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1. Emirtimes Hotel & Spa Tuzla

Emirtimes Hotel & Spa Tuzla
3.0 star property
Orhanli
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"A very nice hotel with luxurious feeling. Beautiful room, well amended bathroom with jacuzzi! But the best feature of the hotel is the staff. A nice young man helped me to find my room and set up Internet on my laptop. The hotel has a free shuttle to the airport, and I used it - very nice big car with a friendly driver. Highly recommended!"
Canada
Diana
The price is £54
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Emirtimes Hotel & Spa Tuzla

2. Ibis Istanbul Zeytinburnu

Ibis Istanbul Zeytinburnu
3.0 star property
Zeytinburnu
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Greatest"
United States
Jamila
The price is £50
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Ibis Istanbul Zeytinburnu

3. Shelton Airport Otel

Shelton Airport Otel
3.0 star property
Yavuz Selim
7.6 out of 10, Good, (275 reviews)
"We were very pleased with our family stay at this hotel and will definitely return. I must also mention Mr. Abdullah's attentiveness; the staff were very helpful and attentive."
United States
Yiğit Davut
The price is £28
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Shelton Airport Otel

4. Eresin Hotels Express

Eresin Hotels Express
3.0 star property
Istanbul City Center
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (426 reviews)
"If you are looking for a place to sleep and rest, this place is excellent. The location (tram nearby that goes directly to the main areas) and the rooms (small but practical, bed and bathroom that meets basic needs) are excellent if the majority of your time goes to exploring the city. There is also a parking lot that you can use if you are with the car. Although we had some complaints about the rooms on our first night, the staff act accordingly and changed our rooms the next day. After that it...
Netherlands
Özcan
The price is £30
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Eresin Hotels Express

5. Hotel Expocity Istanbul

Hotel Expocity Istanbul
3.0 star property
Avcilar
7.6 out of 10, Good, (161 reviews)
"Amazing stay in the hotel. All staff were excellent and manager was good and helpful he guided us where to travel around Istanbul. I definitely recommend anyone going for a trip to stay in this hotel because manager was no doubt 100% will make your stay enjoyable and will help you out"
United Kingdom
Naila
The price is £24
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Hotel Expocity Istanbul

6. Recital Hotel

Recital Hotel
3.0 star property
Sultanahmet
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Excellent location, kind and helpful staff ."
United States
YESMINE
The price is £65
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Recital Hotel

7. ibis Istanbul West

ibis Istanbul West
3.0 star property
Küçükçekmece
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (701 reviews)
"Very helpful and friendly staff. Room - nice and clean, but could do with air conditioning. Location was good with shops a shirt distance from the hotel. Overall- had a pleasant stay and would definitely recommend."
United Kingdom
Frederick
The price is £35
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov
ibis Istanbul West

8. My Dora Hotel

My Dora Hotel
3.0 star property
Kadıköy
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (407 reviews)
"Good budget hotel near the ferry terminal and the airport shuttle bus."
Canada
Salim
The price is £84
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
My Dora Hotel

9. Hotel Osaka Airport

Hotel Osaka Airport
3.0 star property
Bahcelievler
7.4 out of 10, Good, (263 reviews)
"Nice stay"
United States
Obada
The price is £33
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Hotel Osaka Airport

10. Sanat Hotel Pera Boutique

Sanat Hotel Pera Boutique
3.0 star property
Taksim
7.6 out of 10, Good, (566 reviews)
"Great stay!"
Finland
Elina
The price is £43
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Sanat Hotel Pera Boutique

11. Cihangir Hotel Bosphorus

Cihangir Hotel Bosphorus
3.0 star property
Taksim
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (495 reviews)
"The staff was good Delicious Breakfast"
United Kingdom
Ramin
The price is £57
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Cihangir Hotel Bosphorus

12. Gumus Palace Hotel

Gumus Palace Hotel
3.0 star property
Gaziosmanpasa
7.6 out of 10, Good, (119 reviews)
"Yes,very clean and cozy "
United States
Anna
The price is £39
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Gumus Palace Hotel

13. Hotel Santa Sophia

Hotel Santa Sophia
3.0 star property
Sultanahmet
5.0 out of 10, (193 reviews)
"Super hotel good service"
United Kingdom
Ramzan
The price is £38
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Hotel Santa Sophia

14. The Gate Hotels Kadıköy Downtown

The Gate Hotels Kadıköy Downtown
3.0 star property
Kadıköy
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (174 reviews)
"Had a great stay, clean room and nice cozy bed. Bathroom is clean with all amenities. Very Quiet spot if you trying to relax after long walks around the city. They won’t disturb you and make sure to clean your room while you away for you daily needs . Highly recommended"
Canada
Dmytro
The price is £51
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
The Gate Hotels Kadıköy Downtown

15. Blue Gilroy Hotel

Blue Gilroy Hotel
3.0 star property
Sultanahmet
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (158 reviews)
"Very nice hotel , I’ll stay again"
United States
Saskia
The price is £54
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Blue Gilroy Hotel

16. Tevetoglu Hotel

Tevetoglu Hotel
3.0 star property
Pendik
7.6 out of 10, Good, (103 reviews)
"Overall was a good stay"
United States
Halis
The price is £50
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Tevetoglu Hotel

17. Levent Hotel Istanbul

Levent Hotel Istanbul
3.0 star property
Kâğıthane
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (195 reviews)
"Great location right in the heart of Levent, close to shopping restaurants, room was big and comfortable with a wonderful breakfast, staff is excellent"
Canada
Peter
The price is £89
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Levent Hotel Istanbul

18. Park Star Hotel Taksim

Park Star Hotel Taksim
3.0 star property
Taksim
6.0 out of 10, (318 reviews)
"The worst place ever smell like sewer as soon i you walk in this place i couldn’t even call it hotel Bad location not safe"
United States
tahsin h
The price is £36
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Park Star Hotel Taksim

19. ibis Istanbul Esenyurt

ibis Istanbul Esenyurt
3.0 star property
Esenyurt
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (850 reviews)
"Everything was excellent thank you!"
United States
MANAL
The price is £35
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
ibis Istanbul Esenyurt

20. Sofia Corner Hotel

Sofia Corner Hotel
3.0 star property
Sultanahmet
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (49 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful staff, excellent location. Rooms are ok, comfortable beds, very small bathroom, several steps to go to the bedrooms. Good breakfast."
United States
Marialily
The price is £35
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Sofia Corner Hotel
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