Istanbul Resorts & Tours

Istanbul is Turkey’s largest city, spread across Europe and Asia on both shores of the Bosphorus. Its historic peninsula holds Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace and the Grand Bazaar. Most visitors stay in Sultanahmet in the old city, around Galata and Taksim in Beyoğlu, or in the waterfront hotels along the Bosphorus in Beşiktaş.

Most international flights land at Istanbul Airport (IST), about 45 to 75 minutes from the city center depending on traffic. Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), on the Asian side, is about 60 to 90 minutes away. The local currency is the Turkish lira, and cards are widely accepted. Spring (April to May) and autumn (September to October) bring the most pleasant weather, while summers are hot and winters are cool and rainy. Browse hotels and tours in Istanbul below, from Bosphorus cruises and food tours to guided walks through the old city.