Bayirkoy accommodation from NZ$61

Bayirkoy is famous for the Blue Mosque. If you would like to hang out near this Bayirkoy icon, then you should check out the Tamara Suite Hotel and Invictum Residence, accommodation options within comfortable walking distance.

You'd be crazy to leave without taking a look at the other things on offer in Istanbul - Marmara Region. Take a gander at the ruins and old towns in Istanbul - Marmara Region. You should also make the time to check out the region's coastal plains, rivers and canals. Or spend some time hiking while you're here.

It's well known that we Kiwis are pretty laid back, so consider staying a little longer and check out the Luna Park, Yuruyen Kosk and Yalova Ferry Terminal, which you'll find in Yalova, 75 kilometres to the northwest of Bayirkoy. Some of our recommended Yalova hotels and accommodations include the Kaltur Boutique Otel Villa and Lova Hotel SPA. Bursa, home to the Hotel Anatolia and Hotel Monte Baia, is 80 kilometres to the west of Bayirkoy. Regardless of whether you're passing through or spending a few nights in Bursa, make sure you visit the Great Mosque, Green Tomb and Muradiye Complex.

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport can be found 90 kilometres from downtown Bayirkoy. Should you choose to stay close by, you can easily secure a room at the ISG Airport Hotel - Special Class or the Crowne Plaza Hotel Istanbul - Asia.