Istanbul hotels

Top tips for finding perfect Istanbul hotel deals

• If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in Istanbul, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper accommodations in Istanbul in December and November.
• Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in Istanbul if you stay on a Friday. The opposite is true for, Wednesday, which is usually the most expensive day.
• Book at least 90 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Istanbul accommodation.
• The cheapest 3-star hotel room in Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £15, while the most expensive was £105.
• How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in Istanbul for 5 days.
• Istanbul is filled with incredible historic sites. In the Sultanahmet area of the city, you will find plenty of hotels near the Blue Mosque. Hotel Sultan Hill offers great views of the mosque, with cheap deals on offer.
• For hotels near the Grand Bazaar, one of the greatest markets in the world, search in the Old Town area of the city, where you will find accommodation such as Hotel New House to the south of the market, with excellent deals. To the east, you will find Florenta Hotel, a hotel full of character just a few hundred metres from the market.
• Across the Sea of Marmara, you will find the Asian side of Istanbul. This area is less densely populated with hotels, but you will find some well-rated options near the Golden Horn and Kadıköy Pier. The Bella Hotel comes highly rated and has a modern finish, while The Marist Hotel Kadikoy offers a view from its rooftop across the local streets.
• In the northern area of the city, you will find the beautiful Taksim Square, which is known for its monument, great eateries and good nightlife. Avantgarde Hotel Taksim Square - Special Class is rated as one of the best city hotels and offers fantastic sea views over the Sea of Marmara.
• Compared to many other locations, Istanbul offers hotels rated with 5 stars at a much more reasonable price, with many fantastically cheap deals across the city centre. Novotel Istanbul Karakoy comes with a brilliant sea view and views of the Asian side of the city.