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Reviews of The Story Hotel Pera

Kumbaracı Sk. No 66 Taksim Beyoglu, Beyoglu, 34435 Istanbul, Turkey

#27 of 2,403 hotels in Istanbul

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 590 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    9.7

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  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    10
    Great room great location amazing value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to complain about at all!

    The room was amazing and tastefully decorated and staff were the most helpful we have ever had.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hummm... really nothing.....maybe a roof top terrace.

    It couldn't be better! The staff was so helpful....directing us to a restaurant and so friendly. Our room was so perfect and clean with fabulous bedding!!!! Great location and so many restaurants nearby!!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    10
    Our beautiful stay at Istanbul
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would say nothing.

    Everything. Beautiful old building. Excellent helpful people. The location is perfect. Big room with high ceiling. People at the entrance desk were always there for you. Shops restaurants metro ,everything is next door.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    10
    Fantastic location… right on Isteklal street. Very friendly staff. Would definitely visit again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great

    Fantastic location… right on Isteklal street. Very friendly staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    9.0
    We will come back! Loved our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Very nice and comfortable room, location is great. Staff are super friendly and very hospitable. The sink was not draining well and they immediately rectified the issue. They gave us complimentary mobile router to have wifi while going out. They also upgraded our room that was well appreciated

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    10
    Great location and friendly staff
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel is located along Istiklal road - a busy street with shops open till around 11pm. Staff was very friendly and kindly accommodated my request to upgrade the room. Definitely coming back to stay again!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    10
    Excellent and an amazing staff always supportive and high dose of problem solving
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The best part was the staff that were always kind with a smile and helping with all our asks and information requested. The room was very comfy and clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The normal room without road facing windows is stuffy and doesn't have good ventilation.

    The executive room with road facing windows is great!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    10
    An unforgettable stay thanks to friendly staff and an unbeatable location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had a fantastic stay at this hotel! The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, and the location was perfect. I highly recommend it for a wonderful experience.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    10
    Perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Wow, what a truly wonderful experience. Was in Istanbul with family for my Mum’s 60th birthday and the hotel made this so special. From a surprise celebratory bottle of fizz to incredible restaurant recommendations the hotel staff went above and beyond! Honestly could not fault the experience. The location is brilliant- only a stones throw from the bustling bars and restaurants of Beyoglu and really close to the tram and funicular for access to all the main sights of Istanbul. Thankyou to all the staff who made our trip so memorable- we will be back and will be telling everyone about the hotel!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    10
    Excellent hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    There's nothing to really dislike! Minor points - there wasn't any natural light in the room which was not really a big deal because if it hadn't been for the rain (all day) on the last day, I'd have been out and about much more. It was also a little noisy in my room later at night on the Saturday (sounded like noise from a restaurant in the alley to the side, until around 12am) but this is only a minor downside of everything else that was so excellent.

    Location is excellent, just off the main street, in a lovely building, not far from the Galata Tower. All sights are walkable. The staff could not be more helpful. Before my stay they messaged to offer to book an airport transfer (which I did) and gave details of a private guided tour that may be of interest. They gave recommendations for breakfast and dinner and nothing/no question was ever too much trouble. You are made to feel very welcome and as a lone traveller, I knew I could get whatever assistance I needed. I also received messages during my time there to check in on my stay and to ask if I needed anything. Complimentary tea, coffee and water are provided. Room was extremely clean, modern and spacious with a comfortable bed and all the facilities I needed including a safe. Reception also arranged my airport transfer for the morning I left.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Excellent service. New and clean room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    10
    A lovel hotel in a fantastic location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The room was great, the staff friendly, and the location was brilliant - easy to reach from the airport by metro (M11 to Gayrettepe and then the M2 to Sishane), and then from it, it was an easy walk across to the old town down hill (and for the up-hill return trip there's the simple F2). The hotel is twenty steps off the vibrant pedestrianised road that's the heart of contemporary Istanbul, where there are great restaurants and bars at normal prices. We were very glad we chose to stay on this side of the Galata bridge as opposed to the old town which was mobbed by tourists at all times.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    10
    Excellent location .. great staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved everything

    The best location you can possibly if you want to be in the center and nightlife. I could walk to most of the tourist attractions and there is so much to see and explore. This is my 3rd trip to Istanbul and best hotel I stayed in. The staff is very helpful and attentive. Each one of them are excellent!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    From the very beginning the place made a very good impression. The staff at the front desk are very welcoming, very helpful and eager to give recommendations about points of interest, how to get there, etc. The hotel location is very convenient to walk to various places on both sides of the Golden Horn. The room was spacious and very comfortable, despite some drawbacks, such as lack of sunlight, because windows were towards very narrow street, but this did not spoil the overall experience.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    9.0
    Perfect Pera Stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The carpet in the living room was not very clean. Needed a good hover. The TV in the room did not work but it was ok as the one in the living one worked. We took the studio. It is a good size, but beware no outside view at all,.so need to have lights on all the time even during the day. Good running warm water, could sometimes smell something from sewage. The pillows were perfect, the mattress needed to be changed

    The hotel location is just perfect, being a few meters off Istiklal street. All the staff are very friendly and helpful. A special mention to Mustapha, who managed to get us an early check-in. We arrived at the hotel at 8am after a 10h flight. He also gave us a wifi dongle free of charge so we could stay connected when we were visiting istanbul. He gave good advice on places to eat. Another special mention to the lady at reception, when we checked out. She helped with our suitcases, and even called our cab, who was lost on his way to the hotel.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location, helpful and friendly staff, comfortable accommodation, price - everything really

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, renovated building, comfy bed

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    10
    Perfect stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location. Clean and nice hotel. Friendly staff. Big and comfortable rooms.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    9.0
    I’m looking forward to my next visit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I am a regular guest there for a reason. It is the perfect combination of luxury and modesty; welcoming and comfortable without being overwrought or stuffy. The rooms are generous and private, and quiet despite the boisterous neighbourhood. The position between three absolutely brilliant restaurants - one immediately downstairs - is an added bonus, and if you enjoy an hour’s walk (which I do), you can walk virtually anywhere in the city from this location. Really a gem of a place.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    10
    We had an amazing experience, impressive staff and customer service. Would recommend this hotel to everyone.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is superb. The staff is amazing, a very high level of customer service and attention, they helped us with local tips, restaurant bookings, transfer to/from the airport. The facilities are sparkling clean. Overall an amazing experience and would recommend this hotel to anyone. Price performance is very very good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room didn't have a window or balcony.

    Easy ti reach, in the middle if everything.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Right next to Istiklal Street with shops, restaurants and coffee shops. Galata tower just around the corner

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    10
    Marvelous— would always return! Do try the restaurant next door— expensive but so worth it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds could be a little softer or have a soft cover pad.

    Staff and location. So clean and very welcoming. Chico the cat.

    Stayed in March 2024

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