Call me naive, but I’ve always felt that if a five-star hotel exists in a city, than it’s probably safe enough for me to take ...

Since its establishment in 1956 as one of the city's pioneering 5-star hotels near Taksim Square, Divan Istanbul has stood as a formidable competitor to Hilton Istanbul, capturing the attention ...

Taksim Square is also home to some of the best restaurants in Istanbul, offering a mix of Turkish cuisine and international flavors. For a more relaxed vibe, Karakoy and Galata are charming ...

Four Seasons is one of the foremost names in luxury hotels around the globe. Yet, very few cities offer multiple Four Seasons properties for guests to choose from. Istanbul, Türkiye is one of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover luxury hotels and travel from my home base in NYC. Although neither Istanbul nor Bodrum suffered damage from the ...

The attack happened in Taksim Square, the main square in Istanbul.

The Hagia Sophia. The Topkapı Palace. The Blue Mosque. Need we say more? The Old City of Istanbul has it all, and you won't be dissappointed if you choose to stay in any one of the 15 splendid ...