Title: Side Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Side Hotel Hotel with free breakfast, 2-minute walk to Hagia Sophia ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16140000/16131900/16131870/2bff3be5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16140000/16131900/16131870/a9c9f96c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16140000/16131900/16131870/43748368.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16140000/16131900/16131870/c65576b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16140000/16131900/16131870/f082620a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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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172 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Triple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16140000/16131900/16131870/469f11e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room 8.4 Very good 5 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning LED TV Separate bedroom Hair dryer Private bathroom Minibar Satellite channels - 226 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed ![Economy Triple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16140000/16131900/16131870/314f60fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Triple Room 8.4 Very good 11 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning LED TV Separate bedroom Hair dryer Private bathroom Minibar Satellite channels - 205 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed ![1 bedroom, minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16140000/16131900/16131870/55912cab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Double Room 8.8 Excellent 23 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning LED TV Separate bedroom Hair dryer Private bathroom Minibar Satellite channels - 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Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks like: - A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and concierge services - A front-desk safe, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance - A vending machine, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk - Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff Room features All 52 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. 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Check-in end time: anytime ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Contactless check-out available 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 Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property 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 elevators ### 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? > 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? > Check-out 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Side Hotel Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 9.4 Staff & service ### 8.8 Eco-friendliness ### 8.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 258 8 - Good 122 6 - Okay 28 4 - Poor 5 2 - Terrible 10 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ivaylo Nov 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Good hotel ##### Ivaylo Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul Nov 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Exceptionally kind and helpful staff. A beautiful room. Brilliant location. ##### Paul Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth Oct 10, 2025 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. ##### Elizabeth Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Saleem Oct 31, 2025 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. ##### Saleem Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Brenton Oct 14, 2025 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. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/193079e4-2a2c-4984-b979-44bf35ed1d28-1760468546932.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Brenton Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emilian Stefan Aug 30, 2025 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 ##### Emilian Stefan Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ata Jul 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location, friendly staff. Lots of food options. Breakfast buffet was good. ##### Ata Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Wonderful stay! This is my third time using this hotel. The workers are super friendly, and the location is super convenient-- less than a 5 minute walk to the Hagia Sophia and a 15-20 minute walk to eminonu. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Argelia Sep 20, 2025 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. ##### Argelia Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kari Sep 14, 2025 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!! ##### Kari Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mirai Jun 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Cosy nice place. Great location. ##### Mirai Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simon May 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Comfortable pension digs in a great location Location location location ##### Simon Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer Jul 7, 2025 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! ##### Jennifer Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Ernesto Perez Dec 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities This hotel has an excellent location. It is perfect for turist. ##### Ernesto Perez Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nadezhda Jun 1, 2025 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. ##### Nadezhda Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julijana Apr 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very nice staff members, welcome and friendly 😀 ##### Julijana Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Harriet Oct 7, 2024 Liked: Amenities Very nice and helpful staff, comfortable room and bed, good breakfast buffet. ##### Harriet Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas May 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The staff at Side Hotel are so helpful and friendly. I was given great help locating places to visit and choosing transportation options. ##### Thomas Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Raymond May 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A great place to stay and very close to all major tourist attractions ##### Raymond Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### rosalie May 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great breakfast. Clean rooms. Warm ##### rosalie Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rose Mar 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We had a lovely stay at the Side Hotel. Helpful staff. Excellent location to shopping, attractions, the Big Red Bus/Hop on Hop off bus. ##### Rose Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ibrahim Jun 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location for visiting the famous historic Ottoman landmarks in Istanbul (many are walking distance from hotel). Friendly and helpful staff especially at the front desk. Hotel itself is no frills, clean and basic. Great shower and a decent breakfast provided each morning. We would be happy to stay again. A small word of caution, there is no lift so if you have mobility issues best to request a ground floor room. ##### ibrahim Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### EHAB Oct 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely location close to a lot of attarctions, shops, retsurants and transportation. ##### EHAB Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dominic Nov 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The staff are fantastic! ##### Dominic Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fatima Mar 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Wonderful My stay was amazing,, very helpful staff specially Emre and Mansour,, ##### Fatima Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Crowne Plaza Istanbul - Old City by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Istanbul-Old-City.h2211742.Hotel-Information) > > [The Marmara Pera](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-The-Marmara-Pera.h11691.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Sisli](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel.h6250043.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Hotel President Old Town Istanbul](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Radisson-President-Beyazit-Istanbul.h9345.Hotel-Information) > > [Elite World Grand Istanbul Kucukyali](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Elite-World-Asia-Hotel.h26886285.Hotel-Information) > > [JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-JW-Marriott-Istanbul-Bosphorus.h42641512.Hotel-Information) > > [CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-CVK-Park-Bosphorus-Hotel-Istanbul.h6055713.Hotel-Information) > > [Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Swissotel-The-Bosphorus-Istanbul.h889869.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Hyatt Istanbul](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Grand-Hyatt-Istanbul.h14428.Hotel-Information) > > [The Marmara Taksim](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-The-Marmara-Taksim.h26048.Hotel-Information) > > [Elite World Istanbul Taksim](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Elite-World-Istanbul-Taksim.h1181264.Hotel-Information) > > [Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Conrad-Istanbul-Bosphorus.h15234.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Istanbul-At-The-Bosphorus.h1856092.Hotel-Information) > > [Barcelo Istanbul](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Barcelo-Istanbul.h32516024.Hotel-Information) > > [Divan Istanbul](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Divan-Istanbul.h4601.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Quasar Istanbul](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Fairmont-Quasar-Istanbul.h16385021.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Hilton-Istanbul-Bomonti-Hotel-Conference-Center.h6226720.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Hilton-Istanbul-Bosphorus.h20867.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Istanbul City Center](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Sheraton-Istanbul-City-Center.h38329865.Hotel-Information) > > [Pera Palace Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Pera-Palace-Hotel.h20555.Hotel-Information) > > [Istanbul Marriott Hotel Sisli](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Istanbul-Marriott-Hotel-Sisli.h6771400.Hotel-Information) > > [Romance Istanbul Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Romance-Istanbul-Hotel.h527413.Hotel-Information) > > [InterContinental Istanbul by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-InterContinental-Istanbul.h521137.Hotel-Information) > > [The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-The-Ritz-Carlton.h565576.Hotel-Information) > > [Dorne Suite Taksim](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Dorne-Suite-Taksim.h38494876.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Cevahir Hotel & Convention Center](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Grand-Cevahir-Hotel-Convention-Center.h972529.Hotel-Information) > > [Wyndham Grand Istanbul Kalamis Marina Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Wyndham-Grand-Istanbul-Kalamis-Marina-Hotel.h5484206.Hotel-Information) > > [Niles Hotel Istanbul - Special Class](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Niles-Hotel-Istanbul-Special-Class.h1583001.Hotel-Information) > > [Sofitel Istanbul Taksim](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Sofitel-Istanbul-Taksim.h42400472.Hotel-Information) > > [Doubletree By Hilton Istanbul Old Town](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Doubletree-By-Hilton-Istanbul-Old-Town.h3758303.Hotel-Information)