How much is it usually for a really nice hotel in Istanbul?

Q. I am going to Turkey with my family this spring or summer. We were looking online for rates and for the Legacy Ottoman hotel it is approximately $150 per night, but it's a really REALLY nice hotel so I was wondering how it is not more expensive... is that an accurate price? Thank you so much.

A. Hereâs some information about some hotels of Istanbul. If you have a small budget, I suggest you the 3 star or boutique hotels in Fatih-Sultanahmet. You may find a room with 25 Euro or even lower price. All of the prices given below are for per room per night.

*** Some of the hotels in Istanbul (according to their counties):

# European Side (from north to south):

* Sisli [ Hotel The Marmara (rates from 57 EUR), Hotel Sisli (rates from 42 EUR), Hotel Nil (rates from 41 EUR), Hotel Gul (Mecidiyekoy - rates from 35 EUR), Hotel Park Hyatt, Hotel Holiday Inn, Hotel Valide, Hotel Grand Cevahir, Hotel Ramada Plaza ]

* Besiktas
----- 5 stars: [ Swissotel The Bosphorus, Hotel Four Seasons Bosphorus, Hotel Ciragan Kempinski, Hotel Movenpick (4.Levent), Hotel Bilek (4.Levent) ]

* Beyoglu
----- 5 stars: [ Hotel Elite World (Taksim), Hotel Ceylan Intercontinental (Taksim), Hotel The Marmara (Taksim) ]
----- 4 stars: [ Hotel Golden Park (Taksim - rates from 81 EUR), Hotel Grand Ãztanik (Taksim - rates from 72 EUR), Golden Age 1 Hotel Taksim (Taksim - rates from 66 EUR), Hotel Marble (Taksim - rates from 55 EUR), Best Western Eresin Taxim (Taksim), Hotel Riva (Taksim), Hotel Elite World Prestige (Taksim), Hotel Crystal (Taksim), Hotel Feronya (Taksim), Hotel Golden Age Deluxe (Taksim), Hotel Grand Star (Taksim), Hotel Istanbul Kervansaray (Taksim), Hotel Richmond, Hotel Pera Tulip (Tepebasi), Hotel The Pera Rose (Tepebasi) ]
----- 3 stars: [ Hotel Santa Pera (3 stars - Tepebasi - rates from 44 EUR), Hotel Bale, Hotel Elan, Hotel Golden Age ]
----- Boutique: [ Hotel Santa Hill (Taksim - rates from 68 EUR), Hotel Vardar Palace (Taksim - rates from 40 EUR), Hotel Santa Ottoman (Taksim), Hotel Butik Star (Taksim), Hotel Pera Palace (Taksim), Hotel Pera Rose (Tepebasi), Hotel Lush, Hotel Residence, Hotel Yenisehir Palas, Hotel Richmond, Hotel Anemon Galata, Hotel Monopol, Hotel Libko, Hotel Lion, Hotel Taksim Plaza, Hotel The Madison, Hotel Troya]

* Fatih
----- 5 stars: [ Hotel Eresin Crown (Sultanahmet), Hotel Holiday Inn City (Topkapi), Hotel Barcelo Eresin (Topkapi), Akgün Hotel (Topkapi), Hotel Legacy Ottoman (Sirkeci) ]
----- 4 stars: [ Hotel Grand Yavuz (Sultanahmet - rates from 55 EUR), Assos Hotel (Beyazid - rates from 54 EUR), Hotel Klas (Beyazid - rates from 51 EUR), Hotel Ikbal Deluxe (Laleli - rates from 48 EUR), Marinem Hotel (Laleli - rates from 43 EUR), Hotel Lady Diana (Sultanahmet), Hotel Gülhane Park (Sultanahmet), Hotel Arcadia (Sultanahmet), Hotel Aziyade (Sultanahmet), Hotel Adamar (Sultanahmet), Hotel Byzantium (Sultanahmet), Hotel Orka Royal (Sirkeci), Hotel Yasmak Sultan (Sirkeci), Hotel Romance (Sirkeci), Hotel Mosaic (Laleli), Hotel Grand Medya (Laleli), Hotel Istanbul Trend (Laleli), The City Hotel Istanbul (Aksaray), Hotel Golden Hill (Findikzade), Hotel All Seasons (Findikzade), Hotel Antik (Beyazid), Best Western The President Hotel (Beyazid), Grand Hotel Gulsoy (Beyazid) ]
----- 3 stars: [ Hotel Historia (Sultanahmet - rates from 49 EUR), Martinenz Hotel ( Laleli - rates from 49 EUR), Hotel Pianoforte (Kiztasi - rates from 45 EUR), Santa Sophia Hotel (Sultanahmet - rates from 42 EUR), Hotel Golden Crown (Sultanahmet - rates from 39 EUR), Metropol Hotel Sirkeci (rates from 35 EUR), Hotel Grand Ons (Laleli - rates from 28 EUR), Sunlight Hotel (Sultanahmet - rates from 27 EUR), Hotel Atlantis (Sultanahmet), Hotel Mina (Sultanahmet), Hotel Eris ( Sirkeci ), Hotel Olimpiyat ( Sirkeci ), Hotel Askoc ( Sirkeci ), Hotel Erbil ( Sirkeci ), Hotel Best Nobel ( Sirkeci ), Star City Hotel, Hotel Green Anka ( Findikzade), ]
----- Boutique: [ Hotel Antea (Sultanahmet - rates from 57 EUR), Arden City Hotel (Sultanahmet - rates from 55 EUR), Hotel Diva's (Sultanahmet - rates from 48 EUR), Hotel Küpeli (Sultanahmet - rates from 48 EUR), Hotel City Wall (rates from 48 EUR), Fors Hotel (Sultanahmet - rates from 42 EUR), Hotel Osmanhan (Sultanahmet - rates from 40 EUR), Hotel Star Holiday (Sultanahmet - rates from 32 EUR), Hotel Liberty (Sehzadebasi - rates from 32 EUR), Hotel Evsen (Sirkeci - rates from 30 EUR), Hotel Holiday (Sultanahmet - rates from 29 EUR), Hotel Park (Sirkeci - rates from 29 EUR), Hotel Emma Saray (Sultanahmet - rates from 28 EUR), Hotel Dedem (Cemberlitas - rates from 25 EUR), Hotel Rast (Sultanahmet), Pierre Loti Hotel (Sultanahmet), Hotel Albatros Premier (Sultanahmet), Hotel Vezir (Sultanahmet), Antis Hotel (Sultanahmet), Hotel Avicenna (Sultanahmet), Hotel Celal Sultan (Sultanahmet), Hotel Sky Kamer (Beyazid), Hotel Nobel (Laleli), Hotel Q-Inn (Laleli), Erten Konak Hotel, Best Western Acropol Hotel ]

* Bakirkoy
----- 5 stars: [ Hotel Polat Renaissance (Yesilkoy), Hotel Sheraton Istanbul Atakoy (Atakoy), Hotel Titanic Port ]
----- 4 stars: [ Hotel Atakoy Marina (Atakoy) ]

* Buyukcekmece
----- 5 stars: [ Hotel Eser Premium (rates from 100 EUR), Hotel Kaya Ramada Plaza ]
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What is the best and cheapest way to get from the airport in Istanbul to Sultanahmet Area?

Q. I was wondering what the best method might be, and if this is a good area for moderately priced hotels in Istanbul?

Thanks so much guys!

A. i think (light rail and modern tramway together) are the simpliest and cheapest way to go to sultanahmet area.urban buses are complicated and you should change more than once.taxi is the best but most expensive.
i share a map of railway transportation on that link.you should get on light rail in havalimani(airport) and then get off in one of Zeytinburnu or Aksaray(you can see in map).you should change the transporter and get on modern tramway in Zeytinburnu or Aksaray(choose one of them).that will take u to sultanahmet area.consequently you will use two different vehicles to go to sultanahmet.price of ticket is about one dolar.so maybe with two dollars you can go to sultanahmet area.link of map is below

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/30/Istanbul_Rapid_Transit_Map.png

What are the most prestigious and fashionable areas in Istanbul, Turkey?

Q. I am interested in finding an upscale area to stay, safety (even at night), upscale shopping (Chanel, Hermes, LV etc.), Istanbul theater and opera. Middle aged or older crowd, preferbaly mostly europeans/ americans. Not interested in crazy nightlife and clubbing. Any restaurant recommendations greatly appreciated. How is Sultanahmet area?

A. Nisantasi/ Tesvikiye area or Etiler area in European side, Bagdat Street area in Asian side.
There is a Princess Hotel in Ortakoy ( in the European side)and a Princess Hotel in Suadiye (in the Asian side.) I think they may be suitable for you.
http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:tr:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=princess+hotel+istanbul&fb=1&split=1&view=text&ei=81prSrPNE8WgjAfh6rWeCw&sa=X&oi=local_group&ct=more-results&resnum=1
Bagdat Street is lively at nights and also on Sundays,most shops are open till late hours and also on Sundays, there are many cafes, restaurants and shops, many of the shops are upscale ( most places are closed except for malls on Sunday- even in Nisantasi-Tesvikiye area , the malls and cafes are open but most shops in the streets are closed )but most of the theaters,operas are on the European side.
European side is more close to touristic areas.
Asian side is mostly residential.

Sutanahmet area is very touristic but not that luxurious.It may not be comfortable in the way you search.

YOu can find the kind of shops you mention and such in Nisantasi/ Tesvikiye area, in Etiler area , in Bagdat Street area, in Canyon Mall ( very luxurious mall in Levent), in Akmerkez Mall(Ulus/ Etiler area- mostly luxuruous- has been a while it opened, but it's a good one ), and in some other malls like IstinyePark ( Istinye), Cevahir Mall (Sisli) and so on.

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