Elephant In The Room - Istanbul

$$$$||View on mapIstanbul, TurkeyKadife Sok., Istanbul, Turkey, 34710|
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Elephant In The Room - Istanbul
Kadife Sok., Istanbul, Turkey, 34710·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.8Very good
Highest Rated
Breakfast10.0
Location9.0
Staff8.8
Free WiFi8.0
Lowest Rated
Comfort7.9
Facilities7.8
Value for money7.8
Cleanliness7.6
Who stays here
Couples46%
Solo29%
Groups14%
Families11%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.8Very good
Highest Rated
Breakfast10.0
Location9.0
Staff8.8
Free WiFi8.0
Lowest Rated
Comfort7.9
Facilities7.8
Value for money7.8
Cleanliness7.6
Who stays here
Couples46%
Solo29%
Groups14%
Families11%

3-star hotel in Kadıköy with multilingual staff and quiet street-view balcony rooms

Location & Access

Elephant In The Room Istanbul sits in the Kadıköy district on the Asian side, 30 km from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. The hotel is 7 km from Maiden's Tower and 13 km from Spice Bazaar, with Basilica Cistern also nearby. Guests reach European Istanbul in minutes via the ferry terminal, a 10-minute walk away.

Rooms

The Elephant In The Room offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and minibar provisions. Select spacious double rooms include balconies and quiet street views, providing a retreat from the lively Kadıköy streets. Each room also has a work desk and free toiletries, with safety deposit boxes available for valuables.

Services

This 3-star hotel provides free multilingual assistance, with staff speaking Azerbaijani, English, French, and Turkish. Guests have access to 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and luggage storage, plus express check-in/check-out. Additional conveniences include grocery deliveries, a minimarket on site, and dry cleaning or ironing service upon request.

Dining & Bar

The Elephant In The Room hotel operates an on-site bar with a coffee house on site, serving wine and champagne. Room service is available for in-room dining, and grocery deliveries can be arranged for longer stays. Daily housekeeping and a 24-hour front desk ensure guests have support whenever needed.

Comfort & Convenience

Allergy-free rooms and heating are available, along with non-smoking rooms throughout the property. The hotel combines comfort and affordability in a busy tourist area, with lockers and key card access for security. Central CCTV and fire extinguishers add to guest safety, while free WiFi keeps travelers connected.

  • Location: Kadıköy district, 10 min walk to ferry port for European Istanbul
  • Rooms: Select doubles with balconies and quiet street views
  • Services: Multilingual staff speaking Azerbaijani, English, French, and Turkish
  • Dining: On-site bar and coffee house on site with wine/champagne
  • Package: Comfort and affordability with free multilingual assistance

Licence number: 25815

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
from 08:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Turkish, Azerbaijani
Building
Number of rooms:23
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Rooms and availability

Standard Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen-size bed1 Double bed1 Double bed
Standard Without Window Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed1 Double bed
Deluxe King Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed1 Queen-size bed

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Luggage storage

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Grocery shopping service
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Room view

  • Street view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Elephant In The Room

💵 Lowest room price 62 £
📏 Distance to centre 5.3 km
✈️ Distance to airport 34.7 km
🧳 Nearest airport Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International, SAW

Location

Kadife Sok., Istanbul, Turkey, 34710
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Kadife Sok., Istanbul, Turkey, 34710
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Kadife Sok., Istanbul, Turkey, 34710
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7.8/ 10
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