Sim Hotel in Istanbul
✅ Multiple reviews praise the excellent location close to major landmarks like the Grand Bazaar and easy access to public transport. ✅ Clean rooms with fresh towels daily were highlighted positively in several reviews. ✅ Friendly and multilingual staff members, such as receptionists Fatih and Altan, received commendation for helpfulness and good communication. ✅ Breakfast received consistent compliments for being delicious with a good variety on the menu. ✅ Guests appreciated the availability of free tea and coffee throughout the day. ❌ Several negative reviews mention unclean rooms and bathrooms with stained linens and poor hygiene. ❌ Some guests reported small room sizes and unpleasant odors inside the rooms. ❌ There are complaints about rude or unfriendly staff behavior, including an incident where hotel staff entered a guest's room without permission. ❌ Old and damaged facilities were noted, such as slow hot water supply and worn bathroom fixtures. ❌ Parking facilities received lower satisfaction ratings and some guests experienced reservation cancellations causing inconvenience.
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Description
Sim Hotel is a three-star accommodation built in 1993 and renovated in 2019, offering 51 rooms spread across two buildings in Istanbul's Laleli district. Guests find classic-style rooms with air conditioning, heating, and daily housekeeping. The hotel includes amenities like a restaurant, bar, lobby bar, coffee shop, and breakfast hall. Families traveling with children will appreciate the availability of children's chairs in the restaurant. Practical services such as 24-hour reception, luggage storage, free parking, and laundry services are provided. While the hotel has a modest 6.8/10 overall rating, it receives perfect marks for location, breakfast, cleanliness, service, and WiFi, although parking scores lower. The hotel operates an express check-in and check-out policy and offers multilingual staff service. Expect a straightforward stay focused on convenience near Istanbul's historical core rather than luxury.
Location
Sim Hotel sits in central Istanbul, in the Laleli area, approximately 1.5 km from the Suleymaniye Mosque and 1.6 km from the Grand Bazaar, both accessible by foot. The Column of Arcadius, a fifth-century Byzantine monument, is 514 meters away, while the Church of St. Polyeuctus ruins are 764 meters distant. The hotel is about 12 km from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Nearby dining options include Euro Cafe (233 m), a restaurant 293 meters away, and Pizza Bulls at 361 meters. The hotel is within 700 meters of the sea coast and benefits from nearby public transport connections, including bus, tram, and metro stations.
Tips
- Book directly and confirm your reservation in advance to avoid last-minute cancellations.
- Request room preferences upfront as room sizes vary and some guests experienced small rooms.
- Use public transport nearby for convenient access to city attractions, as the hotel is close to bus, tram, and metro stations.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
- Breakfast: Buffet [Mon - Sun] 07:00-10:00 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Service animals: Service animals are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: MasterCard, Visa
- Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 12:30.
Services and facilities
- Computer
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
- Smoking areas
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Newspapers
- Express check-in
- Early check-in
- Private check-in/check-out
- Non-smoking rooms
- Cable TV
- TV
- Luggage storage
- Telephone
- Bar
- Cafe
- Internet access
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Airport transportation
- Tour assistance
- Parking
- Fax and copy machine
The distance to the sea is 700 meters
Hotel view
Video: Sim Hotel - İstanbul - Turkey
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Reviews
Special thanks to receptionist Fatih who was very friendly and helpful whatever we needed, and he speaks multiple languages so it was easy to communicate.
Hotel has a good location it's near bus station, tram station and also metro.
Best regards. 😊
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Frequently asked questions about Sim Hotel
What room types are available at Sim Hotel?
Sim Hotel offers Economy Triple room, Economy Double room, Triple room, Quadruple room, and Double room.
Are pets allowed at Sim Hotel?
Pets and service animals are not allowed at Sim Hotel.
Is breakfast included in the room price?
Breakfast is served as a buffet daily from 07:00 to 10:00, but additional fees apply and it is not included in the room price.
How far is Sim Hotel from Istanbul Ataturk Airport?
Sim Hotel is located approximately 12 kilometers from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
Does Sim Hotel have parking available?
Yes, the hotel provides free parking, although guest reviews indicate parking satisfaction is moderate.
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Hotel prices for: June - July 2026 calendar
The average hotel price this month is 56 USD The best time to book is June 13, with rates starting from 48 USD