Istanbul Pre/Post Extension

Set 7 minutes by foot from the nearest metro station, this upmarket hotel among bars and eateries is 6 km from both the landmark Hagia Sophia Museum and the iconic Blue Mosque. Accommodations range from relaxed rooms to polished 2-bedroom suites with kitchenettes, living areas and sofabeds. All feature flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, as well as minibars, tea and coffeemakers, and safes; some have hammams. Room service is offered 24/7. Amenities include 2 restaurants, 2 bars, and meeting space for up to 600 guests. There’s also a fitness center and an indoor pool, plus a spa with 2 saunas, 3 hammams and a steam room. Parking is available (fee).

Set in a 19th-century stone building less than a km from the Sea of Marmara, this elegant hotel in a historic neighborhood is a 10-minute walk from the Blue Mosque and a 13-minute walk from Hagia Sophia. The genteel rooms have hardwood floors and refined, traditional decor, and include free Wi-Fi, flat-screens and minibars, plus tea and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms provide sea views, and have canopy beds, iPod docks and whirlpool tubs. Suites add sitting areas with pull-out sofas. Room service is available 24/7. Breakfast and parking are free. Additional amenities include 2 charming restaurants, a bar and a spa area with a Turkish bath.

This stately hotel is a 5-minute walk from Taksim Square, and within 2 km of both Dolmabahçe Palace and Galata Tower. Refined rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screens and minifridges, as well as tea and coffeemaking equipment. Upgraded rooms offer limited complimentary laundry service. Suites add pull-out sofas; and upgraded 2-level suites offer living rooms and whirlpool tubs. Room service is available 24/7. A free breakfast buffet is offered in a polished restaurant with a terrace. Other amenities include a cafe, a gym and a business center. A spa features an indoor pool and a hot tub, plus a sauna and a hammam.