Some hotels in Turkey restrict bookings by men traveling alone, but this is a longstanding policy at individual properties rather than a new nationwide rule, Russia’s Association of Tour Operators says.
ATOR told RBC that the situation has not changed in recent years and that there have been no mass refusals to accommodate Russian guests. Hotels set their own conditions, and the state does not regulate them.
Tour operators are generally aware of the restrictions and publish lists of hotels that may refuse solo male guests or require advance approval, the association said. The lists are
ATOR advises travelers to check a hotel’s rules before booking. For package tours, the conditions should appear in the hotel listing on the operator’s site. Independent travelers should check the hotel, aggregator or tour operator website.