Skip to main content

Side Hotel

City-center hotel within walking distance of Hagia Sophia

Choose dates to view prices

Experience historic charm at Side Hotel, where a rooftop terrace and library await. Savor the free breakfast buffet and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Multilingual staff are on hand to help, while guests praise the hotel's convenient location near Hagia Sophia.
VIP Access

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Minibar
  • Soundproofed rooms
$85 nightly
The total price is $95
Jun 20 - Jun 21
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

View all photos for Double Room

Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Triple Room

Triple Room | Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Triple Room

Economy Triple Room | Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Double Room

Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Similar properties

Premium Double Room, Balcony, Sea View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Four - G Hotel Premium
Sultanahmet
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, 89 reviews
$101 nightly
The price is $112
May 30 - May 31
Total with taxes and fees
Four - G Hotel Premium
Compare similar properties
Mod logo
Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Basilica Cistern - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 12 min walk - 1.0 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 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Yeşil Ev - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪North Art Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Palatium cafe and restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Armagrandi Spina Hotel - ‬1 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, Basilica Cistern and Sultanahmet Square are within just a 10-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.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 52 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
DONE

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 available
DONE

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
DONE

Children

    • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
DONE

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, JCB International, Union Pay

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.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Side Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was typically Turkish and delicious, with many guests enjoying the buffet offerings. (20 reviews)
AI Sparkle Icon
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Popular mentions

Service staff
Location
Breakfast
Room
View
Bed
Bathroom
Food
Attraction
Cities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Great location, lovely staff, simple rooms.
Joshua, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great location with friendly and helpful staff. Plus very nice buffet breakfast and a civilised checking out time if 11:00. Unfortunately our room was quite tired and in need of some work and redecoration. The shower though was very good.
Thomas, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location helpful staff comfirtable
Lisa, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I have stayed at Side Hotel several times because it's in a great location, the staff is friendly and helpful, the rooms are clean and a breakfast buffet is included. Highly recommend.
Rhonda, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Exceptionally kind and helpful staff. A beautiful room. Brilliant location.
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel, which is very close to the city center. The staff was always very helpful
Emilian Stefan, 6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, friendly staff. Lots of food options. Breakfast buffet was good.
Ata, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great location, extremely helpful and friendly staff. No lists, but staff were eager to help with luggage. Breakfast was basic but sufficient. The room was large and clean, but quite "dated". A comfortable stay in my favorite part of Istanbul
Kathrene, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Cosy nice place. Great location.
Mirai, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and helpful staff, comfortable room and bed, good breakfast buffet.
Harriet, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay for visiting both mosques and the sultan's residence. Less than a 5 minute walk to reach either mosque. Excellent, very helpful office administration. The vicinity of the hotel is clean and safe.
Saleem, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable pension digs in a great location

Location location location
Simon, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

This hotel has an excellent location. It is perfect for turist.
Ernesto Perez, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Brenton, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Argelia, 6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice staff members, welcome and friendly 😀
Julijana, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely location close to a lot of attarctions, shops, retsurants and transportation.
EHAB, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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!!
Kari, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay.

Very friendly service by Yunus Amre excellent housekeeping very clean.
Mohammed Arif, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, great customer service. Would stay there again.
Fabiola, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff are fantastic!
Dominic, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Nadezhda, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very friendly and attentive to all the needs.
Nadib, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff at Side Hotel are so helpful and friendly. I was given great help locating places to visit and choosing transportation options.
Thomas, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We had a lovely stay at the Side Hotel. Helpful staff. Excellent location to shopping, attractions, the Big Red Bus/Hop on Hop off bus.
Rose, 6-night trip