Avantgarde Sisli Hotel, IstanbulAvantgarde Sisli Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey has a corrected score of 3.1 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 183 of 245 hotels we score in Istanbul. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.0, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 2.8, Agoda 2.6. Rooms from about $128 a night (cached, not a live quote).Avantgarde Sisli Hotel is a 4-star property situated in the Sisli district. It sits within walking distance of the Cevahir Shopping Mall and the Mecidiyekoy Metro Station. The hotel offers 103 rooms with modern interiors, including deluxe and superior categories. Facilities include a fitness centre, a business centre, and spa amenities such as a sauna, Turkish bath, and hot tub. It serves both business travellers and families. While the location provides easy access to local landmarks, the guest rooms are small in size and feature an unusual toilet layout.What stands out

Close to metro and shopping

Clean and modern rooms

On-site spa and fitness facilities

Halal dining options

Watch out for

Small room dimensions

Awkward toilet layouts

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