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

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Created: Tuesday 30 September 2025 - Departure: Thursday 9 October 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 owes its historical significance and its incredible cultural and architectural heritage to its perfect strategic location, straddling the Bosphorus straits which separate Europe and Asia Minor. Throughout most of its 2,500-year-long history, the city (first known as Byzantium, then as Constantinople and since 1930 as Istanbul) was a cultural melting pot. Today, its population of over 13 million is almost exclusively Turkish, and many of its people are recent migrants from provincial Turkey, drawn by the promise of jobs and careers in this vibrant, rapidly growing city. Istanbul is no longer the nation's capital, but is Turkey's economic and cultural powerhouse - a status emphasised by its role as a European City of Culture in 2010 and the award of UNESCO World Heritage listing to many of its most important landmarks, which range from stunning Ottoman mosques and Byzantine churches and catacombs to the columns of Hellenistic temples and the remains of massive medieval city walls. But there's more to Istanbul than Byzantine and Ottoman heritage. A rapidly growing economy has contributed to a thriving arts and music scene, with a wealth of new bars, clubs, private art galleries, restaurants and designer fashion outlets.

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ISTANBUL - to 2.1 miles from the centreBED 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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