Title: Gazi Travel Guide: Best of Gazi, Istanbul Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Gazi](https://expedia.co.uk/Gazi-Istanbul-Hotels.0-n553248635493155689-0.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)[Gazi Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Gazi.d553248635493155689.Car-Hire-Guide)[Gazi Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Gazi.d553248635493155689.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Gazi Travel Guide ## Istanbul ## Visit Gazi 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) ![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) ![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) ![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) ![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) ![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(555 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 ![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 £30 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bosphorus-dinner-cruise-night-show-from-istanbul.a971404.activity-details) ![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 Entry Ticket £33 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/istanbul-basilica-cistern-skip-the-line-entry-ticket.a49288352.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) ![Hagia Sophia ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4946355/af20ebef-19b5-429e-b21a-e78340f563ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Istanbul Highlights! Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapı and More! £130 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/istanbul-highlights-blue-mosque.a4946355.activity-details) ![Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Tour With Turkish Night Show](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47043768/64f06611-d72f-4149-9aac-70f956851f24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Tour With Turkish Night Show £16 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bosphorus-dinner-cruise-tour-with-turkish-night-show.a47043768.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 £30 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 Gazi ![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 £182 8 Apr - 9 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! (1,203 reviews) Everything was great Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=889869&PinnedHotelID=889869&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635493155689) ![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 £105 22 Mar - 23 Mar 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! (277 reviews) Beautiful view of the Bosporus, room clean and modern, 1st-Class service, quiet, excellent location. Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026&selected=117126134&PinnedHotelID=117126134&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635493155689) ![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 £60 8 Apr - 9 Apr 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! (1,001 reviews) Staff very helpful, nice pool and sauna facility Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=2001408&PinnedHotelID=2001408&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635493155689) ![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 £232 8 Apr - 9 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! (1,002 reviews) Our first stay at a Ritz hotel and it was AMAZING the location was walking distance to many restaurant, shopping. Highly recommend to stay. All perfect. Having Nobu in hotel was a plus. Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=565576&PinnedHotelID=565576&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635493155689) ![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 £75 27 Mar - 28 Mar 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! (934 reviews) A nice hotel situated in a good location Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026&selected=1181264&PinnedHotelID=1181264&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635493155689) ![Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1390000/1388800/1388776/23e7dc65_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class Piyer Loti Cad No:7 Istanbul Istanbul £95 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,235 reviews) Everything was amazing right to the point Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=1388776&PinnedHotelID=1388776&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635493155689) [See all 5,333 properties in Gazi](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635493155689) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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You might spend time checking out top sights like Şişli Mosque and Bomontiada. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Sisli.dx6054813) ![The walking in city two young girls nisantasi Istanbul, turkey](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6184222/6745191b-da73-40ba-aff6-ebf97bdea60d.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) ![Taksim which includes street scenes and a city as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054812/3d156261-f5e5-4f0e-b62f-d6e670208ac2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Taksim.dx6054812) ![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(1,519 area reviews) Enjoy the popular shops in Fatih. Blue Mosque 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) ![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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Beyoglu.dx3000662536) ![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. Hop aboard the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Karakoy Tünel Station and check out top sights like Galata Tower. 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