Stories about Istanbul are always full of hot epithets. A fairy-tale city, a dream city for tourists, a graceful bridge between Europe and Asia, full of incredible contrasts that you need to see with your own eyes. The history of the great Ottoman Empire lives in this village, a galaxy of chic sights flaunts, delicious coffee is brewed and gourmets beckon with exquisite oriental sweets.

Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul 5*

Tourist ratings: chic, the highest level, we give 5 points out of 5, this already says a lot. The ratings are off scale, the staff impresses with impeccable service, the chefs in the restaurant make you forget about diets. 5 stars on shoulder straps shine with a well-deserved brilliance. Proximity to the center and the shopping paradise of Nisantasi with a legion of branded stores make this place to be chosen for deployment not only by idle travelers, but also by business people who come to buy goods.

The institution is proud of the international certificate of safety, is famous for the enchanting views of the Bosphorus from the windows and likes to emphasize that each room here is decorated individually by design maestro Juan Hu.

Service offers are endless: 2 swimming pools, a spa complex, nimble wi-fi throughout the territory, restaurants with various cuisines of the world, a bar with a string of cocktails, drinks with and without their presence, various brands of coffee and fragrant Turkish tea, car parking, open rooftop terrace, 24-hour room service, comfortable soundproofing, well-trained staff, competent cleaning of all rooms. The range of rooms is wide, but it is better to try to book apartments with views of the fabulously beautiful Bosphorus.

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CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul 5 *

The landmark is the city center, Taksim Square. The highlight is 2 magnificent pools and a spa center with a lot of pleasant treatments. For active guests, there is a Livera fitness area with an impressive size of 8.5 thousand square meters. The rooms have a luxurious design, public areas amaze with the sophistication of the interiors. Among the proposals are private suites of the Prestige class with a fully equipped kitchen.

The favorite place of the guests is an open rooftop terrace with stunning views of the colorful Turkish village. The variety of culinary masterpieces in 3 restaurants is amazing. Indeed, for breakfast here you can taste fresh seafood dishes, dedicate lunch to kebabs and meat delicacies, and diversify dinner with Japanese cuisine with sushi and rolls.

From the panoramic windows of the restaurant you can endlessly admire the Bosphorus, Topkapi Palace, the Princes' Islands, the Golden Horn and the Maiden's Tower. And if you want to get to know Istanbul better with your own eyes, it's time to go to Istiklal Street, next to a superbly developed infrastructure with shops, art galleries, souvenir shops and restaurants.

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Hilton Istanbul Bomonti 5*

A network handsome man with spacious rooms with cozy furniture and panoramic windows overlooking the surrounding landscapes. Some rooms overlook the breathtaking charm of the Bosphorus. Guests have access to 2 swimming pools, one of which belongs to the Eforea Spa complex with an excellent selection of relaxing treatments.

In the restaurant in the mornings, a rich buffet breakfast is served for all guests, in the bars you can always drink wonderful Turkish coffee and enjoy oriental sweets. Those who wish can order lunch and dinner in the à la carte restaurant, the quality of dishes satisfies even the most demanding gourmets. Location – Bomonti area, almost in the city center. There are as many as 2 metro stations nearby: on Taksim Square and Osmanbey.

There are not so many staff in the institution who can speak Russian with tourists, but the infrastructure is so developed nearby, there are so many significant shopping centers for shoppers that this lack no longer seems like a great oversight. The staff are friendly and hospitable, trying to solve all the problems of the guests in a short time.

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The Marmara Taksim 5*

The location is the very heart of Taksim Square, where the busy life of the city with a lot of tempting shops is in full swing around. The distance to the historical center is about 1 km, from the windows of the upper floors you can enjoy an incomparable panorama of the surroundings. In the list of service benefits: a terrace with an outdoor pool, umbrellas and sun loungers, luxurious rooms with magnificent and comfortable furniture, a spa complex with a Turkish hammam, diligent room service.

Tuti Restaurant welcomes guests in the morning with a hearty breakfast with a large selection of dishes. Tuti Bar and Panorama Restaurant with a view terrace serve set menus. The Chocolate Shop has gained a lot of fans with an amazing selection of handmade chocolate confectionery and fresh pastries. At the reception of the spa area, you can book a massage and book a visit to the sauna.

Sports lovers will be pleased with the equipment of the gym. The staff, dressed in a bright red uniform, not only looks good on the outside, but also copes with their duties with brilliance.

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Crowne Plaza Florya Istanbul 5*

Location – Floria embankment, right on the shores of the azure sea. For the comfort of guests, 2 swimming pools are equipped, in the warm season you can swim in the fresh air, in the cool season you can visit the spa complex with an indoor man-made pond. In walking distance is the magnificent oceanarium “Istanbul”.

Nearby you can also enjoy the hospitality of elite restaurants with authentic cuisine and purchase goods in the luxury shops of the Aqua Florya Luxury shopping center. Among the convenient services are sparkling fi, airport transfer, room service, a bar with an excellent selection of drinks and light snacks, laundry, dry cleaning, secure parking for cars.

Each room has air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and an electric kettle. Marmaray High Speed Train Station is within walking distance, so you can get to the historical center of Istanbul without any hassle. Breakfast is not included in the room rate, but its quality is so excellent that guests are happy to pay extra for this service.

Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus 5*

Another well-trained network representative with a solid quality management system for the services provided. The appearance of the institution is distinguished by luxury thought out to the smallest detail, although the building and premises are clearly not of a young age. Within the walls of the experienced accommodation facility, there is a certain regal atmosphere and an unobtrusive sheen of light pomposity, creating a feeling of falling into the world of high society.

A large outdoor pool, rooms with private terraces overlooking a picturesque park, views from the windows of the upper floors of the magical magic of the evening Bosphorus in bright lights, 6 restaurants and bars with an army of delicious dishes, a string of aromatic coffee and tart wines. The rooms are decorated in the national style and have a pleasant dimensional spaciousness.

For those who wish, there is a spa complex with 2 indoor pools, a health center, and a fitness club. The key sights of Istanbul can be reached by taxi or metro, the nearest stations are from 5 to 15 minutes on foot. The shopping malls of the center of Nisantasi are located 10 minutes at a leisurely pace, and visiting them always gives a lot of positive and delight.

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Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel 5*

The design of the rooms is bright, colorful and cheerful, which cannot but create a positive mood. The view from the windows is beautiful, the legendary Hagia Sophia opens up in all its glory. At the reception and in the restaurant there are employees who are fluent in Russian and ready to answer all questions. The range of numbers is amazing.

Depending on the wishes and financial possibilities, you can choose economy class rooms and luxurious two-level family suites with an area of 80 square meters. The establishment often offers guests pleasant loyalty programs and big discounts for accommodation, depending on the season and other circumstances. The Grand Bazaar and the Blue Mosque can be reached on foot in a few minutes.

There are a great number of democratic restaurants in the area, pastry shops with oriental sweets and delicious coffee, shops of all stripes. All room rates already include an excellent breakfast with an extensive selection of dishes. Tourists warn that there are areas of sharp edges in the pool, and room service staff sometimes needs to be rushed to work more dexterously.

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Miss Istanbul Hotel & Spa 4*

The object is not ideal in the service, but it tries to work on a solid 4 plus. Many guests choose this option because of the convenient location near the transport interchange and dizzying infrastructure with all the benefits of civilization. The area of the city is quiet, the historical center is nearby, after walking you can relax in the spa complex and cheer up in the pools.

Cleaning of rooms with change of bed linen and towels is thorough and regular, but the guests complain that they did not have enough kettles in the rooms. The interior of rooms and public spaces pleases with aristocratic elegance, sleeping places are comfortable and give guests the opportunity to get up in the morning well rested and ready for new adventures. Fans of walking promenades can go to the picturesque Gülhane Park in the vicinity. Fans of a healthy lifestyle will not be disappointed with the procedures in the wellness center.

The institution is characterized by a fairly democratic price tag and frequent promotions that allow you to book accommodation for ridiculous money. The room rate already includes a very hearty breakfast, however, the choice of dishes is not always wide.

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Radisson President Beyazit Istanbul 4*

If you give a description in 2 words: the network representative is a hard worker, diligent, thoughtful, comfortable. The size of the rooms is envy in size, the views from the windows and balconies are mesmerizing, the sea and the surrounding landscapes of the city open up to the eye. The rooftop restaurant overlooking Istanbul creates the feeling of being in a magical oriental fairy tale, and dishes from the chef with hints of national spice only enhance this impression.

The cost of rooms of all categories, and their choice is large, and the price tag is nice, already includes a good breakfast a la “buffet”. The staff solves all the problems of the guests in such a way that the guests do not know the hassle and want to come back here again. From the service list, the following benefits were noted: 2 well-maintained pools, a spa area with healing manipulations, a fitness center, an airport transfer, a bar with a wide range of drinks and snacks, room service at any time of the day. Location – Sultanahmet district, all attractions are within easy reach.

Orka Royal Hotel & Spa 4*

Ratings for diligence from tourists are not the highest, travelers are embarrassed by the small size of the rooms in the rooms and the poor choice of breakfast dishes. On the other hand, the institution has a high customer focus, and the staff keeps its nose to the wind in terms of economic news and is ready to make concessions in service prices in order to attract guests.

The dimensions of the complex can rather be called compact compared to fellow tourists, but the design of the premises is intricate and original. The location is excellent in all respects, quiet, calm, convenient transport hubs and stops nearby. Fitness exercises in the gym, swimming in 2 pools help to maintain excellent physical shape during the trip.

In the evenings, on the open terrace on the roof, it is so cozy to spend time in the company of a glass of wine or a cup of coffee, and once again enjoy the beauty of the city and the charm of its business card – the Bosphorus. The rooms were remembered by the guests for their unpretentious comfort and the presence of a tea station.

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Great Fortune Hotel & Spa 4*

Nice spa with an indoor cozy pool and a collection of nice treatments. Excellent location close to the Hagia Sophia and other historical wonders of the city. The size of the rooms and the renovation of the premises leaves much to be desired, the staff does not always have time to cope with their duties or is used to being lazy. Among the positive impressions: Russian-speaking staff, good breakfasts included in the room price, an open terrace on the top floor, a kettle, a mini-bar, a flat-screen TV, a safe, a hairdryer, magnificent views from the windows, delicious orange juices.

The guests were especially struck by the behavior of the administrator named Shah, who fiddled with the guests for any reason until the victorious solution of problems and quickly fulfilled any requests. The price tag for the service is democratic, if tourists are not too demanding, this option will suit them in all respects. Geolocation – Historical peninsula, the distance to the Blue Mosque is 500 m.

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Berjer Boutique Hotel & Spa 4*

A favorite place to stay for relatives of patients at Acibadem Taksim Hospital, which is located nearby. Breakfasts and room equipment are average, but no one remains hungry and returns to the establishment for the night with pleasure. Location – near Taksim Square, tourists have assigned the status of a “cheap hotel for modest money” to the accommodation facility. The environment is quiet, the staff is diligent and friendly, the area is prestigious, transport is available, stops are conveniently located. The favorites of the guests are the spa complex and the indoor pool, where the service is always on top.

The rooms are compact in size but decorated in an original and tasteful way. For lovers of evening gatherings with a glass of wine or a cup of aromatic coffee, the bartender works hard; if desired, food and drinks can be ordered to the room. The infrastructure delights of Istiklal Street can be reached on foot in 15-20 minutes at a leisurely pace. Demiroren shopping center is also nearby.

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Hotel Istanbul Trend 4*

Quiet, neat, comfortable. Literally in 10 min. you can get to the iconic sights: Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, which served as the scenery for the filming of the Turkish TV series “Magnificent Century” and the Grand Bazaar. The outdoor pool on the roof is filled with sea water, but pampers tourists with water activities only in the warm season. You can relax in the indoor pool of the spa complex at any time, and even order treatments in the wellness center.

The rooms do not differ in a huge area, but they are thoughtfully arranged and comfortable for sleeping and relaxing. The service line contains the usual set of services: bar service, wi-fi throughout, room service, airport transfers, a small fitness club. There is an ATM in the building, the staff is hospitable and obliging, the nearest tram stop Laleli is only 50 meters away.

The location of the accommodation facility is also the easiest to identify by the landmark – Laleli district, anyone will always tell you how to get here. The room rate includes breakfast, lunch and dinner can be ordered at a restaurant that is popular with locals, which is a good sign.

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Orka Old City Hotel & Spa 3*

A small swimming pool on an outdoor roof terrace overlooking the enchanting scenery of the surroundings. Near the pool, you can comfortably sit at a table to have a snack, drink wine or coffee with desserts. It is better to use the indoor pool in the spa area when visiting the sauna or in a separate mode. In the morning, guests are served a continental breakfast with a decent range of dishes.

Lunch and dinner can be ordered from the menu on an individual basis. Location – the city center, close to key architectural and religious masterpieces. Fans of original souvenirs can easily walk to the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar, just half a kilometer away.

The collection of service offers: rooms for people with disabilities, a fitness center, wellness treatments, transfers to and from the Ataturk air harbor, private car parking, room service, a bar with snacks and excellent cocktails. The ratio of service / price of services is at a decent level here.

Grand Sile Hotel 3*

The building and the premises of the rooms are, alas, slightly outdated, and conscientious and hospitable staff and a large outdoor pool have to save the day. A mid-range breakfast is served every morning at the restaurant. In the evening you can order lunch and dinner here. During Ramadan, there may be temporary problems with food.

To the sea coast – 500 m, but the main attractions of the Turkish handsome man are located quite far. The Hagia Sophia, Topkapi and Dolmabahce palaces are just over 50 km away, and the wonderful bridge across the Bosphorus Strait will take about an hour to drive. Far away are the favorite shopping spots: the Spice Bazaar and the Grand Bazaar. Location – the town of Sail in the vicinity of Istanbul, about 1 km from the center.

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