Cankurtaran Mah Utangac Sok No 22, Sultanahmet Fatih, Istanbul, 34122
What's nearby
Hagia Sophia - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
Blue Mosque - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Basilica Cistern - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Grand Bazaar - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Topkapi Palace - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Istanbul Airport (IST) - 58 min drive
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 67 min drive
Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 4 min walk
Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 13 min walk
Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 20 min walk
Sultanahmet Station - 6 min walk
Cemberlitas Station - 10 min walk
Gulhane Station - 11 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Seven Hills Restaurant - 1 min walk
Terrace Four Seasons Hotel Sultanahmet - 1 min walk
Yeşil Ev - 1 min walk
Palatium Cafe & Restaurant - 1 min walk
Albura Kathisma - 3 min walk
About this property
Side Hotel
Side Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 5-minute walk of Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. Free perks include WiFi and buffet breakfast daily between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Also, Sultanahmet Square and Grand Bazaar are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Sultanahmet Station is 6 minutes and Cemberlitas Station is 10 minutes.
Languages
English, German, Turkish
At a glance
Hotel size
52 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–10:30 AM
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1985
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Library
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LED TV
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Slippers
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 49 per vehicle (one-way)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 10.0 per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number 2022-34-2395
Also known as
Side Hotel Istanbul
Side Istanbul
Side Hotel Hotel
Side Hotel Istanbul
Side Hotel Hotel Istanbul
Frequently asked questions
Does Side Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Side Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Side Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Side Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Side Hotel.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Side Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 49 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Side Hotel?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Side Hotel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Hagia Sophia (2-min walk) and Blue Mosque (4-min walk), along with Basilica Cistern (4-min walk) and Grand Bazaar (13-min walk).
What's the area around Side Hotel like?
Side Hotel is in Sultanahmet, a short 6-minute walk from Sultanahmet Station and 2 minutes' walk from Hagia Sophia.
Side Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9,0
Wonderful
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9,0/10
Cleanliness
9,4/10
Staff & service
8,0/10
Amenities
8,4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8,8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
21 November 2024
Top notch staff, average room, great location
So many comments mention the staff and now I understand why. They truly went out of their way to help, explain, and arrange whatever we asked about. There are also helpful signs in English on how to get to various locations in Instanbul. The staff made understanding and navigating the city easy. They brought luggage up 3 flights of stairs happily never expecting a tip for all their help. The accommodation was not luxury but we were out all day anyway exploring the city. I would absolutely stay here again.
Diana
Diana, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 November 2024
Great friendly service , excellent location . Definitely I am coming back!
andrei
andrei, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
08 November 2024
Excellent
The location is just right. All staff are friendly and offer excellent services. The hotel is clean and the breakfast is good, and we had nice three-day stay. Highly recommended.
Jing
Jing, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
29 October 2024
Great Front Desk personnel
Front Desk personnel is incredible, they make sure to make you feel welcomed and they are very supportive and friedly.
Lorena
Lorena, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
08 October 2024
Excellent hotel right near the blue mosque. Very clean and beautiful. Staff are super nice and helpful. Overall excellent service. Rooms a little small but have everything you need.
Salimuddin
Salimuddin, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
07 October 2024
Very nice and helpful staff, comfortable room and bed, good breakfast buffet.
Harriet
Harriet, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
03 October 2024
Excellent hosts and excellent location
Excellent location. 2 minutes walk from Hagia Sophia and Blue mosque. Comfortable and functional rooms. Could not fault the friendliness of the hosts and their willingness to help and accommodate your needs. Will stay there in the future for sure.
Arfa
Arfa, 6-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 September 2024
Ziyu
Ziyu, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 September 2024
Los empleados muy atentos y serviciales
Alvaro
Alvaro, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 September 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 September 2024
Farzaneh
Farzaneh, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 September 2024
Fawzi
Fawzi, 13-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 September 2024
Basic hotel, but very comfortable, clean, great breakfast buffet with views to the mosque , staff friendly and welcoming.
Just three minutes walking to Hagia Sophia and others tourist attraction in Istanbul.
Safe area, next to Four Seasons hotel and in front of Seven Hills hotel .
Angela
Angela, 1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 September 2024
The best people that I saw in my life
Outstanding customer service 5
Alberto
Alberto, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 September 2024
Alberto
Alberto, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
09 September 2024
Alberto
Alberto, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good
29 August 2024
This property was comfortable but offered bare minimum. No added touches. Thin towels. Scratchy bed cover. No water in room. Breakfast again bare minimum. Lovely fresh bread was annnacception. Inside was a bit noisy when other guests came home. But generally quiet. Staff though were excellent.
Darryn
Darryn, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 August 2024
Staff were very friendly and attentive to all the needs.
Nadib
Nadib, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
30 July 2024
Amazing!
An amazing experience at Side hotel with friendly and helpful staff, specially Emre, Younis and Mansoor were amazing. The chef was extra hospitable and was making every effort to give us the best.
The only thing was our fridge wasn’t working and upon request they said the fridges aren’t of good quality to keep things cool.
The rest of experience was amazing.
Harris
Harris, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 June 2024
Great place to stay.
Very friendly service by Yunus Amre excellent housekeeping very clean.
Mohammed Arif
Mohammed Arif, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
07 June 2024
Eric
Eric, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
05 June 2024
Side Hotel was an overall excellent choice, from the location to the support from the friendly staff. Was a great choice for a first time stay in Instanbul.
Naima
Naima, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 May 2024
Verified traveller
6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 May 2024
Simon
Simon, 6-night business trip
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8/10 Very good
15 May 2024
Superb location, friendly staff, clean, adequate but fresh breakfast, room could do with some refinements eg darker curtains, more furniture