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Istanbul's
good three-star hotels in
the best hotel
districts 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:
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...
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...
Deniz
Houses ***
This ‘Sea
Houses’ 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...
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...
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...
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...
There are also several good three-stars
in Sirkeci. Many
can be reserved through Booking.com.
For the best budget lodgings,
use Hostelbookers, which
covers inexpensive to moderately-priced
hotels as well as hostels and guest houses:
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