Aksaray is in European Istanbul, situated on the historic peninsula and is a good place to consider an Istanbul hotel if you want good transport links but still want to be close to the tourist attractions of the old city.

 

 

Transport Links

Aksaray is one of the best connected parts of Istanbul and is definitely the place for those looking for a hotel in Istanbul from which they can easily get around.

First, there’s the tram which can take you down the peninsula from your hotel to all the most popular sights at the tip of the peninsula, such as Topkapi and Aya Sofya.

Second, there’s the metro underground system which can get you to Istanbul Ataturk airport in no time at all, so if you’re looking for a hotel in Istanbul with easy access to the airport, consider this area.

 

Third are the roads. Many major roads pass through this part of Istanbul so if your transport of choice is by car, bus or taxi this is a good place to be. For example, if you’re staying in a hotel in Istanbul but then renting a car and moving on, you can get onto the major roads quickly from here.

 

Nearby Attractions

Although the major tourist attractions are a short distance down the peninsula and easily reachable by tram or by foot, there are also several interesting attractions in this part of Istanbul’s old city too.

There are a number of mosques and converted churches nearby which are interesting to look at. Also the Aqueduct of Valens is quite an impressive structure and is worth wondering out from your Istanbul hotel to see.

Another close-by attraction is the Grand Bazaar, only a few minutes walk from some of these hotels in Istanbul.

 

Choice of Hotels

As with most other areas of Istanbul, there is a good choice of hotels in Aksaray and you should easily be able to find one to suit both your budget and your requirements.

 

If you want to stay near all the tourist attractions, but are having difficulty finding a hotel in Istanbul which is right on top of the sights, then this may be a good alternative for you to consider, and some hotels may be a little cheaper here than further down the peninsula too. With the tram passing through though, remember you’re never far away from all the sights and other popular parts of the city too.