Best budget-friendly hotels in Istanbul with breakfast: where to stay and how much does it cost?

A recent traveler recommends checking hotel deals outside package-tour platforms: one Istanbul stay was booked via Sletat.ru and came out about 30,000 RUB cheaper than major tour booking sites. The hotel itself was considered very good for the price, but food was a weak point if you want variety in meat dishes—mostly chicken, though one day they served excellent trout.

Midtown Hotel near Taksim gets strong feedback as a well-located option. The reported rate was about 56,000 RUB for one week with breakfast. Its main advantage is transport access: Havaist airport bus stop, funicular, metro and buses are all nearby, and Istiklal Street is about a 5-minute walk away, with shops, cafés and exchange offices close by.

In Istanbul’s Old City, Green Parrot Hotel Istanbul is recommended as a solid budget stay. Reported prices were around $80 for a triple room with breakfast and about $50 for a double. Guests highlight that it was clean and tidy, breakfasts were tasty though repetitive, and the location was convenient for sightseeing, with a good local lokanta just around the corner.