Side Hotel

City-center hotel within walking distance of Hagia Sophia

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Side Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 5-minute walk of Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. Free perks include WiFi and buffet breakfast daily between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Also, Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Sultanahmet Station is 6 minutes and Cemberlitas Station is 10 minutes.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Minibar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free toiletries
The current price is $59
$66 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden wardrobe, a desk, a chair, and a patterned rug.

Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden door, a bathroom, and a patterned rug.

Economy Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a window with curtains.

Economy Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Cankurtaran Mah Utangac Sok No 22, Sultanahmet Fatih, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Hagia Sophia - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Basilica Cistern - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 55 min drive
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 67 min drive
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 4 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 13 min walk
  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 20 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 6 min walk
  • Cemberlitas Station - 10 min walk
  • Gulhane Station - 11 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Derviş Cafe & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Seven Hills - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Yeşil Ev - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Palude Sultanahmet - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Seoul Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Side Hotel

  • Side Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 5-minute walk of Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. Free perks include WiFi and buffet breakfast daily between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Also, Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Sultanahmet Station is 6 minutes and Cemberlitas Station is 10 minutes.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
12:00pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00am

Hotel size

    • 52 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–10:30 AM

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1985
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Library
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 49 per vehicle (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 10.0 per night

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, JCB International, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number 2022-34-2395

Also known as

Side Hotel Istanbul
Side Istanbul
Side Hotel Hotel
Side Hotel Istanbul
Side Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Does Side Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Side Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Side Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Side Hotel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Side Hotel.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Side Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 49 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Side Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Side Hotel and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Hagia Sophia (3-min walk) and Blue Mosque (4-min walk), along with Basilica Cistern (4-min walk) and Topkapi Palace (9-min walk).

What's the area around Side Hotel like?

Side Hotel is in Sultanahmet, a short 6-minute walk from Sultanahmet Station and 3 minutes' walk from Hagia Sophia.

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Reviews

Side Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, great, excellent, and with a good variety of options. (40 reviews)
  • The hotel's restaurant offered a good breakfast and there were many nearby food options available at reasonable prices. (9 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location, clean room and very helpful staff and good shops and restaurant nearby.
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was basic but clean and tiny,the bathroom had shampoo and shower gel,we had a balcony with views of the Blue mosque and part of Hagia sophia and also one of the gates into Topkapi palace.There were alot of messy seaguls flying around. The breakfast was amazing with so much choice, the staff were all very helpful and kind. The location was perfect for sightseeing,the tram and also the ferries up the Bosphorus.
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8/10 Very good

Great location, lovely staff, simple rooms.
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8/10 Very good

Great staff. Proximity to major attractions. Great neighborhood for eating mostly.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location helpful staff comfirtable
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and helpful staff, comfortable room and bed, good breakfast buffet.
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8/10 Very good

This hotel has an excellent location. It is perfect for turist.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, friendly staff. Lots of food options. Breakfast buffet was good.
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10/10 Exceptional

I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel, which is very close to the city center. The staff was always very helpful
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10/10 Exceptional

Exceptionally kind and helpful staff. A beautiful room. Brilliant location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Cosy nice place. Great location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable pension digs in a great location

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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely location close to a lot of attarctions, shops, retsurants and transportation.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, great customer service. Would stay there again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay.

Very friendly service by Yunus Amre excellent housekeeping very clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice staff members, welcome and friendly 😀
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very friendly and attentive to all the needs.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff are fantastic!
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

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
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.