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title: "Side Hotel, Istanbul: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Side Hotel in Istanbul: rated 9.1 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-13
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Hotel · ★★★★
# Side Hotel

Cankurtaran Mahallesi, Istanbul, Turkey

9.1 ·  Excellent 43 reviews ·  4.2/5 on Google, 217 reviews ·  9.0 Location score
## About Side Hotel

Side Hotel is a hotel in Cankurtaran Mahallesi, Istanbul, Turkey. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 9.1 out of 10 across 43 reviews. Facilities include bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 2.0 km from the centre of Istanbul. The nearest airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), is 30 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 12:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 277

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## Rating on Google

4.2/5

217 Google reviews

-   5★48%
-   4★25%
-   3★15%
-   2★5%
-   1★7%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

BarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Shuttle
-   Concierge
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   In-room safe

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.0**/10

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **40**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Sirkeci Tren Garı</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">240 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">30 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">68 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Istanbul</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Topkapi Museum120 m
-   Cappadocia Balloon200 m
-   Sultan III. Mehmed Türbesi210 m
-   Sultan Ahmet Tomb210 m
-   Museum Of The Ancient Orient220 m
-   Mezcquita Azul220 m

## Side Hotel: in detail

Side Hotel offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Should you require transportation to or from the airport, hotel is able to organize it prior to your arrival date. Shuttle offerings at the hotel enhance the ease of discovering İstanbul. Visitors can take advantage of complimentary parking directly at the hotel. Reception services such as concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes are available to accommodate your requirements. Securing top-notch tickets and snagging sought-after dining reservations become effortless, thanks to the hotel's ticket service and tours. Room amenities feature daily housekeeping, allowing you to unwind and make the most of your visit. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast. Experience an unforgettable evening with your fellow travelers just a short distance away, at hotel's bar. Throughout the day and evening, grab a bite to eat from hotel's self-service vending machines whenever you please.

### Compare

## Compare Side Hotel with nearby hotels

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-   [Armagrandi Spina Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/armagrandi-spina-hotel-istanbul/) Hotel ★★★★ 10 m away
    
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## Questions about Side Hotel

### How do guests rate Side Hotel?

Side Hotel has a guest rating of 9.1 out of 10 from 43 reviews, which is better than 87% of rated hotels in Istanbul.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Side Hotel?

Check-in starts at 12:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Does Side Hotel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Side Hotel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Side Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), is 30 km away in a straight line.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/side-hotel-istanbul/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/