Hotels

Istanbul boasts some of the most majestic hotels in Asia. Having been the capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, most of the hotels are situated within the palaces of the last ottoman sultans with modern facilities to fit a king. However, if you’re on a tight budget, hotels in Istanbul can also have something for you: Here are the two best hotels in the city:

Conrad Istanbul
Barbaros Blv. Yildiz Caddesi Besiktas, Istanbul, Turkey

Located a few blocks from the Yildiz Palace, the Conrad hotel boasts magnificent views of the Old City and the Bosphorus. A 5-star Diamond Awardee, Conrad hotel features 584 fully equipped modern rooms, swimming pool, casino, an Executive Lounge, health club, spa and , four restaurants for your choice of Italian, Turkish, French and international food.

The Marmara
Taksim Meydani, Istanbul, Turkey

The 18-storey Marmara is situated in a prime location at the very heart of the City. It features newly renovated suites and rooms with vintage furniture, rooftop restaurant, state-of-the-art fitness center, Turkish bath and sauna, outdoor pool and the café with its popular cakes and chocolate items.