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)?
Still highly recommend a tour guide. We did a walking day and it was excellent to hit all the basic tourist spots and learn to navigate on our own afterwards. Super efficient and informative (vs me wandering place to place reading pages out of my book) and so interesting to get a local perspective. (Sorry don't think I have his info but if I do I will PM you.)