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View from of Blue Mosque from Hotel Uyan rooftop View from of Blue Mosque from Hotel Uyan rooftop Nov 2006 (slyblue)
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Top-rated hotels

1 Neorion Hotel 5.0 of 5 stars 370 reviews
2 Millennium Suites 5.0 of 5 stars 325 reviews
3 Hotel Amira Istanbul 5.0 of 5 stars 758 reviews
5 Sirkeci Konak Hotel 5.0 of 5 stars 1,427 reviews
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Top-rated B&Bs

1 Muyan Suites 5.0 of 5 stars 58 reviews
2 Peradays 5.0 of 5 stars 86 reviews
3 Blue Eye Suites 5.0 of 5 stars 36 reviews
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Top-rated things to do

Attractions

Tours

1 The Other Tour 5.0 of 5 stars 128 reviews
2 Daily Istanbul Tours 5.0 of 5 stars 257 reviews
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Top-rated restaurants

1 Siva Cafe Restaurant 5.0 of 5 stars 144 reviews
2 Hafiz Mustafa 1864 5.0 of 5 stars 181 reviews
3 Metropolis Restaurant 4.5 of 5 stars 711 reviews
Best fare found from Los Angeles to Istanbul: $938

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Istanbul overview

Historic and modern, European and Asian — that's Istanbul. The city at the junction of two continents is home to ancient structures like the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque in the Old City, as well as modern businesses, hotels, restaurants and nightlife in the New City. The sight of mosques and bustling bazaars and the smell of incense and spices are common in Istanbul. Across the Bosporus Strait, the Asian side of Istanbul offers a glimpse into everyday, residential life.

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