Barcelo Taksim

Set 7 minutes by foot from the nearest metro station, this upmarket hotel among bars and eateries is 6 km from both the landmark Hagia Sophia Museum and the iconic Blue Mosque. Accommodations range from relaxed rooms to polished 2-bedroom suites with kitchenettes, living areas and sofabeds. All feature flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, as well as minibars, tea and coffeemakers, and safes; some have hammams. Room service is offered 24/7. Amenities include 2 restaurants, 2 bars, and meeting space for up to 600 guests. There’s also a fitness center and an indoor pool, plus a spa with 2 saunas, 3 hammams and a steam room. Parking is available (fee).