{"id":856995,"date":"2024-08-21T20:04:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T17:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/?p=856995"},"modified":"2025-02-24T17:14:25","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T15:14:25","slug":"10-safety-rules-in-budget-hotels-in-turkey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/10-safety-rules-in-budget-hotels-in-turkey\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83c\udfe8 10 safety rules in budget hotels in Turkey"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/recomendet-tiqets_com-product-tours\">Turkey<\/a> is one of the most popular countries for holidays. The choice is obvious: four seas, mountains, 30 days of visa-free stay, <a href=\"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/to-argentina-on-your-own-how-to-get-there-hotels-what-to-see\/\" title=\"hotels\">hotels<\/a> of different categories, animators and unlimited food on the &#8220;All inclusive&#8221; system.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/20-best-hotels-in-montenegro-with-their-own-beach-and-all-inclusive\/\" title=\"The all-inclusive\">The all-inclusive<\/a> option assumes that your safety will be taken care of on the hotel premises. But what about more budget options or if you chose an independent holiday and did not contact tour operators?<\/p>\n<h2>General <a href=\"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/earthquake-survival-guide\/\" title=\"safety rules\">safety rules<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/top-5-hotels-in-turkey-for-adults-only\/\" title=\"Turkey\">Turkey<\/a> is considered a fairly safe country. At the resorts you can walk safely even at night. Both citizens themselves and the police are loyal to tourists. The country is trying to reduce the level of <a href=\"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/pantheon-in-rome-history-photo-description-opening-hours-prices-2021-interesting-facts-map\/\" title=\"Roman\">Roman<\/a> capital to a minimum. Most resorts are usually patrolled. In the event of force majeure, there will be many more people willing to help than those who want to cheat.<\/p>\n<p>But, of course, there are basic safety rules:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In large Turkish cities, girls should not walk around in too revealing and provocative clothing, especially at night and alone.<\/li>\n<li>Don't talk to locals about politics and religion. And you certainly cannot insult the memory of the first president of Turkey, Ataturk, as well as any national symbols.<\/li>\n<li>You can only enter the mosque without shoes. Women should definitely cover their heads and bare shoulders with a scarf and wear a long skirt. In tourist places, scarves are usually given out at the entrance.<\/li>\n<li>Try to always keep track of your belongings, especially if you start a conversation with strangers. It happens that one person chats up a tourist, and at the same time the second one steals your money. This is especially true for crowds of people, markets, train stations and airports. For foreigners, they can put on a whole performance in order to take away the wallet, and even a teenager can do this. We have collected recommendations <a href=\"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/15-ways-to-protect-yourself-from-pickpockets-while-traveling\/\" title=\"in this text\">in this text<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>There are passport hunters in Turkey. Therefore, it is better to leave your documents in the hotel safe and carry a photocopy with you.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Drinking alcohol in public places is prohibited; at resorts this rule is often ignored, but keep this in mind. If you are caught on the street obviously drunk, you can end up in prison or be deported. For drug use, everything is much more serious &#8211; up to life imprisonment.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>An important rule for those who like to photograph everything: do not point the camera at residents without their permission. If you really want to photograph someone colorful, do it at least discreetly, as if you were photographing <a href=\"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/what-to-see-in-varna-in-1-day-route-photo-description-map\/\" title=\"landmarks\">landmarks<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/post-205643-661c1a2ddc324.avif\" data-rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"SDStudio-light-box-enable SDStudio-editor-tools-md-imp\" src=\"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/post-205643-661c1a2ddc324.avif\" alt=\"Safety rules in Turkey in budget hotels\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Hotel Security<\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, in Turkey you can encounter theft everywhere: not only in bazaars, streets, the beach, but even in a hotel. Therefore, always put all valuables in the safe. No one will be responsible for the safety of things in the rooms. Don't leave your phones, wallets, cameras on the beach, even if you go swimming for just five minutes. In budget hotels, a safe can be paid, up to $3 per day, but most often this option is free for tourists.<\/p>\n<p>The more expensive <a href=\"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/recomendet-trip_com-product\">the hotel<\/a>, the better <a href=\"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/deciphering-the-types-of-food-in-hotels-ro-bb-hb-fb-ai-uai\/\" title=\"the buffet\">the buffet<\/a>. But still try not to overeat; food poisoning is not uncommon. The quality of food and alcohol directly depends on the level of the hotel.<\/p>\n<p>Never drink tap water in Turkey. It is not suitable for drinking and almost everywhere is exclusively technical. Choose only bottled ones. Hotels with 4 and <a href=\"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/15-best-turkey-hotels-5-stars-1-line-all-inclusive\/\" title=\"5 stars\">5 stars<\/a>, as a rule, provide their tourists with purified water, otherwise they will have to constantly go to the store for it. Do not buy water from hand or from markets; always check the integrity of the cap to know if the water has already been opened. Even in restaurants, do not drink water from open jugs. Always ask for bottled water only. Also try not to <a href=\"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/rome-10-reasons-to-visit-the-eternal-city\/\" title=\"experiment\">experiment<\/a> with food; local dishes are distinguished by their fat content and spices. If you try something new, do it a little at a time, and before your trip, stock up on activated carbon just in case.<\/p>\n<p>Within the hotel, your safety is also the responsibility of the hotel staff, whatever it may be. But still try to remain vigilant everywhere, and do not forget about hotel thefts. Sometimes even clothes or cosmetics are stolen. And the worse the hotel, the less likely it is that they will later show video camera footage or conduct any kind of investigation, unless the police are involved.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Hotel <a href=\"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/25-best-excursions-from-budva-in-montenegro-cheap-with-a-guide\/\" title=\"guides\">guides<\/a> often sell <a href=\"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/recomendet-getyourguide_com-product\">excursions<\/a> at a huge markup, so if you go on your own, plan everything in advance and compare prices.<\/p>\n<h2>How to choose a hotel?<\/h2>\n<p>The most important thing is not to rush, even if it concerns the most budget option. It\u2019s better to study everything thoroughly and compare, read <a href=\"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/15-best-hotels-in-mexico-with-a-water-park\/\" title=\"reviews from tourists\">reviews from tourists<\/a>. Focus on the reviews of those who stayed at the hotel in the same season that you chose. The types of services may vary significantly from season to season.<\/p>\n<p>Find out how far the hotel is from the coast and what kind of beach it is. If you are traveling with children, then choose clean <a href=\"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/20-best-sandy-beaches-in-montenegro-which-one-to-choose-for-recreation-photo-description-map\/\" title=\"sandy beaches\">sandy beaches<\/a> with a safe and smooth entrance to the sea. For diving enthusiasts, platform beaches are suitable. The price of a hotel directly depends on the distance from the sea and the size of the coastline; the most expensive options are on the first line. From long-distance lines you will need to walk every day, but many even budget hotels have <a href=\"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/recomendet-kiwitaxi-product\">a shuttle<\/a> to the beach.<\/p>\n<p>Find out how far the hotel is from the airport and any <a href=\"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/top-5-most-popular-cities-in-europe-2024\/\" title=\"attractions\">attractions<\/a>. If you like <a href=\"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/what-can-you-buy-in-vietnam-interesting-options\/\" title=\"shopping\">shopping<\/a>, you will have to make a choice between being close to the beach or a shopping center.<\/p>\n<p>By the way, we have previously compared hotels of different star ratings in the text &#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/hotels-in-turkey-from-3-to-5-full-comparison\/\">Holidays in Turkey: how many &#8220;stars&#8221; to take &#8211; we compared hotels from average to expensive<\/a>.&#8221; And we have collected <a href=\"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/top-10-best-hotels-in-turkey\/\" title=\"the ten best hotels\">the ten best hotels<\/a> that can be booked on <a href=\"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/recomendet-tiqets_com-product-tours\">Tiqets.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/post-205643-661c1a2e323d6.avif\" data-rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"SDStudio-light-box-enable SDStudio-editor-tools-md-imp\" src=\"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/post-205643-661c1a2e323d6.avif\" alt=\"Safety rules in Turkey in budget hotels\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>What to expect from budget hotels in Turkey\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>Budget doesn't have to be immediately bad. But you shouldn\u2019t expect that you will be lucky enough to get a higher level of service without paying extra. There will be no culinary delights or variety on the buffet. Alcohol in hotels with a couple of stars is of extremely low quality. There are few places for entertainment and activities; you will have to pay extra for something. The beach, I repeat, will be removed from the hotel.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Internet is almost certainly bad, access to it is sometimes only in the lobby, or for an additional fee. You will most likely also have to pay extra for air conditioning. You won\u2019t be allowed to take towels out of your room, which means you\u2019ll have to buy something extra for the beach; it\u2019s better to take a couple of towels straight from home.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Ideally, you should still maintain a balance between the desire to save money and the level of comfort. It is unlikely that you will be able to rest properly if you constantly have to put up with some kind of inconvenience. Most often, the right hotel in Turkey is already 50% of a great trip. Therefore, explore different options, compare, do not forget about safety and have a good rest!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you planning a budget holiday in Turkey? Find out 10 key safety rules for staying in budget hotels in Turkey. From storing valuables to choosing food, everything you need to know for a comfortable and safe holiday in Turkey.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":843056,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_wp_rev_ctl_limit":""},"categories":[2159,3110,2519,2509],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-856995","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tuerkei-en","category-asien-2-en","category-reisetipps-en","category-reisen-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/856995","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=856995"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/856995\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/843056"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=856995"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=856995"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=856995"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}