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The Hotel Ambassador in Sultanahmet

The Hotel Ambassador in Sultanahmet

Tucked up away in a narrow alleyway in the old quarter of Sultanahmet, you’ll find the Hotel Ambassador in Istanbul. It’s classified as a boutique hotel, probably rated a 3 star budget hotel and an excellent budget hotel in Istanbul. It is situated in an fantastic location for the whole of the old city of Sultanahmet, you can walk everywhere to see all the sites. About five minutes away, you can discover the … Read entire article »

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Hotel Alp Bed & Breakfast

Hotel Alp Bed & Breakfast

Hotel Alp, a bed and breakfast hotel in Istanbul is a wonderful affordable budget hotel in Istanbul which has received great reviews by hotel guests. It’s newly renovated and in a great location to see all the tourist sites and in a great location to enable you to do a walking tour of Istanbul, all on your own. Some of these historical sites you’ll want to visit include the Blue Mosque, the Haghia … Read entire article »

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Walking Tour of Istanbul

Walking Tour of Istanbul

For those who visit Istanbul, it should be remembered that the best way to enjoy the city is by taking a walking tour. Istanbul is a major metropolis but thankfully, most of the historic sites are located in the central downtown old part of the city which can easily be strolled. Walking along the monuments gives a more close up view of the city, its history and its people. Most of the walking tours in … Read entire article »

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Budget Istanbul Hotels

Budget Istanbul Hotels

Budget Istanbul Hotels for under $70 Most people do not know that Istanbul has a number of decent two and three  star hotels. Many tourists just take an inclusive package deal and probably end up paying exorbitant sums for hotels in Istanbul which have nothing more to offer than décor compared to the 2 and 3 star budget Istanbul hotels. Since most of the time in this great city  you will be spending outside of your … Read entire article »

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Budget Boutique Hotels in Istanbul

Budget Boutique Hotels in Istanbul

All travelers who visit Istanbul should know the difference between a budget and a boutique hotel. Budget hotels are usually a 2 star and a boutique hotel is usually a 3 star or higher rated hotel. Istanbul has lot of hotels in both categories but, unfortunately, not all adhere to this star classification. The price of decent boutique hotels in Istanbul also varies from $50 – $100 per night and sometimes higher. While most of … Read entire article »

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Istanbul City Tours

Istanbul City Tours

Tours of Istanbul Istanbul, one of the major cities of Turkey, is a very unique metropolis located at the crossroads of Asia and Europe. Istanbul is a huge city with 13 million people, with a rich heritage and numerous historical landmarks. The city is so big that, in most cases, tourists only get to see a few sites in the Sultanahmet district and never get to see the rest of Istanbul. Therefore, the best way to … Read entire article »

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Istanbul Budget Hotels

Istanbul Budget Hotels

There are plenty of inexpensive Istanbul budget hotels for those who are watching their spending on vacation. However, most people do not know what budget means as far as hotels in different parts of the world. In general, a budget hotel is somewhere between in two to three star hotel in Istanbul. For those who do not know the star system, a two to three star hotel is the equivalent of roadside motel in North … Read entire article »

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Budget Istanbul Lodgings

Three great budget hotels in Istanbul Many people have no idea that Istanbul can be enjoyed just as much by staying at one of the cheap hotels in Istanbul as it can be when staying in a luxury hotel. There is a mythological belief that the only decent hotels in Istanbul are the luxury ones. While the luxury hotels are nice and offer great service, restaurants and that extra “je ne sais quoi”, the budget hotels in Istanbul are fairly decent and worth the price and value for dollar. Aside from the difference in price and décor between the budget and luxury hotels, there are no other big differences. A small budget hotel may be owned independently by a family and many will bend over backwards in providing you assistance to … Read entire article »

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