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Weekly until 19 Oct 2026, monthly from November 2026Week of 2026-10-19
AI Hotel Landscape
How leading AI assistants recommend hotels: 616 prompts across 56 destinations, a monthly edition checked before it is published.
Data is directional. Some prompts retry due to upstream variance, so absolute counts can shift ±5% between editions.
Cheers Hostel
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of October 19, 2026. Tracked for 12 weeks.
Latest edition
1
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
6
best week
Mentioning AIs
1/6
latest edition
Total links
24
all time
Location
Alemdar, Zeynep Sultan Cami Sk. No:21, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Cheers Hostel at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“best hotels in Istanbul for solo travelers”Istanbul, US3 of 6 AIs11 weeks14 quotes
“best hotels in Istanbul for solo travelers”
Istanbul, US3 of 6 AIs11 weeks14 quotes
ChatGPT · 10-19
“A social hostel in Sultanahmet near the main historical attractions, ideal for solo travelers who want to meet other travelers.”
Gemini · 10-12
“This highly social and warm hostel setting offers incredible sea views and an easygoing atmosphere perfect for solo travelers looking to meet others.”
ChatGPT · 08-31
“Its social common areas, organized activities, rooftop terrace, and mix of dorms and private rooms make it especially good for solo travelers who want to meet people.”
ChatGPT · 08-31
“Its social common areas, organized activities, rooftop terrace, and mix of dorms and private rooms make it especially good for solo travelers who want to meet people.”
ChatGPT · 08-17
“This hostel is a good match for solo travelers on a budget who want common areas and opportunities to meet other travelers.”
ChatGPT · 08-03
“Social atmosphere with private room options and activities that make meeting other travelers easy.”
“affordable hotels in Istanbul under $200”Istanbul, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“affordable hotels in Istanbul under $200”
Istanbul, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
ChatGPT · 06-01
“Budget-friendly hostel with private rooms and rooftop views close to major historical sites.”
“family friendly hotels in Istanbul”Istanbul, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
“family friendly hotels in Istanbul”
Istanbul, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
ChatGPT · 06-01
“Budget-friendly option offering private family rooms in a highly walkable tourist area.”
ChatGPT · 05-18
“Affordable family rooms, clean, and great location near historic attractions.”
“hotels near Hagia Sophia, Istanbul”Istanbul, US1 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
“hotels near Hagia Sophia, Istanbul”
Istanbul, US1 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
ChatGPT · 05-25
“Social and affordable hostel-style accommodation close to Istanbul’s historic attractions.”
ChatGPT · 05-18
“Budget-friendly hostel near Hagia Sophia, ideal for social travelers.”
ChatGPT · 05-11
“Lively social hostel offering dorms and private rooms near Hagia Sophia.”
“boutique hotels in Sultanahmet, Istanbul”Istanbul, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“boutique hotels in Sultanahmet, Istanbul”
Istanbul, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
ChatGPT · 05-18
“Vibrant boutique-style hostel with rooftop bar and social atmosphere.”
“best hotels in Sultanahmet, Istanbul”Istanbul, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
“best hotels in Sultanahmet, Istanbul”
Istanbul, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
ChatGPT · 05-18
“Social, affordable hostel with rooftop terrace and walking distance to Hagia Sophia.”
ChatGPT · 05-11
“Social, budget-friendly hostel with rooftop bar and central location for sightseeing.”
“best hotels in Istanbul for couples”Istanbul, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“best hotels in Istanbul for couples”
Istanbul, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
ChatGPT · 05-11
“Affordable hotel with private rooms and a social vibe, featuring a terrace with Old City views.”
PER-AI MENTIONS
Mentions per AI assistant, by edition
One line per AI. Each point is the number of times the assistant named this property across the 11 prompt templates for its city, that week.
ChatGPTGeminiPerplexityGrokCopilotGoogle AI Mode
Weekly until 19 Oct 2026, monthly from November 2026
| Week | ChatGPT | Gemini | Perplexity | Grok | Copilot | Google AI Mode | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 19, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| October 12, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| August 31, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| August 17, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| August 3, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| July 20, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| July 6, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| June 8, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| June 1, 2026 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
| May 25, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| May 18, 2026 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 6 |
| May 11, 2026 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
LINK MIX
Where AIs send users for this hotel
When the AI links the hotel, where does it point — the hotel's own site (direct), an OTA like Booking.com, a chain page like Marriott.com, or something else?
All time (24 links)
Direct 92%OTA 4%Google Travel 4%
Week-by-week
October 19, 20261 links / 1 mentions
October 12, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 31, 20262 links / 2 mentions
August 17, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 3, 20261 links / 1 mentions
July 20, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 6, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 8, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 1, 20263 links / 3 mentions
May 25, 20261 links / 1 mentions
May 18, 20266 links / 6 mentions
May 11, 20264 links / 4 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other