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18 Sep - 20 Sep
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25 Sep - 27 Sep

Our top choices for Istanbul 3-star hotels

A spa area with a hot tub, a sofa, and a canopy bed.
A modern bathroom with a bathtub, a round wooden table, and a beige sofa.
A luxurious living room with a fireplace, a round coffee table with candles, a plush red sofa, and a large painting of hot air balloons.
A spa area with a stone wall, a hot tub, and a wooden staircase.

1. Emirtimes Hotel & Spa Tuzla

Emirtimes Hotel & Spa Tuzla
Orhanli
United States
Maxim
฿2,623
฿2,912 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Emirtimes Hotel & Spa Tuzla
A modern hotel entrance with a glass canopy, a plaque, and two neatly trimmed bushes.
A modern lounge area with seating, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the outside.
A restaurant with a self-service beverage dispenser, multiple tables, and chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a door.

2. Eresin Hotels Express

Eresin Hotels Express
Istanbul City Center
Netherlands
Özcan
฿1,575
฿1,748 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Eresin Hotels Express
A seaside terrace with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking the ocean with a ship in the distance.
A buffet with various food items including salads, meats, and appetizers.
A multi-story hotel with a classic architectural style, featuring balconies and a ground-level restaurant.
A bar area with a marble countertop, a candle, and various bottles.

3. Recital Hotel

Recital Hotel
Sultanahmet
United States
Juan Ariel
฿2,297
฿2,549 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Recital Hotel
A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.
A modern hotel room with a dark door, a marble countertop, and a wall-mounted number sign indicating room 302.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a phone, and a window with curtains.
A multi-story building with a modern facade, large windows, and a visible storefront.

4. Shelton Airport Otel

Shelton Airport Otel
Yavuz Selim
United Kingdom
Thomas Zachariah
฿1,148
฿1,274 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Shelton Airport Otel
A multi-story hotel with a prominent "ibis HOTEL" sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance area.
A modern interior with a wooden floor, a round table with a red chair, a black rocking chair, and a glass wall offering a view of the street.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a mirror.
A compact hotel room with a desk, chair, and a bed with a red headboard. A window offers a city view, and a lamp is on the desk.

5. ibis Istanbul West

ibis Istanbul West
Küçükçekmece
United States
Simona
฿1,725
฿1,915 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
ibis Istanbul West
A modern restaurant with a glass ceiling, wooden flooring, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.
A modern office space with a desk, laptop, coffee maker, and a view of the sea through a large window.
A modern reception desk with a wooden counter, black pendant lights, and a digital clock.
A modern hotel with a prominent "ibis hotel" sign, a waterfront view, and a busy road with vehicles.

6. Ibis Istanbul Zeytinburnu

Ibis Istanbul Zeytinburnu
Zeytinburnu
United States
Jamila
฿2,109
฿2,340 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Ibis Istanbul Zeytinburnu
A hotel building with the sign "HOTEL OSAKA" and "OSAKA HOTEL" illuminated.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A reception area with a clock, a red carpet, and a staircase in the background.
A buffet with various food items including salads, vegetables, and fruits.

7. Hotel Osaka Airport

Hotel Osaka Airport
Bahcelievler
United States
Hilmi
฿1,414
฿1,570 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Hotel Osaka Airport
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance featuring a sign reading "OPERA TRADEMARK Collection by Wyndham."
A spacious living area with a brown leather sofa, two armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A hotel lobby with a round table displaying breakfast items, a sign indicating free charge, and large windows with a view of the street.
A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a TV.

8. Trademark Collection By Wyndham Operla İstanbul Airport Hotels

Trademark Collection By Wyndham Operla İstanbul Airport Hotels
Yavuz Selim
United States
Pooya
฿2,045
฿2,270 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Trademark Collection By Wyndham Operla İstanbul Airport Hotels
A modern hotel building with a glass facade and a sign indicating it is the Hotel Exocity in Istanbul.
A tray of freshly baked bread rolls with sesame seeds.
A hotel lobby with leather sofas, a coffee table, a TV, and a reception desk.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a painting, and a door.

9. Hotel Expocity Istanbul

Hotel Expocity Istanbul
Avcilar
United Kingdom
Naila
฿1,036
฿1,150 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Hotel Expocity Istanbul
A dining area with a table set for two, overlooking a scenic view of the sea and distant mountains.
A restaurant with round tables and chairs, a buffet with various food items, and a view of the sea through large windows.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair and a small table, a mirror on the wall, and a view of the sea through the window.
A room with a large window offering a view of rooftops and buildings, a small round table, two armchairs, and a mirror with a decorative frame.

10. Kaftan Hotel

Kaftan Hotel
Sultanahmet
Sweden
Pehr
฿2,291
฿2,543 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Kaftan Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a view of the city through large windows.
A hotel room with two beds, a modern ceiling design, and a view of the city.
A hotel entrance with a glass facade and a sign above the doors.
A dining area with tables set for two, overlooking a cityscape and a body of water.

11. Cihangir Hotel Bosphorus

Cihangir Hotel Bosphorus
Taksim
United Kingdom
Ramin
฿2,487
฿2,760 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Cihangir Hotel Bosphorus
An outdoor restaurant with tables and benches, a green awning, and a sign for 'Lugano'.
A hotel lobby with a red sofa, a chandelier, and a traditional rug.
A hotel room with a large bed, a laptop on the bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A spacious room with a chandelier, red velvet chairs, a white round table, and a large mirror.

12. Hotel Santa Sophia

Hotel Santa Sophia
Sultanahmet
United Kingdom
Ramzan
฿1,522
฿1,689 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Hotel Santa Sophia
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a marble wall, and a ceiling with a grid pattern.
A modern interior with a sofa, two armchairs, a table, and a lamp.
A reception desk with a sign reading "Piano Forte" and a "Mini Market" sign.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

13. Pianoforte by Febor Hotels & Spa

Pianoforte by Febor Hotels & Spa
Istanbul City Center
United States
ROBERTO
฿2,192
฿2,433 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Pianoforte by Febor Hotels & Spa
A view of a building with domed architecture, a tall minaret, and a table with a plate of cookies and a cup.
A hotel lobby with a brick wall, two paintings, a reception desk, and a staircase.
A view of a mosque with a tall minaret and a dome, surrounded by greenery and buildings.
A hotel room with two beds, a large ornate mirror, a wooden dresser, and a potted plant.

14. Sofia Corner Hotel

Sofia Corner Hotel
Sultanahmet
United States
Yessenia
฿1,588
฿1,762 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Sofia Corner Hotel
A grand entrance with two large wooden doors, a chandelier, and a number '8' sign.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a chandelier.
A balcony with a table and chairs, a vase of flowers, and a view of a building with balconies and windows.
A dining area with a table set for two, featuring a meal, a fruit bowl, and a vase of flowers.

15. Blue Gilroy Hotel

Blue Gilroy Hotel
Sultanahmet
United States
Tamara
฿2,875
฿3,191 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Blue Gilroy Hotel
A hotel room with a desk, chair, television, minibar, and a shoe rack.
A wooden table with chairs, a mirror, and a Bosch water dispenser.
A multi-story building with a flat facade, several windows, and a ground-level entrance with a scooter parked outside.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a mirror, and a walk-in closet.

16. My Dora Hotel

My Dora Hotel
Kadıköy
United States
shalini
฿3,481
฿3,864 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
My Dora Hotel
A modern lounge area with a curved ceiling decorated with sketches and notes, a large chess piece mural, and a view through large windows.
A buffet with various food items and a chalkboard with text in a foreign language.
A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

17. Ibis Istanbul Tuzla

Ibis Istanbul Tuzla
Tuzla
United Kingdom
Nurhayat
฿2,258
฿2,506 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Ibis Istanbul Tuzla
A hotel sign with the name "ibis HOTEL" against a clear blue sky.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, red cushions, a round coffee table, and a large red accent wall.
A conference room with rows of red chairs, a podium, a screen displaying 'ibis Hotels', and a ceiling with recessed lighting.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a mini-fridge, and a suitcase.

18. ibis Istanbul Esenyurt

ibis Istanbul Esenyurt
Esenyurt
United States
MANAL
฿1,794
฿1,992 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
ibis Istanbul Esenyurt
A balcony table with breakfast items and a view of a historic building with multiple minarets.
A spacious lobby with a large, ornate chandelier, plush seating, and a patterned carpet.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a city view.
A luxurious living room with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

19. Rast Hotel Sultanahmet

Rast Hotel Sultanahmet
Sultanahmet
United States
Dharmendra
฿5,948
฿6,602 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Rast Hotel Sultanahmet
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a cityscape at night.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a phone, a built-in TV, and a view of the balcony.
A modern lobby with a marble staircase, a glass door entrance, and a green-lit wall.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large screen displaying a cityscape.

20. Hotel Nena

Hotel Nena
Sultanahmet
United Kingdom
ali
฿3,777
฿4,192 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Hotel Nena
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What are the best 3-star hotels in Istanbul?
Kervan Hotel, around 0.16 kilometres northwest of downtown Istanbul, is a guest favourite. A terrace and free WiFi are among its many conveniences. Star Holiday Hotel is another 3-star hotel recommended by travellers. It features a terrace and a nearby metro station, and is approximately 0.16 kilometres west of the centre.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Istanbul?
The principal difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in Istanbul will be the standard of service and availability of creature comforts. 3-star hotels are typically more pocket-friendly and include the services and conveniences you need to be comfy, such as breakfast, a gym and WiFi. You can count on a bit more at a 4-star hotel — think upscale furnishings, premium bathroom products and perks like day spas.