Visiting some countries can be problematic when it comes to accommodation. The key of choosing the right hotel is generally about eliminating the other options which do not fit the profiles of the guests. Here’s what I’ve found about where to stay in Istanbul.
In this guideline, as @atourguideinconstantinople , I will personally help you to eliminate the hotels which don’t fit you at all. In order to do that, we have to be sure about placing an order for these subjects: 1- Strategic Preparations, 2- Price Range & Decision, 3- Creating Your Schedule.
Let’s go into a little more detail about what is the ‘Istanbul Hotels Guideline: Where To Stay In Istanbul. Some crucial tips and methods are shared to make the best hotel decision.
Strategic Preparations
The most common mistake to decide the hotels is comparing all of them with each other. When people dive into that list, they are most likely to chase the headline which is the price.
Meanwhile they’re focusing on the numbers, usually what they do is forget about themselves. What is their need? What is the route? How about distance to public transportation etc.
Let’s bring, ‘where to stay ın Istanbul’ subject into light. The traveller sets his/her goals to spend 3 days in Istanbul. What would I do, as a Professional tour guide, to decide where to stay. I would list the attractions that I want to visit and locate the hotels near to them.
After all the potential consumer options (cheap but almost out of Istanbul) have been erased from my list, I would keep continuing to target them. When only 5 or less hotel options are left in my list only then I would start the pricing, services etc.
So strategic preparations can save your entire journey before the possible issues get inevitable.
Price Range & Decision
As we all know that the pricing is always depending on the quality and quantity of the products. The hotels are not much different from that. Let me show you why.
If you’ve had your hotel accommodations before, you already know that’s always about the opportunities and services which the hotel supplies.
The point is, you can eliminate the options with spa or gym etc. if you have no intentions to. This little trick can save your Money and get you 1 step closer to making a decision.
So you have done your research about the locations of the places you want to visit. Check the nearby hotels. Eliminate them with their services.
There you go. You have just your time, money and all the potential risks you do not want to face.
Creating Your Schedule
It’s the most crucial step to choose ‘Where To Stay In Istanbul’. You’re free to do your own homework and jump back on the surfboard. But in any case, you have to realize the things I will state in the following part.
Let’s say: it’s your summer holiday and you want to spend some time in Istanbul. You have luckily stumbled upon this article and done your plan without any scratch (Fail).
The biggest mistake is underestimating Istanbul and accepting it like the other destinations. I am terribly sorry to let you know but you’re wrong. Here’s why:
You are going to spare your time (it means you won’t be working) and spend some money to get here. In order to be someone in Istanbul and understand everything around it. As someone who was born and raised in Istanbul, I am still discovering this beautiful city everyday.
How you can possibly end up missing the most of it. I have proven and will be providing this to every single guest. I have pages of catalogues about everything from food to tile Works that I share with all of my guests.
So no matter what’s the plan, creating your schedule with someone professionally doing it everyday can make a huge difference.
Do You Need Tour Guide?
As a tour guide, sharing fascinating anecdotes and insider tips, taking my guests on a journey beyond the surface-level attractions and most importantly while having fun, I keep them accompanied along the way. With my guidance, you can discover hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path destinations that you may have otherwise missed.
I have always cared for the needs of my guests. Therefore it’s my duty to defend your interests. Being actively on the field for many years brought me above the certain level of knowledge. I have already faced and dealt with the issues you can possibly come across with. I also did absorb the history of the sites to create and prove my difference. The travellers who trusted me, received my full support and hospitality. In addition to setting their goals in the city where I was born, I did also shed light to show the ways of managing their time in the most efficient ways. Use my experience in order to feel confident as if it’s your own city!
All you have to do is texting these words;
“I need a tour guide”
Oğulcan ÖZDİL, Founder & Professional Tour Guide