What is Istanbul Like for Family-Friendly Vacations?

If you've been trying to find the ideal family-friendly vacation spot, you might want to think about Istanbul. Here you'll find various types of family activities sure to delight both kids and adults alike. From the cathedral to the museums, Istanbul has many things to see and do that everybody will appreciate. Spend a day checking out attractions like Grand Bazaar, The Egyptian Bazaar and Galata Bridge. When you're ready for some down time after a day exploring the area with the family, Istanbul has a variety of places to stay, such as family hotels with swimming pools and hotels with suites for families. You can make a choice from 1343 Istanbul accommodations to locate one you and the entire family will like.

What Are Some of the Best Hotels in Istanbul?

Top hotel picks in and around Istanbul:

Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul

Luxury hotel with indoor pool, near Vodafone Arena

• • Free WiFi • 5 restaurants • Outdoor pool • Spa • Central location

The Marmara Pera

4-star hotel with outdoor pool, near Galata Tower

• • Free WiFi • 2 restaurants • 24-hour fitness center • Rooftop terrace • Central location

Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center

Luxury hotel with outdoor pool, near Bomontiada

• • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Swim-up bar • Spa • Central location

The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul

Luxury hotel with outdoor pool, near Taksim Square

• • Free WiFi • 3 restaurants • Spa • 24-hour fitness center • Central location

Wyndham Grand Istanbul Kalamis Marina Hotel

Luxury hotel with 2 bars, near Bagdat Avenue

• • Free valet parking • Free WiFi • 5 restaurants • 2 outdoor pools • Central location

What Should I See and Do with Kids in Istanbul?

You'll find that Istanbul and the surrounding area provides lots of entertaining things to do while you're out and about with the kids. Here are some suggestions to make your stay educational and fun:

Parks
• • Hippodrome of Constantinople
• • Gulhane Park
• • Taksim Gezi Park

Museums & Art Galleries
• • Hagia Sophia
• • Topkapi Palace
• • Pera Museum

Sights & Landmarks
• • Grand Bazaar
• • The Egyptian Bazaar
• • Galata Bridge

Food & Drink
• • Eftelya Beylerbeyi Restoran
• • Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul
• • Furkan pide