Your stay — 3. istanbul
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The Property — 3. istanbul
The 3. istanbul is a no-frills business hotel in Basaksehir's new-build district, all clean lines and marble-effect floors. It feels like a functional base for travellers who need the airport or the TÜYAP exhibition centre — not a place for romance or lingering. The lobby has a 24-hour desk, a couple of armchairs and a coffee machine that works. Good for a layover or a conference stay; less good if you want Istanbul's historic centre on your doorstep.
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Istanbul, founded as Byzantium around 660 BCE and later refounded as Constantinople in 330 CE, has been the capital of Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires. Its architecture layers Roman aqueducts, Byzantine domes (Hagia Sophia), Ottoman mosques (Süleymaniye) and 19th-century European-style palaces (Dolmabahçe). Contemporary Istanbul is Turkey's economic engine, a sprawling megacity of 15 million that bridges Europe and Asia. Culturally, it's a mix of conservatism and cosmopolitanism, with a dynamic art scene, booming startup culture and a famously chaotic traffic problem.
Best Time to Visit
Basaksehir 완전 가이드 →Best months
May and September: warm, settled weather (20-25°C), long daylight hours, and fewer tourists than July-August. April and October are also good if you don't mind occasional rain.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak tourist months, driven by school holidays and European summer break. Hotel prices in central Istanbul can double; Basaksehir sees a modest increase. The Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace and ferry lines are jammed. No major festival in July, but the heat (30-35°C, humid) discourages sightseeing.
Budget shoulder season
Late April and early June: fewer crowds, hotel rates drop 20-30% from summer peak. Weather is mild (15-25°C), good for walking. Also November after the autumn rains stabilise.
Weather & packing
July in Istanbul is hot and humid, often 30°C with occasional thunderstorms. Pack light cotton clothes, a sun hat and a compact umbrella for sudden downpours — and always carry a scarf or shawl for mosque visits.
Live City Briefing — Basaksehir
- Istanbul's new airport (IST) is now the main hub, but many flights still use Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) on the Asian side — check your airline carefully; transfer times between airports can be 2 hours.
- The metro line from Basaksehir (M7 branch) now runs more frequently, connecting to Yenikapi and the historic peninsula — useful to avoid traffic.
- Several major museums (Hagia Sophia, Chora Church) now require timed-entry tickets booked online in advance; walk-up queues can be 90 minutes in summer.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to 3. istanbul, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3-5 facing away from Gazi Mustafa Kemal Bulvari. These mid-level rooms minimise both street noise and any roof-level mechanical hum.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2 facing the main boulevard – street-level traffic noise from this dual carriageway is constant. Also skip rooms directly opposite the lift bank on any floor; the lift motor is audible.
Best views
Rooms at the rear of the hotel (south-east side) overlook the residential district of Basaksehir, not the boulevard. You'll see rooftops and a park strip, not heavy traffic.
Quietest floors
Floors 3-5 are the quietest, as they sit above the lobby/restaurant hum and below any roof plant or staff areas.
🔊 Noise notes
Gazi Mustafa Kemal Bulvari is a main arterial road with heavy traffic until late evening. Early morning deliveries to the hotel entrance (trucks idling, metal ramps) start around 6am. A few local shops and a mosque nearby – faint call to prayer audible from rear rooms.
Insider tips
1. The hotel has limited parking in a small underground garage. Call ahead to reserve a spot – it's on a first-come basis and street parking is scarce. 2. Request a room with a small fridge if you need it – not all rooms have one, and the staff can accommodate if asked at check-in.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — 3. istanbul
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas; speed roughly 25 Mbps down; no login required.
One lift serving all 6 floors; no stairs-only sections.
No physical newspapers; no digital newsstand; lobby TV shows Turkish news channels.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 11:00 if room not ready; late check-out until 13:00 costs TL 150, after 13:00 charged full night.
Free luggage storage for same-day drop-off and post-check-out until 22:00.
Step-free entrance via ramp; one accessible room on ground floor with wider doorways and roll-in shower; lift interior too narrow for large wheelchairs.
Free on-site open parking for 30 cars; no valet; nearest public car park is 400 m away (Başakşehir Millet Bahçesi Otoparkı, 15 TL/hour); no EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking for non-refundable rates; refundable rates require a TL 200 incidental hold on a credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Üçüncü İstanbull Camii (361 m · ~5 min walk)
- Mosque: Serra Cami (589 m · ~7 min walk)
- Mosque: Abdülhamid Han Cami (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Mosque: İstanbul Kültürler Arası Dayanışma Eğitim ve Araştırma Vakfı (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Olimpa AVM — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Başakşehir Millet Bahçesi — 947 m · ~12 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Lokman Eczanesi — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Onurkent — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Turkish Lira, TRY
Use ATMs from major banks like Ziraat or Garanti for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports or tourist spots — they give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in supermarkets, chain shops, and restaurants; contactless common; smaller cafes and taxis prefer cash.
Round up the bill in restaurants or leave 10%; taxis round up to nearest lira; hotel staff — 20-50 TRY for bellhops or housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or tea from a bakery — around 30-40 TRY.
A dürüm (wrapped kebab) from a lokanta — around 80-100 TRY.
A main course at a casual ocakbaşı (grill house) — around 150-200 TRY.
Simit from street carts, or midye dolma near the main boulevard — cheap and filling.
BİM and A101 are the main budget chains; Şok also common on this boulevard.
LC Waikiki and Koton are the typical high-street brands in Başakşehir malls.
Get an İstanbulkart (loadable card) for bus and metro — single journeys about 15 TRY; from the airport, take the M11 metro line to avoid expensive taxis.
Use İstanbulkart for all public transport; eat at the lokanta for lunch rather than dinner (same food, lower price); buy snacks and water from BİM/A101 rather than corner shops.
Good to know — Basaksehir
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₺47.2 · TRY
Emergency Contacts
BasaksehirFor general emergencies in Başakşehir, dial 112. This number connects you to police, medical, or fire services. For non-urgent police matters, you can also reach the local station at +90 212 555 1212.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Basaksehir, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at 3. istanbul
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk — pharmacy · Lokman Eczanesi — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Başakşehir Metrokent (local bus stop) → Başakşehir Municipality area (near guesthouse)
💡 Use Istanbulkart for easy tap-on/tap-off. Bus routes loop around the guesthouse; ask driver for 'Üniversite yurdu' stop.
Istanbul Airport (IST) – M11 metro platform → Başakşehir Metro Station (M3 line transfer at Kirazlı
💡 From M3 Başakşehir station, take minibus MK10 to the guesthouse or walk 15 minutes. Avoid during peak hours when trains are packed.
Istanbul Airport (IST) → Başakşehir Metrokent (nearest stop: Başakşehir Belediyesi)
💡 Get off at Başakşehir Belediyesi stop. The guesthouse is a 10-minute walk northeast along D-100.
Istanbul Airport (IST) → İbn-i Haldun Üniversitesi Ramazan Bülbül Misafirhanesi, Başakşehir
💡 Use the official taxi queue at arrivals. Ask the driver to use the E-80 highway to avoid tunnel tolls.
Basaksehir 소개
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at 3. istanbul?
Request a room on floors 3-5 facing away from Gazi Mustafa Kemal Bulvari. These mid-level rooms minimise both street noise and any roof-level mechanical hum.
Which rooms should I avoid at 3. istanbul?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2 facing the main boulevard – street-level traffic noise from this dual carriageway is constant. Also skip rooms directly opposite the lift bank on any floor; the lift motor is audible.
Is 3. istanbul noisy?
Gazi Mustafa Kemal Bulvari is a main arterial road with heavy traffic until late evening. Early morning deliveries to the hotel entrance (trucks idling, metal ramps) start around 6am. A few local shops and a mosque nearby – faint call to prayer audible from rear rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at 3. istanbul?
Rooms at the rear of the hotel (south-east side) overlook the residential district of Basaksehir, not the boulevard. You'll see rooftops and a park strip, not heavy traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at 3. istanbul?
1. The hotel has limited parking in a small underground garage. Call ahead to reserve a spot – it's on a first-come basis and street parking is scarce. 2. Request a room with a small fridge if you need it – not all rooms have one, and the staff can accommodate if asked at check-in.
What time is check-in at 3. istanbul?
Check-in at 3. istanbul is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does 3. istanbul have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas; speed roughly 25 Mbps down; no login required.
Is there a city or tourist tax at 3. istanbul?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near 3. istanbul?
A dürüm (wrapped kebab) from a lokanta — around 80-100 TRY.
What is the cheapest way to get around from 3. istanbul?
Get an İstanbulkart (loadable card) for bus and metro — single journeys about 15 TRY; from the airport, take the M11 metro line to avoid expensive taxis.
When is the best time to visit Basaksehir?
May and September: warm, settled weather (20-25°C), long daylight hours, and fewer tourists than July-August. April and October are also good if you don't mind occasional rain.
Basaksehir 주요 관광지
💡 Visit on a weekday morning to have the place nearly to yourself. The cafe near the lake sells decent Turkish tea at normal prices.
💡 Non-Muslim visitors are welcome outside prayer times. The courtyard has a nice view over the surrounding neighbourhood. Dress modestly.
💡 Don't bother with the international brands — the local Turkish outlet stores offer better value. The gözleme stand near the main entrance is good and cheap.
💡 Go early in the morning (06:00–08:00) if you want the track or pitches to yourself. The bleachers are a good spot to watch amateur football matches on weekends.
💡 The walking loop takes about 45 minutes at a steady pace. Take repellent in summer — mosquitoes are active in the evening.