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Travel Home > Directory > Destinations > Europe > Turkey > Istanbul
Istanbul. Pop. 12,697,164. Currency - Turkish Lira (TRY). Language – Turkish. Time Zone GMT + 2 hours. Main airports – Ataturk IST, Sabiha Gökçen SAW. Best Time to go – spring (April to June). Istanbul was historically also known as Byzantium and Constantinople. It is the largest city in Turkey and a major world city with a population of over 12.6 million. Istanbul extends both on the European (Thrace) and on the Asian (Anatolia) sides of the Bosphorus, and is the only city in the world that spans two continents. Istanbul has been a key city throughout history and served as the capital city of the Roman Empire (330–395), the East Roman (Byzantine) Empire (395–1204 and 1261–1453), the Latin Empire (1204–1261), and the Ottoman Empire (1453–1922). The city is organised into 8 Districts: Sultanahmet(The Old City where most of the famous historical sights are located; Galata (Home to much of the nightlife venues); New City (Main business district); Bosphorus (European bank of the Bosphorus dotted with many palaces, parks, and water-front mansions); Golden Horn (Estuary that separates the European Side into distinctive districts); Princes’ Islands (An archipelago of nine vehicle-free islands); Asian Side (Eastern half of Istanbul; Western Suburbs (Western area of the European Side). With it’s important historical past there is a wealth of old buildings, palaces, and religious attractions. Most of these are located in in Sultanahmet-Old City, including the Hagia Sophia, Topkap Palace and the Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque). Galata has the Galata Tower and the Galata Whirling Dervish Hall, while the Bosphorus has a number of waterside palaces. A must do activity is a visit to a hamam (Turkish bath) which is an essential part of any trip to Istanbul and is something many visitors will repeat during their stay. Before you leave remember to try an authentic Turkisk doner kebab and a Balk-Ekmek (fish and bread) snack.
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This modern hotel only one kilometer from the airport in the commercial district offers comfortable accommodation, modern facilities and conference rooms. The Wow Airport Hotel in Istanbul right next to the Airport AVM shopping center has a free airport shuttle, and is close to the underground station, connecting it to the historic city center.
Private Istanbul Guides offers private guided tours in Istanbul, including daily tours, shore excursions, Turkey tours, luxury vacation packages and travel planning for the whole country.
Istanbul Guiding Team provides private tours in Istanbul and the rest of the country as well.Our tours are %100 customizable according to your requests.
A boutique, family-run hotel in the center of Istanbul’s historical attractions. Hotel Sur is an old Ottoman house was built 120 years ago, and last renovated in 1999.
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All Istanbul and Turkey Hotels Center.
Guide to Istanbul Hotels with in the city, provides ratings, virtual tours and online reservations. Find out about the local area and arrange travel plans.
Istanbul hotels, tours, car rental booking and related services.
All Istanbul and Turkey Hotels Center.
Offers small group and custom made tours throughout Turkey. Also features airline tickets, car rental, and hotel booking services
Best Western Amber Hotel is situated in a central district of Istanbul, within walking distance to the most historical sites in Istanbul. Stay in comfort 10km away from the airport in the heart of Istanbul.
Erguvan Hotel is one of the first class Istanbul Boutique hotels perfectly located in most convinient spot in Istanbul Turkey.
Istanbul Hotel Saba is situated in the centre of the old city of Istanbul. Converted from a 19th-century Ottoman-style wooden house, it's now an architecturally modern hotel with 27 rooms, three of them with a balcony and all equipped with cable TV.
Small hotel on four floors in the historical centre of Istanbul, with panoramic views from the terrace. Close to the Blue Mosque and St Sophia and convenient for dining, shopping and entertainment.
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Istanbul (formerly Constantinople)is Turkey's most populous city, and its cultural and financial center. The city covers 25 districts of the Istanbul province. It is located at on the Bosphorus strait, and encompasses the natural harbor known as the Golden Horn, in the northwest of the country. It extends both on the European (Thrace) and on the Asian (Anatolia) side of the Bosphorus, and is thereby the only metropolis in the world which is situated on two continents.
Istanbul is Turkey's most populous city, and its cultural and financial center. Located on both sides of the Bosphorus, the narrow strait between the Black Sea and the Marmara Sea, Istanbul truly bridges Asia and Europe both literally and figuratively. Istanbul's population is variously estimated between 11 and 17 million people, making it also one of the largest cities in Europe.
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