Reviews of Genius Hotel Istanbul
Cankurtaran mah Kutlugun sokak no.9, Fatih, 34122 Istanbul, Turkey
#315 of 2,416 hotels in Istanbul
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 238 hotel reviews
9.0Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.9
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Comfort
8.9
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Location
9.8
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Facilities
8.6
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Staff
9.8
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Value for money
9.1
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Free WiFi
9.1
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Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Alexandre
Brazil43 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Very good”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Economy Double Room - Basement Floor
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Some noises coming from the door
The location is perfect, close to the main places and quiet at the same time. Staff very gentle.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Karol
United Kingdom11 reviews10“Amazing”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Triple Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No complaints
The attention from reception team was amazing. Location super central 2 mints walk to blue masque and Aya Sophia. Hotel was clean and good.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Bora
United States2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Economy Double Room - Basement Floor
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
This hotel was very close to historical places in Sultanahmet. The rooms were really clean and well maintained. Finally, I would like to thank all the staff. They helped me a lot with everything.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Merto
United States1 review10“Thank you so much❤️”- • Solo traveller
- • Economy Double Room - Basement Floor
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Clean Room, helpfull staff.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Hatya
United States1 review10“Mükemmel bir konaklama.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Economy Double Room - Basement Floor
- • Stayed 1 night
An accommodation that is just walking distance from all historical places around Sultanahmet. At the same time, I had a great holiday thanks to the good and helpful staff. It was very helpful for them to provide information about surrounding restaurants and places to shop. The room and the hotel in general were very clean and spacious. Thanx for everything.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Anamika
India19 reviews2 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
It would have been nicer if they provided us with water.
Location was very near to all the main attractions. Room was nice. Staff was courteous and helpful.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Georgia
Greece1 review10“Nice hotel, super clean with nice poeple!”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
The Location was excellend, The Stuff was superkind and always there to support and to service. The Lady in the kitchen was also very kind. The Hotel was a Traditional building with nice rennovated and super clean.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Aisha
United Kingdom2 reviews10“Absolutely amazing!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We stayed with our family and had the most perfect stay that we extended it for 2 more nights. The staff were amazing and couldn’t do enough for us especially Harun! Great location, great service, great room and facilities! We will be visiting again to see Harun ‘Rashid’ :)
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Lukman
Malaysia18 reviews1 helpful vote10“Wonderful”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Great receptionist. The staff very friendly and helpful. Nice location, walking distance to many restaurant. The rooms were very nice and cozy.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Janine
Germany13 reviews9.0“Nice, clean and super hospitable hotel with super kind staff 🤗”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Economy Double Room - Basement Floor
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nice, clean and super hospitable hotel with a very good location. All important sights in the immediate vicinity. Harun and Bora in particular were very helpful and super kind! Thank you guys for the support!!!☺️
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Eleonora
Ukraine1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Economy Double Room - Basement Floor
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
very good location, very helpful and kind staff who are always ready to help, especially Harun
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Dzelila
Bosnia and Herzegovina3 reviews10“Great hotel on amazing location”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Triple Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Best located hotel in Istanbul. Perfectly clean with reallyy nice receptionists. I really enjoyed staying in this hotel with my family.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Marija
Serbia12 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Good location near to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and a lot of other monuments in that part of the town. Receprionists are really nice and friendly.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Aitalina
Netherlands21 reviews3 helpful votes10“Great location and value for money”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
Great location, only 3 minutes walking from Aya Sofia. Very friendly workers, special thanks to Ali for hospitality and for arranging a taxi.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 25 December 2023
Zakroz
Malaysia19 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nice hotel, strategic location n affordable place to stay
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 20 December 2023
Kamran
Pakistan11 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location, right next to topkapi Palace, Haghia Sofia and the blue mosque. Good room with large windows and Seaview. Clean, very quiet and comfortable property. Receptionist always helpful and generous.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 7 December 2023
Andrey
United States5 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Location-location!! Right in the Old City, few steps from all famous sightseeing of Istanbul. Emin was super helpful and friendly. Will stay there again, for sure!
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 7 November 2023
Tilly
United Kingdom1 review10“Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to visit Istanbul”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Triple Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.
The staff were extremely helpful and friendly and made the entire stay enjoyable. The hotel was perfectly located, tidy and clean - couldn’t have asked for more.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 7 November 2023
Yasmine
France18 reviews9.0“Perfect stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Really nice staff and very good location The breakfast was also nice. Everything was perfect
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 7 November 2023
Roberta
Romania16 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Good value for money, close to main attractions”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The shower cabin a bit small.
Located very close to the main attractions. Friendly and welcoming staff.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 6 November 2023
Svetlana
Moldova4 reviews10“Beautiful city and hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Triple Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location în Sultan Ahmet area. Service personal of the hotel were very kind and responsive. Especially we want to say thank you and hugs to Harun, receptionist, for his attention and best smile ever. Recommend.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Nour
Algeria2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Economy Double Room - Basement Floor
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Excellent location and services Cozy hotel Wonderful staff especially HARUN, Thank you for your warm welcome 🙏 🤗 😊 ☺️ 😘
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Stacey
Australia71 reviews13 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Triple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Staff were very friendly/helpful. Great location- walking distance from the tram and Sultanahmet area. Surrounded by lots of restaurants/terraces/coffee shops. Beds were comfortable. Tea and coffee making in room. Family owns the shop next to the hotel to purchase Turkish delight, tea and other products .
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 20 October 2023
Alexander
Russia2 reviews10“Really nice place with perfect price/quality ratio”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
ventilation in toilet is a bit noisy but it doesn’t work permanently (only with lights on) so I was ok about it
This hotel is located in the middle of historical centre of Istanbul. There are many things to see nearby and multiple restaurants. Hotel hosts are really nice and helpful - they brought my heavy luggage upstairs, helped with food delivery and also brought it to my room. We had a late check-in after a long road trip and everything went well. There is a possibility to stay with a dog (that’s what we did) with an extra charge. My dog was a bit nervous but hosts were nice about it and I could definitely say it is a dog friendly place. Rooms are large and clean, internet is alright (suitable for conference calls, around 25+ mbps during the day and a bit faster during the nights), there is a table to work with a laptop. Beds are comfortable. I liked that the room is light because of multiple windows. What is also important: despite the touristic location there are no disturbing noises and it is quiet in the streets. There is also a parking lot near the hotel: we parked under the big ancient wall in 50 meters - it is free at nights if you manage to leave before 8 am (because there are no parking workers I guess) but during the day it’s payed. I would highly recommend this place if you want to have a nice stay in the centre of Istanbul with a perfect price/quality ratio.
Stayed in October 2023
