Side Hotel

Hotels
8.9 (1514 reviews)
Cankurtaran Mahallesi Utanga� Sokak No.20-22 Sultanahmet , Istanbul , tr

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Small room sizes

Categories

Cleanliness
7.93
Several reviews mentioned cleanliness issues with the showers and overall facility maintenance.
Service
9.9
Many reviewers praised the friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.94
The location was frequently described as excellent, close to major attractions.
Room Quality
7.89
Reviews indicated rooms were small and some had issues with amenities and comfort.
Amenities
8.92
Amenities were generally satisfactory but highlighted as needing improvement.
Value for Money
8.88
Overall good value but with some concerns about room conditions.
Food and Beverage
8.43
Breakfast was generally well-received but some mentioned quality and variety concerns.
Overall Experience
9.3
Overall, guests had a positive experience with minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 08:00

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation in the Heart of Istanbul

Modern Amenities: Enjoy air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs and free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Convenient Services: Benefit from a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, and a shared lounge for relaxation.

Prime Location: Explore Istanbul's iconic landmarks like Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque just a short walk away.

Experience the best of Istanbul at Side Hotel. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: IST

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 1514 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.93
Service: 9.9
Location: 9.94
Room Quality: 7.89
Amenities: 8.92
Value for Money: 8.88
Food and Beverage: 8.43
Overall Experience: 9.3
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abdelkader • solo_traveller • dz
9
Pros:

Très bon séjour avec un personnel bien veillant

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Marcello • family_with_children • it
10
Settimana intensa ma interessantissantissima e piacevole
Pros:

Soggiorno di famiglia con due bambine di 5 e 6 anni che sono state coccolate dallo staff gentilissimo
Posizione ottima per la visita di Sultanhamet, dista solo 2 minuti dalla piazza.
Ottima pulizia.
La colazione tipica turca è buona e genuina, servita a buffet e si tiene in terrazza panoramica coperta.
In fase di realizzazione un ulteriore livello scoperto con vista su Aya Sophia per ora parzialmente praticabile.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Marcello • extended_group • it
10
Ottima soluzione per visita ad Istanbul
Pros:

La posizione a 2 minuti da Aya Sophia
La pulizia
la cordialità dello staff
le dimensioni della camera e del bagno
La colazione tradizionale in terrrazza panoramica

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Daragh • solo_traveller • ie
10
Excellent location , friendly staff and great value for money !
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and helpful!

Cons:

Nothing 🙂

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Ana • extended_group • es
10
Excelente!!
Pros:

La ubicación es lo más espectacular del Hotel tardas menos de cinco minutos a todo lo más importante que ver en Estambul. Desde luego si es tu primera vez merece muchísimo la pena aparte del trato excelente súper limpio acogedor el desayuno espectacular sin duda repetiría.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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lisa • couple • us
10
Pros:

location is very convenient for reaching the tourist attraction. breakfast is good. hotel is very clean.

Cons:

The room is litter bit small.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
M
Mark • extended_group • nz
9
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
M
Marco • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Randall • solo_traveller • za
9
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Hamzat • family_with_children • az
10
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Glenn Arundell • couple • au
10
Very happy wit everything at this hotel. It is the 5th time we have stayed here over 18 years.
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff. Very close to the major attractions.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • extended_group • it
9
Proprio dietro alla moschea blu
Pros:

La gentilezza degli host e la posizione davvero centrale

Cons:

La colazione è praticamente solo salata

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Yuen • couple • us
8
Great location
Pros:

Convenient location

Cons:

We prefer to have a hot pot inside the room

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Brenton • couple • ca
9
This was my second visit and I remembered the staff and they remembered me!!
Pros:

Central location but most importantly the staff is the greatest asset we had a little difficulty coordinating with our airport pickup but the staff monitored the situation and communicated with the driver

Cons:

I was happy with every aspect of clean quiet rooms

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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HALIM • family_with_children • tn
10
Excellent stay, perfect location , welcoming and helpful staff, Good room and breakfast
Pros:

Side Hotel was the best in terms of value for money. The service and staff were excellent. The location is really stunning. You could reach The SultanAhmet/ Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia in 5 min. We walked in the area each night of our stay and never got bored. The T1 tram line is also close and will take you near Dolmabahce palace, the Galata tower, and to the ferries and other tram and metro lines. The BN1 bus lane will take to the Florya mall and Florya Aquarium. Breakfast was an open buffet. It was clean and satisfying. The room was good. It was big, clean and well ventilated.

Cons:

Everything was good in general. The only things that I disliked a bit were that the bathroom didn't have a window, so it was not well ventilated (even though a fan was present) and a small spots of humidity were present on the ceiling. The second thing was that the streets outside were always lit by night and the curtains didn't make the room dark enough for the children to sleep fast. However, these things didn't bother me or any member of the family.

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Jose Manuel • solo_traveller • es
9
J.M.
Pros:

Situación inmejorable

Cons:

No tiene ascensor

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
• family_with_children • gb
9
2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Heath • extended_group • ae
8
Overall a nice, clean, budget hotel near everything.
Pros:

The location was amazing! You are a 5 minute walk from all the major landmarks.

Cons:

We had difficulties with the airport transfer. Our flight was delayed 2 hours and I contacted the hotel about the delay but I arrived at the airport and had to take a taxi. At first they wanted me to pay for the transfer we didn’t use.

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Bóka • family_with_children • hu
9
Nagyon kedves személyzet, jó elhelyezkedés.
Pros:

Az ágyak kényelmesek voltak, a szoba, fürdőszoba tiszta volt. A reggeli finom, és bőséges volt. Ezen felül nagyon jó illat volt a szobákban.

Cons:

A tartózkodásunk alatt felújítás folyt a szállodában, de a fejlőségnek ára van. Csak nap közben folytak a munkálatok, a pihenésünket nem zavarta.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee