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A very good hotel for its value
Very nice staff, good location, good price! Free sauna and shopping in Aksaray is just 2 minutes walk!
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kverdes
- Nov 29, 2011
Good price for good location
The hotel staff was extremely helpful, however getting anywhere by taxi in this neighborhood is...
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turkishcowboy
- Sep 12, 2011
A modern property on the historic peninsula
The Barcelo Saray provides a contemporary retreat in Old City. Guests find all the modern amenities one would expect with the added benefit of proximity to some of Istanbul's most famous attractions. The activity of the Grand Bazaar lures from just blocks to the Barcelo Saray. Business and leisure travelers in need of a relaxing retreat enjoy the hotel's sauna and traditional Turkish hamam. The hotel also offers massage and body treatment services. Barcelo Saray offers three function rooms for corporate travelers in need of work or meeting space.
Highlights
- Located just steps from the Grand Bazaar
- Decor in modern guest rooms features clean lines and bold pops of color
- Relax in the traditional Turkish hamam or bath
- Complimentary wireless Internet access
Rooms
The hotel offers a range of modern and comfortable room options including singles, suites, family rooms, and more. The rooms have clean lines and a mix of earth tones and bold colors. Some rooms afford views of the Beyazit Mosque or the Marmara Sea. All guest rooms and suites offer complimentary wireless Internet access and an LCD satellite television. Guests enjoy 24-hour room service and an in-room mini-bar.
Features
The hotel offers several dining options. Vista Restaurant, overlooking the Beyazit Mosque and Istanbul University, serves Turkish and international dishes from the buffet or a la carte. For light meals, sweets, or coffee, visit the Saray Café at the hotel entrance or stop by the piano bar for drinks and live music. Schedule a traditional body treatment in the Turkish hamam, open daily from 3:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Transportation
- Beyazit tram (0.3 mi/0.5 km)
- Kumkapi Railway Station (0.4 mi/0.7 km)
- Istanbul International Ataturk Airport (11 mi/17.8 km)
- Sabiha Gokcen Airport (32.6 mi/52.4 km)
Nearby attractions
- Grand Bazaar (0.3 mi/0.5 km)
- Blue Mosque (1.1 mi/1.7 km)
- Istanbul Archaeology Museum (1.1 mi/1.8 km)
- Hagia Sophia (1.2 mi/1.9 km)
- Galata Bridge (2.9 mi/4.6 km)
- Topkapi Palace (2.9 mi/4.7 km)
- Istanbul Museum of Modern Art (3.4 mi/5.5 km)
- Lutfi Kyrdar Convention & Exhibition Center (5.1 mi/8.3 km)
Business
- Complimentary Internet access
- Fax service
- Meeting space
Barcelo Saray Rooms
- STANDARD - HOTEL
- All rooms fitted with: Air conditioning, Heating, Telephone Satellite TV, Minibar, Shower, Make-up mirror, Hair dryer, Safe for valuables, 24-hour room service, free WI-FI
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Istanbul
- Area description
- Located in the European part of Istanbul in the old city's Beyazit district 200 metres away from the Great Bazaar and Istanbul University 1 kilometre away from Hagia Sophia, the Topkapi Palace and the Race Course 1,5 kilometres from Sirkeci railway station and the ferry terminal 8 kilometres from Taksim and the Ltfi Kirdar Convention Centre 15 kilometres from Atatrk International Airport and the CNR trade-fair centre
Amenities
- Concierge
- Conference Facilities
- Fitness center
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Health Club
- Internet Access
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Spa services
- Wireless Internet
Dining
- Vista Restaurant
- -la-carte and buffet service. On the top floor, giving wonderful views of the Beyazit Mosque and Istanbul University. Turkish and international cuisine.
- Saray Caf
- at the hotel entrance and serving light meals or sweet delicacies for enjoying with Turkish coffee or aromatic tea.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1400
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (10)
Ratings and reviews for Barcelo Saray
- All travelers (10) 4.2 / 5
- Business (1) 4 / 5
- Couples (4) 3.5 / 5
- Families (1) 4 / 5
- Friends (2) 5 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4.4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.3
- Hotel staff:
- 4.3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4.6
- Value:
- 4.2
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Would recommend
kverdes
A very good hotel for its value
Very nice staff, good location, good price! Free sauna and shopping in Aksaray is just 2 minutes walk!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
turkishcowboy
Good price for good location
The hotel staff was extremely helpful, however getting anywhere by taxi in this neighborhood is impossible since the traffic is atrocious. Stick with the tram or just simply walk. The location was quite good, though, very easy to discover the Old City.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
SH
Great hotel in Istanbul!
The hotel was really good, with an excellent location. Its minutes from the Grand Bazaar and a nice stroll to the Blue Mosque and Aaya Sofia. The tram stop is just outside the hotel too, which is really handy for getting around. The staff were very helpful, the breakfast was great and the view from the hotel restaurant was great. I would definatley recommend this hotel and would stay there myself again!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Long walk from hotel
Hamdi's Restaurant overlooking Galata Bridge s a great place to eat out.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Seasoned Traveler
Excellent Location and Service
There are so many hotels in Istanbul to choose from but I wanted something which was in the heart of activity and close to the tram. I walked about the areas in Istanbul and many hotels are on very steep cobblestone streets. Barcelo Satay is perfect if you are seeing the main sites. Restaurants are abundant and easily driven to via a cab. The room was very clean, modern and tastefully appointed. The front desk staff is attentive and friendly, the Haman a nice respite and many International guests were returning for their vacation visit. Definitely a good experience and a 4 star hotel with reasonable rates.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
Barcelo is directly across from the Grand Bazaar which is immense and can get overwhelming. There are numerous places along the street to find the same items at the same or slightly higher prices. Silver jewelry is more reasonable in the Bazaar.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Kribashini
It was a good hotel because o
It was a good hotel because o fits excellent location. The rooms were clean and the service good. Great value for money.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
NC Mom
Very friendly staff and great stay!
They let us check in early because we had our newborn daughter.Our first room had heat problems and after contacting the front desk they were very nice and switched us to a new room.They were very friendly and helpful...would stay there again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
excellent position just across
excellent position just across the street from the Grand Bazaar. Very friendly helpful staff and a wonderful hamam. Very good breakfast too. The only drawback is the fact that the windows opening on to the inner courtyard means there is no outside view and it was a bit noisy if you left the window open. Fine if you leave the window closed and have the air conditioning on. I would definitely recommend Barcelo Saray.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Herald11
rapport qualite prix excellent
sejour tres agreable dans un hotel propre, chaud, bien placé, avec un personnel a l'ecoute. Seul bemol, eviter le 4e etage, ou se situe le restaurant et donc quelques bruit en matinée.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
quartier laleli - aksaray
Reviewer score
Would recommend
aucun
Bon hotel
Très bien, cependant,il m'avait semblé, lors de la commande que le petit déjeuner était inclus dans la prestation que nous avions acheté. Arrivés sur place, nous avons dû constater qu'il n'en était rien et qu'il a fallu payer nos petits déjeuner. Nous vous serions reconnaissants de nous apporter des précisions et éventuellement corriger ce désagrément .
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
SARAH13120
décue !!!!!
on rentre d'un séjour de 6 jours, l'hôtel est bien situé, mais il y a des travaux dans le batiment d'à côté de 9h à 19h un bruit assourdissant de perceuse 7jours sur 7, malgré le changement de chambre, le bruit était génant. j'ai été trés décue par le personnel, suite à une erreur de réservation, l'hôtel n 'a rien voulu savoir et le personnel s'est montré désagréable.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 2
