Title: Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=1077194&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class Pamper yourself with rejuvenating massages and savor meals overlooking gardens, blending relaxation with historic charm. ## Photo gallery for Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class ![Aerial view - Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class (Istanbul)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1080000/1077200/1077194/ca206a02.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lunch, dinner, brunch served; garden views - Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class (Istanbul)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1080000/1077200/1077194/193c29fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class (Istanbul)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1080000/1077200/1077194/ff8fb977.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby - Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class (Istanbul)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1080000/1077200/1077194/76ba0305.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lunch, dinner, brunch served; garden views - Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class (Istanbul)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1080000/1077200/1077194/daccf09c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located near Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar, Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa offers a peaceful retreat in historic Istanbul. Enjoy spa treatments, dine at the Coffee House with garden views, and benefit from free in-room WiFi, 24-hour front desk, and tour assistance. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Spa - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning £76 includes taxes & fees 7 Feb - 8 Feb ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Feb 5 - Feb 6](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06&selected=1077194&PinnedHotelID=1077194&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06&selected=1077194&PinnedHotelID=1077194&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Feb 6 - Feb 7](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=1077194&PinnedHotelID=1077194&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=1077194&PinnedHotelID=1077194&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Feb 6 - 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Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking ![Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down duvets, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1080000/1077200/1077194/da524763.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking 8.0 Very good 3 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually decorated Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds LCD TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking ![Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down duvets, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1080000/1077200/1077194/e6afb26a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually decorated Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds LCD TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu - 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[Visit our Istanbul travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul.dx178267) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.01355%2C28.97722&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=EGKklnzKWa0ECiGE87qD3-oxHgc=) Hocapasa Mah. Hudavendigar Cad. 17/19, Sirkeci, Old City Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110 ### What's nearby - ![Gulhane Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067981/0ad44f1b-9717-4f86-b33c-46ba620f82ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Gülhane Park 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Bosphorus featuring a monument, a bay or harbor and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6358978/df94e7c4-ce30-4c8d-88b3-61ae56c31c37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bosphorus 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Topkapi Palace featuring a sunset and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501276/34e2ce9a-0dc1-459c-bf2b-959378c74912.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Topkapi Palace 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Blue Mosque featuring heritage architecture, a mosque and religious aspects](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501291/bc5fa8e0-835a-43f0-bd9e-c06ddc700581.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Blue Mosque 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Hagia Sophia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067947/f4b50788-5fbf-4a15-8eb5-c5bd197f867b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hagia Sophia 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles ### Getting around - Sirkeci Marmaray Station 1 min walk - Sirkeci Station 2 min walk - Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) 63 min drive ### Restaurants - Roof Mezze 360 Restaurant 1 min walk - Red River 1 min walk - Hotel Ipek Palas Istanbul 2 min walk - Osmanzadeler 1 min walk - Ziyafet Restoran 1 min walk ## About this property ### Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class Luxury hotel near Bosphorus A short walk from Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia, Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class provides free breakfast, an airport shuttle and a free daily manager's reception. Indulge in a body scrub, a body treatment and a massage at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Coffee House, offers brunch, lunch, dinner and garden views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Limo/town car service, express check-out and ATM/banking services - A 24-hour front desk, a TV in reception and tour/ticket information - A reception hall, coffee/tea in reception and a lift Room features All guest rooms are individually decorated, and include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks, such as pillow menus and air conditioning. 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Sauna - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - In-room cot - Laundry facilities - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) - Snack bar/deli - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - ATM - Laundry facilities - Lockers - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Porter/bellhop - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - 151 square feet of conference space ### Outdoors - Garden ### Full-service spa - Body scrubs - Massage - Turkish bath ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 6 steps to reach entrance - Accessible airport shuttle - Lift (80 centimetre wide door) ### More - 1 building - 100% renewable energy - 7 floors - Comprehensive recycling policy - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - Reception hall - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Blackout drapes - Down comforter - Free cot - Hypo-allergenic bedding - Pillow menu - Premium bedding - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) - Tempur-Pedic mattress ### Bathroom - Bidet - Designer toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower/bathtub combination - Slippers - Towels provided ### Entertainment - LCD TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Free bottled water - Minibar ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Cleaning products are eco-friendly - Connecting rooms available - Desk - Eco-friendly toiletries - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Free local calls - Individual decor - Iron/ironing board on request - Phone - Safe - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out Late check-out subject to availability A late check-out fee will be charged Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets stay for free Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 1 total (up to 7 kg per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are available for TRY 1500 per night. Free cots are available on request at the property ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: TRY 2500 per room (one-way) - Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) - Rollaway bed fee: TRY 1500 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Cashless transactions are available This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western) Property Registration Number 22238 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as Best Western Empire Palace Hotel Special Class Best Western Empire Palace Hotel Special Class Istanbul Best Western Empire Palace Special Class Best Western Empire Palace Special Class Istanbul Best Western Empire Palace Hotel Istanbul Best Western Empire Palace Hotel Best Western Empire Palace Istanbul Best Western Empire Palace Hotel Istanbul Best Western Empire Palace Hotel Best Western Empire Palace Istanbul Best Western Empire Palace Hotel Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa Istanbul Istanbul Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa Hotel Hotel Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa Istanbul Best Western Empire Palace Hotel Special Class Best Western Empire Istanbul ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class? ### How much is parking at Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class? ### What time is check-in at Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class? ### What time is check-out at Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class? ### Does Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.4 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ### 8.4 Staff & service ### 7.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 108 8 - Good 136 6 - Okay 62 4 - Poor 12 2 - Terrible 10 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cevat 3 Feb 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Hotel staff is very helpful and friendly. Hotel location is excellent for exploring the Old Istanbul (Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, etc.) Everything is at most 10 minute walk from the hotel. Rooms are not super new but modern, renovated recently and clean. Price is perfecr for all things considered. Highly recommend. ##### Cevat Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chondelle 18 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Stayed here for a second time and it was as good as previous stay. Location is spot on - walkable to all the sights. The staff are lovely and helpful. The restaurant is great we have eaten here three times now and have had great meals- the restaurant staff are good and a lot of fun! The hotel is clean, its easy to find - a good choice if wanting to stay in the old part of beautiful Istanbul. ##### Chondelle Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chondelle 14 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great hotel! Clean and safe and good customer service. Free WiFi is decent.the restaurant down stairs is great too. The location is excellent Walking distance to all the big attractions, shops and restaurants. Could not of been happier with our choice of hotel ##### Chondelle Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorraine 19 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The service is outstanding. Samir at the front desk is amazingly helpful and delightful. The bell staff is also helpful. The team at the restaurant- also amazing. We planned to eat at a different restaurant our last night, but at the last minute decided to stay at the restaurant attached to the hotel. It was not a mistake. The staff makes everything so wonderful, and the food was truly exceptional. ##### Lorraine Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Damien 16 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Good hotel and very professional services. Very nice hotel, service was very good and ##### Damien Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Justin 9 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great staff Clean room, great shower & bathroom, staff very friendly & attentive. Restaurant was excellent & seemed to be open near 24 hours. Highly recommend ##### Justin Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Norziha 19 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Everything was good. Excellent location and the staff also were friendly especially Mr Irfan ##### Norziha Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### herbert 7 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Friendly and helpful Selim and his colleagues were very friendly, helpful and professional. The rooms were nice, although a bit noisy because of the trams in the street. The city of Istanbul is wonderful for a short stay. ##### herbert Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Norziha 11 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort We had a very good experience staying at this hotel. The staff were very friendly especially Mr Irfan who had helped us to maka our visit to Istanbul a memorable one. The breakfast was good too. Thank you ##### Norziha Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joyce 5 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The location is great. and Staff are courtesy. Salim, the manager is very helpful to extend late check out and kindly to exchange local currency for us. ##### Joyce Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Elizabeth 4 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff very helpful. Tramline to n front of hotel is noisy and runs til mid nite and again at about 5 am. Close to s verbal sites ##### Elizabeth Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### zareena 31 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The stay with the hotel was pleasant, they changed my room upon my request. Salim and Irfan and the other staff were very friendly. Especially Salim , I had problem with the safety box, they came and fixed it immediately. Very centrally located and we could walk to water and many tourist areas. ##### zareena Stayed 6 nights in May 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Ayesha Siddika 27 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We were a group of 19\. The rooms were all ready for us when we checked in. There were no issues with the rooms. The staff were lovely. The main thing for us was cleanliness and the rooms were all nice and clean. The breakfast was very limited and wasn’t great. I would say it is is a basic breakfast. The location is great. Walkable everywhere ##### Ayesha Siddika Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Marcos 11 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### Hotel is ok, but not great. Hotel is ok, but not great. The rate was a good value. Small room. Main issue was that the A/C was not working, and although it was not necessary to have the A/C, the actual split a/c unit was making a loud noise all night long (even though it was off and not cooling). Really annoying. Staff could not help with this issue, although they tried. Kept me from having a good night of rest. ##### Marcos Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Guru Prasad 2 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Good location Good location nearby to all attractions and tram access. ##### Guru Prasad Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Norma 8 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location. Friendly staff. Good food ##### Norma ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah 4 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff was great and the gentleman who works at the counter was awesome. ##### Sarah Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### AZZAM 2 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice location, of course difficult to reach the hotel in a car like most other hotels in Sultan Ahmet AC in room was great, breakfast was good ##### AZZAM Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Rami 14 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent location. Nice staff. Good and big rooms. ##### Rami Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jean Guy 25 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Location ##### Jean Guy Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Luis 29 Jun 2025 Liked: Staff & service Small rooms ! Breakfast not good ! ##### Luis Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ambreen 1 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great place to live …. Close to all attractions, walking distance to blue mosque, topkapi palace . Tram stat aoon was 2 min away . Surrounded by restaurants. Hotel staff was very helpful , excellent breakfast . ##### Ambreen Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### K 6 Jan 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very bare minimum facilities and staff ##### K Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### JULIE 24 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness #### Convenient Hotel convenient for Haggi Sofia and Blue Mosques. On tram route. Most things walkable. Plenty of restaurants in the area, hotel restaurant quite good. Wouldn't say this was a 4\* hotel more a basic 3\* ##### JULIE Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### K 2 Feb 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Difficult to get to and bare minimum amenities ##### K Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Frezya - Exclusively Woman](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Frezya-Hotel.h107306634.Hotel-Information) > > [Vogue Hotel Supreme Istanbul](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Vogue-Hotel-Istanbul.h36840828.Hotel-Information) > > [Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Sura-Hagia-Sophia-Hotel.h8046669.Hotel-Information) > > [THE OMIYA](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-THEOMIYA.h89683120.Hotel-Information) > > [Nova Plaza Crystal Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Nova-Plaza-Crystal-Hotel.h114364.Hotel-Information) > > [Windsor Hotel & Convention Center](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Windsor-Hotel-Convention-Center-Istanbul.h72496995.Hotel-Information) > > [Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul Asia Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Movenpick-Istanbul-Sabiha-Gokca.h69357345.Hotel-Information) > > [Vialand Palace Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Isfanbul-Holiday-Home-Suites.h8451969.Hotel-Information) > > [Istanbul Marriott Hotel Pendik](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Istanbul-Marriott-Hotel-Pendik.h2974591.Hotel-Information) > > [Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Swissotel-The-Bosphorus-Istanbul.h889869.Hotel-Information) > > [Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Conrad-Istanbul-Bosphorus.h15234.Hotel-Information) > > [Akka Suites Taksim](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Akka-Suite-Taksim.h39277606.Hotel-Information) > > [The Elysium Taksim](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-The-Elysium-Taksim.h11553986.Hotel-Information) > > [ Me by Mula ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Motto-By-Mula.h97514344.Hotel-Information) > > [No:12 Hotel Sultanahmet](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-No-12-Hotel-Sultanahmet.h68451430.Hotel-Information) > > [Bosphorus Palace Hotel - Special Class](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Bosphorus-Palace-Hotel-Special-Class.h528546.Hotel-Information) > > [Sunlight Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Sunlight-Hotel.h479507.Hotel-Information) > > [Kilyos Kale Otel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Kilyos-Kale-Otel.h31009504.Hotel-Information) > > [Gleam Bomonti Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Istanbull-Hotel-Spa-Bomonti.h36712019.Hotel-Information) > > [Taksim Landhouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Taksim-View-Hotel.h38918070.Hotel-Information) > > [The G Hotels Istanbul](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Divan-Suites-Istanbul-G-Plus.h8768240.Hotel-Information) > > [La Quinta by Wyndham Istanbul Gunesli](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-ZENON-HOTEL.h39794717.Hotel-Information) > > [The Stay Bosphorus](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-The-Stay-Bosphorus.h4339523.Hotel-Information) > > [Tomtom Suites - Special Class](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Tomtom-Suites-Special-Class.h2647566.Hotel-Information) > > [Catch Sultanahmet - Special Class](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Catch-Hotel.h44565108.Hotel-Information) > > [AHC Ayasofya Hotel ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Pierre-Loti-Hotel-Special-Class.h531238.Hotel-Information) > > [Seven Hills Palace & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Seven-Hills-Palace-Hotel-Special-Class.h33786700.Hotel-Information) > > [Mayi Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Qua-Hotel.h11779565.Hotel-Information) > > [Büke Hotel Şişli](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Buke-Hotel.h19820371.Hotel-Information) ---