How does “pay at the property” work when booking a hotel in Istanbul, and can you pay cash in euros?

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TL;DR

Terms depend on the rate: some bookings are paid fully at check-in, while others require an online deposit and the balance at the hotel. If the hotel requests cash in euros, confirm the accepted currency and final amount directly before arrival.

What the community said

Check the rules for the exact rate you selected: “pay at the property” can mean the full amount is due at check-in, with no charge taken when you book.

“Pay at the property”

Another common arrangement is an immediate online deposit, with only the remaining balance payable at the hotel. Compare the deposit and outstanding amount shown in your booking confirmation.

Deposit plus balance at the hotel

For a cash-on-arrival booking, a hotel may request euros, but confirm the payment currency in writing before arrival. Ask whether Turkish lira or US dollars are accepted and whether paying in another currency changes the price.

Cash payment in EUR