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Entrance fees in 2024
As of 1st of March 2024, many State museums will charge in Euros, or its equivalent in Turkish Liras.
Museum Pass
You can buy the "Museum Pass" for foreigners which is valid for 5 days in various museums of Istanbul.
Museums open 7 days
Many State museums in Istanbul operate 7 days a week, except Topkapi Palace.
Five Star and Deluxe Hotels in Istanbul
Please note that these are recommended hotels in their category, not the complete list of all the hotels in Istanbul.
| Name | Address | Phone (+90) | Comments |
| Çiragan Palace Kempinski | Ortaköy Besiktas |
212-3264646 | Palace hotel on the Bosphorus, a Leading Hotel of the world. |
| Four Seasons Sultanahmet | Sultanahmet | 212-6388200 | Luxury hotel in old city center converted from an old prison, a Leading Hotel of the world. |
| Four Seasons Bosphorus | Besiktas | 212-3814000 | Luxury hotel on the European bank of the Bosphorus. |
| Shangri-La Bosphorus | Besiktas | 212-2758888 | Luxury hotel on the European side of the Bosphorus. |
| Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus | Kurucesme | 212-3498888 | Luxury hotel on the European bank of the Bosphorus. |
| The Ritz-Carlton | Süzer Plaza Elmadag |
212-3344444 | Luxury highrise hotel overlooking the Bosphorus, in the city center. |
| Ceylan Intercontinental | Taksim | 212-3684444 | Fine highrise hotel overlooking the Bosphorus, in the city center. |
| Grand Hyatt | Taksim | 212-3681234 | Fine hotel in the city center. |
| Swissotel The Bosphorus | Maçka Besiktas |
212-3261100 | Fine hotel overlooking Bosphorus near Dolmabahçe Palace. |
| Conrad Istanbul | Yildiz Besiktas |
212-2273000 | Fine hotel overlooking the Bosphorus, near Yildiz Palace. |
| Crowne Plaza Old City | Laleli | 212-4449333 | Located in a historic building in the old city area. |
| Crowne Plaza Asia | Kurtköy - Pendik | 216-5856061 | Near Sabiha Gökçen airport and next to Via Port shopping mall. |
| Eresin Crown | Sultanahmet | 212-6384428 | Museum style hotel in the old city, special category deluxe. |
| Barcelo Eresin Topkapi | Millet Caddesi Topkapi |
212-6311212 | Five star hotel near ancient city walls. |
| Hilton Istanbul | Harbiye | 212-3156000 | Fine hotel overlooking the Bosphorus, near the city center. |
| Hilton Bomonti | Bomonti | 212-3753000 | New huge hotel near a residential area. |
| Le Meridien | Etiler | 212-3515800 | Fine hotel next to 2nd suspension bridge, in a residential area. |
| Sheraton Levent | 4.Levent | 212-3192929 | Highrise hotel near business district. |
| Sheraton Atakoy | Ataköy | 212-5608100 | Highrise hotel next to the marina and near airport. |
| Renaissance Bosphorus | Besiktas | 212-3407000 | New hotel in the center. |
| Renaissance Polat | Yesilyurt | 212-4141800 | Highrise hotel overlooking the Sea of Marmara, near the airport. |
| Çinar | Yesilköy | 212-6632900 | Fine hotel overlooking the Sea of Marmara, near the airport. |
| Radisson Blu Bosphorus | Ortaköy | 212-3101500 | Fine hotel on the Bosphorus, near the suspension bridge. |
| Radisson Blu Pera | Tepebasi | 212-3772500 | New hotel near Taksim Square. |
| Radisson Blu Sisli | Sisli | 212-3750000 | New hotel in a residential and business area. |
| Radisson Blu Airport | E-5 Highway Sefaköy |
212-4257373 | Fine hotel and convention center near the airport. |
| Divan Istanbul | Taksim | 212-3155500 | Good hotel completely re-built recently. |
| Divan Asia | E5 Highway - Kaynarca | 216-6250000 | Fine hotel on the Asian side near Sabiha Gokcen airport. |
| The Marmara Istanbul | Taksim Square | 212-2514696 | Highrise hotel right in the city center. |
| Movenpick Istanbul Bosphorus | Balmumcu Besiktas |
212-3702020 | Highrise hotel near the city center and near shopping centers. |
| Point Barbaros | Yildiz Posta Esentepe |
212-3373000 | Good hotel near the business center and shopping centers. |
| Point | Taksim | 212-3135000 | Good hotel in the city center. |
| Hyatt Centric | Zincirlikuyu | 212-3177700 | Fine hotel near the residential and business districts. Ex The Edition Hotel. |
| Akgün | Topkapi | 212-5344879 | Fine hotel near ancient city walls. |
| Grand Cevahir | Darülaceze Caddesi Sisli |
212-3144242 | Highrise hotel and convention center near residential area. |
| Ramada Plaza | Osmanbey Sisli |
212-3154444 | In a residential area and near the city center. |
| Sürmeli Istanbul | Gayrettepe | 212-2721160 | In the residential area and near the city center. |
| Dedeman Istanbul | Yildiz Posta Esentepe |
212-2748800 | In a residential area and near the city center. |
| Holiday Inn Istanbul City | Millet Caddesi Topkapi |
212-5309900 | Fine hotel near the ancient city walls. |
| Holiday Inn Istanbul Airport North | Mahmutbey | 212-4466464 | In the industrial district and near the airport. |
| Avantgarde | Zincirlikuyu | 212-3370444 | Near the residential and business districts. |
| Titanic Port | Bakirköy | 212-4137000 | Fine hotel near Ataturk airport and shopping malls. |
| Titanic Business Asia | Soganlik - Kartal | 216-4535050 | Fine hotel on the Asian side near Sabiha Gokcen airport. |
| WoW Istanbul | Yesilköy | 212-4650650 | Near the airport and CNR Fair grounds. |
| Legacy Ottoman | Eminönü | 212-5276767 | Housed in an old building near the Golden Horn. |
| Kaya Ramada Plaza | E-5 Highway Beylikdüzü |
212-8868400 | Highrise hotel next to TUYAP Fair grounds, outskirts of the city. |
| Klassis Golf and Resort | Silivri | 212-7274050 | Golf hotel outside of the city. |
| Ortaköy Princess | Ortaköy | 212-2276010 | In the residential area near the Bosphorus. |
| Marin Princess Kumburgaz | Kamiloba Kumburgaz |
212-8859000 | On the Sea of Marmara outside of the city. |
| BW Sile Gardens | Sile | 216-7122424 | Near the beach, outside of the city. |
| Marriott Istanbul Sisli | Sisli | 212-3750100 | New highrise hotel in a residential and business area. |
| Marriott Courtyard Airport | Halkali | 212-6920000 | Near Ataturk airport. |
| Marriott Istanbul Asia | Kozyatagi | 216-5700000 | On the Asian side. |
| Limak Eurasia | Kavacik | 216-6804200 | On the Asian side, near 2nd suspension bridge. |
| ByOtell | Kozyatagi | 216-4455589 | On the Asian side. |
| Green Park Bostanci | Içerenköy | 216-5733030 | On the Asian side, in residential area. |
| Green Park Merter | Merter | 212-5077373 | In residential area near textile centers and near the airport. |
Hope to see you soon in Istanbul.
