Istanbul Hotels
Information from various sources regarding hotels in Istanbul
I would highly recommend Hotel Antique, which is just a short walk from the Blue Mosque.
It's in a residential area just a few streets from an area with more hotels in it, so it's cheaper.
I think I paid $25 per night in early June.
It had air conditioning and free breakfast on a rooftop dining area with a nice view of the water and the Blue Mosque.
The main guy who works at the front desk (maybe the owner?) is very friendly and helpful.
I never did find a web site for this place.
There are also a couple of very good kebab places nearby.
One caution: There are apparently several places in Istanbul called Hotel Antique,
so if you find something on the web it's not likely to be the same place I'm talking about.
ksu93dlv
I stayed in the Hotel Nomade three years ago and it was delightful.
Price was right, friendly, helpful staff, simple but adequate rooms, rooftop terrace for the breakfast that was included.
I wouldn't hesitate to go back.
Also in Sultanhament area, near tram, Blue Mosque, restaurants, but on a quiet side street.
Enjoy the visit - Istanbul's a fascinating city!
Ann B
You can just arrive in Sultanahmet with a backpack on, and someone will almost certainly approach you offering a room.
If not, wander down to Caddesi St in Cankurtaran and there are heaps of cheap places.
Istanbul is one of my favourite cities in the world.
You are doing well if you leave Turkey without a carpet. Hope you enjoy it!
Deep Flayed Mares
I stayed at the Ambassador Hotel.
It is very close to all the great sights.
I stayed there for most of a week in the Fall of last year.
Its prices were reasonable, its rooms were quite 'modern' (at the end of a long vacation and nice room is a VERY appreciated thing),
and it has a great breakfast on the balcony with the most spectacular view you can possibly imagine.
You should be warned that the constant pitches from carpet sellers and other street peddlers can really REALLY get on your nerves,
the 100th (literally) time you've heard it in a day.
Dan Stephenson
It usually goes like:
Carpet salesman: "Where you from?"
Visitor: "(some place)"
Carpet salesman: "Oh, I have a brother/cousin living there. Come in and have a cup of Lezzo..."
The tourist is then presented with a BOILING hot glass of apple tea, and is thus forced to sit and wait for it to cool down,
all the while being presented with carpet after carpet.
Getting out of the shop may involve the use of a grappling hook or crowbar.
Deep Freud Moors