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Visiting Istanbul, Turkey


Historic and modern, European and Asian — that's Istanbul. The city at the junction of two continents is home to ancient structures like the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque in the Old City, as well as modern businesses, hotels, restaurants and nightlife in the New City. The sight of mosques and bustling bazaars and the smell of incense and spices are common in Istanbul. Across the Bosporus Strait, the Asian side of Istanbul offers a glimpse into everyday, residential life.

Traveller Advice on Istanbul

661 Hotels & Accommodations

135 Things to Do

802 Restaurants

Before You Go

Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Jul
83°F 28°C
69°F 20°C
Aug
82°F 27°C
69°F 20°C
Sep
74°F 23°C
61°F 16°C
Oct
66°F 18°C
55°F 12°C
Nov
57°F 13°C
47°F 8°C
Dec
49°F 9°C
41°F 5°C
Extended Forecast
Sunday
5 Jul
Hi:
89°F 31°C
Lo:
68°F 20°C
Monday
6 Jul
Hi:
87°F 30°C
Lo:
68°F 20°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
Hi:
87°F 30°C
Lo:
66°F 18°C

Traveller Reviews

Marmara Istanbul

4 of 5 stars
Tel Aviv
4 Jul 2009

The hotel itself was nice - spacious rooms, beautiful views of Bosphorus if you're on the correct side of the building. Breakfast had a huge assortment. Hammam treatments were booked in advance and...more

Hotel Niles Istanbul

4 Jul 2009

Excellent value for money and the staff tried so hard to make our stay as pleasant as possible. Located between main tramway and fish market within short walk of grand bazaar. Room was small but...more

Side Hotel and Pension

4 Jul 2009

We could not have found a better location in Istanbul than the Side Hotel & pension. We were 5 minutes away from all the major tourist attractions and 10 minutes on foot from the Grand Bazaar. The...more

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