Standing just around the corner from Kemankes Karamustafa Pasa Camii, the 5-star The Peninsula Istanbul Hotel offers an indoor swimming pool. Just a 7-minute walk from the bustling Galata Bridge, the hotel with 139 rooms features facials and massage therapy, plus an Asian restaurant, serving Turkish specials.

Taksim Gezi Park is located a few moments from this Istanbul hotel, and the Kağıthane House of Paper is 250 metres away. Places of worship to visit 2.5 km from The Peninsula Istanbul include the historic Blue Mosque. There is the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum around 10 minutes away by car, while Karakoey bus station is right around the corner from the accommodation. This smoke-free hotel is also within an 800-metre distance of Sirkeci train station.

Looking onto the sea, some rooms at The Peninsula Istanbul Hotel offer sound-proof windows furnished with a writing desk. They come equipped with a mini fridge bar and coffee/tea making machines for self-catering along with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for business and leisure.

This luxury property serves a full English breakfast. Gallada Topside is one of the 2 in-house restaurants. Guests are welcome to the lounge bar to relax with a drink. The bar area includes a lounge. There is a restaurant serving Turkish food nearly 5 minutes' drive away.