Hotels in Beyazit, Istanbul, Turkey

Beyazit Square, dominated by the lofty gates of Istanbul University and the minarets of the Beyazit imperial mosque, is right next to the Grand Bazaar and the Old Book Bazaar, and only a 12-15 minute walk, and an even shorter tram ride, along Divan Yolu from Sultanahmet to the east.

It's a great place to stay, especially if you're a shopper. And, if you are a shopper, you'll like the fact that hotel rates tend to be lower here for what you get than in nearby—but much better known—Sultanahmet.

Why? Because Beyazit is not as well known among tourists. There are several hotels around Beyazit (Hürriyet) Square because it is a center of Istanbul's booming apparel commerce, but these modern, clean, hospitable hotels are just now being discovered by non-business travelers (ie, tourists), so prices still tend to be lower for what you get.

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		Hotel Barceló Saray ****** In the Beyaz Saray (White Palace) building just across the street from the Grand Bazaar and Istanbul University, there is no hotel closer to the bazaar, Beyazit Square and the tram line to Sultanahmet and Atatürk Airport. Check Rates & Room Availability on TTP's partner Venere**.
		Hotel Niles ******* On a relatively quiet back street just two short blocks from the tram stop, this small, modern family-run hotel rated at 3 stars has all the conveniences at value-for-money rates. More...
		Best Western The President Hotel ****** A 200-room, 4-star hotel two short blocks downhill from Beyazit Square, The President offers the big, comfortable hotel experience (it even has a small swimming pool!) for economical prices. Check Rates & Room Availability on TTP's partners Venere or Booking.com**.
		Grand Bazaar (Kapali Çarsi), Çarsikapi Entrance
		Zeytinburnu-Kabatas Tram Beyazit Stop

More bonuses:

—You're close to the splendid Süleymaniye mosque, Istanbul's grandest, with its good Ottoman restaurant and Turkish bath. It's right behind (north of) Istanbul University.

—It's only a short walk (downhill) to the seafood restaurant district of Kumkapi.

—There are far fewer carpet-shop and tour touts in Beyazit than in Sultanahmet because, except for the Grand Bazaar, Beyazit is not yet a "tourist district."

—It's an authentic Istanbul small-shop and workshop district making and selling apparel (fabric and leather), accessories, footwear, etc. It's not pretty, but it's lively and friendly, and I myself find the authenticity refreshing after the hyper-tourist atmosphere of Sultanahmet.

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Delightful open-air roof terrace at the Hotel Niles, less than five minutes' walk from Istanbul's Grand Bazaar.