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Side Hotel
Istanbul · Turkey
Cankurtaran Mah Utangac Sok No 22 Sultanahmet FatiView location
9.0/10Excellent482 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/10 9.2
Service9.6/10 9.6
Comfort8.4/10 8.4
Condition8.6/10 8.6
Location10.0/10 10.0
Neighborhood9.6/10 9.6
Amenities8.4/10 8.4
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About Side Hotel
With a stay at Side Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Istanbul, within a 2-minute walk of Sultanahmet Square and Hagia Sophia. This hotel is 0. 2 mi (0. 3 km) from Blue Mosque and 0. 2 mi (0. 4 km) from Basilica Cistern.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services. Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Make yourself at home in one of the 52 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, hair dryers, and slippers.
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A stay at Side Hotel places you in the heart of Istanbul, within a 5-minute walk of Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Basilica Cistern and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Grand Bazaar.
Make yourself at home in one of the 52 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
12:00 PM
Check-in until
anytime
Check-out until
11:00 AM
Hotel policies
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Professional property host/manager
Property does not require health documentation at check-in
Pets not allowed
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
Cashless transactions are available
Important information
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You need to know
- One child 6 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-out is available.
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Special Instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards and cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
- Property Registration Number 2022-34-2395
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Optional fees
- Airport shuttle fee: EUR 49 per vehicle (one-way)
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
German
English
Turkish
Nearby attractions
Hagia Sophia
0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Sultanahmet Square
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Blue Mosque
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Basilica Cistern
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Gülhane Park
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Turkish and Islamic Art Museum
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Istanbul Archaeology Museums
0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Topkapi Palace
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Little Hagia Sophia
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Column of Constantine
0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Grand Bazaar
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Egyptian Bazaar
1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Bosphorus
1.6 km / 1 mi
Beyazit Square
1.6 km / 1 mi
Eminönü Square
1.7 km / 1 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 40
- Number of floors (main building): 4
- hotel
- City centre
- Bus/Train station
- Nearest Bus / Metro Stop
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Multilingual staff
- 24-hour security
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- Hotel safe
- Terrace
- Concierge
- Luggage room
- Library
- Towels and bed linen
- Breakfast
Meal plans
Meal plan types
Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.
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Room types
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DOUBLE CLASSICDOUBLE • CLASSIC • 1 Bedroom • 14 m²DBL.AS
Room overview
Non-smoking room- Room size
- 14 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
- Bed setup
- Double bed 131-150 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- CLASSIC
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room amenities
- Internet access
- Mini fridge
- Individually adjustable air conditioning
- Housekeeping
- Central heating
- Wi-fi
- Hairdryer
- Bathroom: 1
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DOUBLE CLASSIC
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Non-smoking room- Room size
- 14 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
- Bed setup
- Double bed 131-150 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- CLASSIC
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.AS
Room amenities
- Internet access
- Mini fridge
- Individually adjustable air conditioning
- Housekeeping
- Central heating
- Wi-fi
- Hairdryer
- Bathroom: 1
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DOUBLE ECONOMYDOUBLE • ECONOMYDBL.EY
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- ECONOMY
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DOUBLE ECONOMY
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- ECONOMY
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Room code: DBL.EY
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TRIPLE STANDARDTRIPLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 22 m²TPL.ST
Room overview
Non-smoking room- Room size
- 22 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 2
- Bed setup
- Double bed 131-150 width, Single bed 80-130 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- TRIPLE
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room amenities
- Housekeeping
- Internet access
- Hairdryer
- Bathroom: 1
- Wi-fi
- Wake-up service
- TV
- Central heating
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- Individually adjustable air conditioning
- Mini fridge
- Satellite TV
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TRIPLE STANDARD
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Non-smoking room- Room size
- 22 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 2
- Bed setup
- Double bed 131-150 width, Single bed 80-130 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- TRIPLE
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: TPL.ST
Room amenities
- Housekeeping
- Internet access
- Hairdryer
- Bathroom: 1
- Wi-fi
- Wake-up service
- TV
- Central heating
- Individually adjustable air conditioning
- Mini fridge
- Satellite TV
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TRIPLE ECONOMYTRIPLE • ECONOMYTPL.EY
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
- Room type
- TRIPLE
- View / characteristic
- ECONOMY
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
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TRIPLE ECONOMY
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
- Room type
- TRIPLE
- View / characteristic
- ECONOMY
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: TPL.EY
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TRIPLE CLASSICTRIPLE • CLASSIC • 1 Bedroom • 17 m²TPL.AS
Room overview
Non-smoking room- Room size
- 17 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 2
- Bed setup
- Double bed 131-150 width, Single bed 80-130 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- TRIPLE
- View / characteristic
- CLASSIC
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room amenities
- Mini fridge
- Individually adjustable air conditioning
- Bathroom: 1
- Hairdryer
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Housekeeping
- Wi-fi
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TRIPLE CLASSIC
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Room overview
Non-smoking room- Room size
- 17 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 2
- Bed setup
- Double bed 131-150 width, Single bed 80-130 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- TRIPLE
- View / characteristic
- CLASSIC
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: TPL.AS
Room amenities
- Mini fridge
- Individually adjustable air conditioning
- Bathroom: 1
- Hairdryer
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Housekeeping
- Wi-fi
Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.
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DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
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DOUBLE STANDARD
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
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Room code: DBL.ST-1
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TRIPLE STANDARDTRIPLE • STANDARDTPL.ST-1
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
- Room type
- TRIPLE
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
- Room type
- TRIPLE
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
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Room code: TPL.ST-1
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DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 15 m²DBL.ST
Room overview
Non-smoking room- Room size
- 15 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
- Bed setup
- Double bed 131-150 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room amenities
- Housekeeping
- Bathroom: 1
- Hairdryer
- TV
- Internet access
- Mini fridge
- Individually adjustable air conditioning
- Central heating
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- Wi-fi
- Wake-up service
- Satellite TV
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DOUBLE STANDARD
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Room overview
Non-smoking room- Room size
- 15 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
- Bed setup
- Double bed 131-150 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.ST
Room amenities
- Housekeeping
- Bathroom: 1
- Hairdryer
- TV
- Internet access
- Mini fridge
- Individually adjustable air conditioning
- Central heating
- Wi-fi
- Wake-up service
- Satellite TV
Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.
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TRIPLE TWO BEDSTRIPLE • TWO BEDSTPL.2B
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
- Room type
- TRIPLE
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- TWO BEDS
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TRIPLE TWO BEDS
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- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
- Room type
- TRIPLE
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- TWO BEDS
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Room code: TPL.2B
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Side Hotel
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Sajjad
Awesome
Penelope
The location, amazing staff & cost effective rate is why you would want to book here. My husband had recently had surgery and needed to be able to return to the room while the rest of us saw the sights and that was invaluable. The other thing that stood out was the staff, specifically the gentleman whose name starts with an E, maybe Ezme? He was so good that I would compare his service to that of a Fairmont or Marriott. Ie I was cleaning my sun glasses & he offered me a glasses cleaner packet and he gave us solid recommendations for dinner. For those reasons I would return.
Nothings perfect so some areas that could use improvement are;
The breakfast was average in comparison to others we have had in Turkey (but that is a factor in our decision making). I went next door to North Art Coffee to get my yummy Cappachino fix.
More importantly the bathroom was dated and as is common there is no fan, which often results in black mold which I believe we had in our room. We needed a larger room to sleep two adults and a teen so perhaps the smaller rooms are without that problem but I think with an update to the bathrooms this place will be fantastic.
Nothings perfect so some areas that could use improvement are;
The breakfast was average in comparison to others we have had in Turkey (but that is a factor in our decision making). I went next door to North Art Coffee to get my yummy Cappachino fix.
More importantly the bathroom was dated and as is common there is no fan, which often results in black mold which I believe we had in our room. We needed a larger room to sleep two adults and a teen so perhaps the smaller rooms are without that problem but I think with an update to the bathrooms this place will be fantastic.
Lubna
This was my second time staying at Side Hotel and it remains my go to in Istanbul. Really clean rooms, unbeatable location, really nice and helpful staff, and a nice breakfast with a terrace with nice views of the Blue Mosque, Aga Sophia, and the sea.
David
Very good place
Thomas
Great location with friendly and helpful staff. Plus very nice buffet breakfast and a civilised checking out time if 11:00.
Unfortunately our room was quite tired and in need of some work and redecoration. The shower though was very good.
Unfortunately our room was quite tired and in need of some work and redecoration. The shower though was very good.
Jillian
Great location
Mark
Great location only 5 minutes away from the Blue mosque and the Hagar Sofia. Staff are friendly and very helpful. Room was clean. A bit of noise from early starters from the street.
Sheereen
Room was tidy but dated. Old furniture old beds and worn rugs.
I booked the hotel after seeing photos and seeing that it was close quarters to the two main mosques. All other sites were within walking distance. Sadly this was really the only upside. We could walk everywhere.
There was good Wi-Fi. We had to change rooms as the first one had a toilet literally stuck to the shower. Basically you couldn’t sit on the toilet unless you were a child with very thin legs.
The second room at least the bathroom was normal. Although the grouting in the shower was mouldy. It was old. Breakfast was a huge disappointment. Bit of bread cheese, salad, a boiled egg, yogurt two cereals, Turkish bagel chopped into tiny pieces and a warm Turkish pastry. Oh and an instant coffee dispensing machine. But what I really wanted was to eat breakfast with views of the Blue Mosque. Impossible! No view other than other hotels. Photos on their adverts were fake or very very old. I expected more for my money particularly since the room was advertised as being over £100 per night. With my Expedia discount I got it for slightly less. Hmmm I still think I paid more than I should have. It was a room to sleep in nothing more. No frills. If you wanna be close to everything and don’t mind basic same breakfast every morning then this is for you. Fabulous location too
I booked the hotel after seeing photos and seeing that it was close quarters to the two main mosques. All other sites were within walking distance. Sadly this was really the only upside. We could walk everywhere.
There was good Wi-Fi. We had to change rooms as the first one had a toilet literally stuck to the shower. Basically you couldn’t sit on the toilet unless you were a child with very thin legs.
The second room at least the bathroom was normal. Although the grouting in the shower was mouldy. It was old. Breakfast was a huge disappointment. Bit of bread cheese, salad, a boiled egg, yogurt two cereals, Turkish bagel chopped into tiny pieces and a warm Turkish pastry. Oh and an instant coffee dispensing machine. But what I really wanted was to eat breakfast with views of the Blue Mosque. Impossible! No view other than other hotels. Photos on their adverts were fake or very very old. I expected more for my money particularly since the room was advertised as being over £100 per night. With my Expedia discount I got it for slightly less. Hmmm I still think I paid more than I should have. It was a room to sleep in nothing more. No frills. If you wanna be close to everything and don’t mind basic same breakfast every morning then this is for you. Fabulous location too
Dana
The gentleman who checked us in was excellent.
Ernest
Great staff. Proximity to major attractions. Great neighborhood for eating mostly.
Joshua
Great location, lovely staff, simple rooms.
FARHAN
The room was not all the same as advertised on the website. It was a mattress on the box spring. No trash cans in the room.
Rhonda
I have stayed at Side Hotel several times because it's in a great location, the staff is friendly and helpful, the rooms are clean and a breakfast buffet is included. Highly recommend.
Sade
We enjoyed, not too fancy, nice atmosphere!
Paul
Exceptionally kind and helpful staff. A beautiful room. Brilliant location.
Kathrene
Great location, extremely helpful and friendly staff. No lists, but staff were eager to help with luggage. Breakfast was basic but sufficient. The room was large and clean, but quite \"dated\". A comfortable stay in my favorite part of Istanbul
Ivaylo
Good hotel
Saleem
Great place to stay for visiting both mosques and the sultan's residence. Less than a 5 minute walk to reach either mosque. Excellent, very helpful office administration. The vicinity of the hotel is clean and safe.
David E
This hotel is very conveniently located, walking distance to the HAVAIST bus to the airport, the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, all the big sights in Sultanahmet. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The hotel room itself was.... eh OK. A bit on the older side, but reasonable for the price we paid. There are a lot of choices at breakfast but it's the same buffet every day which got a bit old after the second day. It was a fine stay overall, no complaints or regrets.
Brenton
The side hotel is a small boutique hotel with old world charm. The room was a comfortable size with excellent mattress and pillows, which as travelers know are sometimes the most important thing. all the staff truly went out of their way to accommodate and help with even the most minor of details.
Elizabeth
We loved our stay because of the kind staff, good breakfast, and perfect location. It felt like coming home each night after exploring the city. Highly recommend.
Lisa
Great location helpful staff comfirtable
Argelia
I love this hotel, staff very nice and helpful. Rooms are cleaned every day. Good location, near to Tram Station. I highly recommend it. Near to Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque.
Kari
Side Hotel was recommended by a friend who has stayed there several times. Great location just a 2 minute stroll from Hagia Sofia. The staff at the hotel were so helpful and friendly. Breakfast on the roof terrace delicious and we loved the view. Hotel is spotless, so clean. Great value for money and a wonderful stay. Would recommend!!
Verified traveler
Wonderful stay! This is my third time using this hotel. The workers are super friendly, and the location is super convenient-- less than a 5 minute walk to the Hagia Sophia and a 15-20 minute walk to eminonu.
Laura
Me hospedé una noche, el hotel esta muy bien ubicado a 5 minutos caminando de Hagia Sophia y de la Mezquita Azul, y un par de minutos mas hacia el palacio de Topkapi y de una estación del tram que te permite moverte hacia la torre galata. El personal fue muy muy amable, el desayuno delicioso con variedad de quesos. El lugar es tranquilo de noche y seguro.
Ata
Great location, friendly staff. Lots of food options. Breakfast buffet was good.
ibrahim
Great location for visiting the famous historic Ottoman landmarks in Istanbul (many are walking distance from hotel).
Friendly and helpful staff especially at the front desk. Hotel itself is no frills, clean and basic. Great shower and a decent breakfast provided each morning. We would be happy to stay again. A small word of caution, there is no lift so if you have mobility issues best to request a ground floor room.
Friendly and helpful staff especially at the front desk. Hotel itself is no frills, clean and basic. Great shower and a decent breakfast provided each morning. We would be happy to stay again. A small word of caution, there is no lift so if you have mobility issues best to request a ground floor room.
j
Very close to major sites. Very clean. Very friendly. No problems at all.
Mirai
Cosy nice place. Great location.
Nadezhda
It’s a great hotel in a great location. The staff guys are the best! We enjoyed our stay very much and will definitely return if in Istanbul. It is clean, comfortable, and the breakfast bar, though same every day, has variety of good food.
Simon
Comfortable pension digs in a great location
Location location location
rosalie
Great breakfast. Clean rooms. Warm
Rhonda
Love Side Hotel
I love Side Hotel - I have stayed there (by myself) several times over the years. I don't drive in Turkey so I do not know about parking. The staff is very professional but also friendly. I feel very welcome and safe when I stay there. Perfect location.
Thomas
The staff at Side Hotel are so helpful and friendly. I was given great help locating places to visit and choosing transportation options.
Ahmed
Amazing place
Excellent hotel, friendly staff. Location is amazing in the heart of SlutanAhmet area. Particular thanks to Emrey for being so kind and caring. One thing is may be to add more variety to the breakfast buffet, but otherwise can't fault them. I definitely recommend.
John
This is a very pleasant, small boutique hotel in the Sultanahmet area of Istanbul, close and convenient to many of the key attractions of Istanbul. The staff are very pleasant and helpful. There is some construction and renovation work going on in and around the hotel, but the disruption is minimal. Good option for a holiday.
Julijana
Very nice staff members, welcome and friendly 😀
Fatima
Wonderful
My stay was amazing,, very helpful staff specially Emre and Mansour,,
Rose
We had a lovely stay at the Side Hotel. Helpful staff. Excellent location to shopping, attractions, the Big Red Bus/Hop on Hop off bus.
Pavlo
Great location, nice facilities, friendly, professional, and attentive staff. Great renovation with a good attention to detail and truly Turkish character.
With the care provided by this wonderful staff I felt like at home.
The breakfast was a little too basic and lacked variety.
With the care provided by this wonderful staff I felt like at home.
The breakfast was a little too basic and lacked variety.
A
We had an absolutely amazing stay at Side Hotel. The staff were wonderful and welcoming, the rooms and atmosphere were great, and the hotel was a few minutes walk from the major tourist attractions. I would definitely recommend this place and will be staying there again in the future. Thank you to the amazing team!
Dominic
The staff are fantastic!
Diana
Top notch staff, average room, great location
So many comments mention the staff and now I understand why. They truly went out of their way to help, explain, and arrange whatever we asked about. There are also helpful signs in English on how to get to various locations in Instanbul. The staff made understanding and navigating the city easy. They brought luggage up 3 flights of stairs happily never expecting a tip for all their help. The accommodation was not luxury but we were out all day anyway exploring the city. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stephen
Very close to the sights. Staff was super helpful and friendly. The room was very quiet. The toilet was too close to the shower meaning you had to have some part of you in the shower to use it. The curtains failed to block the outside light from coming in. The bed mattress could be replaced. If I ever go back to Istanbul that’s the place I would stay.
andrei
Great friendly service , excellent location . Definitely I am coming back!
Jing
Excellent
The location is just right. All staff are friendly and offer excellent services. The hotel is clean and the breakfast is good, and we had nice three-day stay. Highly recommended.
Lorena
Great Front Desk personnel
Front Desk personnel is incredible, they make sure to make you feel welcomed and they are very supportive and friedly.
Rosa
Excellent
wojciech
Everything was great.
EHAB
Lovely location close to a lot of attarctions, shops, retsurants and transportation.
Salimuddin
Excellent hotel right near the blue mosque. Very clean and beautiful. Staff are super nice and helpful. Overall excellent service. Rooms a little small but have everything you need.
Harriet
Very nice and helpful staff, comfortable room and bed, good breakfast buffet.
Arfa
Excellent hosts and excellent location
Excellent location. 2 minutes walk from Hagia Sophia and Blue mosque. Comfortable and functional rooms. Could not fault the friendliness of the hosts and their willingness to help and accommodate your needs. Will stay there in the future for sure.
Alvaro
Los empleados muy atentos y serviciales
Angela
Basic hotel, but very comfortable, clean, great breakfast buffet with views to the mosque , staff friendly and welcoming.
Just three minutes walking to Hagia Sophia and others tourist attraction in Istanbul.
Safe area, next to Four Seasons hotel and in front of Seven Hills hotel .
Just three minutes walking to Hagia Sophia and others tourist attraction in Istanbul.
Safe area, next to Four Seasons hotel and in front of Seven Hills hotel .
Alberto
The best people that I saw in my life
Outstanding customer service 5
Outstanding customer service 5
Darryn
This property was comfortable but offered bare minimum. No added touches. Thin towels. Scratchy bed cover. No water in room. Breakfast again bare minimum. Lovely fresh bread was annnacception. Inside was a bit noisy when other guests came home. But generally quiet. Staff though were excellent.
Nadib
Staff were very friendly and attentive to all the needs.
Harris
Amazing!
An amazing experience at Side hotel with friendly and helpful staff, specially Emre, Younis and Mansoor were amazing. The chef was extra hospitable and was making every effort to give us the best.
The only thing was our fridge wasn’t working and upon request they said the fridges aren’t of good quality to keep things cool.
The rest of experience was amazing.
The only thing was our fridge wasn’t working and upon request they said the fridges aren’t of good quality to keep things cool.
The rest of experience was amazing.
Mohammed Arif
Great place to stay.
Very friendly service by Yunus Amre excellent housekeeping very clean.
Naima
Side Hotel was an overall excellent choice, from the location to the support from the friendly staff. Was a great choice for a first time stay in Instanbul.
Robert
Superb location, friendly staff, clean, adequate but fresh breakfast, room could do with some refinements eg darker curtains, more furniture
Stephen
Stay here!
Hotel is in an amazing location. Close to sites, restaurants, supermarket, etc. Staff is beyond friendly and helpful. Great breakfast.
Kathy
Staff really friendly and super helpful. Breakfast good. Room clean. Great location
Beth
Staff couldn't have been more friendly and helpful! The breakfast on the terrace was great, as well. It is very basic - but clean and the shower pressure was excellent! The rooftop terrace has incredible views and we loved hanging out up there! The location is amazing though - walk everywhere! Highly recommend - excellent for the price.
Shahram
The hotel location is awesome, just walk out and you’re basically in the center of some of the attractions. The staff are really friendly, helpful and kind, breakfast is the same every day which I didn’t mind and it’s average. I had the budget single room, very basic. Bathroom was small but sparking clean and same as the room.
Syed
Excellent Staff, always there to help. Would like to see more soundproofing, specifically in the bathrooms as we could hear from next Room’s Bathroom. Great location. Would recommend definitely and will stay there again.
Deborah A
Very convenient location, the hotel is in between the Blue Mosque and Aya Sofya Mosque (so you hear the call to prayer lound and clear 5 times a day). The hotel is very nicely decorated with beautiful Turkish rugs and tilework. The rooftop is amazing and the free breakfast each morning was great. Very kind and helpful staff.
Lesley Karen
This hotel has a lovely authentic 'guest house' feel. The staff were excellent, very friendly and helpful. The location is superb, just around the corner from the beautiful Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia.
Rhonda
My favorite hotel in Istanbul
I have stayed at the Side Hotel a few times over the years and I love it. Clean rooms, very safe, great location and friendly staff. Buffet breakfast is good.
Fifi
I loved that the property is in the middle between sultan Ahmed and Ayasofya. Walking to both is so easy and the square between them is great at night and early in the morning.
Fabiola
Great hotel, great customer service. Would stay there again.
Michael
I have stayed here many times. Their room rates and location are excellent. The delicious Turkish breakfast on their terrace gives you a nice view of the Bosphorus Straits and parts of the Sultanahmet. The staff have always been friendly and very helpful.
Christian
Amazing location, amazing staff! The rooftop terrace is wonderful and the breakfast was great!
Highly enjoyed my stay.
Highly enjoyed my stay.
Sara
The front desk staff was very helpful, informative, and friendly. Breakfast could definitely be better, just one option, the same one every day. The hotel location was great, short walk to mosques and Topkapi Palace.
Sara
Hotel is a walking distance from main attractions, and the guys at the front desk are very helpful and friendly. Breakfast is not bad, but basic and the same every day.
Johel
Location Location, just 2 min away from main Mosques and old Istanbul town.
But the staff is the best,specially at night with the 2 guys working night shifts, they are super helpful and gave me lot of tips about city ,food, culture, etc.
But the staff is the best,specially at night with the 2 guys working night shifts, they are super helpful and gave me lot of tips about city ,food, culture, etc.
zia-ul
The property for the price was great, clean and brilliant location. The room was not big as i expected however i cannot complain for the price during a busy season. Emre and Nusret were brilliant, excellent help, even with English not being their first language they were able to have good conversations and show some humour. I wished to travel to the city of Busra and Nusret had arranged it for the next day. This was a amazing road and ferry trip to the mountains which included cable lines and lunch. The 24 hour check inn is also brilliant.
Dan Sotirios
My daughter and I loved Side Hotel. It was exactly what we wanted: close to some of the important sites, near a tram station, nice quiet breakfast in the morning. The staff was lovely and kind, and everything worked fine. Also, we had no tv in our room, thank goodness, so had a lot of quiet time to nap, rest, read, and chill. Can’t say enough positive things!
Shameelah Begum
A great property that is so close to the blue mosque and Hagia Sofia!
Emre at the hotel is fantastic and is so helpful.
I would really recommend staying here.
Emre at the hotel is fantastic and is so helpful.
I would really recommend staying here.
Rose
Great location, friendly, helpful staff, deliciou
This is an older hotel with a lot of charm. It is well kept, clean and offers a great view from its rooftop. I enjoyed a weeks stay at the Sides. My room was a good size with a very comfortable bed. This is a fabulous location for first time travelers to Istanbul as the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia are a 5 minute walk from the Sides Hotel. The Basilica Cistern is not to be missed! This attraction is a 10 minute walk from the Sides Hotel. There is a lovely park with a water fountain where you can take great pictures of both mosques. A walk through the park leads you to the Hop on Hop off tour bus. A smaller bazaar is just down the street from hotel’s doorstep. Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar is a 20 minute walk. There are restaurants and bars within minutes so no need for taxis. Staff will happily help you arrange transportation to the airport. I recommend this as some taxi drivers are not honest. Breakfast is typical Turkish breakfast and delicious. I loved my stay at this hotel!
Shahid
Very convenienly located for visit to Blue Mosque, Hagia Sphia Mosque and Tokapi Museum by walking.
Raymond
A great place to stay and very close to all major tourist attractions
Maria
Excellent location and beautiful inside. The staff were fantastic, attentive, polite and always happy to help. Great breakfast and amazing views from the terrace.
Very , very clean, the rooms have a lovely smell and beds are very comfortable
Very , very clean, the rooms have a lovely smell and beds are very comfortable
Jason S
From the minute I got into a shuttle from the airport it was an amazing experience with the staff. They took great care of me my bags and helped me find and visit many places around the city. They were all like family from the first few days to many weeks into my trip. The location is so perfect for old town and access to city transportation, I couldn’t be happier. Made many friends there and had many dinners with Emre when I would come back late from exploring he would order us up some Turkish dinners and we would sit and talk. He went above and beyond and spent some of his days off helping me find cigars. The entire staff was great. Their is a travel place next door if you want to book tours of Turkey as well. This place is Highly recommended and I will be going back to stay again while I search for my apartment. I cant wait to see them all again! Thank you, to the entire Side Hotel staff for making my stay amazing! Sgt Jay USAR
Abbas
I had a great stay here for 6 days. Staff were always ready to help. Major tourist attractions are all a few minutes walk away like Haggia Sophia, Blue mosque, Topkapi Palace. Food available all around, it's expensive in the vicinity, but walking towards the tramlines the food becomes much more reasonably priced. Breakfast is basic but perfect for my needs. Hotel arranged my shuttle to and from the airport. They organised a Turkish hammam for me. It felt like I was with family, I would stay again for sure
Tazra
Nice clean hotel . However room and bathroom much smaller than i expected. This was compensated with lovely staff
John
Great value for the price. The location is fantastic and the staff very kind and helpful.
MAYSSA
Super cozy hotel, great location, very friendly and very helpful staff. I would stay here again for sure! I Highly recommend it :)
Mohamed
Great location. I liked how helpful the owner and his staff. Clean property with staff who have great working ethics. I plan to return back next year. Thanks
Mohammed
Very friendly staff who were always welcoming and available.
The hotel is situated in a brilliant location, only a couple of minutes from the blue mosque and Hagia Sofia.
The hotel is situated in a brilliant location, only a couple of minutes from the blue mosque and Hagia Sofia.
Mohammed
Very friendly staff who were always welcoming and available.
The hotel is situated in a brilliant location, only a couple of minutes from the blue mosque and Hagia Sofia.
The hotel is situated in a brilliant location, only a couple of minutes from the blue mosque and Hagia Sofia.
Nigel
Very friendly and helpful staff. Fantastic location.
Yasmin
Very friendly staff
Verified traveler
Wonderful stay in turkey!
Well Istanbul is great but this is about the hotel! Side staff was super accommodating and they cared soo much for their guests and made sure at all times we were comfortable and taken care of. They communicated well and made sure there was no errors in any of the plans we made with airport transfers of guided tours we booked through other people. The breakfast was fantastic with such a beautiful view. Their rooms were super clean and the bathrooms were very accommodating. My wife and I cannot wait to come back to Istanbul and we will stay here again and again! Also the location is perfect it’s just a few steps and you’r in the courtyard park area between the blue mosque and hagia Sofia! There are hotels all over the place but the side price, charm, and friendliness cannot be beat.
Danny
I stayed on the first floor and I am not sure if all other floors have similar layouts. There is almost a 1” gap under the entry door, so they tend to close a bit loudly and noise from the hallway can be heard very easily. My room was situated in the corner of the building and there was a group with two rooms near me. They seemed a bit tipsy after a night out and kept talking loudly and slamming doors as they passed between rooms late into the night.
Other than the poor sound isolation, the hotel was excellent. The staff was super friendly and helpful. The hotel itself is in a convenient location and room was cleaned daily. The hotel is only 5-10 minutes away from the Hagia Sophia mosque, so it made it convenient to queue up close to opening time when the wait time was a more reasonable 20 minutes.
Other than the poor sound isolation, the hotel was excellent. The staff was super friendly and helpful. The hotel itself is in a convenient location and room was cleaned daily. The hotel is only 5-10 minutes away from the Hagia Sophia mosque, so it made it convenient to queue up close to opening time when the wait time was a more reasonable 20 minutes.
Asma
I stayed at Side Hotel Sept 9th-17th and had a brilliant stay. Staff were brilliant and very helpful whenever needed. Property was basic but always clean. Just brilliant and would recommend.
If I go back I will stay there again.
Asma Karim
If I go back I will stay there again.
Asma Karim
Ann
I am SO happy we stayed at this hotel. The location was excellent - everything was walkable. I couldn't have asked to stay in a more convenietly located place. Less than a 7 minute walk to the Hagia Sofia. The staff was incredibly nice and helpful. I loved it here and highly recommend it.
Nusrat
Nice little clean hotel with friendly and helpful staff. Location is excellent for main sttractions and the roof top view is a bonus
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Cankurtaran Mah Utangac Sok No 22 Sultanahmet Fati, Istanbul, Turkey
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