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Side Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, a quick 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

Economy Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 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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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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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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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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About the neighborhood

Located in Sultanahmet, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Side Hotel is near a train station and near a boardwalk/promenade. Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern. Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Bazaar are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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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
  • ‪North Art Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪İstanbul Kahvehanesi - ‬2 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 concierge services
  • A vending machine, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • 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

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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