Holiday rentals in Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul is a great city for nights out, with plenty of parties going on through the night and street food available at all hours. The Beyoğlu neighbourhood is a good choice if you are looking for a holiday rental with an emphasis on partying, located near some of the city's top bars and clubs, as well as plenty of chic cafés for the morning after. For a glamorous night out in Istanbul, head towards the Ortaköy area of the city: here, you will find glitzy nightclubs, such as Reina and Sortie, which are frequented by celebrities and offer a great place to party and enjoy views of the river.

With plenty to see and do, Istanbul is a great choice of destination for a family holiday. If historic sightseeing is top of your list, look for Istanbul's holiday rentals close to the legendary Sultanahmet Square, which puts you within walking distance of top landmarks such as the Blue Mosque, the Obelisk of Theodosius and the Stone of Million. For more child-friendly attractions, you could look for a holiday rental in the neighbourhood of Beyoğlu. This not only puts you close to Miniaturk (an open-air amusement park that is hugely popular with families) but also to the LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre in Istanbul, which is sure to be a hit with the children. By staying at a holiday rental closer to these attractions and generally closer to the centre of the city, you can spend less time travelling and more time enjoying yourselves as a family.

Staying at a holiday rental in Istanbul offers a much more authentic experience of this wonderful city, in which you can immerse yourself in the vibrant combination of European and Asian cultures. For example, by choosing self-catered accommodation, you can try cooking up some famous Turkish dishes, such as Baklava or Şiş kebap using fresh ingredients sourced locally. You could even head to the famous Grand Bazaar and source your delicacies at one of the oldest markets in the world, but prepare to barter your price with the local sellers! Furthermore, having your own holiday rental usually lets you be more flexible with getting what you want from your accommodation and in the neighbourhood you want to stay. This doesn't mean missing out on top facilities, far from it. Many holiday rentals in Istanbul include premium facilities, such as swimming pools and outdoor terraces, meaning you can enjoy all the finer things of a hotel while also having the independence of your own place in the city of Istanbul. Lastly, having your own holiday rental in Istanbul will allow you to truly feel more at home in the city, allowing you to get to know your neighbourhood more intimately, which makes for a much more memorable experience, particularly if you are staying for more than just a few nights.

About 5 nights is the most common choice for those booking holiday apartment rentals in Istanbul.

Renting a holiday apartment in Istanbul will see a range in pricing typically determined by the season, location of the apartment and the number of rooms required. Recently, a typical search for apartment rentals in Istanbul suggests an average of £57 per night.

September is typically when Istanbul holiday apartment and rental property prices are at their lowest, with prices around 50% lower than the Istanbul peak season.

Sultanahmet, Sisli, and Bakirkoy are typically the most popular places to rent holiday apartments in Istanbul.

The number of operators available for hotels in Istanbul is 10,743 as of May 2025.

Prices for hotels in Istanbul were last updated today.