Gardenhouse Hotel Istanbul
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Hotel Overview
Clean, Comfortable, Close to Sites -- Solid Value
We booked 3 rooms for 5 days. Everything was very clean, beds were comfortable, staff was helpful,...
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ErikW
- Feb 24, 2012
Recommended
Excellent hotel, really well placed for looking around the city whilst still being protected from...
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Pete and Liz
- Feb 18, 2012
Character Ottoman townhouse hotel with unique charm
The recently remodeled Garden House Hotel is a traditional Ottoman mansion house turned into a unique hotel, providing 24 individual guest accommodations. The hotel is in a tranquil setting yet is only moments from many major tourist attractions. While the hotel has a rich history, amenities and services are all modern and up to date. Wireless Internet and a business corner with access to a free computer are available. The Garden House Hotel serves delicious Turkish fare in an open-air restaurant and light refreshments and coffee in the hotel bar.
3 Reasons to Stay:
Excellent buffet breakfast served in the leafy surroundings of the hotel's interior garden
Elegant 19th century Ottoman mansion house restored to its former glory with traditional interiors and furnishings
Historic sites such as the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar all a short walk away
Garden House Hotel Rooms
No two rooms are the same at the Garden House Hotel in Istanbul. Each guestroom or suite is individually styled, creating a real home-from-home atmosphere. Richly polished wooden floors strewn with jewel colored carpets and gilded furnishings strongly reflect the opulent Ottoman style. Guests feel comfortable and welcome with complimentary tea/coffee in the room, mini bar, pillow menu, bathrobes, herbal bath toiletries and a hairdryer. Also featured in all rooms are a TV, safe to accommodate a laptop, Internet access and two phone lines. Deluxe rooms come with balconies and some have a Turkish bath. On the fifth floor is a luxury suite decorated in a style that is more contemporary. This light and airy suite offers a sea view with balcony, a separate seating area and bathroom with Jacuzzi. There is no elevator in the Garden House Hotel.
Things to Do:
Theodosius Obelisk (0.2mi/0.3km)
Blue Mosque (0.3mi/0.4km)
Mosaic Museum (0.3mi/0.4km)
Hagia Sophia (0.5mi/0.8km)
Basilica Cistern (0.8mi/1.2km)
Grand Bazaar (0.9mi/1.4km)
Topkapi Palace (2.1mi/3.3km)
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art (3.5mi/5.6km)
Taksim Square (4.4mi/7km)
Spice Market (5.2mi/8.3km)
Gardenhouse Hotel Istanbul Rooms
- Standard Room
- One double or two single beds are available, all rooms have parquet floor, private bathrooms, minibar, satellite tv, direct dial telephone and safety deposit box.
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Istanbul.
- Nearby airports
- Ataturk International Airport .
- Area description
- The Gardenhouse Hotel is located at Sultanahmet Peninsula in the heart of old Istanbul known as one of the biggest open air museum in the world.
Amenities
- 24 Hour Room Service
- Airport Shuttle
- Babysitting/Child services
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge
- Currency Exchange
- Doctor on Call
- Free parking
- High-speed Internet
- Internet Access
- Laundry Service
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Safe Deposit Box
- Secretarial Service
- Tour Desk
- Wireless Internet
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1300
- 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 (18)
Ratings and reviews for Gardenhouse Hotel Istanbul
- All travelers (18) 4.5 / 5
- Couples (11) 4.5 / 5
- Families (3) 4.7 / 5
- Friends (1) 3 / 5
- Singles (1) 4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4.3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.8
- Hotel staff:
- 4.7
- Room comfort:
- 4.5
- Location:
- 4.6
- Value:
- 4.6
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Would recommend
ErikW
Clean, Comfortable, Close to Sites -- Solid Value
We booked 3 rooms for 5 days. Everything was very clean, beds were comfortable, staff was helpful, and the breakfast buffet was great. All the Sultanahmet sites are within a 10-minute easy walk. We had a couple of small plumbing issues like slow drains and slight odors from one of the rooms' bathroom -- but nothing that I would consider a deal-breaker.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Nearby restaurants weren't that good. Go to Taksim.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Pete and Liz
Recommended
Excellent hotel, really well placed for looking around the city whilst still being protected from too much noise and bustle. Staff genuine, friendly. Clean and lovely rooms. Only down side is that it doesnt have any real view, but overall a great base for sightseeing.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
mahmoud
nice hotel
very nice and friendly hotel best location and very clean good stuff
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Mrs RB
Wonderful Holiday Hotel in Istanbul
Located close to shopping, restaurants and many historical sites, it was easy to walk everywhere. The staff is very helpful, treats you as if you are a guest in their home. Snacks, tea and coffee available at all times, and a good breakfast with made to order omelets and a wide variety of other dishes. We would definitely go back!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
There are many good restaurants nearby. You should avoid the Akbiyik Fish Restaurant however.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Tohin
Great location!!!!
We spent a week in The Garden House Hotel. This hotel located near all most important historical places. So, we spent the whole week just exploring around the hotel. But if you want to see other parts of Istanbul you can always take a bus tour. Buses leave from the Sultanahmed square which is 5 min walk from the hotel. Also, it will take you only 5 min to get to the beach of the Sea of Marmara. The staff was so nice! Great service! Had a really good experience at this hotel.
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
Barracuda
Excellent Trip
The hotel was very nice. The room was small but that doesn't matter when there are so many things to do in Istanbul. The bed was very comfortable and was made every day by the housekeepers. They refilled our teas and coffees every day. We booked 4 nights and received a complimentary bottle of wine and fruit basket. Breakfast was also very, very good. There were many types of cheeses, grilled vegetables, natural honey comb, and awesome bread. The staff was also super helpful. Very nice people.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
There is a really nice cooking class that you can take right by the Arasta Baazaar. It is called Cooking Alaturk. You learn how to cook 5 courses and they give you wine, tea, and coffee. I would definately reccommend this.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Franky
Very good address - Très bonne adresse
The hotel is very well located. Rooms are big and confortable. Breakfast is good and huge. The hotel staff was very friendly and gave us good advices for our visit of Istanbul. L'hôtel est très bien situé. Les chambres sont spacieuses et confortables. Le petit-déjeuner très bon et copieux. Le personnel était très serviable et aimable. Je recommande.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Virginia
This property is an excellent
This property is an excellent choice. The rooms are very large and have all amenities. The breakfast buffet has many choices. The restaurant serves light meals at good prices. The management and staff go above and beyond. One of the best hotel experiences. Would definitely stay there again and highly recommend.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Joyce
Great Location!!!
The Garden House Hotel was very comfortable and clean. The room was a triple and larger than most in Europe. The bathroom was large and the shower was excellent. There was plenty of room for our suitcases and other stuff. The hotel staff were so pleasant and very helpful. We were situated in a fabulous location so every important site was within walking distance. We only had two full days in Istanbul, so the staff guided us as to what to focus on each day. The second full day, we decided to forgo the long trip on the Bosphorus for a 1/2 day tour by one of the recommended companies. We were very pleased and because of their suggestion, we were able to get three more activities in for that day. I can't say enough about the staff, the comfort of the hotel, the location, and out time in Istanbul. I must note that they even recommended two restaurants that sent a car for us and also took us home after the meals (in one case there was a show as well). Both places were excellent and so convenient with the added transportation. On the first night they recommended an area that we walked to and it was great, too! What a wonderful stay!! I would recommend this hotel and would love to return one day myself!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Within walking distance of our hotel are the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, Turkish Bath. I emailed the hotel ahead of time and arranged transportation to and from the airport. The cost was 30 Euros to the hotel and 25 Euros to the airport.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Suosittelen
Pieni, siisti hotelli lähellä aivan historiallisen Istanbulin kupeella. Henkilökunta on aivan erityisen ystävällistä ja palvelualtista. Aamiainen on runsas ja maittava. Huoneessa oli viinipullo ja hedelmäkori tervetulotoivotuksena! Hotellissa ei ole hissiä ja se sijaitsee mäen alla, joten se ei sovi liikuntarajoitteisille.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
