Title: Visit Marmara Region: Best of Marmara Region Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Marmara Region](https://expedia.ca/Marmara-Region-Hotels.d6054803.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Marmara Region](https://expedia.ca/Marmara-Region-Vacation-Rentals.d6054803.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Marmara Region](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Marmara-Region.d6054803.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Marmara Region Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Marmara-Region.d6054803.Car-Rental-Guide)[Marmara Region Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Marmara-Region.d6054803.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Marmara Region ## Travel Guide ![Rustem Pasha Mosque featuring boating, a bay or harbour and a ferry](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063108/c7cc2e8d-f25a-4379-a503-5d3a10d250b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rustem Pasha Mosque featuring boating, a bay or harbour and a ferry](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063108/c7cc2e8d-f25a-4379-a503-5d3a10d250b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Suleymaniye Mosque which includes a mosque and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501290/d395acfb-9647-45c6-a8ab-c1debb4002ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Topkapi Palace featuring a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6200319/9af53a40-7a7f-4f30-9dfd-57279617f58e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bosphorus featuring a monument, a bay or harbor and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6358978/df94e7c4-ce30-4c8d-88b3-61ae56c31c37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Marmara Region Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Marmara Region ![Blue Mosque showing a pond, a mosque and a fountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501291/322a8e66-ce6c-453f-8d05-f56118c37e5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sultanahmet Discover the charm of old Istanbul in this working-class district, featuring narrow streets with tightly packed apartment buildings. Explore historic sites like Topkapı Palace and Hagia Sophia, or indulge in diverse cuisines, all easily accessible by tramway. [](https://expedia.ca/Istanbul-Sultanahmet.dx6063107) ![Taksim which includes street scenes and a city as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054812/3d156261-f5e5-4f0e-b62f-d6e670208ac2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Taksim 4/5(131 area reviews) Major tourist hub, Taksim Square boasts a lively atmosphere with numerous restaurants, shops, and grand hotels. Explore İstiklal Caddesi, ride the nostalgic tram, and visit iconic landmarks like the Republic Monument and Taksim Mosque. [](https://expedia.ca/Istanbul-Taksim.dx6054812) ![Haydarpasa station building in Istanbul ; Shutterstock ID 276386249](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6223669/61e8d224-971d-4cd4-8234-fef8a5c89787.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kadıköy 4.5/5(12 area reviews) Cosmopolitan and bustling, this area boasts numerous bars, cinemas, and bookshops, as well as diverse dining options and shopping centers like Tepe Nautilus. Explore historic sites, Süreyya Opera House, and enjoy walkable paths along the seafront. [](https://expedia.ca/Istanbul-Kadkoy.dx6223669) ![The hotel is on top of a mountain and it was a windy day but family enjoyed the place and had fun with snow. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634239435995/3b37bf97-a886-41dd-b87e-ee752a43817d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Uludag You'll enjoy the parks and ski areas in Uludag. You might want to make time for a stop at Uludag National Park or Uludağ Ski Center. [](https://expedia.ca/Bursa-Uludag.dx6130489) ![Bosphorus Bridge which includes a river or creek, a bridge and cruising](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067957/6bf0d063-ee01-4a28-921b-32cd8d479a16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Beşiktaş 4/5(28 area reviews) Scenic views of the Bosphorus strait and historic sites like Dolmabahçe Palace await in this bustling financial center. Enjoy modern shopping malls, diverse dining options, and easy access to ferries and metro lines for seamless exploration. [](https://expedia.ca/Istanbul-Besiktas.dx6063103) ![Cumhuriyet Anıtı featuring street scenes, a city and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533063451/8138685b-d617-4144-a625-947afa14aebe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Istanbul City Center 4.5/5(33 area reviews) Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Istanbul City Center. Check out top attractions like Hagia Sophia and Taksim Square, and jump on the metro at Aksaray Station or Aksaray Tram Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.ca/Istanbul-Istanbul-City-Center.dx6200319) - Marmara Region Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Marmara Region ![The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/565600/565576/w4000h2662x0y0-2ecfb91c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul Suzer Plaza, Askerocagi Caddesi, No:6 Istanbul CA $358 CA $401 total Feb 1 - Feb 2 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews) Awesome place and staff! Breakfast is very good but would have expected something better a such a brand! Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=565576&PinnedHotelID=565576&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6054803) ![Divan Istanbul](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4700/4601/52bea6e3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Divan Istanbul Asker Ocagi Cd. No:1, Taksim, Sisli Istanbul Istanbul CA $254 CA $284 total Jan 25 - Jan 26 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews) I had a wonderful experience at Divan hotel.From the moment I arrived, the staff were warm, professional, and always ready to help. Check-in was smooth and quick, and I felt welcomed immediately. The room was spotless. Housekeeping maintained everything perfectly each day. The location is ideal. ... Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=4601&PinnedHotelID=4601&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6054803) ![Hampton by Hilton Istanbul Airport, Arnavutkoy](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83520000/83515300/83515300/d5e34098_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton by Hilton Istanbul Airport, Arnavutkoy MEHMET AKIF ERSOY MAH GORELE SK N Arnavutköy CA $186 CA $208 total Feb 1 - Feb 2 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Arnavutköy. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,072 reviews) The room, the restaurant, and the arranged transportation to and from the Istanbul Airport were excellent. The staff was friendly and wanted to help. It is not luxurious, but it is clean, practical, and near the airport. Many of the cabin crews of different airlines stay there. Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=83515300&PinnedHotelID=83515300&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6054803) [See all 8,616 properties in Marmara Region](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026®ionId=6054803) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Elits Suits](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22970000/22962300/22962226/8dacd2b8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Elits Suits 3 Osmanli Bulvari Istanbul pendik Stay at this aparthotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a sauna. Popular attractions Viaport Outlet Shopping and Turkish-Hungarian Friendship ... 5.6/10 (199 reviews) Avoid this place, it’s dirty nothing works and when you tell reception they don’t care. Pay a little more to get somewhere which isn’t filthy dirty Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Elits-Suits.h22962226.Hotel-Information) ![Element Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3530000/3520200/3520157/e4049ce3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Element Suites Sehit Muhtar Mah Turan Cad Cevza Sok 2 Istanbul Stay at this aparthotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ... 5.4/10 (316 reviews) It was good special thanks for Mr. Ahmad the Afghani guy and to the manager Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Element-Suites.h3520157.Hotel-Information) ![Airport Residence Kurtkoy](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14630000/14629600/14629541/1df8c7b5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Airport Residence Kurtkoy Yenisehir Mahallesi Millet Caddesi Istanbul Stay at this aparthotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Viaport Outlet Shopping and Turkish-Hungarian Friendship ... 7.4/10 Good! (357 reviews) The area is close to the airport. There are lots of restaurants and grocery stores. The staff is helpful. Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Airport-Residence-Kurtkoy.h14629541.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Marmara Region](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6054803&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.ca/Taksim-Square-Taksim.d508029.Vacation-Attraction) ![Hagia Sophia which includes heritage elements and a fountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067947/659ab3f2-e738-4cca-89d9-4f97b79188fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hagia Sophia 4.5/5(250 reviews) Once a church, then a Byzantine cathedral, later a mosque and now a monument, this iconic building is a national treasure. [](https://expedia.ca/Hagia-Sophia-Sultanahmet.d6067947.Vacation-Attraction) ![Galata Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501293/2d20e083-883d-4fbf-b7ea-70074d0a8ef8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Galata Tower 4.5/5(148 reviews) Istanbul’s medieval lookout point offers panoramic views across city’s historic district and the water of the Golden Horn. [](https://expedia.ca/Galata-Tower-Istanbul-City-Center.d501293.Vacation-Attraction) ![Blue Mosque which includes a mosque, heritage architecture and religious aspects](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501291/bc5fa8e0-835a-43f0-bd9e-c06ddc700581.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Blue Mosque 4.5/5(259 reviews) The nickname of this 17th-century structure refers to the brilliant color of its tiled interior. [](https://expedia.ca/Blue-Mosque-Sultanahmet.d501291.Vacation-Attraction) ![Grand Bazaar](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063105/593c2b14-eab5-4a9c-a324-f7f76de16758.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Grand Bazaar 4.5/5(268 reviews) Enter the maze of shop-lined streets in one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world to browse hundreds of thousands of hand-crafted objects. [](https://expedia.ca/Grand-Bazaar-Istanbul-City-Center.d6063105.Vacation-Attraction) ![Bosphorus featuring a monument, a bay or harbor and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6358978/df94e7c4-ce30-4c8d-88b3-61ae56c31c37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bosphorus Explore the great outdoors at Bosphorus, a popular spot to commune with nature in Istanbul. Wander the seaside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Bosphorus-Istanbul.d6358978.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Marmara Region ![If I were to recommend a perfect place in Alexandroupoli for a decadent breakfast, it would definitely be this! The chocolate that they use is #delicious and all the other ingredients are fresh and get combined into some wonderful and inviting dishes. #GoodEats](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/473/b6f933d3-6af1-4fad-a835-2b7b1609bb78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Alexandroupoli ![Istanbul](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178267/528fc850-021d-4d9e-a408-5ae238cb5810.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Istanbul ![We were heading on a Biblical Journey and we stopped in Nicea, an old typical Turkish village. The surrounding walls of the village were still in tact and walking around and through them definitely was a highlight.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4467/2541728b-397b-4707-bff3-bd42da28506f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### İznik ![Beautiful sea landscape with boats in city Ayvalik, Turkey](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4498/c8a978e6-d5c1-4b67-a585-4829ae0c53d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ayvalik - Cities near Marmara Region - Places of interest [Alexandroupoli](https://expedia.ca/Alexandroupoli.dx473)[Istanbul](https://expedia.ca/Istanbul.dx178267)[İznik](https://expedia.ca/Iznik.dx4467)[Ayvalik](https://expedia.ca/Ayvalik.dx4498)[Burhaniye](https://expedia.ca/Burhaniye.dx4499)[Bergama](https://expedia.ca/Bergama.dx4546)[Akcakoca](https://expedia.ca/Akcakoca.dx4944)[Yalova](https://expedia.ca/Yalova.dx4946)[Kirklareli](https://expedia.ca/Kirklareli.dx5281)[Tekirdag](https://expedia.ca/Tekirdag.dx5282)[Silivri](https://expedia.ca/Silivri.dx5553)[Bandirma](https://expedia.ca/Bandirma.dx6326)[Bursa](https://expedia.ca/Bursa.dx6134123)[Eskişehir](https://expedia.ca/Eskisehir.dx7119)[Eyup](https://expedia.ca/Eyup.dx179865)[Arnavutköy](https://expedia.ca/Arnavutkoy.dx179889)[Dikili](https://expedia.ca/Dikili.dx6024066)[Kucukkuyu](https://expedia.ca/Kucukkuyu.dx6125581)[Akhisar](https://expedia.ca/Akhisar.dx6130488)[Orestiada](https://expedia.ca/Orestiada.dx6130606)[Adapazari](https://expedia.ca/Adapazari.dx6131613)[İzmit](https://expedia.ca/Izmit.dx6134124)[Corlu](https://expedia.ca/Corlu.dx6136109)[Gemlik](https://expedia.ca/Gemlik.dx6138869)[Şile](https://expedia.ca/Sile.dx6139526) - [Taksim Square ](https://expedia.ca/Taksim-Square-Taksim.d508029.Vacation-Attraction) - [Hagia Sophia ](https://expedia.ca/Hagia-Sophia-Sultanahmet.d6067947.Vacation-Attraction) - [Galata Tower ](https://expedia.ca/Galata-Tower-Istanbul-City-Center.d501293.Vacation-Attraction) - [Blue Mosque ](https://expedia.ca/Blue-Mosque-Sultanahmet.d501291.Vacation-Attraction) - [Grand Bazaar ](https://expedia.ca/Grand-Bazaar-Istanbul-City-Center.d6063105.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bosphorus ](https://expedia.ca/Bosphorus-Istanbul.d6358978.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sultanahmet Square ](https://expedia.ca/Sultanahmet-Square-Sultanahmet.d6330060.Vacation-Attraction) - [Topkapi Palace ](https://expedia.ca/Topkapi-Palace-Istanbul-City-Center.d501276.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bosphorus Bridge ](https://expedia.ca/Bosphorus-Bridge-Istanbul.d6067957.Vacation-Attraction) - [Eminönü Square ](https://expedia.ca/Eminonu-Square-Istanbul-City-Center.d553248622539782319.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bahçeşehir Gölet Park ](https://expedia.ca/Bahcesehir-Golet-Park-Basaksehir.d553248634194514675.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bağdat Avenue ](https://expedia.ca/Bagdat-Avenue-Kadkoy.d6154616.Vacation-Attraction) - [Dolmabahçe Palace ](https://expedia.ca/Dolmabahce-Palace-Besiktas.d501274.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sarimsakli Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Sarimsakli-Beach-Ayvalik.d553248621552112777.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kartepe Ski Center ](https://expedia.ca/Kartepe-Ski-Center-Kartepe.d6222474.Vacation-Attraction) - [Florya Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Florya-Beach-Bakrkoy.d6154657.Vacation-Attraction) - [Basilica Cistern ](https://expedia.ca/Basilica-Cistern-Sultanahmet.d6150501.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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