Istanbul deserves to be among the first choices for anyone considering a short city break. Few European cities have anywhere near as much to offer. With 3500 years of history there's no shortage of attractions and, as the only city on earth that straddles two continents, a visit to Istanbul is truly a unique experience. Formerly known as Byzantium and later Constantinople, over a period of 1600 years the city was capital to the East Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires - all of which left their indelible mark. As you might guess this means there's plenty to see, but luckily for the tourist most of the city's sights are close to the huge Sultanahmet Square the heart of Istanbul. Days spent wandering the narrow passages of the Grand Bazaar and wondering at breathtaking Byzantine cathedrals and sumptuous Ottoman palaces can be rounded off in any one of hundreds of excellent restaurants, cafés, and bars in the city's old European quarter of Beyoglu. Istanbul is unique and Galahotels offers wide range of hotels to experience there on cheapest way. This will be an unforgetable holiday for you.