Looking for the best luxury hotels in Istanbul? CNN has a pretty good rundown of what they consider to be the best hotels in the gorgeous Turkish city, linked to below.

In Istanbul, you're never stuck for something to do, see, eat or drink -- no matter what time of the night or day it is.

But even the most energetic travelers need somewhere to take a breather.

In a city packed with more hotels than you could visit in a lifetime, finding the best isn't easy. But these eight -- ranging from five-star palaces to quirky boutique retreats -- are arguably the best the city has to offer.

If you’re an Agatha Christie fan looking for luxury and 19th-century grandeur, the Pera Palace Hotel is home.

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