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Recommend a hotel in Istanbul with secure parking?

Hi all,

We're rounding up a trip through Central Asia with a good few days in Istanbul to service our bikes/be tourists etc. Can anyone recommend us a good hotel, fairly central, with secure parking for 2 fat overlanders?! [ The bikes that is, not us :=) ]

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Neil

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Istanbul Hotel

My wife and I should arrive in Istanbul from China in late September. I will have to fly back to China for about a week to take care of business and I would also like to know of a good hotel with secure bike storage. Any helo will be appreciated.
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Hi,

which kind of hotel you need? And for how many days?

Only a clean bed and shower is enough? Or do you want something more?

I suggest you to stay in the center of old city so you can see typical touristic places but I also suggest you to see normal life..

Let you inform me for specifications that you prefer..

Before you come here send a message to me for more suggestions.. And my working place is in the center of old town so maybe we can see each other..

And one option more.. If you want to have a professional solution send mail to Metin Koca metinkoca(at)ucanmanga.com . His professin is tourism and most importat he is a rider..

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If you can let me know the dates and standart of the hotel you are looking for I would love to help.

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hi there, thanks for the replies. basically all we're looking for is a fairly cheap hotel near the touristy bits, and one that can accomodate 2 big bikes! we arrive in about 5 or 6 days and will stay for about 5 days. thanks for you help.
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Dear Neil

I can arrange you a hotel in the old city of Istanbul where you can accomodate 2 fat bikes. Please send me an e-mail at info@ensembletour.com so I can e-mail you hotel details and pictures.

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So you'l bee in old city ha?

Ok then I'm here in old city.. And ask me to Metin Koca when you come here, it will be pleasure to have some strong Turkish coffee together..

Keep well and have a nice trip to Istanbul...
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