Where to Stay in Istanbul with Family

You finally booked your flight, and are eager to see the beauty of Istanbul within days from your flight. For your trip here, you rightfully want to stay at one of the best hotels in Istanbul for families that will satisfy your family’s expectations. We, as Istanbul Tourist Pass, also want your trip to be the best one you can have, so to help you figure it out, we put out an article with bunch of recommendations where you can find valuable information about visiting Istanbul. Shall we start yet?

Best Hotels of Istanbul

 

Romance Istanbul Hotel

This popular beloved hotel is located in the Gulhane area of Old city, which is between Sultanahmet and Sirkeci. Importantly, it is in close proximity to some major tourist attractions such as Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, and Hagia Irene. It is the highest-rated family-friendly hotel on TripAdvisor among other family hotels in Istanbul, so we picked this hotel as our 1st one. We believe in popular votes and believe real travelers who voted this hotel as the best one, so have no doubt if you are looking for the perfect place to stay during your trip.

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus

The hotel in the heart of Istanbul, Bosphorus area is one of the highest rated hotels if not the highest one. Perfectly located in one of the most central districts, Beşiktaş, the Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus is popular among visitors who come from all the countries around the world. The hotel has many facilities such as a fully-fledged spa, indoor/outdoor swimming pools, and a business center. It can be said it is one of the family-friendly hotels in Istanbul as it has even a free Kids’ Club to keep your kids busy. The comfiness and homely feeling the hotel offers is so clear and obvious, as we can also understand from them being elected as Travelers’ Choice in the year 2022.

 

Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus

Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus is a luxurious hotel located in central Besiktas, with panoramic views of the city and the Bosphorus Strait. Having been rated excellent by its visitors online, the hotel is also described as pet-friendly. You as parents wouldn’t have to worry much about how to keep your kids busy during a stay here, because it has a swimming pool for kids’ use only beside regular pools for adults. Given all this information, if you are looking for the best hotel to stay in Istanbul with your family, this might be the one.

If you want to go for more affordable choices, we also included some of the best low-cost hotels:

For Cheaper Accommodation

White House Hotel Istanbul

Located in the heart of the historical peninsula, this hotel is rated as the best cheap hotel in Istanbul on TripAdvisor. It is no surprise that in both 2020 and 2022, White House Hotel Istanbul has been elected Best of the Best for Travelers’ Choice Awards on the same website. Besides, it is the ideal place to stay if you and your family are history geeks and want to explore historical sites like Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace as the hotel is in close proximity to them. Overall, if you are on a tight budget, it is safe to say this is the best place to stay in Istanbul with family.

Skalion Hotel & Spa

Selected Travelers’ Choice in 2022 on TripAdvisor’s website, this hotel is definitely worth staying at. It is located in Kumkapı, one of the oldest historical districts in the city, therefore is within walking distance to Grand Bazaar and in close proximity to Beyazıt tram station and Vezneciler, Yenikapı metro stations. Those public transportation vehicles will let you reach the major attractions such as Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Topkapı Palace, and Sultanahmet Square. The hotel is also only 44 km away from Istanbul and Sabiha Gökçen Airports, the two main airports of the city.

Aprilis Gold Hotel

Aprilis Gold Hotel, located in Sultanahmet, has won the Travelers’ Choice award in 2022 as displayed on the TripAdvisor website. If you and your family are looking to dive into the history and culture of Turkey, this place might be one of the best choices because from this hotel it is very easy to walk to historical and cultural sights such as Grand Bazaar, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern and Cemberlitas Column. Aprilis Gold Hotel is also in close proximity to main metro stations such as Vezneciler and Yenikapı metro stations. Overall, it is a hotel that has possibly one of the best locations for easy commuting around the city center and also sightseeing.

Ada Hotel Istanbul

This popular boutique hotel, located in the historical Sultanahmet district, has been a top choice for travelers who came to Istanbul as we can learn from the TripAdvisor website itself. As for the perfect location, this hotel has it. Its location Sultanahmet is a central place for historical sightseeing activities and of course, this hotel is just 5/10 minutes away from the main cultural attractions of the city. If you have doubts, we also should add that Ada Hotel Istanbul has been elected Travelers’ Choice by TripAdvisor users in 2022.

 

FAQ

What is the best part of Istanbul to stay in?

Possibly the area that covers Sultanahmet, Karaköy, and goes until districts like Beşiktaş. In the European center of the city, you can find almost all of the major tourist attractions, best-rated hotels, and restaurants available.

Yet if you want cheaper accommodation, you ought to choose the Asian side and look for hotels in districts such as Üsküdar, Kadıköy, and Bostancı. This side of Istanbul has also a calmer environment and is a little bit secluded from the hustle and bustle of the European side.

Is Istanbul good for a family holiday?

Istanbul is a fun place to visit, with lots of historical sites and gorgeous nature. Turks also love children and are family-oriented people. So overall, it is a nice place to be in if you are a child.

Where should I stay in Istanbul first time?

It depends on your purpose of visit. If you want to go there for shopping, Beşiktaş, Taksim, Nişantaşı, and Karaköy are apt places for you.

If you want to see historical sites, museums, and palaces, then the districts surrounding the historical peninsula aka Sirkeci, Sultanahmet, and Balat are good enough for accommodation.

Is it better to stay in Taksim or Sultanahmet?

 Being two of the most popular neighborhoods of Istanbul, both Sultanahmet and Taksim stand as valid choices of accommodation for tourists of all kinds. On the one side, Taksim is host to many shopping centers, bars, and well-rated restaurants. Sultanahmet is the center of old Istanbul so it has a lot of historical sites, museums, and so on. It depends on your choice of what kind of holiday you want to have.

Also if you want to pick a cheaper alternative for accommodation, Taksim is the go-to place.