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A spa area with a hot tub, a sofa, and a canopy bed.
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.
A modern bathroom with a bathtub, a round wooden table, and a beige sofa.
A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a chandelier, and a decorative wall piece.

1. Emirtimes Hotel & Spa Tuzla

Emirtimes Hotel & Spa Tuzla
Orhanli
United States
zahra
$74 nightly
$84 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Total with taxes and fees
Emirtimes Hotel & Spa Tuzla
A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a phone, and a window with curtains.
A modern hotel room with a dark door, a marble countertop, and a wall-mounted number sign indicating room 302.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

2. Shelton Airport Otel

Shelton Airport Otel
Yavuz Selim
United Kingdom
Thomas Zachariah
$33 nightly
$37 total
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Total with taxes and fees
Shelton Airport Otel
A modern restaurant with a glass ceiling, wooden flooring, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.
A modern hotel with a prominent "ibis hotel" sign, a waterfront view, and a busy road with vehicles.
A modern interior with a red sofa, white chairs, a round table, and a chess-themed wall.
A modern reception desk with a wooden counter, black pendant lights, and a digital clock.

3. Ibis Istanbul Zeytinburnu

Ibis Istanbul Zeytinburnu
Zeytinburnu
United States
Jamila
$62 nightly
$68 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Ibis Istanbul Zeytinburnu
A seaside terrace with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking the ocean with a ship in the distance.
A bar area with a marble countertop, a candle, and various bottles.
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.

4. Recital Hotel

Recital Hotel
Sultanahmet
United States
YESMINE
$94 nightly
$104 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Recital Hotel
A modern hotel entrance with a glass canopy, a plaque, and two neatly trimmed bushes.
A modern lobby with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. There are framed pictures on the walls and a fireplace.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a door.
A modern lounge area with seating, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the outside.

5. Eresin Hotels Express

Eresin Hotels Express
Istanbul City Center
Netherlands
Özcan
$37 nightly
$41 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Eresin Hotels Express
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 compact hotel room with a desk, chair, and a bed with a red headboard. A window offers a city view, and a lamp is on the desk.
A workspace with a chalkboard displaying 'INTERNET' and other words, two chairs, and a desk with a laptop and printer.

6. ibis Istanbul West

ibis Istanbul West
Küçükçekmece
United States
Simona
$50 nightly
$56 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees
ibis Istanbul West
A hotel building with the sign "HOTEL OSAKA" and "OSAKA HOTEL" illuminated.
A grand room with ornate chandeliers, patterned carpets, and classic furniture.
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.

7. Hotel Osaka Airport

Hotel Osaka Airport
Bahcelievler
United States
Hilmi
$40 nightly
$44 total
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Osaka Airport
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a view of the city through large windows.
A cozy seating area with a table set for a coffee drink, a vase with dried flowers, and a book.
A dining area with tables set for two, overlooking a cityscape and a body of water.
A hotel entrance with a glass facade and a sign above the doors.

8. Cihangir Hotel Bosphorus

Cihangir Hotel Bosphorus
Taksim
United Kingdom
Ramin
$79 nightly
$88 total
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Total with taxes and fees
Cihangir Hotel Bosphorus
A modern hotel building with a glass facade and a sign indicating it is the Hotel Exocity in Istanbul.
A buffet setup with various food items and a central cake on a table.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a painting, and a door.
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
$30 nightly
$34 total
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Expocity Istanbul
A wooden table with chairs, a mirror, and a Bosch water dispenser.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a large window with curtains.
A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.
A multi-story building with a flat facade, several windows, and a ground-level entrance with a scooter parked outside.

10. My Dora Hotel

My Dora Hotel
Kadıköy
United States
shalini
$102 nightly
$113 total
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Total with taxes and fees
My Dora 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 view through a window with multiple panes, revealing a cityscape with buildings, a church spire, and a body of water.
A dining area with a table set for two, featuring a meal, a fruit bowl, and a vase of flowers.

11. Blue Gilroy Hotel

Blue Gilroy Hotel
Sultanahmet
United States
Saskia
$58 nightly
$65 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Blue Gilroy Hotel
A hotel with a sign reading "S.NAT HOTEL" and a "BERLA ARYA HOTEL" adjacent to it.
A bar area with a reception desk, wooden bar stools, and a brick wall.
A hallway with wooden flooring, a bench, a staircase, and a ceiling with a geometric pattern.
A hallway with wooden doors, a tiled ceiling, and a number sign indicating room 601.

12. Sanat Hotel Pera Boutique

Sanat Hotel Pera Boutique
Taksim
Finland
Elina
$52 nightly
$57 total
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Total with taxes and fees
Sanat Hotel Pera Boutique
A hotel reception area with a marble reception desk, a neon sign for 'The Gate Hotels', and a modern ceiling design with circular light fixtures.
A breakfast setting with plates of food, including eggs, cheese, and vegetables, and a small vase with pink flowers.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a plant, a door, and a painting on the wall.
A modern hotel building with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a red carpet, and a sign indicating it's 'The Gate Hotels'.

13. The Gate Hotels Kadıköy Downtown

The Gate Hotels Kadıköy Downtown
Kadıköy
Canada
Yasin
$58 nightly
$65 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
The Gate Hotels Kadıköy Downtown
A dining area with a table set for two, overlooking a scenic view of the sea and distant mountains.
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.
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.

14. Kaftan Hotel

Kaftan Hotel
Sultanahmet
United States
Nishat
$59 nightly
$66 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Total with taxes and fees
Kaftan Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a cityscape at night.
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 modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large screen displaying a cityscape.
A modern lobby with a marble staircase, a glass door entrance, and a green-lit wall.

15. Hotel Nena

Hotel Nena
Sultanahmet
United Kingdom
ali
$94 nightly
$106 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Nena
An outdoor restaurant with tables and benches, a green awning, and a sign for 'Lugano'.
A hotel room with a large bed, a laptop on the bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.
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.

16. Hotel Santa Sophia

Hotel Santa Sophia
Sultanahmet
United Kingdom
Ramzan
$47 nightly
$52 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Santa Sophia
A view of a building with domed architecture, a tall minaret, and a table with a plate of cookies and a cup.
A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table with a cup and a book, and a window with a view of 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.

17. Sofia Corner Hotel

Sofia Corner Hotel
Sultanahmet
United States
Yessenia
$42 nightly
$46 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Sofia Corner Hotel
A balcony table with breakfast items and a view of a historic building with multiple minarets.
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.
A luxurious living room with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

18. Rast Hotel Sultanahmet

Rast Hotel Sultanahmet
Sultanahmet
United States
Dharmendra
$123 nightly
$136 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Rast Hotel Sultanahmet
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 modern interior with a sofa, two armchairs, a table, and a lamp.
A hallway with a wooden door, a mirror, and a light fixture on the ceiling.

19. Pianoforte by Febor Hotels & Spa

Pianoforte by Febor Hotels & Spa
Istanbul City Center
United States
ROBERTO
$64 nightly
$71 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
Pianoforte by Febor Hotels & Spa
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.
A modern bathroom with a bathtub, a sink, and a mirror. There is a blue chair and a table with a plate of food and drinks.
A hotel lobby with a red carpet, large chandeliers, and potted plants.
A spacious lobby with a ping pong table, comfortable seating, and decorative lighting.

20. Tevetoglu Hotel

Tevetoglu Hotel
Pendik
United States
Halis
$65 nightly
$72 total
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Total with taxes and fees
Tevetoglu Hotel
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Three Star Hotel Guide for Istanbul

There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in Istanbul, Istanbul are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Istanbul, you’ll get access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centers, and spacious rooms.

Search for a cheap deal on a 3 star upscale hotel in Istanbul for the most elegant experience, or grab a low rate on one of the cheap 3 star hotels in Istanbul near the local attractions, if you want something a touch more unassuming. Whatever your traveling style, make sure to use the search tools at Expedia to track down prices, read more about amenities, and score a few local discounts.

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Istanbul?
Expedia customers needing a comfortable and convenient Istanbul stay often go for Kervan Hotel. This 3-star hotel, roughly 0.1 mi northwest of the center, comes with a terrace and free WiFi. Want another suggestion? Situated 0.1 mi west of downtown and including a terrace and free WiFi, Star Holiday Hotel is also a top pick among guests.
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Relaxation is a breeze in 3-star hotels in Istanbul. On top of pleasant surroundings, these lower-priced stays come with an array of welcome amenities like free WiFi, in-room coffee maker and fitness equipment. A 4-star hotel offers a more refined experience with enhanced features such as an on-site spa center, outdoor or indoor swimming pool and more spacious rooms. Regardless of your hotel style or how much you want to spend, we have the ideal match for you.

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