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When is the best time to visit Merkez?

Our prices for hotels in Merkez are cheapest in April
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Moderate crowds
High 53°F / low 47°F. Cloudy most days.
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December, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 53 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Cloudy most days.
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January, Low crowds, average high temperature 48 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 42 degrees Fahrenheit. Cloudy most days.
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February, Low crowds, average high temperature 49 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 42 degrees Fahrenheit. Cloudy most days.
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March, Low crowds, average high temperature 53 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny most days.
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April, Low crowds, average high temperature 60 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny most days.
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May, High crowds, average high temperature 69 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 59 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny most days.
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June, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 78 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 67 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny most days.
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July, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 83 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 73 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny most days.
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August, High crowds, average high temperature 83 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 74 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny most days.
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September, High crowds, average high temperature 77 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 69 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny most days.
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October, High crowds, average high temperature 68 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny most days.
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November, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 61 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 54 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny most days.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Merkez expensive to stay in?
You can find great hotels from $55 in Merkez to suit a range of budgets. To find the best low-cost hotel on Hotels.com that meets your needs, apply your search filters and then sort hotels by "Price: low to high".
How can I find discounted rates and deals for Merkez hotels?
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Can I receive a refund if I cancel my Merkez hotel booking?
The majority of hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel your booking. Some Merkez hotels require you to cancel more than 24 hours before check-in, so look at your booking beforehand. For extra peace of mind before you book, filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property".
Is it worth staying in Merkez?
Basing yourself in Merkez makes it easy to explore Istanbul, including the neighborhoods of Sultanahmet and Taksim.
Which station is best for Merkez?
The main station in Merkez is Sagmalcilar Tram Station. If you're staying at a hotel in Merkez, check out the nearest station so that you can get around and explore with ease.
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What's Merkez Like?

If you're in search of the perfect area to explore, consider Merkez. Taksim Square and Galata Tower are a couple of the top places in the larger area worth a visit. Popular sights worth seeing in the larger area include Grand Bazaar and Hagia Sophia.

How to Get to Merkez

Flying to:

  • Istanbul Airport (IST), 16.4 mi (26.3 km) from Merkez
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW), 23.5 mi (37.8 km) from Merkez

Things to See and Do in and around Merkez

Things to See near Merkez:

  • Taksim Square (4.1 mi/6.7 km away)
  • Galata Tower (4 mi/6.4 km away)
  • Hagia Sophia (5 mi/8 km away)
  • Pierre Loti Hill (1.2 mi/2 km away)
  • Eyup Sultan Mosque (1.4 mi/2.2 km away)

Things to Do near Merkez:

  • Grand Bazaar (4.4 mi/7.1 km away)
  • Forum Istanbul (1 mi/1.7 km away)
  • Vialand Tema Park (1.1 mi/1.8 km away)
  • Venezia Mega Outlet (2.3 mi/3.8 km away)
  • Istanbul Buyuksehir Belediyesi Kultur sanat Hizmetleri (2.5 mi/4 km away)

When Is the Best Time to Visit Istanbul?

  • Hottest months: August, July, June, September (average 75°F)
  • Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 47°F)
  • Rainiest months: January, December, October, February (average 3 inches of rainfall)

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