Holiday Inn Express Istanbul Altunizade

Holiday Inn ExpressIHG Hotels & ResortsIstanbul, Uskudar★★★76 rooms

8.1/ 10

avg of 5 sites

Official site

Stay Atlas verdict

8.1/ 10 · average of 5 sites
  • Best: Travellers with business on the Asian side (Altunizade, Acıbadem, Üsküdar, Kadıköy)
  • Watch out: Visitors who want to walk to Sultanahmet or Beyoğlu

Suitability by travel purpose

Best for

  • Remote work

Also suits

  • Business travel
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  • Business travel8.7
  • Remote work9.5
  • Luxury6.0

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The realistic view

Beyond the first impression

Verified information only

A roughly 76-room, three-star Holiday Inn Express in Altunizade on Istanbul's Asian side, with breakfast and parking included in the rate. Guests rate it well for cleanliness and value, but the old city is a 30-minute drive or a metro-and-ferry trip away.

What it does well

  • Travellers with business on the Asian side (Altunizade, Acıbadem, Üsküdar, Kadıköy)
  • Drivers who want free on-site parking
  • Guests after a clean, simple room with breakfast included

What to watch for

  • The wrong side for sightseeing: expect bridge traffic or a metro-and-ferry transfer every day.
  • Explorers on foot: Visitors who want to walk to Sultanahmet or Beyoğlu
  • Spa & wellness: Anyone expecting a pool, spa or hammam

Good to know

What guests keep mentioning

  • Sightseeing accessCaution

    Far from the old city: Sultanahmet is about 30 minutes by car, or a metro plus ferry/Marmaray transfer by public transport.

    How do we know this?

    Official information and guest reviews were assessed together.

  • CleanlinessNormal

    Cleanliness is the hotel's most consistent strength in reviews, with several guests describing the rooms as very clean.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • ParkingNormal

    Parking is free but limited (20 spaces per the official site); one guest reported damage to their car.

    How do we know this?

    Official information and guest reviews were assessed together.

Room advice

Which room should you ask for?

  • Family roomsYes

Before you book

Practical details worth knowing

  • Breakfast

    Included · extra charges possible

    A buffet breakfast is included and served from 07:00 to 10:30.

  • Parking

    Available · free

  • Pets

    Not accepted

    Pets are not allowed.

More details (+10)

  • Valet

    Available

  • Spa: No
  • Hammam: No
  • Sauna: No
  • Breakfast style: Buffet
  • Breakfast from: 07:00
  • Nearest rail stop: M5
  • Indoor pool: No
  • Outdoor pool: No
  • Meeting rooms: 3

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

Key amenities

  • Gym
  • Meeting rooms
  • Parking
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi

Loyalty programme

IHG One Rewards

The property is listed on the official IHG booking site (ihg.com, ISTAL, Altunizade Mah., Oymacı Sk. No 18, Üsküdar); no property-specific member or tier benefit statement was found.

Depends on status / availability

  • breakfast (depends on status)
  • room upgrade (depends on status and availability)
  • late checkout (subject to availability)
  • early check-in (depends on status and availability)
Specific to this hotel
  • Free breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking are offered to all guests; 'Late check out available' is a general service. None are stated as tier-based loyalty benefits.
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Location

Istanbul, Uskudar

Altunizade Mah. Oymacı Sk. No:18, 34662 Üsküdar/İstanbul

Rail transit · 510 m

The nearest airport is Sabiha Gökçen (SAW), about 26 km away, or 25 to 45 minutes by car depending on traffic. Istanbul Airport (IST) is about 36 km away, and bridge traffic can add considerably to the journey. The hotel runs no shuttle of its own.

The hotel sits on Oymacı Sokak in Altunizade, about an eight-minute walk from Capitol shopping centre, with Büyük Çamlıca Hill also within walking distance. The nearest rail link is Altunizade (M5 metro and Metrobus interchange); sources put the walk at 5 to 10 minutes. The M5 reaches Üsküdar in about 15 minutes, from where a ferry or Marmaray train crosses to Eminönü/Sirkeci. Sultanahmet, Hagia Sophia and Topkapı are around 30 minutes by car over the bridge, longer in traffic. Kadıköy ferry pier is about 10 minutes by taxi.

The stay

Editor's notes

Noise & sound insulation

Noise is not a common complaint, and some guests describe the rooms as quiet. One review mentions sound carrying through the connecting door of a family room.

Extra fees & things to know

Breakfast and parking are included. Children aged 7 and over are charged as adults. Breakfast for more than two adults in a room is extra. A card or cash deposit for incidentals may be requested at check-in. The official site lists no airport shuttle; some booking sites mention a paid transfer, so ask the hotel for a price if needed.

Pool, spa & fitness

No pool, spa, sauna or hammam. There is only a small fitness room.

Guest scores

What 5 sites say

8.1/ 10
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  • Booking.com · 182 reviews7.5 / 10
  • Expedia · 229 reviews8.2 / 10
  • ETS Tur · 453 reviews8.7 / 10
  • Jolly Tur · 640 reviews8.9 / 10
  • Tripadvisor · 139 reviews3.7 / 5

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Our editor has not yet visited this hotel. Property facts on this page are compiled from verifiable sources; experience ratings come from user contributions.

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