A place of worship for some, Bulgarian St. Stephen Church is worth a visit, no matter your religious beliefs. Find out if this holy sanctuary is open to tourists for the perfect pause from your exhausting travel schedule.

This house of prayer in Istanbul City Center is well-liked by travelers, so leave a spot for it on your must-see list. Don't think that's all there is to do here, though. There are a lot more attractions waiting for you to appreciate after Saint Stephen’s Orthodox Church. Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace are nearby.

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Hotel Gritti Pera

Istanbul City Center

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Sep 16 - Sep 21

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Beirut (BEY) to Istanbul (IST)

7.8/10 Good! (77 reviews)

Great location. Murad is a great lad, he allowed us to check in early and helped us find a taxi for our transfer. I’d suggest Gritti Pera to work on their breakfast.

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2021

Bricks Hotel Istanbul

Bahcelievler

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Sep 19 - Sep 22

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Beirut (BEY) to Istanbul (IST)

8.6/10 Excellent! (707 reviews)

Literally want to come back

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2025

Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

Sultanahmet

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Sep 4 - Sep 7

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Beirut (BEY) to Istanbul (IST)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (448 reviews)

Everything about Carina Gold Hotel was amazing. The staff were lovely and attentive, the rooms were clean, the location was perfect and the food within the hotel restaurant was delicious. An easy 10/10 experience.

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

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