13 Hotels near Ataturk airport: where to stay in Istanbul

Atatürk Airport no longer handles regular passenger flights.

All flights now go through the new Istanbul Airport on the northern edge of the city, while the old terminal lives on through cargo operations, business aviation, and the M1A metro line. The area around it remains Istanbul's business hub: exhibitions take place here, along with hospitals, offices, and shopping centers. If your trip is connected to this part of the city, you'll find 13 hotels below, from three to five stars, with distances, amenities, and honest catches.

This selection is useful for those heading to an exhibition at CNR Expo, coming for business, and not wanting to overpay for the center. You can get to Sultanahmet from here via the M1A line with a transfer to the tram.

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How to choose a hotel near Atatürk Airport

💡 In short:

• Look at the area: Yeşilköy and Küçükçekmece are closer to the old terminal, Bahçelievler and Şirinevler are more convenient for the metro and metrobus.
• Check the transfer: WOW Istanbul Hotel and WOW Airport Hotel advertise a free shuttle.
• Prices and availability: 09/2026, checked on official hotel websites, for example WOW Istanbul Hotel.

Three districts share all the hotels in this part of the city. Yeşilköy hugs the old terminal, and you can walk to some of the hotels from there. Küçükçekmece stretches along the Sea of Marmara coast and suits quiet evenings. Bahçelievler and Şirinevler sit on the M1A line and the metrobus, so from here it's convenient to get both to the center and to the exhibition pavilions.

The M1A line connects Yenikapı with the Atatürk Havalimanı stop, and trains run all day until almost midnight (according to the official Metro İstanbul website). You can transfer to the metrobus in Şirinevler and Yenibosna. A taxi from the center costs noticeably more than the metro, but it takes you right to the door. When booking, check whether the hotel has its own shuttle: some hotels charge for the transfer or run it on a schedule.

1. WOW Istanbul Hotel

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The hotel holds a five-star category and is located in Yeşilköy, near the old terminal. From here you can get to the center by metro, taxi, or rental car. A SPA complex adds variety to your leisure time: massage rooms, an indoor pool, a Turkish bath, a sauna, and a fitness center are available to guests. The rooms feature high-quality furniture, and the design uses premium textiles. Conference halls host business events of various levels.

• Who it's for: business trips with conferences, exhibition visits, vacations with a pool.
• Not for: if you want to stay within walking distance of Sultanahmet.
• Location: Yeşilköy, near the old terminal and the M1A stop (per the map).

Prices at WOW Istanbul Hotel on Trip.com

2. Crowne plaza florya istanbul

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A five-star hotel in Küçükçekmece with views of the Sea of Marmara from the windows. The Veliefendi Racecourse is nearby. Rooms are equipped with a microwave and a dishwasher, and some have a separate balcony and a dining area. In the evening you can head up to the rooftop bar for refreshments and a view of the water. The restaurant serves national cuisine.

• Who it's for: extended stays when you cook for yourself and want a sea view.
• Location: Küçükçekmece, Sea of Marmara coast (per the map).
• The catch: about an hour to the historic center (per the map).

Available dates at Crowne Plaza Florya

3. Cinar Hotel

Cinar Hotel was built more than half a century ago and recently renovated. It sits four kilometers from the Estethica Surgical medical center and Veliefendi Racecourse (according to the map). The Suleymaniye Mosque is far away, in the historic Fatih district. All rooms have soundproofing and a French balcony, so street noise barely bothers you. In the mornings, the restaurant serves a buffet breakfast with Turkish cuisine dominating the menu. In warm weather, you can sit on the outdoor terrace, and the on-site bar offers a wide selection of drinks.

• Who it's for: a short business trip and dinner within walking distance.
• Location: near the old Ataturk terminal, some guests walk there (according to the map).
• The catch: the area is business-oriented, with no evening strolls along historic streets here.

Rooms at Cinar Hotel

4. Elite world business hotel

The hotel operates in Kucukcekmece and is geared toward business guests. You are about ten minutes by car from the Ataturk terminal (according to the map). Every room has free internet, and the front desk staff will help you book tickets and tell you the checkout time. The modern SPA area includes an indoor pool, sauna, fitness center, and hot tub. After a workday, you can relax here without going into the city.

• Who it's for: business trips, quiet workouts, and an evening at the pool.
• Location: Kucukcekmece, about fifteen minutes to the coast (according to the map).
• The catch: the historic center is about 25 kilometers away, and the drive takes over an hour (according to the map).

Rates at Elite World Business on Trip.com

5. Rox hotel istanbul ataturk airport

The four-star Rox Hotel operates in Bahcelievler, near Veliefendi Racecourse and the Atakoy marina. Guests are offered soundproof rooms with a dishwasher and coffee maker. The restaurant serves buffet breakfasts where you can choose dishes from various world cuisines. A snack bar is open, and Choppers Point Istanbul and Sahan Sofrasi restaurants are nearby. The metro station is a five-minute walk away, and you will spend the same amount of time getting to the terminal (according to the map). You can leave your car in the free guest parking.

• Who it's for: short business trips and trips in a rental car.
• Location: Bahcelievler, metro and parking within walking distance (according to the map).
• Price: mid-range for the area, check the exact rate for your dates.

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6. Adela Hotel

Adela Hotel is a four-star property located four kilometers from the Ataturk terminal (according to the map). Guests relax in the restaurant with a terrace, work out in the fitness center, and unwind in the Turkish bath and sauna. All rooms have a sitting area, and you can park your car in the on-site lot. Every morning, the restaurant on the second floor invites guests to a buffet breakfast. The bar-restaurant with a terrace serves national dishes and world cuisine, and the lobby bar offers light snacks. Marmara Forum shopping center is five kilometers away, CNR Expo exhibition center is 4.2 kilometers away, and Atakoy-Sirinevler metro station is 850 meters away (according to the map).

• Who it's for: trips to CNR Expo exhibitions and dinner on the terrace.
• Location: near the road to the terminal, metro within walking distance (according to the map).

Rates at Adela Hotel on Trip.com

7. WOW Airport Hotel

The second hotel in the WOW chain sits one kilometer from the old terminal, next to a metro station with trains to the center (according to the map). The Trendy lobby bar will delight you with a large selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. A buffet breakfast is served in the restaurant: fresh fruit, jams, rolls, and pastries. Every room has temperature and lighting controls, and you can use the gym with modern equipment at any time. The property has a grocery store, beauty salon, and boutique, and the World Trade Center is one kilometer away (according to the map).

• Who it's for: exhibitions at the World Trade Center, business meetings, and shopping without going into the center.
• Location: near the metro and the World Trade Center (according to the map).

Available dates at WOW Airport Hotel

8. Midmar Hotel

Midmar Hotel in Bahçelievler focuses on post-flight recovery: a hot tub, massage room, hammam and sauna are available in the SPA center, where you can book rejuvenating treatments. Atatürk Terminal is four kilometers away (on the map). Rooms have a plasma TV with satellite channels and air conditioning, a tea set for hot drinks, and a safe for your valuables. In the morning the restaurant serves a breakfast buffet, and food and drinks can be brought to your room. If you want to get around the city without public transport, take a car with a driver. The Yenibosna metrobus station is one and a half kilometers away (on the map).

• Who it's for: spa recovery after a flight and rides with a driver.
• Location: Bahçelievler, metrobus a short taxi ride away (on the map).

Rooms at Midmar Hotel on Trip.com

9. Hotel Air Boss

Hotel Air Boss is seven kilometers from the terminal (on the map). Rooms are spacious, with a balcony, so you can settle in comfortably with luggage for several days. In the large lounge area with panoramic windows, guests enjoy views of the city. Staff will help you plan your travel schedule, offer car rental if needed, and you can get around the city by taxi. Head up to the rooftop restaurant for meals and scenic views. Food and drinks are delivered to your room around the clock, and you can leave your car in the free parking lot.

• Who it's for: trips with luggage when you need a spacious room with a balcony.
• Not for: if you are looking for a hotel steps away from the old terminal.
• The catch: the hotel is farther from the airport than the others in this list (on the map).

Prices at Hotel Air Boss on Trip.com

10. Niconya port suite&hotel

The three-star Niconya Port offers dining at its on-site restaurant and spacious rooms with a plasma TV and air conditioning. Some rooms have their own living area, which is convenient if you are traveling with family. The entire property has free wireless internet, and the front desk is open around the clock. Atatürk Airport is 3.9 kilometers away, the Haliç Congress Center is 12.7 kilometers away, and the Eyüp Sultan Mosque is 11.9 kilometers away (on the map). The hotel is surrounded by authentic restaurants serving meat dishes and sweets, where you can have dinner without going into the center.

• Who it's for: a budget stopover and dinner at local restaurants.
• Location: away from the tourist center, but still within the city (on the map).
• The catch: the congress center and Eyüp Sultan Mosque are more than ten kilometers away (on the map).

Available rooms at Niconya Port

11. Royal inci airport hotel

Royal Inci Airport Hotel is located in Küçükçekmece and is considered one of the closest to the terminal: the drive takes about four minutes (on the map). A large shopping and exhibition center is 19.5 kilometers away, the CNR Expo Center is five kilometers away, and Aydın University is one and a half kilometers away (on the map). Some rooms have a balcony with a city view. Breakfast includes continental dishes served buffet-style, the menu features Turkish cuisine, and you can order food to your room. Restaurants and cafes are nearby, parking and laundry are available on site, and transfers are booked separately. The Sefaköy metrobus station is a 350-meter walk away (on the map).

• Who it's for: the shortest drive to the terminal and dinner near the hotel.
• The catch: parking and laundry are paid, and transfers must be booked in advance.

Prices at Royal Inci Airport Hotel

12. Grand Palace Hotel

Grand Palace Hotel is located in Bahçelievler. The Eyüp Sultan Mosque is ten kilometers away, and the Ataköy-Şirinevler metro station is 750 meters away, from where you can reach any district of Istanbul (on the map). Guests get free private parking, which is rare for a three-star hotel. Some rooms have a living area. In the morning you can enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet. In the spacious lobby, guests drink hot and refreshing beverages and read the latest press, and food can be brought to your room. A car rental desk is available.

• Who it's for: trips with a car and stops near the metro.
• Location: Bahçelievler, metro within walking distance (on the map).

Rooms at Grand Palace Hotel

13. White Palace Hotel

White Palace Hotel is located near the yacht marina, the Kuyumcukent shopping center, and the Ataköy-Şirinevler metro station, from where you can reach most districts of the city without transfers. Soundproofed rooms have a balcony, wireless internet, a safe, and a TV with satellite channels. Some rooms have windows with city views. Guests can use an electric kettle and a coffee maker. Breakfast is served at the Sahan Sofrasi restaurant 750 meters from the hotel, the terminal is about five minutes away by car, and there is a currency exchange and parking on site (on the map).

• Who it's for: trips from morning to evening when quiet in the room matters.
• Not for: if you want to have breakfast at the hotel itself.
• The catch: some rooms have windows facing the courtyard rather than the city.

Prices at White Palace Hotel on Trip.com

Istanbul hotels near Atatürk Airport on the map

The map shows all the hotels in this list. The old terminal is in the southern part of the area, and the M1A line runs along the eastern border of Yeşilköy and Şirinevler. Open the map and check the route to your chosen hotel before booking: some hotels are on one side of the highway, some on the other, and by taxi this adds a few minutes.

⁉️🤔 Frequently asked questions

Is Atatürk Airport operating in 2026?

Regular passenger flights are no longer served here; they have been taken over by the new Istanbul Airport. The old terminal is used for cargo flights, business aviation, and official visits. If your ticket says IST, you are flying to the north of the city, not here. Before your trip, check the airport on your itinerary receipt so you don't book a transfer to the wrong part of Istanbul.

How to get to hotels from this part of the city?

The main transport is the M1A metro line and the metrobus (according to Metro İstanbul). Operating hours and transfers are described in the hotel selection section.

Do hotels offer a free shuttle?

Shuttle conditions are published by the hotels themselves: official website of WOW Istanbul Hotel and official website of the chain of WOW Airport Hotel. Check the pickup time when booking: late arrivals often fall outside the standard intervals.

Which area is best to stay in?

For exhibitions, choose Yeşilköy: CNR Expo and the World Trade Center are right next to the WOW hotels. If you plan to walk around the historic center, be prepared for trips of an hour or more (by map).

How much does a night cost at a hotel near the old terminal?

Prices depend on the season and category: three-star hotels are cheaper, five-star hotels are noticeably more expensive. Booking sites show the exact price for your dates, so compare several options before paying. In high season, book a room in advance: few options remain available for weekends.

In short: what's worth booking

The selection matrix is simple. You need the shortest route to the terminal: choose Royal Inci Airport Hotel or Cinar Hotel. You're here for an exhibition: look at WOW Istanbul Hotel and WOW Airport Hotel, CNR Expo and the World Trade Center are right next to them. You want to relax after business meetings: Midmar Hotel and WOW Istanbul Hotel with a pool will suit you. You're traveling with large luggage: the spacious rooms of Hotel Air Boss and Niconya Port will come in handy.

Compare options by distance to the airport, breakfast, and shuttle in the search form above, then book for your dates.