Caelum Istanbul Rooftop & Spa
★★★★★Istanbul
Rooftop pool with Bosphorus views, ten minutes from the Grand Bazaar on foot.
From
€74
Book with: Booking.com
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Turkey
Istanbul
The only city that sits on two continents. Byzantine domes, Ottoman minarets, bazaars that have traded for five centuries and a food scene that never sleeps.
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Why visit
- Two continents, one metro ride — Europe to Asia across the Bosphorus.
- World-class sights (Hagia Sophia, Topkapı) at fair prices.
- Extraordinary value: great hotels and meals cost a fraction of Western Europe.
Best time to visit
April–June and September–November: mild weather, fewer crowds.
Typical budget
€60–120 per day (mid-range), flights from Prague from €129 return.
Things to do
- Watch the sunset from a Bosphorus ferry
- Get lost in the Grand Bazaar and Spice Market
- Visit Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern
- Eat your way through Eminönü and Karaköy
Hotels in Istanbul
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Flight deals
Prague → Istanbul
Airline: Turkish Airlines
- Travel dates:
- Mar – May 2026
- Trip type:
- return
From
€129
Book with: Skyscanner
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Experiences
IstanbulBosphorus Dinner Cruise
Three hours on the strait between two continents, dinner and live folk music included.
From
€32
Book with: GetYourGuide
IstanbulIstanbul Old City Food Walk
Seven tastings through Eminönü: balık ekmek, baklava, Turkish coffee and more.
From
€42
Book with: GetYourGuide
Latest Travel Deals
BEST DEAL
Istanbul, TurkeyIstanbul City Break: Flights + 3 Nights
Two continents in one weekend. Flights plus a boutique hotel steps from the Grand Bazaar.
- Travel dates:
- Mar – May 2026
- Departure:
- Prague (PRG)
- 3 nights
- Hotel:
- Boutique hotel in Sultanahmet, breakfast included
- Flight:
- Return flights, 1 checked bag
From
€189€249
Book with: Booking.com
Price checked on 1/10/2026. Final price and availability are shown by the provider.
Local travel tips
- Get an Istanbulkart at any metro station — it works on trams, ferries and metro.
- Carry small banknotes for bazaars; haggling is expected and friendly.
- Ferry rides cost pennies and are the city's best sightseeing cruise.
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