Originally Posted by
dimmedlights
Hi,
a) I'm scheduled to land in IST (Istanbul, Turkey) on 11/26 at 10:30 pm.
Please help advise least expensive reliable/ reputatable car service from airport to Hyatt Hotel in Takism.
I'm a young lady, traveling alone and a bit weary of taking taxi alone at late hours.
Hotel does provide car service @ 250 euros , but this is my personal trip.
b) does the train/ metro/ subway station have an official clerk to purchase ticket ? Or is it only ticketing vending machines?
c) how far is the walk from hotel to subway/metro/ train station?
Thank you,
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I agree on the Havas bus. It's perfect for the route -- direct to Taksim, about one block from the Grand Hyatt. And you can't miss it when you exit the international terminal.
The Metro does have a ticket booth, but it's sometimes (or usually) closed so you have to use the machine. But that's not a good option -- you have to take three trains. Though the subway stop, once you get there, is close to the hotel.
Finally, I wouldn't worry about the taxis. The drivers are no less reputable than another major city. And you don't have to worry about note swapping in general; just exercise normal prudence. (Plus in this case you can just pay with a YTL 50 note and get some change, as the ride should be around 40.)