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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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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
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

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

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Economy Triple Room

Economy Triple Room

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

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Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Istanbul

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 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Topkapi Palace.

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Basilica Cistern - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 4 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 6 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seven Hills - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Yeşil Ev - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Albura Kathisma Cafe & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Seasons Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪North Art Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Side Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, 2-minute walk to Hagia Sophia
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.

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.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
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 buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

Side Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 430 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 430 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 430 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 430 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 430 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Sergei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ata, St. Louis

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

10/10 Excellent

ibrahim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

j

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to major sites. Very clean. Very friendly. No problems at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirai

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cosy nice place. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadezhda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Great Hotel in Great Location with Great Service!

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

rosalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast. Clean rooms. Warm
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

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

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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Side Hotel are so helpful and friendly. I was given great help locating places to visit and choosing transportation options.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

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

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheikh

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julijana

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

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

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

Wonderful

My stay was amazing,, very helpful staff specially Emre and Mansour,,
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pavlo, Toronto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Shelton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024