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Istanbul's
good three-star hotels are
the thrifty
traveler's choice.
For TL75
to TL175
you get a comfortable
two-person guest room with private
bathroom, nice decor, and
sometimes even such 4-star services
as minibars or refrigerators, satellite
TVs, wireless (Wifi) Internet connections,
and air conditioning.
You can't depend on there being many
other services (elevator/lift,
restaurant)—but there
may be.
Look for 3-star hotels in Sultanahmet,
although there are some in other parts
of the city as well. My favorites:
Hotel Turkoman
For decades this small (17-room) hotel
has offered comfortable rooms and
pleasant hospitality overlooking
the Hippodrome and Blue
Mosque, at
value-for-money prices. More...
Erboy
Hotel
Modern, quiet, well-run, and convenient to Sirkeci
Station, Eminönü
ferry docks and the Egyptian
(Spice) Bazaar as well as to Sultanahmet,
it's a bargain for the price. More...
Hotel Ilkay
A bit simpler than the Erboy, and thus
a bit lower in price, but with all
the advantages of a similar location,
and most of the same services. More...
Hotel
Yunus Emre
Family-run, quiet, convenient to restaurants and close
to the Hippodrome and
all its sights, the Yunus Emre gives
you a lot for your money. More...
Apricot
Hotel
Among my favorites in this
price range, with good location,
good services and comforts, and great
value for money. Now there are even studio
apartments. More...
Deniz Konak
This ‘Sea
Mansion’) is an inviting small Istanbul hotel
tucked away down a side street away
from the main hustle of Sultanahmet but
just a pleasant ten-minute stroll away
from the main sights. More...
Sultan's Inn
A long-standing popular choice among Istanbul hotels,
it's hidden off Küçük
Ayasofya Caddesi which runs straight
up a gentle slope to the main sights
of Sultanahmet.
More...
Naz Wooden House
This tiny (7-room) inn
was built right up against a stretch
of Byzantine wall, so ancient stonework
is part of the hotel decor. On a
quiet street in a real Istanbul neighborhood,
it's only a 10-minute walk from the
major sights. More...
Ararat
Hotel
You can't get any closer to the Blue
Mosque—a nice little artsy boutique hotel
right across the street, moderately priced. More...
Hotel
Niles
On a relatively quiet back street in Beyazit just two
short blocks from the tram stop,
this small, modern family-run hotel has all the conveniences
at value-for-money rates. More...
There are also several good three-stars
in Sirkeci. Many
can be reserved through Booking.com and Venere.
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