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Side Hotel

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

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Side Hotel combines historic charm with modern comforts. Relax on the rooftop terrace, browse the library, or use in-room WiFi. Multilingual staff helps you enjoy the hotel's strategic location, within walking distance of Hagia Sophia.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi

Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Triple Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi

Economy Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi

Economy Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Cankurtaran Mah Utangac Sok No 22, Sultanahmet Fatih, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Basilica Cistern - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

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
  • ‪Albura Kathisma Cafe & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Yeşil Ev - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪By Kinyas Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪North Art Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Side Hotel

Hotel near Hagia Sophia
Located close to Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern, Side Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace, and a library. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and multilingual staff
  • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 52 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LED TVs with premium channels

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip 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 elevator

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

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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Side Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Side Hotel?

Side Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Side Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Side Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Side Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 49 per vehicle applies.

Where is Side Hotel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Basilica Cistern. Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Istanbul Cankurtaran Station is only a 4-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 6 minutes.

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Side Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 251 out of 414 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 414 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 414 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 414 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 414 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Argelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel, staff very nice and helpful. Rooms are cleaned every day. Good location, near to Tram Station. I highly recommend it. Near to Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

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

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

Mirai

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cosy nice place. Great location.
Stayed 2 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

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a wonderful five day stay at the Side Hotel. The staff were available around the clock and always ready to help with anything I needed. The location is very convenient, with plenty of restaurants nearby, and the tram is less than a ten-minute walk away. I really enjoyed my stay and would definitely return if I make it back to Istanbul!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadezhda

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

Julijana

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

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

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

Harriet

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

10/10 Excellent

ibrahim

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

rosalie

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

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

10/10 Excellent

j

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

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

Fatima

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

Ahmed

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

Rhonda

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

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

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

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

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