Istanbul

[Sololux]

Hi, looking for advice.  I need to stay overnight in Istanbul in early May.  Last couple of times we stayed there pre cruise.  I chose the four seasons hotel that was previously a prison.  It was fantastic but OH thought he could do better the next time and he admitted his cut price choice left a lot to be desired.

So, CC’s can you recommend somewhere to stay for a solo traveller, preferably one that has a restaurant serving Turkish food.  I’m not keen on going out to a rest On my own.  Many of the hotels that I have looked at seem to serve only an “international” choices which seems a shame as Turkish food is delicious!

 

[Host Kat]

12 hours ago, Sololux said:

Hi, looking for advice.  I need to stay overnight in Istanbul in early May.  Last couple of times we stayed there pre cruise.  I chose the four seasons hotel that was previously a prison.  It was fantastic but OH thought he could do better the next time and he admitted his cut price choice left a lot to be desired.

So, CC’s can you recommend somewhere to stay for a solo traveller, preferably one that has a restaurant serving Turkish food.  I’m not keen on going out to a rest On my own.  Many of the hotels that I have looked at seem to serve only an “international” choices which seems a shame as Turkish food is delicious!

 

Hello @Sololux

 

To help you out, your new thread was off topic where posted and has been moved to the Ports of Call - Europe - Mediterranean - Eastern & Western - Other Mediterranean and Black Sea Ports forum where it will be on topic. The majority of your fellow Cruise Critic members that have been there frequent this forum and provide feedback about hotels as well as other things to do in Istanbul. Browse through the thread titles in this forum looking for threads of interest. You may find your fellow Cruise Critic members have already posted questions and received answers that may be of interest to you.

 

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Happy sails,

 

Host Kat

[CardowMD]

Look at Inercontinental Istanbul, Taksim area. Has several dining venues. As a solo traveler will stay there next month. Also has club level.

[Sololux]

Many thanks CardowMD.  There are so many options that it’s a bit overwhelming to choose!

[PaulMCO]

Look at the JW Marriott very close to the port (just stay away from the Atrium rooms).  If you want Luxury -- stay at the Peninsula Istanbul.  This is right at the port with access to all of the restaurants in the port area.

Edited September 16 by PaulMCO