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Travel Blogs from Istanbul
Istanbul
... bagage bij haar in haar kantoor mogen zetten. We moeten morgen nl. al om 8u van boord en hebben pas 's avonds om 19u onze terugvlucht. Bij ons vertrek in Brussel hebben we te horen gekregen dat we ’s morgens al mogen inchecken. Dat is makkelijker dan eerst met onze bagage naar Taksim te gaan (weg van de luchthaven) en nadien met nog eens met onze bagage de hele stad te moeten doorkruisen met het openbaar vervoer. We gaan’s morgens met de ...
Lots of Walking, Not Much Cash: Istanbul Days 1-2
... Solitude.) That was not the case, however: immediately on the first night, I met Ron, a 66 year old Californian who along with his wife was staying in my hostel in anticipation of his daughter's wedding in Antalya, a Southern city near the coast. While his wife was upstairs in a private room, Ron rented a dorm to recapture his own experiences staying in hostels when he was in school many years ago. Though I was exhausted when I met him, we started chatting as I got ready for ...
First and 2 nd day in Turkey
... sitting outside of the hostel or I would have walked right past it (they all look the same, stacks of table and chairs and blokes trying getting you inside)
I had a coffee, checked to see if I had a bed (yahoo! bottom bunk) now I’m doing this blog, tomorrow it’s another hop on, hop off bus tour these things seem the best way of seeing stuff and covering a lot of the city
It will be snappy happy time again, taking photos of lots of things and places I have ...
Chapter Three - East is West and West is East
... and cats, the meal is really quite good.
“Where’s the discount?” we ask when the bill arrives.
“Ah. It’s already included in the price.” We are told. Boy, we must look like suckers!
We then cross over the historic Galata Bridge, and find where we should have eaten.
Here is the Turkish equivalent of fast food. Rows of ...
We've landed...
... good deal. We had a mezes appetizer plate with a variety of dishes, main course chicken dish and a fresh fruit plate for dessert to complete the meal. Very good food. The cistern was a unique ambiance for the meal, and the show that followed.
Watched the karaoke singer (doing bad Elvis, amongst other things) and took in some of the belly-dancer's act (she was so-so). Got a kick out of the men from the dining crowd who got up and "belly-danced" with ...
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Other places to stay in Istanbul
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Swissotel The Bosphorus
Vi?nezade, Istanbul | 5 star hotelfrom $212- Wonderful Hotel in a wonderful city
- Best in Istanbul
- Great Choice
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Ceylan Intercontinental
Gümüssuyu, Istanbul | 5 star hotelfrom $200- Fantastic views from the top floor! :)
- Splendid as always
- A great choice for a luxurious Istanbul base
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Grand Hyatt Istanbul
Sisli, Istanbul | 5 star hotelfrom $250- Just great...
- Fantastic haven in the bustle of Istanbul
- High marks for the Hyatt
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The Marmara Istanbul
Beyoglu, Istanbul | 5 star hotelfrom $250- Great spot in Istanbul
- Worst 5 star Hotel we ever stayed.
- Our honeymoon hotel
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Radisson Blu Conference & Airport Hotel
Küçükçekmece, Istanbul | 4 star hotelfrom $134 -
Sheraton Istanbul Maslak Hotel
Esentepe, Istanbul | 5 star hotelfrom $96 -
Barcelo Eresin Topkapi
Fatih, Istanbul | 5 star hotelfrom $130- Mix feelings
- Bien situado al lado del tranvía moderno que recorre la ciudad
- A bit far from the sights
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Conrad Istanbul
Cihannuma, Istanbul | 5 star hotelfrom $124- Very Nice
- Service very patchy
- Very nice
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Ramada Kaya Plaza
Buyuk Cekmece Mah. E-5 Oto Yolu Hadimkoy Sok. Kaya Ramada Plaza , Istanbul | 5 star hotelfrom $127 -
Renaissance Polat Istanbul Hotel
Bakirköy, Istanbul | 5 star hotelfrom $200 -
Hilton Istanbul
Harbiye Ergenekon, Istanbul | 5 star hotelfrom $194- Beware lost reservations, rude staff, expensive extra fees
- Clean and spacious rooms
- The good and the bad
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Dedeman Hotel Istanbul
Besiktas, Istanbul | 5 star hotelfrom $172 -
WOW Hotel & Convention Center
Bakirköy, Istanbul | 5 star hotelfrom $114 -
Courtyard Istanbul International Airport
Halkal? Merkez, Istanbul | 4 star hotelfrom $108 -
Istanbul Marriott Hotel Asia
Ümraniye, Istanbul | 5 star hotelfrom $147 -
Elite World Hotel
Kocatepe, Istanbul | 5 star hotelfrom $169 -
Nippon Hotel
Kocatepe, Istanbul | 4 star hotelfrom $152 -
The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul
Sisli, Istanbul | 5 star hotelfrom $383- Perfection!
- 5 star experience
- Room for improvement.
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Moevenpick Hotel Istanbul
Besiktas, Istanbul | 5 star hotelfrom $143 -
Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
Yildiz, Istanbul | 5 star hotelfrom $483- The best hotel I have ever stayed at!
- Expensive!
- Stunning view but very expensive
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BEST WESTERN PLUS The President Hotel
Fatih, Istanbul | 4 star hotelfrom $134- No problems!
- Very good location
- OK for a 4 star hotel
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The Marmara Pera Hotel
Asmali Mescit, Istanbul | 4 star hotelfrom $158 -
Novotel Istanbul
Zeytinburnu, Istanbul | 4 star hotelfrom $128 -
Point Hotel Taksim
Kocatepe, Istanbul | 4 star hotel- Probablemente el mejor hotel donde jamás he tenido el placer de descansar mi cabeza
- Planeando un viaje
- Wahrscheinlich das beste Hotel, in dem ich je geschlafen habe
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Sheraton Istanbul Atakoy Hotel
Ataköy 1 Mahalle, Istanbul | 5 star hotelfrom $194 -
Golden Age 1 Hotel
Sariyer, Istanbul | 4 star hotelfrom $114
