Hotels in Marmara Region, Turkey
The Marmara Region spans both Europe and Asia in northwestern Turkey, with a mild climate that brings warm summers (80°F/27°C) and cool winters (45°F/7°C). It's famous for Istanbul's Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks like the Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, plus Bursa's thermal springs and the Gallipoli Peninsula's World War I battlefields. In summer, you can sail the Sea of Marmara or take a ferry to the Princes' Islands, while spring and fall offer ideal temperatures for exploring Ottoman mosques and tasting regional wines in Thrace.