Istanbul Travel Guide

By | May 2, 2020

Istanbul City Overview

It is well known: Istanbul is a bridge between cultures where the east meets the west. But with almost 15 million inhabitants, the largest city in Turkey is considered an important cultural liaison with good reason. How many other cities have ancient mosques to offer in close proximity to modern skyscrapers? Before Constantinople fell to the Ottomans in 1453, it was the largest city in the known world. The gems from that time, which have survived to this day, include the huge Hagia Sophia and the legendary Blue Mosque. Such fascinating contrasts are what make up the densely built-up metropolis: from the confusing mess of the alleys in the old town, where the scent of spices and water pipes is in the air, to the Beyoðlu district,

Important facts

Area code: 212 or 216

Population: 15,067,724

Latitude: 41.013575

Longitude: 28.963518

Haya Sofia, Instanbul

Istanbul Airport Hotels

Ramada Encore Istanbul Bayrampasa

Ramada Encore Istanbul Bayrampasa is just 35 minutes by car from Istanbul Airport. It is located near the city center of Istanbul and has a gym, bar and meeting room. It also offers room service.

Address: Bayrampasa
11 Sehit Naci Cakar Yenidogan District, 34030 Istanbul
Phone: +90 (0) 212 480 07 07.
Website: http://wyndhamhotels.com

YOTEL Istanbul Airport (in front of the security area)

YOTEL Istanbul Airport, which is located outside the security area, is directly connected to the terminal at Istanbul Airport. It has 277 rooms, a gym and conference rooms, as well as a bar and a restaurant. It also offers its guests free WiFi.

Address: Arnavutköy
YOTEL Istanbul Airport (Landside), Terminal Caddesi No: 1, Tayakadın Mahallesi, 34283 Istanbul
Phone: +90 (0) 212 942 66 66.
Website: http://www.yotel.com

YOTELAIR Istanbul Airport (in the security area)

The YOTEL AIR Istanbul Airport (in the security area) is located in the duty-free zone behind the security and passport control and is the ideal choice for a long transit or for a delayed flight. There are 174 rooms and free WiFi available.

Address: Arnavutköy
YOTELAIR Istanbul Airport (Airside), Terminal Caddesi No: 1, Tayakadın Mahallesi, 34283 Istanbul
Phone: +90 212 942 66 66.
Website: http://www.yotel.com

Blue Mosque at night, Istanbul