Esentepe Holiday Deals

Esentepe Holiday Package Deals

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Holidays in Esentepe

"I regret doing all that travel," said no one ever. So pull out your passport and get ready to experience it all over again in Esentepe, Istanbul! Around 11,200,000 people live in this thriving metropolis, a popular holiday spot for wanderlust junkies like yourself. To reach Esentepe from downtown Istanbul, head northeast for 8 kilometres. From Ataturk International Airport, it's a drive of 19 kilometres to the northeast.

This city isn't short on things to see and do, and many of them are found near Esentepe. It's a challenge to choose the top attractions, but the Hagia Sophia and the Hippodrome are a couple you really shouldn't miss. You should also be sure to stop by the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. For another perspective on Istanbul, set off to Besiktas and Levent, nearby neighbourhoods just waiting to be explored.

If somehow you were unaware of Basilica Cistern, you're in for a pleasant surprise. This internationally renowned attraction is located just 8 kilometres south of Esentepe.

There are loads of reasons why so many people head straight for the centre of Istanbul. Galata Tower and Bosphorus Bridge are just two of them. Dolmabahce Palace and Spice Bazaar are also a few of the area's greatest draw cards.

Want a break from the little ones? Organise a babysitter and head to Cicek Pasaji, the Levent Tennis Club, The Club and Bomontiada.

Want to learn something new? The Gallery Apel, the Sanatorium Gallery, the Akbank Culture and Arts Centre and the Kasa Gallery are a few top cultural sites.

Breathe easy while you potter through the interesting works of art on display at the Istanbul Modern Art Museum, the Pera Museum, the Sakip Sabanci Museum and the Dogancay Museum. Later, why not go to a local café and muse over your time there?

You never know what you'll uncover when walking around the interesting collections of the Museum of Innocence, the Istanbul Military Museum, the Rahmi M Koc Museum and the Asiyan Museum. If you don't want to miss a thing, see if you can hop aboard a guided tour.

One of the hallmarks of a great performance tends to be how loud the applause is when it's finished. Watch the audience rise to their feet at Nardis Jazz Club, Cemal Resit Rey Concert Hall, Garaj Istanbul and Istanbul Jazz Center.

Kids are often wonderful travel companions, particularly if you go to the right attractions! For a memorable family day out, visit the Atatürk Library and the Madame Tussauds Istanbul.

If you're holidaying with the kids, they'll be thrilled with a day visiting one of the nearby action-packed attractions. Miniaturk, Fatih Ormani, Babalu Park and the Tunel Karting are the perfect places for them to expend their energy.

If you're a nature lover, schedule an outing to Camlica Hill, Piyer Loti, Suada Island and Pierre Loti Tepesi.

Whether you'd like to relax with a book or have lunch with some friends, the nearby green spaces are delightful places to be. Take your pick from Taksim Gezi Park, Emirgan Park, Parkorman and Yildiz Park.

The shopping experience is unique to everyone. Whether you're looking for something specific or just doing a bit of impulse buying, you'll have a great time at Istanbul Cevahir Shopping and Entertainment Centre, Istinye Park, Capitol Mall and Akmerkez.

Peer back through the mists of time at Taksim Square, Rumeli Hisari, Beylerbeyi Palace and Maiden's Tower. These time-weathered attractions have plenty of interesting tales to tell.

Local sacred sites, such as Church of St. George, the Ortakoy Mosque, the Eyup Sultan Mosque and Crimea Memorial Church, give you the opportunity to reflect on life's big questions in a calming setting.

Throw on some red and yellow and join the crowds of zealous soccer fans with an undying love for the Galatasaray. All the fun happens at Turk Telekom Arena, just a short distance from Esentepe.

Hotels in Esentepe

If you're looking for a budget room without all the bells and whistles, the Lion Hotel, situated at Lamartin Caddesi No:41 Taksim, is your best option. Yet another accommodation that offers its guests superb service at a low cost is the Taksim Premium Hotel, which can be found at Kuloglu Mahallesi Yenicarsi Cad. No:5. Or perhaps you'd rather live like royalty at the Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus? The Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul is another popular option for those who can't say no to the finer things in life.