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 1513 Istanbul accommodations to locate one you and the entire family will like.

What Are Some Places to Stay with Kids in Istanbul?

Our travelers have rated these as their favorite kid-friendly hotels:

Reis Inn Hotel

4-star hotel in Esenyurt with 2 bars, spa
• • Free valet parking • Indoor pool • 2 restaurants • Free in-room WiFi • Attentive staff



The Conforium Hotel

Istanbul hotel with bar
• • Free parking • Restaurant • Free in-room WiFi • Laundry room • Central location



Nordstern Hotel Galata

Bayfront hotel within walking distance of Galata Tower
• • Free cribs • Free in-room WiFi • Walkable location



Vizyon City Hotel

City-center hotel within walking distance of Grand Bazaar
• • Restaurant • Free in-room WiFi • Laundry room • Convenience store • Walkable location



By Murat Royal Hotels

Art Deco hotel, steps from Galata Tower
• • Free cribs • Free in-room internet • Free stocked minibar • 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
• • Meşhur Çiğköfteci Metin Usta
• • Furkan pide
• • Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul