Sitting along the Bosphorus near the Kabatas tram stop and the Besiktas ferry port, Dolmabahçe Palace's jaw-dropping ... of Taksim Square. Best of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul ...

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hosted this round of Russia-Ukraine talks at his working office in Istanbul. It's an impressive place. The Dolmabahce Palace dominates a stretch alongside ...

If you’re only going to have time to visit one palace while in Istanbul, make it the Topkapı Palace. This sprawling museum was the royal residence of the Ottoman sultans for more than 400 years ...

Your family can enjoy nearby cultural landmarks, like the Istanbul Convention Center. The hotel is also close to Dolmabahce Palace for a touch of sightseeing. Inside, there’s a relaxing spa for ...

Right across the park, gaze at one of Istanbul's most iconic hotels with its ornate gates, the Çiragan Palace Kempinski, inside a former Ottoman palace. If you still have the energy, continue on ...

Where Europe meets Asia, Istanbul is a dizzying array of Byzantine ... a world wonder almost 1,500 years on (TL907/£20). Topkapı Palace(TL1954/£44.90; harem entry extra) is another icon.