We stayed at the Side Hotel during a trip to Istanbul in early April. It took a long time to find a place to stay, there are very few Russian-language reviews on the Side.
The hotel left only positive impressions, for which I would like to express my gratitude to all the staff and management of the hotel. It is especially worth mentioning Aboubakir, Emre and big Emre, who contributed to our pleasant stay at the Side. All the guys were constantly positive, which couldn't help but inspire a great vacation in Istanbul.
I would also like to mention the perfect cleanliness in every corner of the hotel. The breakfasts are no frills, but delicious and satisfying. During breakfast, careful attention is paid to the accuracy of the distribution line, the availability of dishes and utensils. When we arrived at the room in the evening, we were always greeted by a carefully cleaned room that smelled clean.
We had a room on the 4th floor, adjacent to the kitchen, but we didn't notice any noise. Repairs are underway in the neighboring building, they begin around 8-9 a.m. It doesn't cause discomfort if you stay up late. The street on which the hotel stands is quiet, at night we slept with the window open and heard only seagulls and mules at dawn :)
The undoubted advantage is the view from the room and the location of the hotel, close to the main attractions, transport interchange, shops.
Definitely, when I want to come to the heart of Istanbul again, I will choose this place again!
Nice hotel. Not far from the T1 tram stop , good breakfasts, daily room cleaning, clean. The rooms are small, but it's quite normal for three people to spend the night.