Title: Shining Star Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Shining Star Hotel Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Basilica Cistern ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87910000/87904000/87903938/cafae764.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Connection Suite Room | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87910000/87904000/87903938/df2aa7ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87910000/87904000/87903938/323a5b5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87910000/87904000/87903938/354b4eea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Connection Suite Room | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87910000/87904000/87903938/d9f06fdf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Shining Star Hotel in Istanbul's historic center offers practical comforts. Enjoy a warm breakfast buffet before visiting nearby Hagia Sophia. Stay connected with high-speed WiFi. The 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and concierge services make exploring easy. 9.6 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - - Bar - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 30 - Oct 31](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=87903938&PinnedHotelID=87903938&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=87903938&PinnedHotelID=87903938&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 31 - Nov 1](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=87903938&PinnedHotelID=87903938&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=87903938&PinnedHotelID=87903938&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 31 - Nov 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=87903938&PinnedHotelID=87903938&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=87903938&PinnedHotelID=87903938&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 7 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=87903938&PinnedHotelID=87903938&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=87903938&PinnedHotelID=87903938&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ![Superior Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87910000/87904000/87903938/49147e0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double Room 9.6 Exceptional 13 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Hairdryer Private bathroom Minibar Electric kettle Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Business Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87910000/87904000/87903938/ae98eb9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Business Twin Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Hairdryer Private bathroom Minibar Electric kettle Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87910000/87904000/87903938/4349036c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room, 3 Single Beds 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Hairdryer Private bathroom Minibar Electric kettle Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 3 - 3 Single Beds ![Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87910000/87904000/87903938/4349036c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Hairdryer Private bathroom Minibar Electric kettle Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed ### Exclusive Double Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Hairdryer Private bathroom Minibar Electric kettle Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Connection Suite Room | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87910000/87904000/87903938/df2aa7ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Connection Suite Room ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Individually decorated Air conditioning Flat-screen TV 2 bedrooms Hairdryer Minibar - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FIstanbul-Hotels-SHINING-STAR-HOTEL.h87903938.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FIstanbul-Hotels-SHINING-STAR-HOTEL.h87903938.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![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%7C41.01001%2C28.97742&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_hc49y-R6PWRlfqrUy_6JCzrSrI=) Sengül Hamami Sk. 3, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110 #### What's nearby - Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Topkapi Palace - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Grand Bazaar - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles #### Getting around - Gulhane Station - 3 min walk - Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 6 min walk - Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) - 64 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Adamar Hotel - ‬2 min walk - ‪Değirmencioğlu Restaurant - ‬2 min walk - ‪Maya's Corner Cafe - ‬1 min walk - ‪Gulhane Sark Sofrasi - ‬1 min walk - ‪Kurtaran Kebap - ‬1 min walk ## About this property ### Shining Star Hotel Hotel near Sultanahmet Square A short walk from Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, Shining Star Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a free daily manager's reception and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - Tour/ticket information, a lift and concierge services - A front desk safe, luggage storage and a reception hall - Coffee/tea in reception, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property - Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff Room features All guest rooms at Shining Star Hotel include perks, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Recycling and LED light bulbs - Hairdryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste - Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/810000/801600/801581/12e9481a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seven Hills Hotel - Special Class Sultanahmet - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 1,035 reviews £71 includes taxes & fees 19 Nov - 20 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=801581&PinnedHotelID=801581&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1390000/1388800/1388776/613eada2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class Sultanahmet - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.2 Wonderful 2,127 reviews £97 includes taxes & fees 15 Nov - 16 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=1388776&PinnedHotelID=1388776&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111590000/111588500/111588430/1ac14556.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Emerald Mansion Hotel Sultanahmet - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry - Housekeeping 9.6 Exceptional 141 reviews £67 includes taxes & fees 18 Nov - 19 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=111588430&PinnedHotelID=111588430&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30540000/30534400/30534363/cf1b7aef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nomade Hotel Exclusive Sultanahmet - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry 9.4 Exceptional 344 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-13&endDate=2025-11-14&selected=30534363&PinnedHotelID=30534363&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Seasonal outdoor pool, open 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, free pool cabanas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33790000/33786700/33786700/12995d7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seven Hills Palace & Spa Sultanahmet - Pool - Hot tub - Spa - Parking included 9.6 Exceptional 1,015 reviews £132 includes taxes & fees 2 Nov - 3 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=33786700&PinnedHotelID=33786700&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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, debit cards and cash Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room Property Registration Number 22582 ### We should mention No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as SHINING STAR HOTEL Hotel SHINING STAR HOTEL Istanbul SHINING STAR HOTEL Hotel Istanbul ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Shining Star Hotel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Shining Star Hotel? > Shining Star Hotel doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at Shining Star Hotel? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at Shining Star Hotel? > Checkout is at noon. ### Where is Shining Star Hotel located? > Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Basilica Cistern and Sultanahmet Square. Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar are also within 10 minutes. Gulhane Station and Sultanahmet Station are within a 5-minute walk. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Shining Star Hotel Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional 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) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Amenities ### 9.6 Staff & service ### 9.4 Eco-friendliness ### 9.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 79 8 - Good 11 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dean 7 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Friendly, helpful staff, breakfast was great, had everything you need. Beds were comfortable and bathrooms impeccably clean! ##### Dean Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly 14 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Newer hotel and quality + service excellent in ideal location ##### Kelly Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eva Andreea 27 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great hotel near the center of Istanbul, breakfast was good and the staff was very nice. ##### Eva Andreea Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Xianren 22 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Stayed four nights here. Great location, minutes to the major points of interest, steps away to restaurants and shopping, yet on a quiet side street. Faculty looks new, feels new. Breakfast provides plenty of choices, rich in protein and other foods. Staff are friendly and helpful. Will definitely return to this hotel if visiting Istanbul again ##### Xianren Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig 27 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great stay and location Perfect location, small but very clean rooms. Front desk service functional and efficient but not overly friendly. Free breakfast great ##### Craig Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jose 10 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The location ##### Jose Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie 28 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great place to stay! Great stay at Shining Star Hotel. Very well located, with a short walk to restaurants and the most popular sights. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good. The glass floors with a view of the underground ruins are really a treat and the bar area is beautifully finished and very atmospheric - although the wine and beer choice could be better. ##### Melanie Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen 18 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Hotel is ideally situated close to Istanbul's main historical sites. ##### Stephen Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise 18 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent hotel. Staff were amazing and it has a nice personal feel making it more relaxing. Excellent location and perfect for me as I was out exploring most of the time and loved the quiet after a busy day. ##### Denise Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark 25 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Good location and friendly service ##### Mark Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### waheed 1 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Overall very pleasant and friendly service. Great location with main attractions mins away ##### waheed Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natasa 21 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We had a wonderful stay. Not only was the staff incredibly friendly and helpful, but the hotel itself was extremely clean and offered a great breakfast. The location was also perfect for sightseeing being close to many attractions. We would absolutely stay here again. ##### Natasa Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rudolph 28 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Excellent location within walking distance from major site viewing ##### Rudolph Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Agnieszka 15 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Perfect location Perfect location, walking distance to everything, close to public transportation. Clean comfortable rooms, good breakfast, super friendly staff. Bery safe surroundings. Very nice property. We will book again if we visit Istanbul. ##### Agnieszka Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### shukria 10 Mar 2023 Liked: Staff & service, amenities Excellent hotel overall. Literally round the corner from Aya Sofia and the blue mosque. Helpful staff and nice comfortable rooms. I would HAPPILY stay here again ##### shukria Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Munira 30 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It was really excellent experience nice new place, friendly people. It will be my place whenever I go to turkey ##### Munira ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samantha Jayne 9 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Excellent hotel.. Spotlessly clean staff couldn't do enough for you. Breakfasts bed pillows shower everything was superb👌 ##### Samantha Jayne Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michele 8 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Very clean and modern hotel. Conveniently close to the major sites of the old city. The staff is extremely helpful and friendly. Yusef was awesome! ##### Michele Stayed 6 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aadam 19 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities I had a great experience at the shining star hotel with my friends. We had a comfortable stay. The staff were extremely nice and welcoming. The hotel is placed in a great location, with a view of the Hagia Sophia. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to experience the old city of Istanbul. ##### Aadam Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diego 3 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This hotel is located in the heart of the places you want to see. Walked everywhere without the need of a taxi. ##### Diego Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aboelmagd 24 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This hotel is very close to most attractions and few steps away from the tram line which takes you to all other touristic locations. The staff are very helpful and very nice. The room looks newly renovated. The breakfast was nice. ##### Aboelmagd Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elanit 13 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The Staff are very helpful, very close to the Bazaars and other attractions. Breakfast was good. Really liked it! I recommend it. ##### Elanit Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Omar Hakime 2 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Hotel workers Amazing ##### Omar Hakime Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Nadeem 23 Jan 2025 Disliked: Amenities Average property but you get what you pay for. Overnight stay is ok but for longer not great. Small rooms even though we had a family room. Beds not great. Hotel made it out as they was doing us a favour. ##### Nadeem Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Benaiah James 25 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The staff made us feel welcome. The rooms and bathroom are small but nice and the bed was comfortable. The location is amazing and very walkable to many of the sites plus easy to get around the city via tram and metro. Breakfast was the best we’ve had at any hotel. Would definitely stay again. Don’t forget to tip the staff as they are very helpful and work hard including the staff that cleans the rooms. ##### Benaiah James Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Wyndham Grand Istanbul Kalamis Marina Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Wyndham-Grand-Istanbul-Kalamis-Marina-Hotel.h5484206.Hotel-Information) > > [Sofitel Istanbul Taksim](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Sofitel-Istanbul-Taksim.h42400472.Hotel-Information) > > [Barcelo Istanbul](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Barcelo-Istanbul.h32516024.Hotel-Information) > > [Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Swissotel-The-Bosphorus-Istanbul.h889869.Hotel-Information) > > [Crowne Plaza Istanbul - Old City by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Istanbul-Old-City.h2211742.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Hotel President Old Town Istanbul](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Radisson-President-Beyazit-Istanbul.h9345.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Istanbul-At-The-Bosphorus.h1856092.Hotel-Information) > > [The St. Regis Istanbul](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-The-St-Regis-Istanbul.h9719651.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Hyatt Istanbul](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Grand-Hyatt-Istanbul.h14428.Hotel-Information) > > [Dosso Dossi Hotels & Spa Downtown](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Dosso-Dossi-Hotels-Spa-Downtown.h9981839.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Hilton-Istanbul-Bosphorus.h20867.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Hilton-Istanbul-Bomonti-Hotel-Conference-Center.h6226720.Hotel-Information) > > [The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-The-Ritz-Carlton.h565576.Hotel-Information) > > [Address Istanbul](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Address-Istanbul.h68277409.Hotel-Information) > > [The G Hotels Istanbul](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Divan-Suites-Istanbul-G-Plus.h8768240.Hotel-Information) > > [Crowne Plaza Istanbul Florya by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Istanbul-Florya.h11628263.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Yasmak Sultan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Hotel-Yasmak-Sultan.h527417.Hotel-Information) > > [Raffles Istanbul](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Raffles-Istanbul.h8273536.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Regency Istanbul Ataköy](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Istanbul-Atakoy.h9127669.Hotel-Information) > > [Ramada Encore By Wyndham Istanbul Basin Express](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Ramada-Encore-By-Wyndham-Istanbul-Basin-Express.h38506356.Hotel-Information) > > [Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Conrad-Istanbul-Bosphorus.h15234.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Istanbul City Center](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Sheraton-Istanbul-City-Center.h38329865.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton By Hilton Istanbul Old City](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Istanbul-Old-City.h72278508.Hotel-Information) > > [Doubletree By Hilton Istanbul Old Town](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Doubletree-By-Hilton-Istanbul-Old-Town.h3758303.Hotel-Information) > > [Occidental Taksim](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Occidental-Taksim.h1160507.Hotel-Information) > > [Niles Hotel Istanbul - Special Class](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Niles-Hotel-Istanbul-Special-Class.h1583001.Hotel-Information) > > [Villa Pera Suite Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Villa-Pera-Suite-Hotel.h6186661.Hotel-Information) > > [Wyndham Istanbul Old City](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Celal-Aga-Konag.h33103149.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Quasar Istanbul](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Fairmont-Quasar-Istanbul.h16385021.Hotel-Information) > > [Ottoman's Life Hotel Deluxe](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Ottomans-Life-Hotel-Deluxe.h33628831.Hotel-Information)