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The Beyoğlu district
north of the Golden
Horn, formerly called Pera, was the more
modern part of Istanbul a century ago.
Most
of it was built during the 19th and
20th centuries around Taksim
Square and Istiklal
Caddesi (the Grande Rue
de Péra).
It has more and better cafés, restaurants, nightlife and
upscale shops,
than does Old
Istanbul (south of the Golden
Horn), though fewer historic
sites.
With a few notable exceptions, Beyoğlu
hotels are mostly
modern 4- and 5-stars, some of
them busy with tour groups and
meetings.
Here are Beyoğlu's hotel districts from
south near the Galata
Bridge to north
at Nişantaşı:
Galata Tower
Only a few hotels and apartments near
the landmark tower, but some have
great views. This is the Beyoğlu district
closest to Old
Istanbul and the major sights,
though transport is not perfect. More...
Tünel Square
An excellent location
for sights, cafés, music clubs, boutiques,
transport and history. More...
Tepebaşı
Anchored on the historic Pera
Palace Hotel, Tepebaşı also has several
modern hotels close to many chic
cafés, music clubs, restaurants and
shops. More...
Galatasaray Square
Mid-point along Istiklal
Caddesi between
Tünel
Square and Taksim
Square,
Galatasaray is near the British
Consulate-General,
lots of
restaurants and shops. More...
Taksim Square
Hub
of 20th-century Istanbul and much public
transport, Taksim has several luxury
hotels large and small, with many more
nearby. More...
Sıraselviler
Caddesi
Heading south from Taksim, this narrow but busy street
holds nearly a dozen hotels within a few blocks
of
Taksim
Square. More...
Talimhane
This former Ottoman army parade ground
just north of Taksim
Square is now a grid
of streets packed with good, modern,
moderate-sized 4- and 5-star
hotels. More...
Elmadağ
Several luxury hotels just north of
Taksim Park: InterContinental,
Hyatt
Regency,
Divan and
others. More...
Harbiye
The Hilton Istanbul anchors
this hilltop location near convention
centers and the Military
Museum. More...
Nişantaşı
North and east of Harbiye is
Beyoğlu's prime upscale shopping and
residential district, with several upscale
hotels. Nobel prize-winning novelist Orhan
Pamuk has written much about
it. More...
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