2-Day Istanbul Itinerary: Explore the Best of the City

Total price From 179 €

Created: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 - Departure: Thursday, October 9, 2025

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Your Trip Idea: Istanbul Getaway for 2 Adults

Hotel: 1 night at Marble, Istanbul, Turkey
Travel Themes: City, Hotel Only, Hotel Chain, Turkey
No. of Adults: 2
No. of Children: 0

To make the most out of your Istanbul experience, I recommend exploring some insightful guides and books. Consider reading "Istanbul: Memories and the City" by Orhan Pamuk for a deep, atmospheric dive into the city’s soul. For practical tips and must-see attractions, the "Lonely Planet Istanbul" guide is a traveler favorite. If you enjoy history, "Strolling Through Istanbul: The Classic Guide to the City" by Hilary Sumner-Boyd and John Freely is excellent for walking tours. These resources will enrich your journey and help you discover the wonders of Istanbul beyond the hotel stay!

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Istanbul's historical significance and its incredible cultural and architectural legacy can be attributed to its ideal strategic location, spanning the Bosphorus straits that divide Europe and Asia Minor. Throughout most of its 2,500-year history, the city (initially known as Byzantium, then Constantinople, and since 1930, Istanbul) has been a cultural melting pot. Today, its population of over 13 million is predominantly Turkish, with many of its residents being recent migrants from rural Turkey, drawn by the prospect of employment and career opportunities in this dynamic, rapidly expanding city. Although Istanbul is no longer the capital of the country, it remains Turkey's economic and cultural hub - a status emphasized by its designation as a European City of Culture in 2010 and the UNESCO World Heritage recognition of many of its key landmarks. These range from breathtaking Ottoman mosques and Byzantine churches and catacombs, to the pillars of Hellenistic temples and the remnants of enormous medieval city walls. However, Istanbul offers more than just Byzantine and Ottoman heritage. A rapidly growing economy has led to a thriving arts and music scene, with an abundance of new bars, clubs, private art galleries, restaurants, and designer fashion stores.

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ISTANBUL - to 2.1 miles from the centerBED AND BREAKFASTSiraselviler Caddesi No: 41 Taksim, 41, ISTANBUL 34433 Superior Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)

This attractive hotel is situated within 50 m of the centre of Taksim, with its shopping facilities, restaurants, pubs and nightclubs. The nearest underground station is about 100 m away. The hotel is 5 minutes from the Dolmabahce Palace and about 15 minutes from the famous local attractions. In addition, Ataturk airport is about 20 km away. Renovated in 2004, the hotel comprises a total of 89 rooms spread over 11 floors, accessible by 3 lifts. Further facilities include a conference room where business meetings can be held, shops, a bar and a restaurant serving a breakfast buffet each morning. The modern rooms guarantee comfort with their centrally regulated air conditioning. Guests are offered a heated indoor swimming pool, a cold pool, a poolside snack bar and sun loungers. For additional relaxation there is a Turkish bath with a sauna and massage services available.

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9 Oct 2025 - 10 Oct 2025

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Marble, Istanbul, Turkey

Your Trip Idea: Istanbul Getaway for 2 Adults

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