Overnight in Istanbul

[MrsAmera 41]

I am currently looking at a ticket to Morocco for my husband and I. The cheapest flight goes through Istanbul (way out of the way) but has a 23 hour layover one way and a 15 hour layover the other. I think it would be a great visit to another country for both of us so I am embracing the layover! That being said - any suggestions for a relatively cheap but nice hotel/hostel/bed and breakfast not too far from the airport - also if you had a limited time in Istanbul what would you make sure to see?

[zaytoona 8]

I am currently looking at a ticket to Morocco for my husband and I. The cheapest flight goes through Istanbul (way out of the way) but has a 23 hour layover one way and a 15 hour layover the other. I think it would be a great visit to another country for both of us so I am embracing the layover! That being said - any suggestions for a relatively cheap but nice hotel/hostel/bed and breakfast not too far from the airport - also if you had a limited time in Istanbul what would you make sure to see?

Wow, I am jealous! I absolutely LOVE Turkey! A 23 hour layer is plenty of time. The best part of Istanbul is Sultanahmet which is only about a 30 minute drive or so from the airport. In Sultanahmet, there are plenty of inexpensive hotels (some kind of shady) although it is close to everything. You can see the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Basilica Cistern, and Bazaar within walking distance. Oh, and you have to try the doner kabobs and Shawerma! Yes, the shwaerma there is hands down the best I have ever had. Check out this link:

http://www.turkeytravelplanner.com/go/Ista...hmet/index.html

I stayed at the Hotel Pamphylia, which wasn't much but it was CLOSE TO EVERYTHING. The prices are between 30 & 40 Euros per single occupancy.

http://www.hotelpamphylia.com/

I hope this is helpful to you!

Edited February 2, 2010 by zaytoona

[Muh and me 18]

when are u goin Amanda? I am checking for flights incha allah after ramadan. We will be taking his mother home!

[Tamara and Mehdi 0]

Sultenhamet is definately the place to see if youre going to be staying in Instanbul. My mother and I have made several trips there and we love it. There is a hotel called the Alakurka which is wonderful and it is a 5 minute walk from the blue mosque. That would be my recommendation!!! If you end up going for a day be prepared to fall in love with the city!!!!