Taksim Square is worth passing through for a few pics when in Taksim. Why not live the cultural experience and visit the museums, churches, and cathedral in the area— your sightseeing tour starts here. Istanbul has lots of other popular landmarks you might want to see such as Hagia Sophia.
If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Lara Beach— one of the most popular seaside spots located 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from central Güzeloba. Catch the sunset by the shore at Red and White and Gaga, located nearby.
If you're interested in local churches head to Sultanahmet— home to Hagia Sophia. Why not live the cultural experience and visit the art galleries, museums, and cathedral in the area— your sightseeing tour starts here. Istanbul has lots of other landmarks you might want to visit such as Sultanahmet Square, Blue Mosque, and Galata Tower.
Find out about the history of Sultanahmet Square, one of the top monuments in Istanbul. Add the area's shops or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.
You can learn more about the history of Istanbul when you make a stop at a top site like Galata Tower. Stroll along the seaside or visit the notable monuments in the area.
Swandor Hotels & Resort Topkapi Palace - All Inclusive
10/10 Excellent
"Hersey cok guzeldi, gercekten insan kendini sarayda hissediyor. Her detayi sayamicam ama bu tatilden cok memnun kaldim. Kesinlikle tavsiye ederim ve kendimde mutlaka yine gelicem."
"I stayed here twice - in September 2025 and again in May 2026 - and both stays were excellent.
The staff are warm and professional, and the location is good for sightseeing by taxi, though less ideal for walking since the hotel sits on a hill. Nişantaşı is about 15 minutes away on foot, Dolmabahçe Palace around 10 minutes downhill, and Taksim Square roughly 15 minutes away.
The hotel itself is fantastic, with a huge lobby, luxury boutiques, and one of the best Bosphorus views in Istanbul - especially from 16 Roof (reservations recommended). My suite was very large, with a dining table, several sofas and armchairs, and two bathrooms. Water pressure was excellent.
Suite guests get Executive Lounge access, including breakfast, so there’s no need to pay extra for a breakfast package. The lounge breakfast is decent but somewhat limited by Turkish luxury-hotel standards. Breakfast in the main restaurant, however, is truly excellent and much more extensive. The hotel also has a very good gym plus indoor and outdoor pools.
Very little to complain about. If I had to nitpick, the bathrooms lack a bidet, which feels surprising at this level of luxury. Also, outside breakfast and happy hour, the lounge offers relatively limited snacks and drinks.
Overall, this is an outstanding five-star hotel and one of the best luxury-value options in Istanbul. Even as a long-time Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador/Titanium member, I would happily stay here again over many Marriott properties in the city."
"The hotel is in a very out of the way location, half way down a very steep hill. There is no town around to explore, although there is a very nice cafe, with good priced authentic turkish food a few blocks up the hill. The hotel menu is adequate, but priced in Euros and pricey for Turkey. There is an Aeroport shuttle, Priced at 30 Euros for flights. The hotel is clean, modern, and bland. Good for an overnight stop, not a destination."
"Room was very spacious, and ultra clean! A/C worked well, and it was very easy to maintain a perfect room temperature. Never met a staff member who wasn't smiling. Morning breakfast buffet was an abundance of riches! (I won't dare tell how much weight I gained!) Highly recommend this hotel."
