Istanbul was once the capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires. There are also many ancient archeological sights around the area that draw in tourists from all parts of the world. There are luxury and low cost hotels in most cities in Turkey.

The W Hotel Istanbul in Turkey treats its guests like royalty. They have rooms with a garden and a bed that's inspired by a harem, offering fine dining that features Asian and Western cuisine. They serve Turkish liquor as well.

While the Swisshotel The Bhosporus in Besiktas stands in the middle of a garden near Dolmabahce Palace. The hotel gives you a view of the Bosphorus, the Asian coast and Istanbul. Its restaurant offers a wide range of choices such as Japanese, Swiss, Turkish and French cuisine. Moreover, guests can use the hotel's health facilities for free.

For tourists on a tight budget, The Shoestring Cave Pension Hotel, made from two giant rocks put together, in Cappadocia is ideal. It is in the middle of Goreme Village, where monasteries and homes are carved out of rocks. As a budget hotel, The Shoestring serves food within your means. Its rooms are so-called "cave rooms" which stay cold even in summer. The Hotel Golec, located right in the middle of Bodrum, is equally highly-recommended. The Hotel Gulec embodies peace with a kind of hospitality guests keep coming back to. The hotel is accessible to all major points in the city. The ancient city of Halikarnassus is also near Bodrum.

When Turkey officially joined the European Union (EU), its tourism index expectedly jacked up. Today more Asian tourists come in most parts of the year.