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A view of a historic building with multiple minarets and domes, surrounded by trees and other buildings.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.
Exterior
Terrace/patio
A traditional interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of a mural.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Cankurtaran Mah Utangac Sok No 22, Sultanahmet Fatih, Istanbul, 34122
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Basilica Cistern
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪42 min drive‬
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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Economy Triple Room

Economy Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(24 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Side Hotel

Along with a rooftop terrace, this hotel has concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a library, express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance.
Side Hotel offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and slippers. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The free breakfast at Side Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Hagia Sophia. Free WiFi in public areas, a rooftop terrace, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
  • Just a 2-minute walk from Hagia Sophia and 4 minutes by foot from Blue Mosque
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, a library, and a vending machine are also featured at Side Hotel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Istanbul hotel.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1985
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 49 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Side Hotel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 2022-34-2395
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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

Side Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 279 out of 457 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 457 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 457 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 457 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 457 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location, lovely staff, simple rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gentleman who checked us in was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff. Proximity to major attractions. Great neighborhood for eating mostly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivaylo

Liked: Cleanliness
Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location helpful staff comfirtable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed, not too fancy, nice atmosphere!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay and very close to all major tourist attractions
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally kind and helpful staff. A beautiful room. Brilliant location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Liked: Amenities
Very nice and helpful staff, comfortable room and bed, good breakfast buffet.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ata

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff. Lots of food options. Breakfast buffet was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emilian Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel, which is very close to the city center. The staff was always very helpful
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ernesto Perez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel has an excellent location. It is perfect for turist.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mirai

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cosy nice place. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable pension digs in a great location

Location location location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

EHAB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location close to a lot of attarctions, shops, retsurants and transportation.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Saleem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fabiola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great customer service. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed Arif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay.

Very friendly service by Yunus Amre excellent housekeeping very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathrene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, amazing staff! The rooftop terrace is wonderful and the breakfast was great! Highly enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julijana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff members, welcome and friendly 😀
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025