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Istanbul - City of Turkish Delights
An Oriental Taste
“If one had but a single glance to give the world, one should gaze on Istanbul,” Perhaps Alphonse de Lamartine, French writer and poet, was referring to the view of the Saint Sophia Church, the colourful and hectic Grand Bazaar, the Blue Mosque or Istanbul’s beautiful waterfront promenade along the Bosphorus.Whatever he had in mind, the modern city of Istanbul certainly offers visitor a spectacle for the senses. It is a city which is meant not to be simply visited, but to be experienced. From its minarets and domes dotting the skyline, to the smells drifting out from its restaurants, to the harried bustle of the masses in its loud and colourful markets, Istanbul is a lively destination with many things to see, hear, touch smell and taste.
From Byzantium to Istanbul…
This sprawling city dates back to 667 BC when it was named Byzantium (to be changed to Constantinople during Roman rule and finally to Istanbul). 
Since its founding, Istanbul has seen Roman rule, the rise and fall of the Byzantine Empire, crusades (1204) which ransacked the city and the rise and fall of the Ottoman Empire in the 1400s. In 1923, when Ataturk founded the Republic of Turkey, he moved the capital from Istanbul to Ankara ending the period in which the city was home to the Turkish government.
Discover…
The modern day city of Istanbul is a buzzing metropolis divided into three parts by the Bosphorus and Golden Horn bay: the Old Town, New Town and Istanbul on the Asian continent.
Most visitors spend their time in the old city on the peninsula of Sultanahmet where most of the attractions are concentrated. Beyoðlu and Istiklal Caddesi are known for their night life, Taksim area has more of a bohemian feel. Sultanahmet is where many sites are located in the Old Town, also on the European side of Istanbul.
Authentic Shopping and Activities
Visitors will be impressed by its sheer size and captivated by its many sites and people. Purchase colourful Anatolian scarves at the Grand Bazaar, be mesmerized by the dances of the Whirling Dervishes at the Galata Tower, or sample the ubiquitous and authentic doner kebab. Experience a hamam, a Turkish bath at the unforgettable Emberlitas Hamam. Sit back and enjoy a hookah or a mint tea in an inviting teahouse, sample desserts with dates and nuts as you watch the world pass by.
Culture fusion
With one foot in Europe and the other in Asia, Istanbul appears to be two cities in one, combining the old and the new, Eastern and Western, traditional and modern. However, despite its seeming incongruities, Istanbul seems to have harmonized these differences, creating an atmosphere like no other in the world.
Group Bookings Istanbul
Istanbul is a cultural mosaic, a mix of the hip and the classical, the ultramodern and the ancient - discover a great intercontinental city. Whether you want to shop for carpets, behold architectural treasures, catch a Bosphorus ferry or smoke a nargileh, you will fall in love with this city. How about sharing all these new experiences with a group of friends, colleagues?
Our telephone reservations team can offer you a personally created special rate with the hotels, hostels and apartments that we have in Istanbul.
Call any local number listed below:
+44 203 051 4833
+34 93 183 4425
+33 170 612 723
+49 421 238 496 39
+39 069 926 8404
+1 917 512 0954
Istanbul Bar, Restaurant & Club Guide
It’s hard to be bored in Istanbul – the city is full of small, cafés, bars and restaurants transforming into clubs and lots of very chic places that can easily compete with their Mediterranean equivalents in St. Tropez. In the summer, the most intense nightlife takes place outdoors on huge roof terraces with spectacular views over the city and the water. There are lots of places to go out and party – seek out the small side streets around Istiklal Caddesi, where you will easily get in the party mood…
Other Great Istanbul Information
We've prepared a map of Istanbul's unmissable sights and various other great places of interest. We mark out where our hotels, hostels, apartments and b&b's are on the Istanbul map also to help you select the right place to stay to make your trip to Istanbul an enjoyable one. Also take a look at the weather page to see what the weather's likely to be when you travel. We've also an interesting photo gallery to whet your appetite of what to expect in Istanbul, take a look.Why is Istanbul30 better than using other online booking portals?
We focus only on affordable, independently owned, conveniently located Istanbul hotels, hostels, bed and breakfasts, guest houses, private and serviced apartments. Istanbul’s best value, low-cost budget accommodation in the best locations for cost-conscious, independent travellers at a target price of 30 euros per person per night*
Easy-to-use reservations website – get an instant online booking confirmation for the dates you require and where you want to be – No fuss, no delays
Easier to find basic, reliable accommodation at rates you can afford, convenient for public transport, close to the essential sights, monuments and attractions of Istanbul. No chains, No package deals, no 5 stars, just basic, clean hotels, hostels, bed & breakfasts, guest houses and apartments at competitive prices.
We personally visit every establishment we work with to ensure they are reliable, safe and well-located!
If you wish to cancel your reservation, simply click on the following link: My Reservation (Conditions apply) and enter your e-mail address. You will automatically receive an e-mail containing a URL link. Open the e-mail and click on the link to access your reservation details (note: all reservations you may have made via www.istanbul30.com will be listed, please ensure you select the correct reservation). Click the CANCEL button. You will subsequently receive an automatically generated e-mail with the details of the reservation confirming the cancellation.
Istanbul hotels, hostels, & apartments for just €30 per person per night
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