Weather is getting quite nice in Istanbul, and you know what that means? yes its gonna be tourist season soon. You might be planning to visit Turkey yourself and want to know where to stay in Istanbul? well, this one is for you.

To know what's the best hotel to stay in Istanbul, first you need to know what you are expecting out of your trip. If you want to just stay in a nice hotel and never go out, well, looking up 5 star hotels on google is easy. just pick one, and there you go. But, if you want to explore the city, have a nice shopping experience and enjoy good food, you have to know different neighborhoods of Istanbul first. So, here are some of the nicer ones that are guaranteed to give you the best Istanbul experience.

1. Sultanahmet: The utmost center of the city, the place where you’ll see Hagia Sophia and The Blue Mosque and the best choice for first-time visitors.
2. Eminonu: Located right next to Sultanahmet, here you’ll find the Grand Bazar, the Beyazıt Mosque, and a lot of family-friendly accommodations and atmosphere.
3. Karakoy and Galata: North from the center of the city is the place where you go if you are searching for vibrant nightlife and a more modern and hipster lifestyle.
4. Beyoglu: An authentic Istanbul area, famous for its red trams, pedestrian streets, and the famous Taksim square.
5. Sisli: Located further up north, Sisli and its sub-district Nissantisi are the elite parts of the city, great for shopping and enjoying a more relaxed atmosphere.

​Now with that out of the way, where to stay in Istanbul?

1- Best hotels to stay in Sultanahmet:

• Budget hotels

Basileus Hotel
Otantik Guest House Hotel

• Midrange hotels

Golden Royal Hotel
Kalyon Hotel Istanbul

• Luxury Hotels

White House Hotel Istanbul
Hotel Amira Istanbul

2- Best hotels to stay in Eminonu

• Budget hotels

Primero Hotel
Mansion Gorki

• Midrange hotels

Euro Design Hotel
City Hall Hotel

• Luxury Hotels

Meserret Palace Hotel
Peyk Hotel

3- Best hotels to stay in Karakoy and Galata

• Budget hotels

The Wolf Hotel
The Galataport Hotel

• Midrange hotels

Weingart Istanbul
The Halich Hotel Istanbul Karakoy

• Luxury Hotels

JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus
The Bank Hotel Istanbul​
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4- Best hotels to stay in Beyoglu

• Budget hotels

Almadina Hotel Istanbul
Hotel Gritti Pera & Spa

• Midrange hotels

GalataCo Hotel
Midtown Hotel

• Luxury Hotels

Rixos Pera Istanbul
Sofitel Istanbul Taksim

5- Best hotels to stay in Sisli

• Budget hotels

Istanroom by Keo
Sisli MLS Hotel

• Midrange hotels

La Palace Exclusive Design
Montagna Hera Hotel Taksim

• Luxury Hotels

Wyndham Grand Istanbul Levent
The St. Regis Istanbul