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Side Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, 2-minute walk to Hagia Sophia

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Side Hotel combines historic charm with modern comforts. Relax on the rooftop terrace, browse the library, or use in-room WiFi. Multilingual staff helps you enjoy the hotel's strategic location, within walking distance of Hagia Sophia.
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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Triple Room

Economy Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi

Economy Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

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Cankurtaran Mah Utangac Sok No 22, Sultanahmet Fatih, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Basilica Cistern - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 4 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 6 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seven Hills - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Albura Kathisma Cafe & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Yeşil Ev - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪By Kinyas Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Seasons Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Side Hotel

Hotel near Hagia Sophia
Located close to Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern, Side Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace and a library. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and concierge services
  • A front desk safe, multilingual staff and tour/ticket information
  • A vending machine, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 52 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch LED TVs with premium channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1985
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 49 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
Property Registration Number 2022-34-2395

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Side Hotel Istanbul
Side Istanbul
Side Hotel Hotel
Side Hotel Istanbul
Side Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Side Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Side Hotel?

Side Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Side Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Side Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Side Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 49 per vehicle applies.

Where is Side Hotel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern. Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Istanbul Cankurtaran Station is only a 4-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

Side Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 256 out of 420 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 420 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 420 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 420 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 420 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ivaylo

Liked: Cleanliness
Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay because of the kind staff, good breakfast, and perfect location. It felt like coming home each night after exploring the city. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saleem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for visiting both mosques and the sultan's residence. Less than a 5 minute walk to reach either mosque. Excellent, very helpful office administration. The vicinity of the hotel is clean and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Side Hotel was recommended by a friend who has stayed there several times. Great location just a 2 minute stroll from Hagia Sofia. The staff at the hotel were so helpful and friendly. Breakfast on the roof terrace delicious and we loved the view. Hotel is spotless, so clean. Great value for money and a wonderful stay. Would recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julijana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff members, welcome and friendly 😀
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadezhda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great hotel in a great location. The staff guys are the best! We enjoyed our stay very much and will definitely return if in Istanbul. It is clean, comfortable, and the breakfast bar, though same every day, has variety of good food.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Side Hotel was an overall excellent choice, from the location to the support from the friendly staff. Was a great choice for a first time stay in Instanbul.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great value for the price. The location is fantastic and the staff very kind and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Fantastic location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff really friendly and super helpful. Breakfast good. Room clean. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic hotel, but very comfortable, clean, great breakfast buffet with views to the mosque , staff friendly and welcoming. Just three minutes walking to Hagia Sophia and others tourist attraction in Istanbul. Safe area, next to Four Seasons hotel and in front of Seven Hills hotel .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, the hotel is in between the Blue Mosque and Aya Sofya Mosque (so you hear the call to prayer lound and clear 5 times a day). The hotel is very nicely decorated with beautiful Turkish rugs and tilework. The rooftop is amazing and the free breakfast each morning was great. Very kind and helpful staff.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Tazra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice clean hotel . However room and bathroom much smaller than i expected. This was compensated with lovely staff
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Fenja

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotels location was really good, in the center of Istanbul but not too busy street either. The hotel itself was average. More plugs in the rooms would be better and windows are not isolated for air nor sound.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never again

An unbearable noise from the construction works in and around the place made our stay a nightmare. They moved us to another room, but it was impossible to sleep either way. I wouldn’t go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the sights. Staff was super helpful and friendly. The room was very quiet. The toilet was too close to the shower meaning you had to have some part of you in the shower to use it. The curtains failed to block the outside light from coming in. The bed mattress could be replaced. If I ever go back to Istanbul that’s the place I would stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brenton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The side hotel is a small boutique hotel with old world charm. The room was a comfortable size with excellent mattress and pillows, which as travelers know are sometimes the most important thing. all the staff truly went out of their way to accommodate and help with even the most minor of details.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Trine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Forferdelig dårlig frokost med veldig lite utvalg og av dårlig kvalitet. Noe som var skuffende siden vi hadde basert oss på andre positive anmeldelser angående frokosten. Vi endte opp med å spiste frokost på andre siden av gaten, North Art Coffee & Breakfast - anbefales på det sterkeste. Rommet var helt ok, men bærer preg av at det er behov for renovering, spesielt av badet. Heldigvis var det rent og vi fikk nye håndklær daglig. Ansatte i resepsjonen var superhyggelige og serviceinnstilt. Ga oss også gode anbefalinger på steder å spise middag. Beliggenhet var også helt perfekt med gangavstand til veldig mange attraksjoner, offentlig transport og restauranter.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Argelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel, staff very nice and helpful. Rooms are cleaned every day. Good location, near to Tram Station. I highly recommend it. Near to Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kazuya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1人利用。 立地が最高に良い。 アヤソフィア、ブルーモスク、トプカプ宮殿が徒歩圏内。 シンプルな朝食がとても美味しい。 スタッフの方がみんな優しく頼りになる。 イスタンブール滞在にシデホテル以上のホテルは無いのではないかと考える。
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilian Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel, which is very close to the city center. The staff was always very helpful
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnel de hôtel très accueillant Aimable et nous rend très service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Me hospedé una noche, el hotel esta muy bien ubicado a 5 minutos caminando de Hagia Sophia y de la Mezquita Azul, y un par de minutos mas hacia el palacio de Topkapi y de una estación del tram que te permite moverte hacia la torre galata. El personal fue muy muy amable, el desayuno delicioso con variedad de quesos. El lugar es tranquilo de noche y seguro.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ata

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff. Lots of food options. Breakfast buffet was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a wonderful five day stay at the Side Hotel. The staff were available around the clock and always ready to help with anything I needed. The location is very convenient, with plenty of restaurants nearby, and the tram is less than a ten-minute walk away. I really enjoyed my stay and would definitely return if I make it back to Istanbul!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025