Days Inn by Wyndham Istanbul Arnavutköy

Days Inn by WyndhamWyndham Hotels & ResortsIstanbul, Arnavutkoy★★★68 rooms

7.9/ 10

avg of 5 sites

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Stay Atlas verdict

7.9/ 10 · average of 5 sites
  • Best: One-night stays before an early flight or after a late arrival
  • Watch out: Sightseers who want to be near Sultanahmet or Taksim (45–50 minutes by car)

Suitability by travel purpose

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  • Luxury5.0

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The realistic view

Beyond the first impression

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A 68-room, three-star hotel in Arnavutköy's Karlıbayır district, roughly a 15-minute drive from Istanbul Airport, opened in 2022 under Wyndham's Trademark Collection before becoming a Days Inn. It works best for layovers and early departures rather than sightseeing, as central Istanbul is 45–50 minutes away by car.

What it does well

  • One-night stays before an early flight or after a late arrival
  • Transit passengers with cancelled or delayed connections
  • Business travellers visiting the Hadımköy–Arnavutköy industrial area

What to watch for

  • Highway noise: ask which way your room faces.
  • Breakfast and the airport shuttle aren't included in every rate.
  • City-breakers: Sightseers who want to be near Sultanahmet or Taksim (45–50 minutes by car)

Good to know

What guests keep mentioning

  • NoiseCaution

    The hotel sits right beside a highway; some guests report constant traffic noise and poor soundproofing.

    How do we know this?

    Official information and guest reviews were assessed together.

  • ServiceStrong

    Staff friendliness and helpfulness stand out, supported by a Booking.com staff subscore of 8.5/10 across 417 reviews and repeated named praise across multiple Tripadvisor reviews.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • Wi-FiStrong

    Wi-fi sub-rating on Booking.com: 9.2/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Booking.com sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (417 reviews).

  • Airport accessStrong

    Proximity to Istanbul Airport and short travel time are consistently highlighted as a strength across both official sources and guest reviews.

    How do we know this?

    Official information and guest reviews were assessed together.

  • Location (general)Strong

    Average konum (genel) sub-rating across Booking.com / Tripadvisor: 8.3/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Booking.com / Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (431 reviews).

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  • CleanlinessNormal

    Booking.com's cleanliness subscore is a positive 8.5/10, though one isolated Tripadvisor review reported a dirty bathroom and a pest sighting.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • BreakfastNormal

    Breakfast is generally rated positively, though it is listed as an extra charge on some channels and one review found the price high.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

Room advice

Which room should you ask for?

  • Light sleepersLight sleepers should avoid rooms overlooking the highway.
  • Family roomsYes
  • BalconyYes
More room notes (+1)
  • Street sideRooms facing the highway can pick up traffic noise, so ask for one on the far side.

Before you book

Practical details worth knowing

  • Breakfast

    Extra charges possible · depends on the rate

    Whether breakfast is included depends on the rate booked.

  • Parking

    Available · free · covered

  • Airport transfer

    Available · hotel shuttle · paid

    The hotel provides a 24-hour shuttle service to Istanbul Airport.

More details (+4)
  • Spa: No
  • Breakfast style: Buffet
  • Indoor pool: No
  • Outdoor pool: No

Policies vary by rate and date; confirm with the hotel before booking.

Key amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Sauna
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi

Location

Istanbul, Arnavutkoy

Karlıbayır Mah., Tahsin Sok. No:51, 34281 Arnavutköy/İstanbul

Rail transit · 2.6 km

Istanbul Airport (IST) is about 15 minutes away by car (9–13 km). The hotel runs a paid 24/7 shuttle, and taxis are easy to arrange. Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) is on the Asian side, so this hotel doesn't suit SAW flights.

The hotel sits in Karlıbayır, right beside the D020 highway. Istanbul Airport is 9–13 km away depending on the source, about 15 minutes by car, while central Istanbul is roughly 45–50 minutes away. The nearest bus stop (Karlıbayır Merkez Cami) is about 160 m from the hotel, but reaching the rail network requires a taxi or bus. The surrounding area is mainly residential and industrial, with little to do on foot.

The stay

Editor's notes

Extra fees & things to know

The 24/7 airport shuttle costs extra. Breakfast is charged separately on some rates. Small pets are accepted for a fee, and dry cleaning is a paid service. Wi-Fi and parking are free.

Pool, spa & fitness

There is no pool or spa. The hotel offers a sauna and a game room; official sources don't mention a gym.

Guest scores

What 5 sites say

7.9/ 10
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  • Booking.com · 908 reviews8.5 / 10
  • Expedia8.0 / 10
  • Jolly Tur · 2,068 reviews8.8 / 10
  • Tripadvisor · 12 reviews3.0 / 5
  • Hotels.com · 265 reviews8.0 / 10

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