Hotels in Cankurtaran, Istanbul, Turkey

Hotels in Cankurtaran, Istanbul

Istanbul's Cankurtaran district, just down the hill to the southeast from the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome (map), has all sorts of hotels, including Ottoman-style inns, backpackers' hostels and small modern hotels, and also some laundries.

Cankurtaran (JAHN-koor-tah-rahn, "life-saver") is a popular tourist district, with many sidewalk restaurants and cafes, shops, boutiques and travel agencies. Most of its hotels are only a five- or ten-minute walk from the Hippodrome up a gradual hill.

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Sarı Konak Hotel ****
The only problem with this fine family-run inn is getting a reservation. They're often fully booked because they offer a warm family welcome, 4-star comforts, moderate prices and an excellent quiet location on Mimar Mehmet Ağa Caddesi (No. 42) only a few minutes' walk from Sultanahmet. Full details...

Apricot Hotel ***
Among my favorites in this price range, with good location, good services and comforts, and great value for money. Full details...

Terrace Guesthouse **
Only 7 simple, cheerful rooms, views from some, good location on Kutlugün Sokak, great views from the rooftop breakfast room and terrace. Full details...

Antique Hostel & Guesthouse
Besides its tidy dorm rooms, this nice little guesthouse has bargain-priced, air-conditioned single and double guest rooms with private bath and even TVs! Full details...

Naz Wooden House ***
This tiny (7-room) inn was built right up against a stretch of Byzantine wall, so ancient stonework is part of the hotel decor. On a quiet street in a real Istanbul neighborhood, it's only a 10-minute walk from the major sights. Full details...

Cosmopolitan Park Hotel ***
Just up the quiet street from the Terrace Guesthouse, its front rooms have unobstructed Bosphorus views...at bargain rates! Full details...

The district includes the streets named Adliye Sokak, Akbıyık Caddesi, Amiral Tafdil Sokak, Bayram Fırını Sokak, Ishak Pasa Caddesi, Kutlugün Sokak, Mimar Mehmet Ağa Caddesi, Terbiyik Çıkmazı, Yeni Saraçhane Sokak, and several smaller streets.

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Roof garden of the Hotel Yunus Emre, with a view of the Sea of Marmara: all the conveniences at great value-for-money rates, and just two minutes from the Hippodrome.

See the map of Sultanahmet below.

Map of Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey