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Our top choices for Istanbul 3-star hotels

A spa area with a hot tub, a sofa, and a canopy bed.
A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a chandelier, and a decorative wall piece.
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.

1. Emirtimes Hotel & Spa Tuzla

Emirtimes Hotel & Spa Tuzla
Orhanli
United States
Maxim
NT$2,397
NT$2,661 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a door.
A restaurant with a self-service beverage dispenser, multiple tables, and chairs.

2. Eresin Hotels Express

Eresin Hotels Express
Istanbul City Center
Canada
Irshad
NT$1,511
NT$1,677 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Eresin Hotels Express
A seaside terrace with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking the ocean with a ship in the distance.
A multi-story hotel with a classic architectural style, featuring balconies and a ground-level restaurant.
A buffet with various food items including salads, meats, and appetizers.
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a window with a view.

3. Recital Hotel

Recital Hotel
Sultanahmet
United States
Juan Ariel
NT$3,231
NT$3,586 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Recital Hotel
A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a TV, and a balcony with a view.
A modern hotel room with a dark door, a marble countertop, and a wall-mounted number sign indicating room 302.
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
NT$950
NT$1,054 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
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 reception desk, seating area, and large windows allowing natural light.
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 sign with "ibis HOTEL" in red letters.

5. ibis Istanbul West

ibis Istanbul West
Küçükçekmece
United States
Simona
NT$1,651
NT$1,833 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 19 - Sep 20
ibis Istanbul West
A modern restaurant with a glass ceiling, wooden flooring, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.
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.
A modern office space with a desk, laptop, coffee maker, and a view of the sea through a large window.

6. Ibis Istanbul Zeytinburnu

Ibis Istanbul Zeytinburnu
Zeytinburnu
United States
Aliou
NT$1,913
NT$2,123 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Ibis Istanbul Zeytinburnu
A hotel building with the sign "HOTEL OSAKA" and "OSAKA HOTEL" illuminated.
A buffet with various food items including salads, vegetables, and fruits.
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.

7. Hotel Osaka Airport

Hotel Osaka Airport
Bahcelievler
United States
Hilmi
NT$1,291
NT$1,433 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Hotel Osaka Airport
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance featuring a sign reading "OPERA TRADEMARK Collection by Wyndham."
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.
A spacious living area with a brown leather sofa, two armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a patterned rug.

8. Trademark Collection By Wyndham Operla İstanbul Airport Hotels

Trademark Collection By Wyndham Operla İstanbul Airport Hotels
Yavuz Selim
United States
Aiysha
NT$1,763
NT$1,956 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a painting, and a door.
A buffet setup with various food items and a central cake on a table.
A hotel lobby with leather sofas, a coffee table, a TV, and a reception desk.

9. Hotel Expocity Istanbul

Hotel Expocity Istanbul
Avcilar
United Kingdom
Naila
NT$1,142
NT$1,267 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Hotel Expocity Istanbul
A dining area with a table set for two, overlooking a scenic view of the sea and distant mountains.
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.
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.

10. Kaftan Hotel

Kaftan Hotel
Sultanahmet
Sweden
Pehr
NT$1,898
NT$2,107 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
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 dining area with tables set for two, overlooking a cityscape and a body of water.
A cozy seating area with a table set for a coffee drink, a vase with dried flowers, and a book.

11. Cihangir Hotel Bosphorus

Cihangir Hotel Bosphorus
Taksim
United Kingdom
Ramin
NT$2,386
NT$2,648 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
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 spacious room with a chandelier, red velvet chairs, a white round table, and a large mirror.
The exterior of Hotel Santa Sophia with a grand entrance, a well-lit facade, and outdoor seating area.

12. Hotel Santa Sophia

Hotel Santa Sophia
Sultanahmet
United Kingdom
Ramzan
NT$1,411
NT$1,566 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Hotel Santa Sophia
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a marble wall, and a ceiling with a grid pattern.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A reception desk with a sign reading "Piano Forte" and a "Mini Market" sign.
A hallway with a wooden door, a mirror, and a light fixture on the ceiling.

13. Pianoforte by Febor Hotels & Spa

Pianoforte by Febor Hotels & Spa
Istanbul City Center
United States
ROBERTO
NT$2,127
NT$2,361 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
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 view of a mosque with a tall minaret and a dome, surrounded by greenery and buildings.
A hotel lobby with a brick wall, two paintings, a reception desk, and a staircase.
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
NT$1,507
NT$1,672 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
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 dining area with a table set for two, featuring a meal, a fruit bowl, and a vase of flowers.
A view through a window with multiple panes, revealing a cityscape with buildings, a church spire, and a body of water.

15. Blue Gilroy Hotel

Blue Gilroy Hotel
Sultanahmet
United States
Tamara
NT$2,434
NT$2,701 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Blue Gilroy Hotel
A wooden table with chairs, a laptop, and books in a room with a wooden wall and a green wall with framed pictures.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a wardrobe.
A multi-story building with a flat facade, several windows, and a ground-level entrance with a scooter parked outside.
An outdoor patio with a glass enclosure, seating, and a stone wall.

16. My Dora Hotel

My Dora Hotel
Kadıköy
United States
shalini
NT$3,332
NT$3,699 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
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
NT$2,236
NT$2,482 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
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 hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a mini-fridge, and a suitcase.
A modern hotel building with a prominent 'ibis HOTEL' sign, a well-maintained entrance, and a landscaped area with plants.

18. ibis Istanbul Esenyurt

ibis Istanbul Esenyurt
Esenyurt
United States
MANAL
NT$1,589
NT$1,764 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
ibis Istanbul Esenyurt
A balcony table with breakfast items and a view of a historic building with multiple minarets.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a city view.
A spacious lobby with a large, ornate chandelier, plush seating, and a patterned carpet.
A restaurant with a view of a cityscape and a mosque. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

19. Rast Hotel Sultanahmet

Rast Hotel Sultanahmet
Sultanahmet
United States
Dharmendra
NT$4,347
NT$4,826 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Rast Hotel Sultanahmet
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a cityscape at night.
A modern lobby with a marble staircase, a glass door entrance, and a green-lit wall.
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 spacious room with a large breakfast buffet, a skylight, and a view of the outside.

20. Hotel Nena

Hotel Nena
Sultanahmet
United Kingdom
Sonia
NT$2,684
NT$2,979 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Hotel Nena
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What are the best 3-star hotels in Istanbul?
Travelers seeking an affordable and comfortable Istanbul stay often book Kervan Hotel. This 3-star hotel, around 0.16 kilometers northwest of the center, offers a terrace and front desk services. Want another hot tip? Located 0.16 kilometers west of downtown and including a terrace and front desk services, Star Holiday Hotel is another preferred choice among guests.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Istanbul?
The most obvious difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in Istanbul is the quality of service and availability of creature comforts. Three-star hotels are usually more budget-friendly and come with the conveniences and services required to be comfy, such as a gym, WiFi and breakfast. You can count on a little bit more at a 4-star hotel — think upmarket décor, deluxe toiletries and extras like day spas.