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Istanbul: Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Ticket £29 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/istanbul-basilica-cistern-skip-the-line-ticket.a49288352.activity-details) ![Blue Mosque](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3529724/315de5b0-0cb5-4742-87e4-5ba06c4dcc94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour £146 per traveller **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/best-of-istanbul-1.a3529724.activity-details) ![Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show from Istanbul](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/971404/baf0f447-b16d-480a-9e7e-cf51645ea1fb.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) ![Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht Istanbul](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2948565/e221dfd5-8c72-4445-b086-8c9cfc8b5732.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks and Live Guide £21 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bosphorus-sunset-yacht-cruise-with-snacks-and-live-guide.a2948565.activity-details) ![The dome and windows at the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/167622/dfb5e062-2c3f-4fae-96fc-86fcbad3a03c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar - Half-Day Small Group Tour £43 per adult **74%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hagia-sophia.a167622.activity-details) ![Picture 1 for Activity Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Turkish Night Show](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48745103/37fd56fa-4c2c-44bd-aa25-ec939b6b20e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show £20 per adult **74%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/istanbul-bosphorus-dinner-cruise-turkish-night-show.a48745103.activity-details) [See all activities in Istanbul](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Istanbul.d178267.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Esenkent ![Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889900/889869/465da50f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul Visnezade Mah. Acisu Sok. NO. 19 Istanbul Istanbul £184 16 Mar - 17 Mar 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,179 reviews) Amazing view, clean room, very friendly staff at Sabrosa restaurant for breakfast, good hamam experience too. We travelled as a family. Highly recommend. Walking distance to Dolmabahche palace and Bektisas. Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F03%2F2026&endDate=17%2F03%2F2026&selected=889869&PinnedHotelID=889869&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635493151810) ![Divan Istanbul](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4700/4601/52bea6e3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Divan Istanbul Asker Ocagi Cd. No:1, Taksim, Sisli Istanbul Istanbul £134 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews) Beautiful hotel, all staff were great. Only thing Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=4601&PinnedHotelID=4601&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635493151810) ![Sofitel Istanbul Taksim](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42410000/42400500/42400472/7c43a15a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sofitel Istanbul Taksim Gumussuyu Mah Istanbul Istanbul £166 21 Feb - 22 Feb 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 in their reviews. Popular ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (464 reviews) The room was absolutely beautiful, the bed and pillows oh so dreamy comfortable and the staff everything you expect from a Sofitel. The Executive Lounge is small, but its offerings were delicious during cocktail hour. The location is great. We will return. Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=42400472&PinnedHotelID=42400472&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635493151810) ![Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/540000/538700/538666/1044dfb7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul Dr. Imran Oktem Cad. No:1 Istanbul Stay at this hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) Great sized room, comfy bed and excellent location. Perfect for exploring all the sights by foot. Hotel staff were friendly and breakfast was excellent with plenty of options with a breathtaking view. Only slight negative was the duvet was not quite big enough to cover 2 People, a larger duvet or ... Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=07%2F03%2F2026&selected=538666&PinnedHotelID=538666&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635493151810) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=07%2F03%2F2026&selected=538666&PinnedHotelID=538666&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635493151810) ![The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/565600/565576/w4000h2662x0y0-2ecfb91c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul Suzer Plaza, Askerocagi Caddesi, No:6 Istanbul £216 22 Feb - 23 Feb 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews) The rooms are not as fresh and new as before, paying such rate for the room entitle guests for bettter standard room especially its a ritz Carlton. Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=565576&PinnedHotelID=565576&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635493151810) ![CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6060000/6055800/6055713/17056505_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul Gümüssuyu Mah. Inönü Cad. No:8 Istanbul Istanbul £162 21 Feb - 22 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Beylikduzu.dx6129771) ![istanbul](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1639/f22e6cfe-9f82-443c-bb04-b3be3eb7d96c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bakırköy 4/5(44 area reviews) Spend some time visiting places like Istanbul Expo Center while getting to know Bakırköy, and be sure to check out the seaside views. You can hop aboard the metro at DTM - Istanbul Fuar Merkezi Station or Yenibosna Station to see more of the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Bakrkoy.dx553248633981744611) ![EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063104/ef1b7b35-b7b3-4131-be2a-2d98e1f3f381.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Fatih 4.5/5(1,512 area reviews) Enjoy the popular shops in Fatih. Grand Bazaar is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Aksaray Station or Yusufpasa Station to see more of Istanbul. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Fatih.dx6063104) ![Cumhuriyet Anıtı featuring street scenes, a city and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533063451/8138685b-d617-4144-a625-947afa14aebe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Istanbul-City-Center.dx6200319) ![Galata Tower featuring cruising, general coastal views and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6223656/f1ec33fd-b055-42e4-a8c5-4a788fd417a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Galata Travellers choose Galata for its abundant dining options. 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