Great Hotel Deals in Istanbul
Istanbul is the biggest and most populous city in Turkey with a population of close to 15 million people. This large metropolis with several distinct districts offers great entertainment, comfortable budget hotels, superb nightlife, and excellent shopping and is an exciting place to visit any time of the year. Some of the districts of Istanbul where a tourist will want to go include Sultanahmet, Galata (and walk across the Galata Bridge), the Bosphorus – also lovely to walk along, the Princes’ Islands, and the Golden Horn. For the tourist who is on a limited budget, Istanbul also has its share of cheap hotels and offers some great hotel deals. While some budget hotels in Istanbul are okay to stay for a few nights, some are definitely not recommended. Like everywhere major city, you get what you pay for. Read the hotel reviews. Check our site Budget Hotels Istanbul and find out what we have to say about the best budget hotels. In any case, some of the decent and cheap hotels in Istanbul include the following:
The Albion Hotel
The Albion Hotel located in the Sultanahmet district and is a relatively cheap hotel that offers good service and decent rooms. Within walking distance of the hotel are the famous monuments like the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the St Sophia Museum, and the underground Cistern. The Albion Hotel has 30 rooms all of which have air conditioning which is good to have in the summer months. The rooms are basic and comfortable. There are many restaurants offering delicious food and cafes along the streets where one can dine relatively cheaply on a budget. At $82 a night, the hotel is a real bargain.
The Cordial House
Probably the cheapest hotel in Istanbul is The Cordial House. This apartment style hotel with decent rooms is ideal for the back packer or leisure traveler. It is located about two miles from the heart of downtown. The rooms are very basic but comfortable. The Cordial House Hotel has an onsite restaurant and a bar. However, there are lots of cheaper places to eat and drink along the streets of Istanbul. At $ 31 a night, surely one cannot have too many complaints if you are travelling with a budget to watch.
The Star Hotel
Another relatively cheap hotel in Istanbul is the Star Hotel located in the historic district of Sultanahmet. It is within walking distance of all the important monuments and museums you must see when in Istanbul. With 30 air conditioned rooms, the hotel does offer comfortable lodgings. Besides a restaurant and a bar, the Star Hotel also has wireless services for those that need an internet connection while travelling. The Star Hotel is best suited for the budget conscious traveler who wants to stay in Istanbul for a few nights at most. The hotel rates vary from $40-50 a night.
The Bergaman Hotel
The Bergaman Hotel located near the Municipality Palace is also a decent budget hotel in Istanbul. It is located near the museums and monuments in the Sultanahmet district. All 54 rooms are decorated in style and are quite comfortable. There is an onsite restaurant that offers decent Turkish cuisine. The cost of a single night’s stay at the Bergaman Hotel varies from $43-$50 a night.
The Tayham Hotel
Located in the city center, the Tayham Hotel is another hotel for the budget conscious tourist. Unlike many other Istanbul cheap hotels, the Tayham Hotel is perhaps the best. It has modern spacious rooms with a good view of the sea. The onsite restaurant offers excellent breakfast and the service is extremely good. A night’s stay at the Tayham Hotel is about $52 per night.
Other relatively cheap hotels in Istanbul that also offer decent accommodation and are located within the city center. A brief list for you include the Turvan Hotel, Hotel Grand Lize, the Oriental Hotel, the Mintur Hotel, the Aquarium Hotel and the Ilkay hotel. The average cost for a night’s stay in any of these hotels ranges from $50-$60.
One should understand that these cheap hotels in Istanbul are similar to discount North American and European hotels. You will always get what you pay for. Compare hotel prices, check out their sites for hotel deals. Look at the hotel reviews. Look for something that is clean and if you are a light sleeper, you will need a hotel on a quiet street. These hotels offer only the basic amenities. One should be realistic about your expectations. Some people search for budget hotels in Istanbul and then complain that the standards are not up to something like a Best Western or the Ritz.
Therefore, if you are a budget conscious tourist who wants cheap hotels in Istanbul, go online and search the above hotels on the internet. The majority of the above hotels have a website and offer online booking. The best way to enjoy Istanbul is to check out the cheap hotels on the internet before you set foot in the city. Make your hotel bookings ahead of time. The more you know about the place, the better you will enjoy it. In any case, most hotels do offer tours of Istanbul or will quite willingly recommend places of interest and good restaurants. You will find the Istanbulians are a friendly, helpful and most welcoming.
October 20th, 2009 at 6:14 am
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