Originally Posted by
Stgermainparis
So now my whole family wants to add IST to our itinerary. Probably 2 nights instead of just a visa run. I’ve got Hyatt points and could stay at the Grand or Park but am wondering a) if those areas are convenient to tourist things and b) if I’m better off staying near the historic center in a boutique hotel if inexpensive (if so, any suggestions)?
I think the Grand Hyatt is in a pretty solid location tourist-wise - just a couple minute walk from Taksim/Istiklal Caddesi, the HavaIST bus, and the metro. The Park Hyatt is also in a nice area, but I think more inconvenient for the typical tourist trail.