City Break in Istanbul without the Crowds

Whether you are traveling with the family or as a couple, Istanbul features hotel options for all budgets and types of travelers. But especially, from November through March, hotel prices significantly drop, making this a wonderful time of year to book a room. You may see Istanbul's famous landmarks, like as Palace and the Hagia Sophia, without having to deal with the throngs of people and long lines that are typical during the summer because there are significantly fewer tourists in town during this time.

This is a beautiful time of year for photographers because the large mosques in Sultanahmet and the area of the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul's historic old town region appear incredibly pretty with their grand domes dusted with a light dusting of snow. The street food scene in the city throughout the winter is an added bonus for foodies visiting. Sahlap, a hot milky beverage produced from orchid tubers, and roasted chestnuts are available from street cart vendors this time of year, making them the ideal snacks for a wintry afternoon of exploring Istanbul's tourist attractions.