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Istanbul

🇹🇷 Turkey

Istanbul is a cross-continental city that works especially well for mosques, bazaars, food, and Bosphorus views. Popular stay choices include boutique hotels, apartments, and...

9.0 Public score
From per night $350 was $434
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About

What to expect

Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, constituting the country's economic, cultural, and historical center. Istanbul straddles the Bosphorus – one of the world's busiest waterways – in northwestern Turkey, between the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea.

Best time

When to go

April to June or September to October for mild weather and strong sightseeing conditions.

Good to know

Planning tip

Traffic is heavy, so staying near the districts where you plan to spend time makes the trip much easier.

Stay style

Guesthouse

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