We had five great days in Istanbul and staying here contributed to an affordable vacation. For value and price you can't beat the Side Hotel (pronounced see-day) and its location in the Sultanahmet area is perfect, just a few minutes’ walk to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Basilica Cistern. These sites are literally just around the... More

We stayed for four nights in the Pension side. The location is very good and close to all the Sultanahmet attractions. Price is good value, rooms are clean and breakfast is fine. Staff very helpful and the only minor niggle is patchy wi fi. Would definitely stay there again.

My Turkish Air flight through Istanbul arrived at 3:30PM one day and left at 12:45PM the following day, so I made the decision to book one night at the SIde Pension and transport from and to the airport. My room was 50 Euros and transport each direction was 30 Euros, so 110 Euros for room and transportation. Room 29 was... More

I stayed six nights in the corner room #22, which is sufficient size for one person only. The maid came every day with fresh towels but not sure how often the sheets were changed. The room faces the street, so can be a bit noisy with pedestrians and late diners, since you need to open the windows for fresh air... More

We stayed in the pension at side hotel. You got what you paid for. It is located extremely close between aya Sofia and the blue mosque which was really great. Walking distance to one of the streets of food and bars in the old city. The staff were friendly and helped where they could. We had a triple room with... More

I stayed at Side Hotel with my parents from 9-11 April, and on my own from 19 - 24 April. We were returning visitors, having stayed at Side in 2000 when we went to Turkey for the first time. Both stays were fantastic. Side is a family-run hotel/pension. The rooms are clean and well-maintained. The pension part has been upgraded... More

The location is the best thing about the hotel. Rooms are basic and comfortable. Breakfast is basic and fresh - bread, egg, 5 olives, 3 slices of tomato, 3 slices of cucumber, cream cheese, butter and jam. Every day. I liked it - veggies are good for brekkie. Room was clean and basic. Street view room was a little noisy... More

We stayed 4 nights at the Side Hotel. It's in a wonderful location, close the Topkapi palace and the Blue Mosque. The hotel itself is a bit lacking. It was cool in Istanbul when we visited in April and the thin blanket they offered really was not sufficient to keep us warm. Breakfast was was Turkish basic, you pick it... More

Good points: - location, quiet street, but only few steps from Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque - terrace with tables and chairs (you can eat your breakfast there) - friendly staff, reception staff speaking good English - hot tea available in the lobby 24h a day - nice fresh breakfast, although every day the same (egg, cream cheese, jam, olives,... More