4-Day Turkey City Break in Istanbul

Your exciting city break begins as soon as you arrive in the beautiful city of Istanbul. You’ll stay in Istanbul for 3 nights.

You’ll choose between some of the best hotels and places to stay, all conveniently located in downtown Istanbul.

To feel pampered during your visit, you can stay at a hotel like Akgun Hotel. This 5-star luxury hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 3,038 previous guests.

A popular 4-star hotel promising a comfortable stay at an excellent location is The Grand Mira Business Hotel. This hotel has been praised by 885 previous guests in reviews, with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

For the budget-conscious traveler, a fantastic hotel with cheap deals is the 3-star Ayyildizlar Otel. This popular hotel has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,093 guests.

If these hotels are unavailable for your city break in Istanbul, we will help you find the best alternatives for your stay.

Istanbul has plenty of sights, monuments, and places of interest to explore. Luckily, you have plenty of time to do so for the next 4 days. Choose an early flight to get started with your sightseeing in Istanbul right away.

An attraction we recommend you check out today is Galata Tower. This spectacular travel destination and tower has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 140,276 travelers.

When you're ready to head out for dinner, an excellent restaurant you may want to try is Hanzade Terrace Restaurant. This restaurant has an impressive average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 5,898 customers and is sure to satisfy your hunger after a long day of exploring.

Another acclaimed restaurant in the city of Istanbul is Mivan Restaurant & Cafe. Rated at an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 3,913 customers, guests often have an outstanding experience at this restaurant.

Yet another popular place to eat, often recommended by locals, is Saltanat Fish & Kebab House. With an average rating of 4.7 of 5 stars among 2,112 customers, you may want to take a closer look at this restaurant's menu.

Istanbul is also home to several great bars, for every travel budget.

One of the best bars in the city is Arch Bistro. This claim is supported by 798 customers who have rated it an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Another great bar in Istanbul is Flekk. If you ask the 576 customers who have rated it an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars, Flekk is the perfect place for a drink or two.

Locals also enjoy Harab'be Cafe. This bar has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 2,610 customers.

This is the time to raise a toast for the beginning of your incredible 4-day vacation in Istanbul!

Wake up to a new day of wonderful places to discover in the beautiful city of Fatih. You still have 2 nights left of your city break in Fatih. We recommend you use this day to explore some of the top attractions surrounding the city.

Gülhane Park is a best-rated park and attraction in Fatih, which according to most travelers is a worthwhile visit. This popular site and has received an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 52,301 visitors.

Today, you’ll also have an excellent opportunity to spend some time at the incredible Topkapı Palace. This attraction is a palace, rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4.7 visitors.

The magnificent Hagia Sophia is yet another popular stop on travelers’ itineraries. This attraction is a minor basilica and highlight for many visitors in Fatih. The attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 111,022 visitors.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably wish to fit in your schedule is the fantastic Basilica Cistern. Around 39,209 visitors have given this attraction and palace an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Come to Fatih prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. If you’re up for a top-rated experience that many other visitors in Fatih enjoy, check out the spectacular tours you can join on this day.

When you’re ready to eat, recommend you go to one of the best restaurants in the city of Istanbul, like Divella Bistro Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,711 customers.

Turkish Cuisine is another of the best restaurant options you can find in the city of Istanbul. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,399 customers.

İstanbul kebab cafe & restaurant, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Istanbul, is a place locals enjoy. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,220 customers.

After dinner, visit some of the best bars in the city of Istanbul to end the day perfectly. Joker No.19 is an excellent example. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,483 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Corner Irish Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,406 customers.

Last Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant is another top-rated bar in the city of Istanbul. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,647 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another amazing day in Fatih, Turkey.

Wake up to a new day of wonderful places to discover in the beautiful city of Fatih. You still have 1 night left of your city break in Fatih. We recommend you use this day to explore some of the top attractions surrounding the city.

Sultan Ahmed Mosque is a best-rated mosque and attraction in Fatih, which according to most travelers is a worthwhile visit. This popular site and has received an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 82,741 visitors.

Today, you’ll also have an excellent opportunity to spend some time at the incredible Sultanahmet Square. This attraction is a park, rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4.7 visitors.

The magnificent Grand Bazaar is yet another popular stop on travelers’ itineraries. This attraction is a bazaar and highlight for many visitors in Fatih. The attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 117,762 visitors.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably wish to fit in your schedule is the fantastic Spice Bazaar. Around 138,947 visitors have given this attraction and bazaar an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

This is your chance to spend some time at the popular Süleymaniye Mosque. Süleymaniye Mosque is a mosque, rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 43,429 travelers.

Come to Fatih prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. If you’re up for a top-rated experience that many other visitors in Fatih enjoy, check out the spectacular tours you can join on this day.

When you’re ready to eat, recommend you go to one of the best restaurants in the city of Istanbul, like Gulhane Sark Sofrasi. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,078 customers.

Arch Bistro is another of the best restaurant options you can find in the city of Istanbul. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 798 customers.

İBB Kasımpaşa Sosyal Tesisleri, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Istanbul, is a place locals enjoy. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,846 customers.

After dinner, visit some of the best bars in the city of Istanbul to end the day perfectly. Old English Pub ® Cafe & Restaurant is an excellent example. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,963 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Lacivert. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,960 customers.

Karga Bar is another top-rated bar in the city of Istanbul. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,532 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another amazing day in Fatih, Turkey.

Your city break in Istanbul is coming to an end and it’s soon time to say goodbye to the city.

Depending on how much time you have on your departure day, this is your chance to catch one last glimpse of the beautiful city of Istanbul. We recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

If you can catch a later flight, we recommend visiting some of the attractions you may not yet have had the time to explore.

Dolmabahçe Palace palace is a fantastic attraction you could visit on your last day in Istanbul. This palace and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 62,101 visitors.

If you're looking to enjoy one last delicious meal in Istanbul, consider a top-rated restaurant like Harab'be Cafe. This restaurant is rated at an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 2,610 customers.

If you feel like eating something else, Istanbul Anatolian Cuisine is an excellent alternative. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 2,545 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Feriye Lokantasi, rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,476 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Istanbul and begin your journey home, now filled with unforgettable experiences, memories, and photos from Turkey!