Areas
Areas
Where to stay as a tourist, how key areas differ, and how to choose a base for your first trip.
Where to stay
Published area pages
SultanahmetRead more
The easiest first-trip base: Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, and Topkapi sit in one compact historic cluster.
Karaköy and GalataRead more
One of the strongest compromises between waterfront access, city rhythm, cafés, ferries, and old-city access without living inside the full Sultanahmet tourist bubble.
Beyoğlu and TaksimRead more
A base for travelers who care about food, city energy, later evenings, and the feeling of a live big city rather than postcard history outside the hotel door.