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Combining Turkish and Byzantine architecture, Nena Hotel in downtown Sultanahmet is within a walking distance of Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar.

The location is great, in the center of old town, the view on The Blue Mosque is adorable. The room with balcony view is the best.
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Superb
3,035 reviews
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€ 157.95
1 night, 2 adults

Located in the centre of Istanbul, just 700 metres from Blue Mosque and less than 1 km from Hagia Sophia, MENAR HOTEL&SUITES -Old City Sultanahmet provides accommodation with sea views and free WiFi.

Staff were really friendly and nice. I really liked that they offer tea and snacks for free whenever you like. Also, there’s a cat in the hotel called Dede. So cute and friendly.
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Exceptional
1,733 reviews
Price from
€ 115.79
1 night, 2 adults

The Marion Suite is conveniently located in the city centre, just 150 metres from Taksim Square and Taksim Metro Station. The hotel provides air-conditioned rooms and free Wi-Fi in all areas.

All was so good. Location is perfect and also the facilities. Breakfast change every morning and the staff are nice.
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Superb
1,093 reviews
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€ 102.51
1 night, 2 adults

Located in the centre of Istanbul, Atlantis Royal Hotel is situated less than 1 km from Blue Mosque and a 10-minute walk from Basilica Cistern. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a tour desk.

Great location to see the main sites. Wonderful, comfortable, clean, quiet room. We were given a better room than we booked which was appreciated. Staff very friendly with great English; lucky for us. Couldn't have picked better!
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Superb
2,369 reviews
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€ 34.43
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Reyyan Hotel offers accommodation in Istanbul, 600 metres from Blue Mosque. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and is fitted with a flat-screen TV....

Friendliness and welcoming from staff. Fazal gave us all the information needed to navigate and make the best of our time there, he was very helpful and friendly. The manager was also very kind and always made sure we were comfortable. He arranged a shuttle to the hotel at short notice and his communication was good. The cleaning staff also kept our room and bathroom clean everyday. Location is good, a few minutes from the transport with lot's to see and shop along the way.
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Superb
1,167 reviews
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€ 48.24
1 night, 2 adults

Situated in the centre of Istanbul, Union Hotel Port is set 800 metres from Taksim Metro Station and 700 metres from Taksim Square. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service.

Lovely staff, very friendly and helpful!
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Exceptional
1,623 reviews
Price from
€ 59.51
1 night, 2 adults

Set in Istanbul, less than 1 km from Basilica Cistern, The Omiya Hotel features views of the city. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers room service and a tour desk.

The staff was very helpful. Breakfast was versatile. Great location.
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Superb
1,021 reviews
Price from
€ 159.03
1 night, 2 adults

Well located in the centre of Istanbul, HaciBayramHotel provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 3-star hotel offers a terrace.

charming staff and spectacular location offering excellent value for money
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Exceptional
2,094 reviews
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€ 118
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring a garden, Sultan Hamit Hotel is located in the centre of Istanbul, 700 metres from Hagia Sophia. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service.

Really great location and clean facilities. All the staff were polite and helpful.
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Superb
2,611 reviews
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€ 87.60
1 night, 2 adults

Situated conveniently in the Sisli district of Istanbul, Istanroom by Keo is set 1.1 km from Istanbul Congress Center, 2.5 km from Dolmabahce Palace and 2.6 km from Taksim Metro Station.

The staffs were awesome! There were always there to help. I arrived in Istanbul in very early morning on May 1st, all streets were cut by polices due to protests and when I hopped on a taxi, one of the staffs talked to driver to make sure that we could arrive at hotel, otherwise he asked the driver to find a closest place to let us get off the car. Every morning they asked us if we would like some chai or coffee. The service was 10!!
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Superb
688 reviews
Price from
€ 84.97
1 night, 2 adults
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Combining comfort with value for money, three-star hotels offer a wide assortment of amenities to keep you content. You can expect to find en suite bathrooms, WiFi in public areas and a dining area with breakfast options. Plenty of chain hotels fall within this star rating and offer central locations close to popular landmarks.

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    Superb · 1,021 reviews

    Set in Istanbul, less than 1 km from Basilica Cistern, The Omiya Hotel features views of the city. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers room service and a tour desk.

    Guest review
    The hotel and staff are great. Highly recommend this place.
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    Exceptional · 2,094 reviews

    Well located in the centre of Istanbul, HaciBayramHotel provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 3-star hotel offers a terrace.

    Guest review
    Wonderful location and the staff were super friendly.
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    Superb · 2,611 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Sultan Hamit Hotel is located in the centre of Istanbul, 700 metres from Hagia Sophia. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service.

    Guest review
    located in a great location with a beautiful view♥️
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    Superb · 2,369 reviews

    Located in the centre of Istanbul, Atlantis Royal Hotel is situated less than 1 km from Blue Mosque and a 10-minute walk from Basilica Cistern. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a tour desk.

    Guest review
    Located in a heart of Sultanahmet, big rooms, very quite place.
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    Fabulous · 1,202 reviews

    Featuring a restaurant, Sirkeci Grand Family Hotel & SPA is located in the centre of Istanbul, 700 metres from Basilica Cistern.

    Guest review
    Very comfortable room, location is near to tram station.
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    Superb · 1,093 reviews

    The Marion Suite is conveniently located in the city centre, just 150 metres from Taksim Square and Taksim Metro Station. The hotel provides air-conditioned rooms and free Wi-Fi in all areas.

    Guest review
    Excellent kind staff location perfect room amazing
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    Superb · 3,035 reviews

    Combining Turkish and Byzantine architecture, Nena Hotel in downtown Sultanahmet is within a walking distance of Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar.

    Guest review
    Very good location! Nice rooms and frendly stuff✌️
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    Superb · 234 reviews

    Set 1.5 km from Blue Mosque, Old Harbour Hotel istanbul offers 3-star accommodation in Istanbul and features a terrace, a restaurant and a bar.

    Guest review
    How clean and tidy it was, the attention they gave me

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    Superb · 1,167 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Reyyan Hotel offers accommodation in Istanbul, 600 metres from Blue Mosque.

    Guest review
    Very clean and very polite and helpful reception manager.
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    Superb · 280 reviews

    Situated in Istanbul, less than 1 km from Spice Bazaar, Riverside Hotel features views of the city. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a tour desk.

    Guest review
    Everything was great! The room was clean and the staff was nice.
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    Superb · 314 reviews

    Attractively situated in Istanbul, Galata Calm Tale Hotel provides 3-star accommodation close to Taksim Square and Taksim Metro Station.

    Guest review
    Near main attractions, friendly and helpful personals
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    Exceptional · 200 reviews

    Well located in the centre of Istanbul, Mara Oldcity offers 3-star accommodation close to Basilica Cistern and Spice Bazaar.

    Guest review
    The hotel staff is very friendly. Cleaning is done daily.
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    Superb · 246 reviews

    Located in Istanbul, 9 km from Halic Congress Center, Hampton By Hilton Istanbul Merter offers air-conditioned rooms and a fitness centre. This 3-star hotel offers a concierge service and a tour desk.

    Guest review
    Breakfast was good, and there were many varieties.
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    Superb · 295 reviews

    Conveniently set in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Mamma Marya Hotel is located 1.7 km from Blue Mosque, 1.7 km from Basilica Cistern and 1 km from Column of Constantine.

    Guest review
    Excellent staff, well situated, clean & comfortable room.
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    Superb · 798 reviews

    Attractively situated in the Bahcelievler district of Istanbul, White Corner Hotel is situated 13 km from Halic Congress Center, 14 km from Suleymaniye Mosque and 14 km from Spice Bazaar.

    Guest review
    I have already booked this hotel again and recommended it to friends and family
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    Superb · 105 reviews

    Featuring 3-star accommodation, Hot Budget Ortakoy is situated in Istanbul, 2.7 km from Dolmabahce Palace and 4.5 km from Dolmabahce Clock Tower.

    Guest review
    Great Staff, Good Location - Perfect Coffee shop on Doorstop!

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    Exceptional · 3 reviews

    Boasting a garden, NkALBATROS HOTEL is set in the centre of Istanbul, 800 metres from Blue Mosque.

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    Exceptional · 173 reviews

    Angel's Home Suites - Angel Group Hotels has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Istanbul. This 3-star hotel offers a bar.

    Guest review
    Breakfast was good and the room was also very nice
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    Exceptional · 719 reviews

    Conveniently situated in the centre of Istanbul, Bram Hotel Istanbul provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

    Guest review
    Staff went over and beyond to make the stay amazing.
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    Exceptional · 488 reviews

    Ideally located in the centre of Istanbul, Hotel Ravi offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

    Guest review
    next to the historical monuments, politeness of the staff, clean room
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    Exceptional · 21 reviews

    Attractively located in the centre of Istanbul, Maritime Boutique Hotel is within less than 1 km of Blue Mosque and a 12-minute walk of Hagia Sophia.

    Guest review
    Conveniently located, friendly staff, clean and comfortable hotel worth staying in....
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    Exceptional · 387 reviews

    Situated in the Fatih district in Istanbul, Safa Hotel Old City offers 3-star rooms with free WiFi.

    Guest review
    Everything was nice. Clean room & good management.
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    Exceptional · 66 reviews

    Pera Vista Suites Taksim offers rooms with private balconies in the centre of Istanbul. With a shared lounge, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.

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    Superb · 19 reviews

    Conveniently set in the centre of Istanbul, Keeper features 3-star accommodation close to Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia.

    Guest review
    The room was super clean. The staff is very helpful especially Mr. Murat. The room was spacious and the bed is very comfortable.
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    Superb · 1,307 reviews

    Well situated in the centre of Istanbul, Basilissis Hotel is within 300 metres of Basilica Cistern and 700 metres of Topkapi Palace. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service.

    Guest review
    Incredible friendly and helpful staff! Perfect location.
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    Superb · 68 reviews

    Set in the centre of Istanbul, ERBA Hotel Sultanahmet is located 500 metres from Basilica Cistern and 500 metres from Column of Constantine. This 3-star hotel offers an ATM and a concierge service.

    Guest review
    Very good room service, clean and modern, friendly people working there
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    Superb · 812 reviews

    Well situated in the Fatih district of Istanbul, BALPETEK HOTEL is set less than 1 km from Blue Mosque, a 10-minute walk from Basilica Cistern and 200 metres from Column of Constantine.

    Guest review
    Very convenient location close to main attractions
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    Fabulous · 714 reviews

    Boasting a terrace, Hotel Esve Istanbul is situated in the centre of Istanbul, 400 metres from Basilica Cistern. This 3-star hotel offers a concierge service and a tour desk.

    Guest review
    Friendly helpful staff, immaculate, lovely breakfast
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    Fabulous · 765 reviews

    With its panoramic rooftop terrace overlooking Istanbul and Marmara Sea, this hotel offers bright rooms with classic-style furniture and luxurious fabrics.

    Guest review
    Friendly staff , great atmosphere staff make you feel at home.
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    Fabulous · 646 reviews

    Featuring 3-star accommodation, Boutique Dedem Hotel Sultanahmet is situated in Istanbul, less than 1 km from Blue Mosque and a 10-minute walk from Basilica Cistern.

    Guest review
    Very clean, very friendly staff, nice rooms, good location
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    Fabulous · 2,074 reviews

    Located in the heart of Historic Peninsula, Peyk Hotel Oldcity is within a walking distance from many historic sites such as Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque.

    Guest review
    location perfect really, 250 metres from blue mosque
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    Fabulous · 1,398 reviews

    Ideally situated in Istanbul, Luxx Garden Hotel features air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

    Guest review
    It was great to have breakfast included. Thank you.
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    Fabulous · 990 reviews

    Located in Istanbul and with Hagia Sophia reachable within 800 metres, Cape Palace Hotel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

    Guest review
    Excellent staff. Best location. Room was clean and tidy.
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    Fabulous · 605 reviews

    Set in Istanbul and with Blue Mosque reachable within 1 km, City Hall Hotel Sultanahmet offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

    Guest review
    The staff were great and couldn't do enough for us..
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    Fabulous · 57 reviews

    Attractively situated in the centre of Istanbul, Honey Hotel is within less than 1 km of Blue Mosque and a 12-minute walk of Hagia Sophia.

    Guest review
    The room is at a super convenient location, and the room itself is very good.
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    Fabulous · 971 reviews

    Sultanahmet inn Hotel is ideally situated in the centre of Istanbul, and features a garden, free WiFi and a terrace. This 3-star hotel offers a tour desk and luggage storage space.

    Guest review
    Location was great. Reception staff are very nice and friendly.
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    Fabulous · 1,982 reviews

    Located in Sultanahmet area, Apple Tree Hotel is just 500 metres from Blue Mosque and 700 metres from Basilica Cistern. The hotel offers free WiFi throughout the property.

    Guest review
    Very cosy and friendly! Best place in Sultanahmet!
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    Fabulous · 733 reviews

    Well situated in Istanbul, Blue Gilroy Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

    Guest review
    Great location, comfortable, clean with good staff.
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    Fabulous · 2,431 reviews

    Situated conveniently in Istanbul, Seven Days Hotel - İstanbul provides 3-star accommodation close to Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern.

    Guest review
    Very friendly staff. Very good location. Comfortable
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    Fabulous · 923 reviews

    Kupeli is a modern hotel in historic Sultanahmet, 400 meters from the buzz of Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar. It is an entirely non-smoking property featuring a rooftop terrace and free Wi-Fi.

    Guest review
    Perfect location - everything walking distance Staff was incredibly kind!!!
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    Fabulous · 537 reviews

    Located only 350 metres from Blue Mosque, Walnut Shell Hotel Sultanahmet offers 24-hour front desk service. Walnut Shell Hotel Sultanahmet is 750 metres from Hagia Sophia and 1 km from Topkapi Palace.

    Guest review
    I would especially recommend it to young travel lovers.
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    Fabulous · 903 reviews

    Ideally set in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Golden Bazaar hotel is situated 1.2 km from Blue Mosque, 1.1 km from Basilica Cistern and 500 metres from Column of Constantine.

    Guest review
    It was nice small room but comfortable great location
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    Fabulous · 1,431 reviews

    Attractively located in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Good Night Hotel Istanbul is situated 1 km from Blue Mosque, 1 km from Basilica Cistern and 400 metres from Column of Constantine.

    Guest review
    Good location Friendly staff Excellent service
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    Fabulous · 131 reviews

    Ocean's 7 Hotel is perfectly located in Istanbul's Sultanahmet district. It is a 2-minute walk away from the Blue Mosque, and a few minutes from the tramway and train station.

    Guest review
    Open breakfast terrace. Free water. Receptionist was nice and helpful.

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  • Avg. price/night: € 134.10
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    Fabulous · 495 reviews
    great location and super friendly staff give you a fab base to see the city. So this is a budget hotel but the staff are super friendly and helpful and it really is a great location for seeing the sights of the city. A wonderful restraurant Garden 1897 just around the corner and loads of restaurants, markets and massage places all around. great rooftop terrace
    Guest review by
    Tim
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 121.50
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    Fabulous · 226 reviews
    The location is very convenient for havaist bus and public transport around the city. The hotel is small but really clean. They even had an elevator (a rare option for budget hotels in this area). Many towels, sleepers, cups, kettle - everything as described. AC worked perfectly and my room on the 4th floor facing the backyard was super quiet. The bed very comfortable and sheets clean. Will stay again
    Guest review by
    Anna
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 187.21
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    Very good · 860 reviews
    This is a budget hotel in a great location with easy access to transport links and all of the tourist areas The staff were very friendly and helpful It has a basic pool area which provided loungers for relaxing
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    Paul
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 169.57
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    Very good · 115 reviews
    Very nice, welcoming and helpful staff, we felt like we were treated as family. Great location in the city center - we walked everywhere. Wonderful breakfast. We also got a free upgrade to a large room with a balcony. Lovers of old colonialist style would enjoy the interior - we especially liked the high ceilings. The hotel also has a nice rooftop. Just steps away from the hotel are small grocery stores with good prices. We recommend this hotel.
    Guest review by
    Natalia
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 134
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    Superb · 645 reviews
    Great location, it’s quiet but very close to all the main attractions. good value, responsive staff. It’s a budget hotel but has all the essentials you need. Good wifi and air con too.
    Guest review by
    Catherine
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 45
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    Very good · 354 reviews
    Excellent location next to sites next to park next to tram short walk to ferry Clean Great air-conditioning Great wifi Excellent budget hotel highly recommend Very friendly owner For the price this was amazing Shared bathroom is large and always kept clean.
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    KayandGogo
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 120.29
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    Very good · 1,150 reviews
    The staff were very kind and helpful. The location is very good on the main street and we could walk to different attractions. The room size was very good we stayed in room 105. They cleaned the room and changed the toweles as we asked. The breakfast was not very varied a typical Turkish breakfast but we liked it and ate it gladly everyday. It's a very good budget hotel and you get what you pay for.
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    Shatha Kh
    Family with young children
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    Good · 83 reviews
    There no breakfast included but there is plenty of restaurants nearby also you can order in to your room .Staff are friendly. This is a budget hotel just cheap and cheerful if you are wanting luxury don’t book it . Location is an old back street it’s the only hotel there it was not what I was expecting but I managed to get around feel safe .
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    Qamarul
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: € 134.10
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    Very good · 2,884 reviews
    Beautiful location, that’s the only thing nice - it is a very basic budget hotel. The location is excellent, central to everything and has good tram access and walking distance to many sights of interest. Rooms are ok, but they are not very clean, bathrooms are tiny, water splashes everywhere. Even their best standard double is tiny - I was missold this property. It is not a 3 star as represented in the advert. I’m very disappointed with my stay here
    Guest review by
    Vinay
    Young couple

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