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1. Villa Siesta Hotel Istanbul Airport
Villa Siesta Hotel Istanbul AirportKaraburun
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (552 reviews)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(552 reviews)
"This hotel was great! The view was nice, the staff were friendly and helpful, and the bed was comfortable. The bathroom was nice too! I’d recommend this hotel for a short stay."
"This hotel was great! The view was nice, the staff were friendly and helpful, and the bed was comfortable. The bathroom was nice too! I’d recommend this hotel for a short stay."
Taylor
The price is £95
£95
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
2. MQ Hotel Suites & SPA - Special Class
MQ Hotel Suites & SPA - Special ClassKaraburun
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (266 reviews)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(266 reviews)
"Located along the Black Sea, wonderful design for the lobby and guest room of this hotel, all staff are kind and friendly with professional hospitality services, will recommend it to friends."
"Located along the Black Sea, wonderful design for the lobby and guest room of this hotel, all staff are kind and friendly with professional hospitality services, will recommend it to friends."Yunzhu
The price is £41
£41
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
3. Homey Airport Hotel
Homey Airport HotelArnavutköy Merkez
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (282 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(282 reviews)
"Good location, affordable rates, friendly staff, and clean rooms. I didn’t try the hotel’s restaurant, but there are plenty of restaurants nearby. It’s also good to know that there’s a well-stocked supermarket right across from the hotel where you can buy alcohol, which can be difficult to find in this neighborhood. Overall, a great place to stay for a day or two."
"Good location, affordable rates, friendly staff, and clean rooms. I didn’t try the hotel’s restaurant, but there are plenty of restaurants nearby. It’s also good to know that there’s a well-stocked supermarket right across from the hotel where you can buy alcohol, which can be difficult to find in this neighborhood. Overall, a great place to stay for a day or two."
Payam
The price is £29
£29
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
4. Fly Point Airport Hotel
Fly Point Airport HotelNene Hatun
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (643 reviews)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(643 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
"Excellent stay"Vince
The price is £44
£44
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
5. Cosinüs Airport Hotel
Cosinüs Airport HotelYavuz Selim
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (93 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(93 reviews)
"Clean room, staff are great"
"Clean room, staff are great"Jocelyn
The price is £30
£30
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
6. Ramada by Wyndham Istanbul Airport Arnavutkoy
Ramada by Wyndham Istanbul Airport ArnavutkoyTaşoluk
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (336 reviews)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(336 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
"Great place to stay."Abdul
The price is £65
£65
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
7. Hampton by Hilton Istanbul Airport, Arnavutkoy
Hampton by Hilton Istanbul Airport, Arnavutkoy4.0 star property
Mehmet Akif Ersoy
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,275 reviews)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1,275 reviews)
"Great location
and very good breakfast"
"Great location
and very good breakfast"Abdulaziz
The price is £102
£102
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
8. Axu Airport Hotel
Axu Airport HotelNene Hatun
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (217 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(217 reviews)
"Loved everything about our stay at Acu! Clean and comfortable room, easy to communicative with staff, friendly and afforsable price! Will stay here again!"
"Loved everything about our stay at Acu! Clean and comfortable room, easy to communicative with staff, friendly and afforsable price! Will stay here again!"Ginna
The price is £45
£45
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
9. Blue Gilroy Hotel
Blue Gilroy Hotel3.0 star property
Sultanahmet
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (158 reviews)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(158 reviews)
"Very nice hotel , I’ll stay again"
"Very nice hotel , I’ll stay again"Saskia
The price is £44
£44
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
10. Bulton Hotel Airport
Bulton Hotel AirportNene Hatun
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (75 reviews)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(75 reviews)
"Nice restaurant good food great chef"
"Nice restaurant good food great chef"muhammad
The price is £43
£43
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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Top European Side Hotel Reviews
Soie Boutique Hotel
Soie Boutique HotelSultanahmet
10/10 Excellent
This a very new boutique hotel in the middle of the old city and close to many of the main attractions. The rooms are fairly small, but well equipped, extremely clean and fitted to a high standard. The staff were delightful and accommodated our various needs. Highly recommended.
This a very new boutique hotel in the middle of the old city and close to many of the main attractions. The rooms are fairly small, but well equipped, extremely clean and fitted to a high standard. The staff were delightful and accommodated our various needs. Highly recommended.
Julian
Lions Royal
Lions RoyalIstanbul City Center
10/10 Excellent
A clean and comfortable room with door through to our children’s room. It was perhaps a little small but comfortable enough for a week of sight seeing. A 10 min walk from the t1 tram to the main sites (come every2min and journey last 10-15mins to Blue Mosque for instance). The staff were helpful and asked daily if all was okay. The breakfast was generous and the room where we ate and lovely 180 degree views. The Pool was small and a bit cool. The steam room and sauna work but needed to ask...
A clean and comfortable room with door through to our children’s room. It was perhaps a little small but comfortable enough for a week of sight seeing. A 10 min walk from the t1 tram to the main sites (come every2min and journey last 10-15mins to Blue Mosque for instance). The staff were helpful and asked daily if all was okay. The breakfast was generous and the room where we ate and lovely 180 degree views. The Pool was small and a bit cool. The steam room and sauna work but needed to ask...
Emily
GLK PREMIER Sea Mansion Suites & Spa - Special Class
GLK PREMIER Sea Mansion Suites & Spa - Special ClassSultanahmet
10/10 Excellent
This was my first time staying at GLK Hotel in Istanbul, and we had a wonderful experience. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, especially Salah at the front desk, who went out of his way to make us feel welcomed on our first arrival.
The hotel is in a fantastic location, situated in a quieter part of Istanbul’s Old City. The Blue Mosque is within walking distance, along with many of the other key tourist attractions, making it very convenient for exploring the city.
We booked a...
This was my first time staying at GLK Hotel in Istanbul, and we had a wonderful experience. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, especially Salah at the front desk, who went out of his way to make us feel welcomed on our first arrival.
The hotel is in a fantastic location, situated in a quieter part of Istanbul’s Old City. The Blue Mosque is within walking distance, along with many of the other key tourist attractions, making it very convenient for exploring the city.
We booked a...
HAWABIBI
DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul Macka
DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul MackaBeşiktaş
10/10 Excellent
Excellent location brilliant staff
Excellent location brilliant staff
Andrew
Villa Siesta Hotel Istanbul Airport
Villa Siesta Hotel Istanbul AirportKaraburun
10/10 Excellent
Really attentive staff. Comfortable room. Lovely food in the restaurant.
Really attentive staff. Comfortable room. Lovely food in the restaurant.
Kurt
Henna Hotel Istanbul
Henna Hotel IstanbulSultanahmet
10/10 Excellent
Lovely hotel and lovely helpful staff.
Highly recommended
Lovely hotel and lovely helpful staff.
Highly recommended
Philip
Amiral Palace Hotel Boutique Class
Amiral Palace Hotel Boutique ClassSultanahmet
10/10 Excellent
Amiral Palace Hotel is a must for anybody visiting Istanbul. The property is located in the old town of Istanbul and is walking distance from the major sites of Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque and Aya Sofia. The hotel has undergone a recent refurb and is the only hotel on the stretch to have a swimming pool and sauna facilities. It boasts a rooftop terrace and has its own renowned chef Mrs. Esra Tonelli who won Mastercook. The hotel staff are extremely friendly and are so helpful. Overall an...
Amiral Palace Hotel is a must for anybody visiting Istanbul. The property is located in the old town of Istanbul and is walking distance from the major sites of Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque and Aya Sofia. The hotel has undergone a recent refurb and is the only hotel on the stretch to have a swimming pool and sauna facilities. It boasts a rooftop terrace and has its own renowned chef Mrs. Esra Tonelli who won Mastercook. The hotel staff are extremely friendly and are so helpful. Overall an...
Haqeel
The Wings Hotels Pera
The Wings Hotels PeraTaksim
10/10 Excellent
Very nice hotel. Extremely well located, close to İstiklal street, Şişane metro station. Lots of eating places close by. Staff very helpful. I had chosen a superior room which was extremely spacious and comfortable.
My only criticism would be that their breakfast was unremarkable. Having got used to other hotels having a widespread breakfast buffet, the breakfast at this hotel was quite sparse.
Very nice hotel. Extremely well located, close to İstiklal street, Şişane metro station. Lots of eating places close by. Staff very helpful. I had chosen a superior room which was extremely spacious and comfortable.
My only criticism would be that their breakfast was unremarkable. Having got used to other hotels having a widespread breakfast buffet, the breakfast at this hotel was quite sparse.
Sartaj
Hotel Sultania - Boutique Class
Hotel Sultania - Boutique ClassIstanbul City Center
10/10 Excellent
Had good experience
Hotel is near to all major visiting places
Staff was very supportive
Had good experience
Hotel is near to all major visiting places
Staff was very supportive
Anonymous traveller
Dersaadet Hotel - Special Class
Dersaadet Hotel - Special ClassSultanahmet
10/10 Excellent
A great example of bygone days, if you like history you will love this property.
Very helpful & friendly staff, welcoming and other best to accommodate any requests you may have.
A great example of bygone days, if you like history you will love this property.
Very helpful & friendly staff, welcoming and other best to accommodate any requests you may have.
Rafiq
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
The Ritz-Carlton, IstanbulTaksim
10/10 Excellent
Great location, excellent service and brilliant restaurants. We stayed for four nights and had dinners in all the restaurants. Food quality (from Turkish to Japanese) is top notch. Hotel staff are always attentive and caring. In a nutshell, it is one of the best hotels we stayed in.
Great location, excellent service and brilliant restaurants. We stayed for four nights and had dinners in all the restaurants. Food quality (from Turkish to Japanese) is top notch. Hotel staff are always attentive and caring. In a nutshell, it is one of the best hotels we stayed in.
SAUMYANIL
DeCamondo Galata, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
DeCamondo Galata, a Tribute Portfolio HotelIstanbul City Center
10/10 Excellent
The DeCamando Galata, a Tribute Portfolio hotel was absolutely wonderful. Upon arrival we had an upgrade to a beautiful room. I had booked 2 rooms as we had my grown up children travelling with us and they ensured they had twin beds. The staff from front desk to the cleaner and then to the breakfast waiters were so attentive and helpful. Breakfast is like a feast! Breakfast is a roof top breakfast in their other hotel which is 2 minutes from our hotel on level 2. Our rooms were cleaned to a...
The DeCamando Galata, a Tribute Portfolio hotel was absolutely wonderful. Upon arrival we had an upgrade to a beautiful room. I had booked 2 rooms as we had my grown up children travelling with us and they ensured they had twin beds. The staff from front desk to the cleaner and then to the breakfast waiters were so attentive and helpful. Breakfast is like a feast! Breakfast is a roof top breakfast in their other hotel which is 2 minutes from our hotel on level 2. Our rooms were cleaned to a...
Nasima
Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul
Swissotel The Bosphorus IstanbulBeşiktaş
10/10 Excellent
Was amazing. 4 food courts, 4 gyms, excellent view of the sea from the rooms & restaurants, Great boat rides, great time, great staff, brilliant fun with thanks giving entertainment, thanks giving buffet, Santa clause, The grand Bazar was brilliant with very cheap prices for top brands.
Was amazing. 4 food courts, 4 gyms, excellent view of the sea from the rooms & restaurants, Great boat rides, great time, great staff, brilliant fun with thanks giving entertainment, thanks giving buffet, Santa clause, The grand Bazar was brilliant with very cheap prices for top brands.
shirdagar
Ramada by Wyndham Istanbul Airport Arnavutkoy
Ramada by Wyndham Istanbul Airport ArnavutkoyTaşoluk
10/10 Excellent
Reception staff in this hotel were really helpful & supportive
Rooms were spacious, clean & well maintained
The only thing was the dostance from closest shopping centre & local restaurants but taxi was available & unlike cetral Istanbul taxi drivers were really polite & local restaurants in Arnavutkoy very good: reasonable prices & good food. Best option for me to stay overnight to catch flights
Reception staff in this hotel were really helpful & supportive
Rooms were spacious, clean & well maintained
The only thing was the dostance from closest shopping centre & local restaurants but taxi was available & unlike cetral Istanbul taxi drivers were really polite & local restaurants in Arnavutkoy very good: reasonable prices & good food. Best option for me to stay overnight to catch flights
Mitra
Fly Point Airport Hotel
Fly Point Airport HotelNene Hatun
10/10 Excellent
Good location for transit
Good location for transit
Anzie
Wyndham Grand Levent Istanbul Hotel & Conference Center
Wyndham Grand Levent Istanbul Hotel & Conference CenterŞişli
10/10 Excellent
amazing Hotel and locations. Close to three elegant Malls. And besides levwnt Metro station. The Roo. quite large and corner site. Clean and the staff were friendly and helpful. Recommend for family and solo.
amazing Hotel and locations. Close to three elegant Malls. And besides levwnt Metro station. The Roo. quite large and corner site. Clean and the staff were friendly and helpful. Recommend for family and solo.
JAMAL
Hotel Saint Sophia
Hotel Saint SophiaSultanahmet
10/10 Excellent
We very much enjoyed staying here for the week. It is wonderfully close to the key places we wanted to visit. While it has a whiff of history, being originally an Ottoman mansion, the rooms and facilities are practical, attractive and modern. We were very comfortable, we loved our Turkish-style breakfasts, and the staff were superbly friendly and helpful.
We very much enjoyed staying here for the week. It is wonderfully close to the key places we wanted to visit. While it has a whiff of history, being originally an Ottoman mansion, the rooms and facilities are practical, attractive and modern. We were very comfortable, we loved our Turkish-style breakfasts, and the staff were superbly friendly and helpful.
Julie
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The European Side of Istanbul is a treasure trove of experiences for adventurous travellers. Begin your exploration at a vibrant neighborhood known for its bustling markets and local artisans, where you can discover handcrafted goods and sample authentic street food that will tantalize your taste buds. For art enthusiasts, the local galleries showcase contemporary works alongside traditional Turkish art, offering a glimpse into the country’s rich cultural tapestry. Families will enjoy a leisurely stroll along the scenic waterfront, where children can play in the open spaces while parents soak in stunning views of the skyline. Don’t miss the chance to indulge in a traditional Turkish bath experience, providing a unique blend of relaxation and cultural immersion. To top it all off, consider staying in a charming boutique hotel that provides personalized service, allowing you to unwind in comfort after a day of exploration. The European Side promises a blend of culture, adventure, and luxury that will leave you feeling pampered and fulfilled.