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

Midtown Hotel in Taksim was praised by a traveler who had just returned from Istanbul in June 2026 (she said she had been there more than ten times). A Russian-speaking traveler, she paid about 56,000 roubles for a week with breakfast, booked through a Russian booking service. The main advantage is location: the Havaist airport bus stop, funicular, metro and buses are nearby, Istiklal Street is a 5-minute walk away, and shops, cafés and exchange offices are a few steps from the door. The hotel smells pleasantly of Atelier Rebul fragrance, with the brand's toiletries in the bathroom.

Green Parrot Hotel Istanbul in the Old City was recommended by a traveler who stayed there the previous year (review posted in June 2026). A triple room with breakfast cost about $80 and a double around $50. Rooms were clean and tidy, breakfasts tasty and filling but repetitive — the same every day. There is a good lokanta (an inexpensive canteen) around the corner, and the main Old City sights are close by.