With the number of visitors to Turkey growing by about 10% every year, Istanbul's hoteliers have been busy keeping up with the increasing demand. New lodgings, from full-service hotels to smaller boutique inns, are opening all the time, while older establishments are busy renovating and expanding. This means there are plenty more options than there were in the past, but because Istanbul is such a popular destination, it's not the travel bargain it used to be. It's also worth noting that most hotels have started quoting their rates in euros, which makes what might look like a good deal something less than that when paying in U.S. dollars. Most lodgings, save for the five-star hotels, include a full Turkish breakfast with the room rate. More »
