Istanbul is the only city in the world which spans two continents: Europe and Asia. The European side of Istanbul is the commercial and tourist centre of the city, yet there are still many great Istanbul hotels on the Asian side to choose from as well.

 

 

Advantages with Asian side Hotels in Istanbul

Staying in an Asian side hotel has many advantages. Firstly, if you are looking to book an Istanbul Asian side hotel you should seriously consider flying in to the international airport on the Asian side, called Sabiha Gökçen. The advantage with this is that many charter and budget airlines use this airport so you may find a cheaper flight! Transferring from the airport to an Asian side hotel is then very easy and relatively quick; far faster than having to cross the Bosphorus!

The Asian side hotels in Istanbul tend to be in more residential areas, so you get an attractive hotel in quieter surroundings. The European side is a bustling and sometimes noisy city, which may overwhelm you after a while! You may find that you’re grateful to be able to return to an Asian side hotel at the end of a day of sightseeing!

 

Business Travellers

If you’re coming to Istanbul on business you’ll find that the Asian side is now attracting more and more businesses. Istanbul hotels near the airport are an excellent choice for meetings and conferences and are well geared to this market. By using hotels on the Asian side you will save yourself the time of having to travel right into the city centre, allowing you to conduct your business quickly and profitably.

 

Turkish Grand Prix

You’ll also want to choose Istanbul hotels on the Asian side if you’re coming here to watch the Turkish Grand Prix or Moto GP, as Istanbul Park is on the Asian side.

 

Where to choose Istanbul Asian side hotels

Istanbul Asian side hotels are available in a wide range of star ratings, from 2 star to 5 star as well as some hotels which do not have a star rating that are classified as ‘Special Class’. If you’re planning to visit the European side of the city, you’ll probably want to consider an Asian side hotel which is near one of the ferry ports. Ferries frequently travel back and forth between the two sides, and are a very cheap and fun way of travelling around. The two main ferry terminals are at Üsküdar and Kadiköy.