Crowne Plaza Istanbul Harbiye *****

This 5-star hotel is only 350 meters away from Osmanbey Metro station and offers air-conditioned rooms, a health club and free Wi-Fi access. It is a few minutes' walk from the bustling Taksim Square.

The rooms are large and well-equipped with a modern décor and have flat screen satellite TVs and blackout curtains.

In the bathroom there are toiletries and a hair dryer. Bathrobes and slippers are provided to enhance the comfort of guests. At Crowne Plaza Istanbul Harbiye's health club, you can benefit from massages and beauty therapies.

Also enjoy the sauna or relax in the indoor pool side on a wicker seat. There is a daily buffet breakfast and a rich variety of food is served in the à la carte restaurant in the evenings. There is also a lounge with chairs and a piano.

The staff of the Crowne Plaza, which is available 24 hours a day can help you with car hire. A short drive from the hotel are Istanbul Lutfi Kirdar Convention and Exhibition Center and the Istanbul Congress Center.