Bargain Budget Hotels in Istanbul
If there is one city in the world that is most liked by both the European and Asian tourists, it has to be Istanbul in Turkey. This ancient city at the crossroads of two large continents has a rich cultural history and is home to many great monuments including the Blue Mosque and the Haghia Sophia. Istanbul may have rich cultural history, but it also is a very modern city, with exotic restaurants and an unsurpassed nightlife and both luxury and budget hotels Istanbul. The old Istanbul still has its exotic mosques, lively bazaars, and souks. The air around the city of Istanbul is fresh, mixed with exotic spices and incense.
For a visit to Istanbul is it best to come during early summer or late autumn. For the cost conscious traveler, Istanbul has hotels to meet any type of budget. For the most part, a decent budget hotel in Istanbul costs anywhere from $60-$100. Anything less than $60 and you may regret it. Of course, the more you pay, the better the scenery and services. For the tourist who wants a clean decent bed to sleep in, in a safe area, there are ample hotels in Istanbul. A few of the best hotels Istanbul for the budget traveler include the following:
Budget Hotels Istanbul - Hotel Ida
The Hotel Ida, one of the well known cheap hotels in Istanbul located not from the Blue Mosque is a very comfortable accommodation with great clean rooms, good service, and a decent breakfast. The hotel costs about $60 a night and is very conveniently located. The area around the hotel is a bit expensive and so if you want looking for inexpensive meals, you may have to walk a little further.
Another relatively of the budget hotels, with good accommodation ratings by guests and located about half a mile away from the center of Sultanahmet, is the Grand Mark Hotel. However, despite its hilly location, the hotel is a great bargain for $ 60 a night. The hotel is clean, quiet, has hot water and the service is unsurpassed. The majority of visitors who have stayed at this hotel claim that it is simply superb. Outside the hotel, there are many restaurants, cafeterias, bakeries, and banks. It is definitely worth staying here for your vacation when you need to stay within a budget.
The Antique Hotel is located in the heart of Sultanahmet. At $71 a night, it is a true gem of a budget hotel Istanbul. The hotel provides first class service, excellent breakfast and also provides free internet service with your room. Even though most rooms are basic, it does have a roof top terrace where one can relax and drink some fine Turkish coffee. The staff goes out of the way to make your trip most enjoyable. For the budget conscious traveler who wants to spend his/her money on other things besides accommodation, the Antique Hotel is a great bargain.
Another cheap hotel in the heart of Istanbul in the district of Eminönü, is the Hotel Agan. Located centrally, it is an ideal place to stay for all tourists who want to save money. The rooms are small but clean and comfortable; there is a minibar your room, there is also free internet provided. The major negative of this hotel is that the bathrooms are not that great. Reviews of the hotel are mixed, some people loved it and some did not. The food is very basic, so you might want to try eating elsewhere with the money you save on accommodation. They have a dorm floor for students so part of the hotel could be classified as a hostel. The cost for a single night stay here is about $ 67.
Hotel Evsen is a small hotel the same district as the Hotel Agan in the neighbourhood of Eminönü near Sultanahmet, but one of the nicest of the budget hotels. It offers great service, with comfortable rooms, excellent showers and great service. Within minutes of the hotel one can walk to Sultanahmet palace, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, and plenty of restaurants. At $67 a night, it is probably one of the most highly recommended hotels in Istanbul.
Like most cities, Istanbul has many types of daily tours of Istanbul. Almost all hotels can arrange an Istanbul city tour, which is probably the best way to see the sights and get your bearings. Remember to verify what price you are paying before your tour of Istanbul begins. Further, most hotels have maps of the city and location of the monuments and landmarks. Rather than taking a taxi and going from place to place, nothing beats an organized bus tour. The few sites that you will see on the bus tours include historic museums, Topkapi palace, the blue mosque, Hagia Sophia, the Basilica cistern, and Galata Bridge.
To really enjoy Istanbul it is best to be prepared and know where you will stay and what you would like to see. You will find there is ample written on the internet about Istanbul and one should take the time to get to know the city. It is a fascinating place to visit. There are also many guide books which will help you discover what to see and where to go. Most of the budget hotels Istanbul offer easy online booking at their own sites or at hotel booking sites online. Compare the prices between different sites before booking your hotel room. All you have to do is show up for the trip to Istanbul.
