Small Luxury Hotels in Istanbul

By Murat Royal Hotel Galata Istanbul, located in European Side with Istanbul's old center, with classic sights like opulent Topkapı Palace, the Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia, a mosque famed for its Byzantine mosaics, nearly 11 minutes on foot from the private Pera Museum, offers cars for rent.

You can stay in one of the 7 air-conditioned rooms featuring cable channels and a radio along with a minibar fridge, tea and coffee making facilities. Furnished with a work desk, they also have sound-proofed windows. The private bathrooms are fitted with a bathtub together with hair dryers and toiletries. Some units include views of the tower.

The hotel is set 300 metres from Ashkenazi Synagogue of Istanbul and next door to Sishane-Zemin Istanbul underground station. The By Murat Royal Hotel Galata is about 11 minutes on foot from Galata Koprusu Bridge and a mere 600 metres from Istanbul Riverside Museum of Modern Art.

The property is placed a short walk to the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum, while Karakoy bus station is only 400 metres away.

Offering a safety deposit box and 24-hour security, the cosy 3-star Valdivia Hotel Istanbul is nestled 5 minutes' walk from The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque and nearly an 8-minute stroll from the Ottoman-era Friday Blue Mosque. Boasting a location within close distance of the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum, this traditional hotel comprises 10 rooms and 2 restaurants.

Additionally, this Istanbul hotel offers cots and a baby bath.

The air-conditioned rooms have a balcony and a seating area, and some of them face the city. They come equipped with a minibar and an electric kettle for self-catering along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for business and leisure. Bathrooms come with a separate toilet and a shower together with hairdryers and towels.

Located in the Old City Sultanahmet district of Istanbul, the family-friendly accommodation is 8 minutes' walk from the places of worship like the Greek Eastern Hagia Irene Orthodox Church. Situated in the centre of Istanbul, the charming Valdivia is a stroll from the large museum "Topkapi Palace".

Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Sea of Marmara, which is 5 minutes away by car. The area features a number of shopping sites such as the word Sultanahmet District 8 minutes' walk from Valdivia Hotel.

The 4-star Millennium Suites Istanbul includes 7 rooms and is set within 7 minutes' walk of the word Sultanahmet District. Public parking is available nearby at this Istanbul hotel.

Some of the spacious rooms are equipped with an individual climate control and an iron with ironing board, as well as media facilities such as a LCD TV. Furnished with a sofa and a writing desk, they also have soundproof windows. Bathrooms include a Jacuzzi, a separate toilet and a shower, along with comforts such as hair dryers and slippers.

Basilica Cistern is a 7-minute walk away, while Sirkeci train station is just a short drive from the luxury property. The boutique hotel is also located about 5 minutes on foot from The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque and within 550 metres of the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum.

This accommodation stands relatively close to the Ottoman-era Friday Blue Mosque, popular with pilgrims and tourists alike.

Featuring a storage for belongings and a restaurant, My Boutique Hotel Istanbul lies a mere 200 metres from the Storied 16th-century Suleymaniye Ottoman Mosque. The hotel provides a bureau de change and a tour desk as well as WiFi throughout the property.

The air-conditioned units are equipped with smoke detectors and an electronic key card to keep you safe. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels together with a minibar fridge are provided. Bathroom essentials include a separate toilet and a shower as well as hairdryers and bath sheets for guests' extra comfort. They offer views of the sea.

The property is merely 1.4 km from Galata Tower and around a 5-minute drive from the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum. This 3-star hotel is also located within a 5-minute walk of Tomb of Mimar Sinan and in walking distance from the bustling Galata Bridge.

Along with other cultural attractions the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum is nestled within 5 minutes' drive of the accommodation.

Located in the Old City Sultanahmet district of Istanbul, the 3-star Hotel Black Pearl is at 450 metres of such culture-oriented attractions as the neoclassical Istanbul Archaeology Museums. Near to Basilica Cistern, the hotel with 8 rooms features a bureau de change and a cash machine.

All of the non-smoking rooms are complete with free wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as a mini-fridge-bar and an electric kettle, and some of them comprise a balcony and a sitting area. Guests can use a shower and a bathtub together with hairdryers and towels. The units also look over the courtyard.

The accommodation is situated within 5 minutes' walk of Ataturk, while the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum is about 6 minutes' walk away. The Black Pearl Istanbul is also next to such natural sights as the historical urban Gulhane Park.

Popular wellness places in the area include Cagaloglu Hamami Public Bath which stands about 6 minutes' walk away.

The 3-star Apex Hotel Istanbul is located within 8 minutes' walk of the word Sultanahmet District and offers a bureau de change and a vending machine. This Istanbul hotel has views of the garden and features WiFi throughout the property.

There are also a Turkish steam bath and a Turkish steam room offered on-site.

All of the air-conditioned rooms are complete with a laptop and an iPad as well as a mini-fridge-bar, and some of them comprise a patio and a balcony. Nice touches to enhance your stay include a spa bath and a separate toilet, along with hair dryers and toiletries.

The boutique property stands in the Old City Sultanahmet district, a walk from the religious sites like the 4th - century Byzantine Hagia Irene Church Museum. Cultural sights in the area are the neoclassical Istanbul Archaeology Museums (0.9 km) and Madame Tussauds (3.4 km).

This hotel is also a 10-minute stroll from The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque and Basilica Cistern.