cruisecountess Posted May 21, 2012 #1 Share Posted May 21, 2012 DH and I are looking for a hotel in Istanbul for three nights prior to Black Sea cruise next July. We would like to keep it to $200 a night, inclusive of breakfast. Walking distance to sights would be a plus. Thanks in advance for your suggestions. Harriet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted May 21, 2012 #2 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Try to do a search here: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=&f=234 for "Istanbul hotels". I bet there is more info there than you can read in a day :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john2003 Posted May 22, 2012 #3 Share Posted May 22, 2012 We stayed at the Hotel Nena which worked very well for us but it was a few years back so you should check current reviews. We had two or three nites there so had a free pickup from the ship and drop of at the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted May 22, 2012 #4 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Ditto as to the Hotel Nena. We stayed there last November and will be back there next September (after OUR Black Sea cruise). Not the fanciest hotel but a good bargain and a good location with a very helpful staff. Mura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bw333 Posted May 22, 2012 #5 Share Posted May 22, 2012 :)Stayed at Hotel Amira in Istanbul last year. Everything was great! Loved the price, location, rooftop terrace, staff, great breakfast and nice room. Link below. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g293974-d1674691-Reviews-Hotel_Amira_Istanbul-Istanbul.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribbeansun Posted May 22, 2012 #6 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Sari Konak was a decent place for us. The rooms were simple and nothing special but the location, breakfasts, helpful staff were all wonderful. We would stay there again. Price point easily fits your stated amount. They have 420 reviews on Tripadvisor so you can get a flavour for what they have to offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buranogal Posted May 22, 2012 #7 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Have booked Hotel Amira too so thanks for posting positive comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna201213 Posted May 22, 2012 #8 Share Posted May 22, 2012 DH and I are looking for a hotel in Istanbul for three nights prior to Black Sea cruise next July. We would like to keep it to $200 a night, inclusive of breakfast. Walking distance to sights would be a plus. Thanks in advance for your suggestions.Harriet We have booked this hotel in Sultanhammet for 3 nights. We have friends who recommended this hotel for the service and situation. Go to trip advisor and you'll see a lot of good comments and hotel has a web site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toranut97 Posted May 22, 2012 #9 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I will once again put in a word for the Sirkeci Konak. It is walking distance from Topkapi - our balcony overlooked the gardens. If you stay three nights (at least in the past) they will throw in your airport transfer and a free dinner. Includes breakfast - great place! See Trip Advisor for more info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruppert18 Posted May 22, 2012 #10 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Staying at Sirkeci Konakfor second time in August. Hotel staff great. Pick up or return to a/p with 3 night stay and dinner on arrival. Great location near tram. Breakfasts were great. Would highly recommend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruin Steve Posted May 22, 2012 #11 Share Posted May 22, 2012 We've stayed in a couple of places in Istanbul... First visit, we stayed at the Conrad--which will blow your intended budget out of the water--but, VERY nice hotel--but not real convenient to the sights... Second visit, we opted to try something a little more reasonably prices...and a little more convenient...and went with the Sari Konak... http://www.istanbulhotelsarikonak.com/ I really liked this hotel... From our window, we had an incredible view of the Blue Mosque--which was virtually right outside our window... All of the main sights of the Sultanhamet were in very close walking distance... The streets right outside the hotel had a large number of interesting restaurants... We really felt like we were in the middle of everything... And it costs a fraction of what the Conrad goes for... I highly recommend this hotel... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted May 22, 2012 #12 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Of course, it's hard to beat a free stay in Istanbul (or anywhere else, for that matter). Especially if it is in an upscale hotel like Hyatt, Intercontinental, Marriott or Hilton. All these hotels have credit cards (Chase and Amex) that offer bonus points or free nights for opening a credit card and many then offer free annual nights thereafter. Our favorite was a Hyatt CC that gave 2 free nights anywhere in the world without minimal spending required. We each got one, giving us 4 free Hyatt nights - we used 3 nights in Park Hyatt Sydney where rooms begin at AUS $800/night. Hard to beat that :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swifs Posted May 22, 2012 #13 Share Posted May 22, 2012 We loved the Hotel Nena- stayed there in Oct of 2011. Location was wonderful and the staff was wonderful. I posted a review on TripAdvisor I was so impressed. By contrast, we stayed in the W Hotel in Istanbul for 2 days pre-cruise and its location was terrible, the staff was not friendly and the decor was much too modern for our taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD607 Posted May 25, 2012 #14 Share Posted May 25, 2012 DH and I are looking for a hotel in Istanbul for three nights prior to Black Sea cruise next July. We would like to keep it to $200 a night, inclusive of breakfast. Walking distance to sights would be a plus. Thanks in advance for your suggestions.Harriet Last summer we stayed at the Biz Cevahir Hotel. It's on a quiet street in the heart of the old city, an easy walk to all the historic sites. The staff was very friendly. Here's the link to the website: Sultanahmet Hotels, Luxury Hotel in Sultanahmet Istanbul: Biz Cevahir Hotel www.bizcevahirhotels.comA warm welcome from privately owned Biz Cevahir Hotel is one of the few contemporary luxury hotels in the old city Sultanahmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FT/MS Posted May 27, 2012 #15 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Acra Hotel will fit the bill very well. Stayed there last fall FT/MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZROX Posted May 27, 2012 #16 Share Posted May 27, 2012 We're also staying at the Hyatt. As my husband has many Hyatt points. Might not be in the tourist area...the room is free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunding Posted May 27, 2012 #17 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Thanks for the Nena recommendation(s) - we've booked for late August. Very much looking forward to our time in Istanbul - and then weeks at sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykebob Posted June 1, 2012 #18 Share Posted June 1, 2012 There are many hotels in Istanbul. According to your budget there are many hotels in this category. You can search out them on net and can choose any one according to you. I have gone many times there and I liked to stay in Sultans Royal hotel. This is not so expensive and you can stay at here also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juhaha Posted June 1, 2012 #19 Share Posted June 1, 2012 We have stayed twice in the Blue House, a lovely little hotel directly across the street from the Blue Mosque. They have a wonderful breakfast and a restaurant on the roof. Everything is within walking distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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