Istanbul is a charming and interesting city to visit. With its many beautiful and historical monuments, Istanbul has always been a favorite tourist destination over the years. Most of the time, visitors get confused about which hotel to choose among hundreds of hotels in Istanbul. The key factors that visitors will look for in an accommodation are reasonable price, good location, good service and, of course, attention to cleanliness. From research and hundreds of reviews from past visitors, below are 5 handpicked hotels that have the best of everything.

Hotel Esans

Esans Hotel is located in the charming area of ​​the Old City of Sultanahmet, in the heart of the tourist, commercial and cultural center of Istanbul. This recently renovated 19th century Ottoman mansion is a stone’s throw from the exciting city center and famous Istanbul tourist attractions such as Aya Sofya, Lady Hürrem’s baths, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Guests will have the opportunity to sail and navigate the Bosphorus or sail around Seraglio Point on a boat to Büyükada’s Princes’ Island.

The Esans hotel is equipped with thoughtful amenities such as Internet access in public areas, parking, valet parking, airport transfer, and 24-hour room service. Guests can go up to the terrace and enjoy a stunning 180 degree panoramic view of the famous Bosphorus Sea, Hagia Sophia and Princes Islands. His staff is always smiling, helpful in planning activities, and never fails to meet guest requests.

Past guests of Esan’s Hotel have always praised its excellent location, cleanliness, and friendly service. So check into this wonderful Istanbul hotel and enjoy its peaceful atmosphere with architectural charm in its original Ottoman style.

White House Hotel Istanbul

Conveniently located near Istanbul’s main cultural and historical attractions, the White House Hotel Istanbul offers luxurious yet affordable accommodation. The White House Hotel is within walking distance of the Topkapı Palace, the Archeology Museum, the Basilica Cistern, the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Byzantine Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar.

The staff is always available to help guests with tourist information with a warm and professional attention. They can also help you with car rentals, airport transfers and babysitting so you can enjoy a hassle-free and relaxing day touring Istanbul. The hotel offers air conditioning, wireless Internet access, laundry service, and concierge and work facilities for guests traveling on business. There is a lounge bar and restaurant for guests to eat and drink.

Over 1000 guests of the White House Hotel have great things to say about this lovely hotel in terms of location, cleanliness and wonderful staff. So check into this wonderful Istanbul hotel and experience true Turkish hospitality and an unforgettable vacation.

Seraglio Hotel

Situated in the heart of Istanbul’s magnificent Old Town, the Seraglio Hotel is an attractive 3-star boutique hotel in the Sultanahmet district of Istanbul. The family-run Hotel Seraglio is surrounded by numerous cafes, restaurants and souvenir shops, making it the perfect accommodation for a leisure break in Istanbul.

Guests will be delighted to find many of Istanbul’s tourist attractions within walking distance, including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Constantinople Hippodrome, Museum of Archaeology, Spice Bazaar, and the Grand Bazaar.

This 3-star hotel offers 14 charming rooms, currency exchange service, 24-hour reception, a small garden, a comfortable lobby, free parking, airport transfer and free wireless Internet access that ensure guests a pleasant stay. The hotel also has laundry facilities, a work area with copy and fax services, and 24-hour room service. There is also an on-site restaurant serving a Turkish menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Most guests speak highly of Hotel Seraglio, giving high points to its pleasant and friendly staff, spotlessly clean bathrooms, and of course its great location. So check in and the genuine hospitality of this Istanbul hotel will make your stay in Istanbul a trip to remember.

Hotel Basileus

The Basileus Hotel (Greek for “king”) is a newly opened 3-star hotel in the heart of the historic old city of Sultanahmet, Istanbul. The hotel’s location offers guests easy walking access to many of Istanbul’s most famous and historical tourist attractions, including the Basilica Cistern, Haghia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar, the Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art, the Archaeological Museum, as well as many historical Ottoman baths, also known as hamams.

All rooms at the Basileus Hotel are air-conditioned and include a refrigerator, cable/satellite TV, tea/coffee maker and free wireless internet. Guests can also enjoy free parking and an airport shuttle service to and from the hotel. The staff is friendly and will help guests with whatever they want and even give them tips on where to go in the city. There will always be a cup of tea waiting for you at the reception after a tiring day of sightseeing.

Visitors from far and wide have nothing but wonderful things to say about Basileus Hotel, singing praises about its reasonable rates, convenient locations, and always-friendly staff. So check into this wonderful Istanbul hotel and make sure you’re treated like royalty (or Basileus in Greek) during your Istanbul vacation.

Hotel Osmanhan

Situated on the historic cobblestone sidewalks of Istanbul’s Akbiyik Street, Osmanhan Hotel offers guests the sheer glamor and luxury of an authentic Ottoman home. This welcoming, charmingly restored hotel is ideally located, surrounded by quaint shops, architecture and sidewalk cafes.

The Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Archaeological Museum, the Underground Cistern and the Topkapi Palace are within a radius of 300 meters from the hotel. The Grand Bazaar and the Spice Market are just a 20-minute walk away.

Guests enjoy a sumptuous breakfast buffet in the open air while admiring the stunning views of the ships passing by on the Marmara. The 7 modern rooms at the Osmanhan Hotel Istanbul are air-conditioned, which also includes a TV, cable / satellite channels, a refrigerator, tea and coffee making facilities, a minibar and a safe. Hotel services include babysitting services, laundry service, currency exchange, luggage storage and free Internet access.

Cheerful staff, clean and comfortable rooms, and wonderful breakfast are the only comments from past Osmanhan Hotel guests. So check in and make this wonderful Istanbul hotel your base from which to explore enchanting and mystical Istanbul and create memories to last a lifetime.