Title: Shining Star Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=87903938&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Shining Star Hotel Travelers start their day with a hearty breakfast at Shining Star Hotel before venturing out to Istanbul's historic sites with attentive service just steps away ## Photo gallery for Shining Star Hotel ![Connection Suite Room - Shining Star Hotel (Istanbul)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87910000/87904000/87903938/d9f06fdf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property) - Shining Star Hotel (Istanbul)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87910000/87904000/87903938/fb0b8484.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Connection Suite Room - Shining Star Hotel (Istanbul)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87910000/87904000/87903938/df2aa7ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area - Shining Star Hotel (Istanbul)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87910000/87904000/87903938/73567a52.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area - Shining Star Hotel (Istanbul)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87910000/87904000/87903938/323a5b5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Shining Star Hotel in Istanbul's historic center offers practical comforts. Enjoy a warm breakfast buffet before visiting nearby Hagia Sophia. Stay connected with high-speed WiFi. The 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and concierge services make exploring easy. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Bar - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan. 15 - Jan. 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=87903938&PinnedHotelID=87903938&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=87903938&PinnedHotelID=87903938&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 16 - Jan. 17](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=87903938&PinnedHotelID=87903938&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=87903938&PinnedHotelID=87903938&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 16 - Jan. 18](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=87903938&PinnedHotelID=87903938&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=87903938&PinnedHotelID=87903938&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 23 - Jan. 25](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=87903938&PinnedHotelID=87903938&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=87903938&PinnedHotelID=87903938&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ### View all photos for Superior Double Room ![Superior Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87910000/87904000/87903938/49147e0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double Room 9.6 Exceptional 13 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Hair dryer Private bathroom Minibar Electric kettle Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Business Twin Room ![Business Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87910000/87904000/87903938/ae98eb9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Business Twin Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Hair dryer Private bathroom Minibar Electric kettle Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds ![Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87910000/87904000/87903938/4349036c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Hair dryer Private bathroom Minibar Electric kettle Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 3 - 3 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Family Room ![Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87910000/87904000/87903938/4349036c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Hair dryer Private bathroom Minibar Electric kettle Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed ### Exclusive Double Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Hair dryer Private bathroom Minibar Electric kettle Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Connection Suite Room ![Connection Suite Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87910000/87904000/87903938/df2aa7ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Connection Suite Room ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Individually decorated Air conditioning Flat-screen TV 2 bedrooms Hair dryer Minibar - 431 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - City view - Sleeps 5 - 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed ## You may also like Ad ![Property entrance](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/49000000/48480000/48471500/48471410/8804dee2_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Blue Gilroy Hotel Sultanahmet - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available - Laundry 9.2 Wonderful 93 reviews CA $91 CA $102 total includes taxes & fees Jan 16 - Jan 17 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Blue-Gilroy-Hotel.h48471410.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-1-16&chkout=2026-1-17&rm1=a2®ionId=178267&destination=Istanbul (and vicinity)&destType=MARKET&latLong=41.007884,28.977964&searchId=6f3ff592-f8e0-404c-a57b-3747b13677a7&top_cur=CAD) Ad ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8050000/8046700/8046669/e98703f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel Sultanahmet - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FIstanbul-Hotels-SHINING-STAR-HOTEL.h87903938.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FIstanbul-Hotels-SHINING-STAR-HOTEL.h87903938.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Istanbul, Shining Star Hotel is in the city center. Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Blue Mosque and Galata Tower. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Tupras Stadium, or consider a night out at Volkswagen Arena. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing. [Visit our Istanbul travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul.dx178267) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.01001%2C28.97742&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_hc49y-R6PWRlfqrUy_6JCzrSrI=) Sengül Hamami Sk. 3, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110 ### What's nearby - Basilica Cistern \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Sultanahmet Square \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Blue Mosque \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Hagia Sophia \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Grand Bazaar \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km ### Getting around - Gulhane Station - 3 min walk - Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 6 min walk - Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 64 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Adamar Hotel - ‬2 min walk - ‪Değirmencioğlu Restaurant - ‬2 min walk - ‪EFEZÂDE - ‬2 min walk - ‪Maya's Corner Cafe - ‬1 min walk - ‪Gulhane Sark Sofrasi - ‬1 min walk ## About this property ### Shining Star Hotel Hotel near Sultanahmet Square A short walk from Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, Shining Star Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a free daily manager's reception, and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in the lobby - Concierge services, a reception hall, and an elevator - A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe - Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff Room features All guestrooms at Shining Star Hotel boast comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. 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A bar/lounge - Coffee and tea in common areas - Free daily manager's reception ### Family friendly - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Concierge services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Elevator - Hardwood flooring in room - Stair-free path to entrance - Thin carpet in room - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator ### More - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - Built in 2022 - Comprehensive recycling policy - Reception hall - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Slippers - Toothbrush and toothpaste - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV ### Food and drink - Electric kettle - Minibar ### More - Air conditioning - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Laptop-compatible safe - LED lighting - Mobile key entry - Phone - Recycling - Soundproofed rooms - Water-efficient toilets ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room Property Registration Number 22582 ### We should mention No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as SHINING STAR HOTEL Hotel SHINING STAR HOTEL Istanbul SHINING STAR HOTEL Hotel Istanbul ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Shining Star Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Shining Star Hotel? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Shining Star Hotel? ### What time is check-out at Shining Star Hotel? ### Where is Shining Star Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Shining Star Hotel Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Amenities ### 9.8 Staff & service ### 9.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 83 8 - Good 12 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Radu Dec 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities We had a wonderful experience staying at the Shining Star. Clean room, cleaned plus towels and supplies replenished daily, excellent breakfast buffet. Courteous staff. Also great location, a few minutes walking from most major touristic objectives in Sultanahmet, and a few minutes walking from the airport bus drop off/ pickup. Overall, great budget hotel. ##### Radu Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dean Oct 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Friendly, helpful staff, breakfast was great, had everything you need. Beds were comfortable and bathrooms impeccably clean! ##### Dean Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly Sep 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Newer hotel and quality + service excellent in ideal location ##### Kelly Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eva Andreea Aug 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great hotel near the center of Istanbul, breakfast was good and the staff was very nice. ##### Eva Andreea Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig Jun 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great stay and location Perfect location, small but very clean rooms. Front desk service functional and efficient but not overly friendly. Free breakfast great ##### Craig Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Xianren Aug 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Stayed four nights here. Great location, minutes to the major points of interest, steps away to restaurants and shopping, yet on a quiet side street. Faculty looks new, feels new. Breakfast provides plenty of choices, rich in protein and other foods. Staff are friendly and helpful. Will definitely return to this hotel if visiting Istanbul again ##### Xianren Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Feb 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort People are very nice in the hotel. Well located, calm, good price for the 3 nights in Istanbul. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jose May 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The location ##### Jose Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie Apr 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great place to stay! Great stay at Shining Star Hotel. Very well located, with a short walk to restaurants and the most popular sights. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good. The glass floors with a view of the underground ruins are really a treat and the bar area is beautifully finished and very atmospheric - although the wine and beer choice could be better. ##### Melanie Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen Oct 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Hotel is ideally situated close to Istanbul's main historical sites. ##### Stephen Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### samuel Jul 21, 2023 Excellent location, excellent service, excellent staff. ##### samuel Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise Sep 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent hotel. Staff were amazing and it has a nice personal feel making it more relaxing. Excellent location and perfect for me as I was out exploring most of the time and loved the quiet after a busy day. ##### Denise Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anita May 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities What a fabulous hotel! The staff are all outstanding - friendly, hospitable, professional - the breakfasts were excellent, the facilities were clean and spacious. There is really nothing i could find any fault in. Thank you!!! ##### Anita Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark Jun 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Good location and friendly service ##### Mark Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natasa Oct 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We had a wonderful stay. Not only was the staff incredibly friendly and helpful, but the hotel itself was extremely clean and offered a great breakfast. The location was also perfect for sightseeing being close to many attractions. We would absolutely stay here again. ##### Natasa Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rudolph Jun 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Excellent location within walking distance from major site viewing ##### Rudolph Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### waheed May 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Overall very pleasant and friendly service. Great location with main attractions mins away ##### waheed Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### shukria Mar 10, 2023 Liked: Staff & service, amenities Excellent hotel overall. Literally round the corner from Aya Sofia and the blue mosque. Helpful staff and nice comfortable rooms. I would HAPPILY stay here again ##### shukria Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aleksander Mar 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Adorable hotel Fantastic and gorgeous place to stay for just a night or even a week. Much recommended! ##### Aleksander Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Agnieszka Oct 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Perfect location Perfect location, walking distance to everything, close to public transportation. Clean comfortable rooms, good breakfast, super friendly staff. Bery safe surroundings. Very nice property. We will book again if we visit Istanbul. ##### Agnieszka Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Munira Nov 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It was really excellent experience nice new place, friendly people. It will be my place whenever I go to turkey ##### Munira ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nawar Sep 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Modern and very clean hotel very close to all the tourist attractions in Sultanahmet yet in a very quiet side road. Rooms are a good size and very clean. Very good breakfast selection. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly especially Gunaydin, Serhat, Emre, Yusuf and Ercan. Would definitely stay here again. ##### Nawar Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Al hosni Dec 2, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Recommend place to stay in. It was new hotel and friendly staffs and service was v.good We like staying in it overall and we like the traditional matching with modern in the building of the hotel ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9BB9D21592E8B133A0A31EA1F5A973C2139D96191670008427761.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Al hosni Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samantha Jayne May 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Excellent hotel.. Spotlessly clean staff couldn't do enough for you. Breakfasts bed pillows shower everything was superb👌 ##### Samantha Jayne Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michele May 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Very clean and modern hotel. Conveniently close to the major sites of the old city. The staff is extremely helpful and friendly. Yusef was awesome! ##### Michele Stayed 6 nights in May 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Marmara Pera](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-The-Marmara-Pera.h11691.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Sisli](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel.h6250043.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Hotel President Old Town Istanbul](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Radisson-President-Beyazit-Istanbul.h9345.Hotel-Information) > > [Elite World Grand Istanbul Kucukyali ](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Elite-World-Asia-Hotel.h26886285.Hotel-Information) > > [JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-JW-Marriott-Istanbul-Bosphorus.h42641512.Hotel-Information) > > [CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-CVK-Park-Bosphorus-Hotel-Istanbul.h6055713.Hotel-Information) > > [Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Swissotel-The-Bosphorus-Istanbul.h889869.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Hyatt Istanbul](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Grand-Hyatt-Istanbul.h14428.Hotel-Information) > > [The Marmara Taksim](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-The-Marmara-Taksim.h26048.Hotel-Information) > > [Elite World Istanbul Taksim ](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Elite-World-Istanbul-Taksim.h1181264.Hotel-Information) > > [Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Conrad-Istanbul-Bosphorus.h15234.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Istanbul-At-The-Bosphorus.h1856092.Hotel-Information) > > [Barcelo Istanbul](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Barcelo-Istanbul.h32516024.Hotel-Information) > > [Divan Istanbul](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Divan-Istanbul.h4601.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Quasar Istanbul](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Fairmont-Quasar-Istanbul.h16385021.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Hilton-Istanbul-Bomonti-Hotel-Conference-Center.h6226720.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Hilton-Istanbul-Bosphorus.h20867.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Istanbul City Center](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Sheraton-Istanbul-City-Center.h38329865.Hotel-Information) > > [Pera Palace Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Pera-Palace-Hotel.h20555.Hotel-Information) > > [Istanbul Marriott Hotel Sisli](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Istanbul-Marriott-Hotel-Sisli.h6771400.Hotel-Information) > > [Romance Istanbul Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Romance-Istanbul-Hotel.h527413.Hotel-Information) > > [InterContinental Istanbul by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-InterContinental-Istanbul.h521137.Hotel-Information) > > [The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-The-Ritz-Carlton.h565576.Hotel-Information) > > [Dorne Suite Taksim](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Dorne-Suite-Taksim.h38494876.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Cevahir Hotel & Convention Center](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Grand-Cevahir-Hotel-Convention-Center.h972529.Hotel-Information) > > [Wyndham Grand Istanbul Kalamis Marina Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Wyndham-Grand-Istanbul-Kalamis-Marina-Hotel.h5484206.Hotel-Information) > > [Niles Hotel Istanbul - Special Class](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Niles-Hotel-Istanbul-Special-Class.h1583001.Hotel-Information) > > [Sofitel Istanbul Taksim](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Sofitel-Istanbul-Taksim.h42400472.Hotel-Information) > > [Doubletree By Hilton Istanbul Old Town](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Doubletree-By-Hilton-Istanbul-Old-Town.h3758303.Hotel-Information)