Türkiye
Hotels in Istanbul, Türkiye
Istanbul is a megacity in Türkiye with about 16 million residents. MAQAMI's live booking engine lists 150+ hotels and other stays here, with member prices from $86 a night when we checked on 2026-10-09. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), about 33 km away. The most comfortable months are usually May, July and August, with average highs around 21–29°C.
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- Hotels found
- 150+
- MAQAMI inventory, October 2026
- Member price from
- $86
- 1 night, 2026-11-08
- Nearest airport
- SAW · 33 km
- Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Best months
- May and July
- NASA climate averages
Where to stay
Popular hotels in Istanbul
Renaissance Polat Istanbul Hotel
★★★★★Hotels11 km from centre
$149 member · $164 guest
8.5
Excellent
Sheraton Istanbul Atakoy Hotel
★★★★★Hotels8.1 km from centre
$165 member · $181 guest
8.9
Excellent
Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul
★★★★Hotels2.1 km from centre
8.8
Excellent
Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel
★★★★Hotels2.9 km from centre
$97 member · $112 guest
8.7
Excellent
Kalyon Hotel Istanbul
★★★★Hotels2.9 km from centre
$95 member · $105 guest
8.6
Excellent
Novotel Istanbul Zeytinburnu
★★★★Hotels5.5 km from centre
$94 member · $103 guest
8.4
Very good
Istanbul Marriott Hotel Asia
★★★★★Hotels13 km from centre
$132 member · $144 guest
8.6
Excellent
Byotell Istanbul
★★★★★Hotels13 km from centre
$86 member · $94 guest
8.3
Very good
Hotel Amira Istanbul
Hotels2.4 km from centre
$91 member · $100 guest
9.8
Exceptional
Innova Sultanahmet Istanbul
★★★★Hotels2.0 km from centre
$130 member · $143 guest
8.9
Excellent
Hotel mix
What kind of places to stay are in Istanbul?
| 5-star | 30 |
|---|---|
| 4-star | 36 |
| 3.5-star | 2 |
| 3-star | 37 |
| Hotels | 165 |
|---|---|
| Apartments | 28 |
| Aparthotels | 12 |
| Bed and breakfasts | 2 |
| Residences | 1 |
| Condos | 1 |
When to go
Weather in Istanbul by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 8 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 21 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 10 |
| Low °C | 4 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 6 |
| Rain mm | 79 | 68 | 53 | 42 | 35 | 36 | 20 | 22 | 54 | 70 | 63 | 82 |
Things to see
Famous places in Istanbul
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Sights selected from Wikidata by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia. Photos from Wikimedia Commons; see each file page for author and licence.
Getting there
Airports near Istanbul
- SAW · Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport33 km
- IST · İstanbul Airport34 km
- TEQ · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport87 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Istanbul at a glance
- Country
- Türkiye
- Region
- Istanbul
- Population
- 15,701,602 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 39 m
- Time zone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates
- 41.014, 28.950
About
About Istanbul
Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, a megacity, constituting the country's economic, cultural, and historical center. With a population of over 15 million, it is home to 18% of the population of Turkey.
From the Wikipedia article “Istanbul”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Nearby
Destinations near Istanbul
FAQ
Istanbul hotels: common questions
How can I get the lowest hotel price in Istanbul?
Search Istanbul on book.maqami.co and sign in with a free MAQAMI account before you book. Signed-in members see member prices, which are up to 10% below the guest price shown to visitors who are not signed in. Prices are live and change with dates and availability.
How many hotels can I book in Istanbul?
MAQAMI's live inventory search returned 150+ hotels, apartments and other stays within 30 km of central Istanbul (checked October 2026). Availability for your dates is shown when you search.
What is the best time to visit Istanbul?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, May, July and August usually offer the most comfortable weather in Istanbul. August is the warmest month (average high 29°C) and December is the wettest (82 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Istanbul?
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is about 33 km from the centre of Istanbul. İstanbul Airport (IST) is 34 km away. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
Do I pay anything at the hotel in Istanbul?
You pay for the room in full at checkout on book.maqami.co, through Stripe. Some hotels also charge local taxes such as a city or tourism tax directly at the property; when a rate has such a fee, it is shown before you pay.
What are the most famous sights in Istanbul?
Among the places most widely covered on Wikipedia near central Istanbul are Hagia Sophia, Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Topkapı Palace, Süleymaniye Mosque.
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