yestravel

We will be in Istanbul at the beginning our trip for 5 days staying in Sultanahmet. We will return at the end and stay another couple nights. What other area would you recommend staying in for the return? Maybe something a little less touristy, but interesting? thanks

MmePerdu

The area across the Galata Bridge up on the hill, Beyoglu, is a nice area. I spent a day there with a friend and her friend, a resident of the area, and it's a very pleasant part of town. Easy to get to, walk across the bridge, take the funicular to the top and there you are, still walking or tram distance from Sultanahmet but with a whole different perspective.

sf7307

We're also staying in the Sultanhamet area, as you know, but our friends actually recommended we stay near the Galata Tower, which I think is Beyoglu.

sf7307

In today's NY Times, there's a review of the Gradiva Hotel. It looks very modern/trendy.

yestravel

Beyoglu sounds like it might be a good choice. Anyone know how far it is from the airport?

sf, thanks for the tip on the NYTimes article. I will take a look.

MmePerdu

The airport is very close to the city, I'd say 7 or 8 miles to Sultanahmet and very little farther to Beyoglu. A taxi is the most practical ride.

bardo1

There are some very nice (and nicely priced) VRBO properties in the Beyoglu neighborhood - you might want to take a peek...