Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi Su Terazisi Sokak No: 25 Sultanahmet, Fatih, 34412 Istanbul, Turkey
#1325 of 2,492 hotels in Istanbul
Guests' ChoiceBased on 156 hotel reviews
8.0Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.2
Location
9.1
Facilities
7.8
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.1
Free WiFi
7.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 8 April 2024
Rebecca
United KingdomThe room was very tired in need of decorating. The room was lacking a bedside lamp so I had to walk back to the bed in the dark after turning the light off. I asked for a kettle which they provided but the cleaners took the cup. Guests are only provided with one bottle of water on their arrival but have to pay after that.
Great central location in the old town, comfortable bed and clean.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Anne
United KingdomI initially booked "the budget" room. We paid more money for a better room the next night, as : •we were unable to use the bathroom as it smelled like someone had died in there. •we had to keep the windows open because of the smell, even though the bathroom door was firmly closed. •the room was below the level of the road, so exhaust fumes kept coming into the room, especially when a car was left idling in the street for a few minutes. •because we had to keep the windows open, the room was very cold. •there was another toilet and sink outside the room that we were able to use.
The second room that we changed to was on the first floor and had none of the issues of the first room, although the duvet was too small for two beds pushed together. The staff were helpful and kind . There was a breakfast.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 January 2024
Nadezda
RussiaThe rooms are very small, wi-fi works very slowly (it depends from place - fast on the roof and slowly in room), breakfast were poor
Very friendly and helpful staff, good location
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Katherine
ChileI could hear everything from the next room
Central location
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 31 December 2023
Paul
United KingdomAfter some busy days walking around the city, I was hoping to have a meal in the rooftop restaurant, but it didn't seem to open in the evening.
The location was great and within five minutes you are alongside Sultan Ahmet Mosque ('Blue Mosque') although the first couple of minutes are uphill. The staff were friendly and the room was cleaned every day with new towels etc. Breakfast was excellent with a good choice of hot and cold food coupled with a view of the sea and harbour from the rooftop restaurant. Anyone wanting a 7 o'clock wake-up call need not worry - there's a large Mosque across the road which ensures an early start every day. The rooftop restaurant didn't seem to be open in the evening, but if you go down the slopes two blocks there's a whole row of restaurants to choose from. Front desk staff were happy to give tourist information and a range of boat trips and other events.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 19 November 2023
Francis
United StatesRooms are a little smaller than I expected.
Excellent service from the receptionist. They assisted us in our trips and made our adventure so much easier.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 16 November 2023
Harshad
United KingdomThey charge for use of the coffee machine
A decent value breakfast for a hotel in the price range
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 5 October 2023
Rebecca
United KingdomBreakfast not great. My room was small with fixtures and fittings hanging off the walls. The headboard was also broken.
Restaurant on site with good food, service and views from the rooftop. Good location, within walking distance to all main attractions in the old city.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 3 October 2023
Carolina
BrazilThe accoustic of room is poor. First night there was a super loud sound coming from an air conditioning (back area) like an airplane turbine.
Super clean rooms and friendly staff willing to make you enjoy your stay. Complimentary water everyday in the room was also a plus.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 14 September 2023
Daniel
United KingdomMy room was on the 2nd floor right above the hotel entrance and it was extremely noisy - loud call to prayer from mosque 100 feet away, constantly barking neighbourhood dogs and people talking outside till the early hours. The breakfast buffet food was of poor quality. The rooftop bar is good but expensive. Hotel is small, as are the rooms.
Good location next to all the top tourist spots. The room was very clean and towels etc were replaced every day. The staff were very helpful. It was excellent value.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 8 September 2023
Ester
SpainLot of noise from the street
Location, easy communication and caring staff
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 30 August 2023
Nabhan
OmanNoise
Cleanness
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Alaa
United KingdomNo kettle, mug or glass in the room Very small room Breakfast can be better. Improving the breakfast options and add a wider variety of dishes to create a more fulfilling experience of the famous Turkish breakfast.
The location, 5 minutes walking to the main attractions. The top roof restaurant view is amazing. Staff are very kind and helpful
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Gnattus
AustraliaThe location was great for exploring the old town but also walkable to get around to other parts of the city. The staff were friendly and helpful. The bed was comfortable and I was very happy with my stay.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 18 July 2023
M
EgyptNothing
Everything
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 24 June 2023
Naveedahmad848
DenmarkThere wasn’t any cattle for tea or coffee and fridges was literally broken. I wasn’t able to use it for the beverages. Despite prior notification, there was no gluten free bread and the choice of GF items for someone like me was quite limited in the breakfast.
Very good location. Closed to tourist attractions and public transport. Staff was nice and friendly.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 24 June 2023
Eliesmaziah
United KingdomThe room is quite small, but it is value for the money.
The staffs were very friendly and helpful like many other Turkish people and hospitality. I was with my daughter on a short break. They gave me a cake as a surprise for my birthday, they saw my birthdate on my passport ( requirement for tourist registration). The room is quite small but very clean, breakfast on roof terrace, location is good, near to most tourist attractions.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 6 June 2023
Gulsara
KazakhstanMe and my son had a one day stop over in Istanbul beginning of June. starting from booking far in advance and guiding forward until arrival to Dara Old City hotel we felt great support and guidance from the Personnel of the hotel and personally Orhan bey! this is very precious and important, especially when you are tired of travelling between the cities.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 10 May 2023
Yusrina
Malaysiathe staffs are good but can be slightly hard sales. i got basement room luckily no bad smell.
the breakfast view and location are good. near camberlitas station but will be much easier to walk if stop at Sultanahmet station. this hotel has lift.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 9 May 2023
David
United Statessmall room
close to major sites; good restaurants near by
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 17 April 2023
Pavel
Belarussmall room, mold in the bathroom
friendly staff, clean room, nice location
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 9 April 2023
Stylianou
Cyprusthe breakfast was not good enough! there is no quality!
except for the breakfast, everything was great! clean rooms, central location, warm and welcoming people, whatever we asked for, the staff was at our disposal at any time!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 7 April 2023
Tomohiro
GermanySmall rooms. refrigerators don’t work well.
good location for sight seeing.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 19 March 2023
Mirjam
Sloveniawe got a room without a window so you couldnt tell if it is day or night. there was a small window in the bathroom but you looked at the wall so it was very dissapointing. the bed was really small. we got some girls for our neigjbours and the walls are so thin you can hear everything so we didnt sleep much.
the staff was really nice, they arranged us a taxi to the airport, asked about our day every time we came back, offer us some trips, welcomed us to the breakfast, very nice.
Stayed in March 2023
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