Quiet Hotels in Istanbul

How do you find a quiet hotel in Istanbul, a crowded, lively city with serious traffic congestion issues? Finding shelter in a courtyard could be a good solution. We hand-picked some Istanbul hotels with courtyards for you:

• Four Seasons Sultanahmet: Luxury in the heart of Old Town. See prices on Booking.com. Review score on Booking.com: 9.6/10, TripAdvisor: 5/5.
• Hotel Empress Zoe: Good value near Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. See prices on Booking.com. Review score on Booking.com: 9.3/10, TripAdvisor: 4.5/5.
• Sofa Hotel: In the chic shopping district Nisantasi. See prices on Booking.com. Review score on Booking.com: 7.9/10, TripAdvisor: 4/5.

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