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A balcony with wicker chairs, a glass table, and a vase with flowers.
A spacious living room with dark sofas, a coffee table, and a large window with sheer curtains.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, and a large window with curtains.
A multi-story building with balconies and a rooftop terrace.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Kurkcubasi Sok. No:5 Beyazit, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34130
  • Place, Grand Bazaar
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Beyazit Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sultanahmet Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, and a nightstand with a phone.

Economy Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a television on a wooden stand, and sheer curtains.

Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with three beds arranged in a row, each with a pillow and a blanket. There is a painting on the wall above the beds, and a plant is visible to the left.

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

Located in Istanbul City Center, Sembol Hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Grand Bazaar and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Sultanahmet Square. This 32-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a restaurant, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Grand Bazaar - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Beyazit Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Beyazit Station - 4 min walk
  • Vezneciler Subway Station - 10 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪İstanbul üniversitesi hukuk fakültesi sosyal tesisleri - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Karadeniz Et Lokantası - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Durum Bufe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dallas Büfe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Barceló Saray - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sembol Hotel

Sembol Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and coffee in a common area. Transportation is made easy with limo/town car service. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include express check-in, express check-out, and free newspapers.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and LCD TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and slippers. Sitting areas, minibars, and espresso makers are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (TRY 15 per day)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 1 km
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 2000
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: TRY 100
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: TRY 100
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Nearby parking fee: TRY 15 per day
  • Early check-in fee: TRY 100 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: TRY 100 (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 12:30 PM—-5:30 AM
  • Check-out: 1:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals, you can take advantage of the train station pick-up service (fees apply).
Property Registration Number 2022-34-0065

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • The minimum check-in age for Spring Break is 18 years old.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Unmarried guests may be restricted from sharing rooms in accordance with local laws. Guests must provide proof of marriage if requested by the property.
  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Sembol Hotel?

Sembol Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Sembol Hotel?

As of Aug 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sembol Hotel on Aug 4, 2026 start from $98, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see close to Sembol Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Istanbul City Center within a short 4-minute walk of Grand Bazaar and also 13 minutes on foot from Sultanahmet Square. You'll also find Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Sembol Hotel?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does Sembol Hotel include a casino on the premises?

No, Sembol Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Sembol Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Sembol Hotel?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include 24-hour room service, a minibar, and a rainfall showerhead.

Are there hot tubs at Sembol Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Sembol Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Sembol Hotel serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will Sembol Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Sembol Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Sembol Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Sembol Hotel?

The closest major airport to Sembol Hotel is Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW), which is 27.6 mi away (63 minutes by car). Another top airport is Istanbul Airport (IST), which is located 28 mi away (51-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Sembol Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at Sembol Hotel that offer a balcony.

Sembol Hotel Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 32 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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4/10 Poor

Mariette

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
slecht onderhouden, veel kapot in kamers en badkamer. luidruchtig snachts. matig ontbijt met kapotte koffiemachine die niet werd gerepareerd, dus kopje nescafe. aanbeveling personeel voor boottocht viel zwaar tegen. veel te duur voor wat je kreeg. ongezellige rommelige entree waar werd gerookt.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ce que j’ai aimé: la proximité avec des lieux stratégiques tels que le grand bazar ou la mosquée bleu, le personnel agréable et à l’écoute Ce que j’aurai aimé: j’avais payé pour un petit déjeuner que je n’ai finalement pas eu, les murs entre les chambres trop fin car nous entendions les conversations des autres chambres, dommage qu’ils ne soient pas un peu plus épais
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
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4/10 Poor

ちゃ

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

トラム駅から坂の下のホテル

トラムの駅から坂を５分ぐらい下ります。暑い夏はツライと思います。観光地へのアクセスはトラムを使うととても便利です。またトラム駅前のお菓子屋さんは安く、お土産を買いました。部屋が狭く、ゴミ箱がなく、窓の外、横１メートルぐらいに現地の方が暮らしている模様でした。。。朝食は種類がありましたが、朝一番にいくと、おかずのタッパーにサランラップがかかったままでした。
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

War ganz ok

Alle Sehenswürdigkeiten in der nähe hatte viel spass
Verified review

6/10 Okay

jackeem

隠れています

トラムで空港からホテルまで行きました．スマホの地図（MapsWithMe)を見ながらホテルを探しましたが，入口が隠れているところにあったので，見つかりにくかったのです．一泊一万円ぐらい払ったのに，部屋は意外と小さかったのです．ドアのロックの仕方が独特で，少し困りました．中からロックしてからドアを締めないとロックできません． ※私は日本人ではないから，多少の日本語のミスがあると思うのでご了承ください．
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4/10 Poor

Kristoph

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Below average hotel

The Sembol Hotel is in a small, yet surprisingly noisy side street 10 minutes walk away from the Grand Bazaar. This proximity is where my appraisals end! The rooms are tiny and not very clean. No proper bedding is provided, the towels are old and there is no coffee in the room. Breakfast is better had in a cafe on the streets. I recommend: Find a different place.
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice location, clean. Not luxurious.

The rooms are pretty small. Nice location, 5 min away from Grand bazar, 20 min away from Haga Sophia and the blue mosque. However, don't expect anything luxurious, which is fine if you only plan on using the hotel to spend the night. One thing, don't use their planning or tour services. They will charge a huge commission on everything they book for you (without telling you obviously). As an example, once, they told us that a shuttle costs 15 euros and when we checked directly with the shuttle company, it was only 10 Euros. They convinced us to take a private shuttle since there were 5 of us. Then, we realized that the shuttle they booked for us wasn't private, as another group of people was there. Did they get the entire trip cost from 2 groups who each thought the shuttle was private? I don't know.
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4/10 Poor

jorunn

Disliked: Room comfort

bra beliggenhet, styr unna frokosten

imøtekommende personale, små rom, ufattelig dårlig frokost, ikke betjent frokostsal, manglet brød..
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6/10 Okay

Yves H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Etablissement sans prétentions très bien situé

Etablissement très bien situé abordable, propre et sans fioritures. Confort spartiate, chambre un peu petite mais tout à fait acceptable pour un séjour court. Terrasse agréable pour prendre un petit déjeuner correct.
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8/10 Good

Vaniza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Funcionários super prestativos e atenciosos.

O quarto e principalmente o banheiro era bastante pequeno. Mas estava bem limpo. A localização, próximo ao Grand Bazar e a a atenção que recebemos dos funcionários nos faz recomendar este hotel.
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad experience

The room is very small you can't move in it, the quality of clients are below average the Internet connection is terrible, the staff don't speak English the breakfast is poor the safe box is broken I will never use it again I don't think it is a 3 stars hotel
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8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nära till "allt"!

Detta hotell rekommenderas varmt för den som vill ha nära till de större sevärdheterna i Istanbuls gamla stadsdel Sultanahmet. Hotellet ligger på promenadavstånd till exempelvis spårvagnshållplatsen (Beyazit) och tar ca 3 - 5 minuter från hotellet. Med spårvagn tar man sig enkelt och snabbt till andra sevärdheter i närheten. Bayazit-moskén och bokmarknaden Sahaflar Carsisi liksom Stora basaren ligger knappt 300 meter från hotellet. Blå moskén, Hagia Sofia och Topkapimuseet ligger bara två hållplatser längre bort eller en promenad på mellan 15 och 20 minuter. Det var läget som fick mig att välja detta hotell. Kan verkligen rekommendera att resa till Istanbul!
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Familienhotel

Super war das reichhaltige Frühstück über den Dächern von Istanbul
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Geht so...wenn man einfach nur ein Zimmer braucht.

Aufenthalt war "naja"im Hotel hat mich nichts umgehauen.der Ausblick von oben aufs Meer existiert zwar, ist aber nicht auf dem Bosporus sondern af die Seite des Meers, wo nur binnenverkehr ist. Personal fand ich zum Teil sehr unfreundlich, fast schon eine Null Bock Haltung. Das Zimmer war nicht das beste, hatte aber auch einmal ein schlechteres in Paris. Es war zwar aufgeräumt, aber in den Schubladen waren noch kippen und Zeitung, und ich glaube nicht, dass es zum Service gehört (Zeitung von vor drei Tagen). Frühstück war das nötigste. Brot, Marmelade, Käse, Aufschnitt, Oliven. Einzig die Lage war echt Super. In max. 10 min. War man beim großen Bazar, an einer strassenbahnstation. Aber nochmal würde ich das Hotel nicht nehmen.
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4/10 Poor

Riky

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lascia perdere

camera sporca e rumorosa... il bagno...ve lo lascio immaginare.. La colazione pessima... prodotti di bassissima qualità...
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Unsatisfied

One of the worst places I have stayed in, from the description provided on your site to what was the reality is totally incorrect. I would never recommend this to my enemy.
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

God beliggenhet ,gode senger og lave priser

Hotellet hadde meget god beliggenhet og svært gode senger og var rimelig i pris. Det er også stort sett det positive man kan si. Betjeningen var hyggelige, men engelskkunnskapene var svært mangelfulle og gjorde det vanskelig å kommunisere. Den flotte froskostbufeen vi var forespeilet, var en sterk overdrivelse. Det var dårlig utvalg, men det hadde vært greit dersom det lille de hadde var blitt fylt opp når det var tomt. Måtte hver dag spørre etter glass, skjeer og boller til å ha froksotblandingen i og her var ikke betjeningen spesielt blide. Vi var forespeilet et rom med dobbeltseng + enkeltseng ,sjøutsikt , kjøkken og peis (!), men fikk et knøtt lite rom med 3 senger, utsikt til bakgård, ikke kjøkken og peis ( det siste var noe vi ikke savnet). At et hotell ikke svarer til forventningene og at man må innse at man får det man betaler for, er greit. Det å bli forespeilet noe du ikke får, gjør at jeg nok ikke vil ta inn på dette hotellet igjen.
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Poor Location, Poor Breakfast, Average Staff

The hotel location is extremely bad as it's very hard to find . The map provided by the hotel is extremely misleading, I had to take half an hour to find the hotel. There are at least over a few dozens hotels in this area, it's impossible to ask the people on the street as they also have no idea or not hearding the hotel at all. The hotel room is just ok, simple and looks clean. The breakfast is not suitable to me, and I only eaten their bread. Coffee, tea and juice are not that acceptable to me too, so i only drink the water. The neighbourhood seems not very safe, however, the people there actually quite nice and not disturbing you at all, even at late night. The staff is ok and some are quite friendly and helpful, while some are not. The good part is there are so many restaurant and shops in this area, and it's close to all the main attractions, it would be an good option when you are in budget and also when you have known how to get there.
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Adress

Det var inte bra adress. mycket svårt och fel adress och fel telefon nummer.
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6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Hotel location was good once you know it.

It was difficult to find on the map. Rooms were very small. The staff were not making the unless you would bring to manages attention. The service for airport was very expensive.
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

comodo

A due passo dal centro e dal mercato! Solo la colazione non è abbondante
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8/10 Good

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Sembol Hotel - super beliggenhed, for oplevelser

Efter et par startvanskeligheder - ingen håndklæder på værelset, minibaren fyldt med efterladenskaber tæt på at gå i forrådnelse, varmen på værelset, der ikke kunne reguleres, manglende internet, som hotellet skriver på hjemmesiden, at der er, var af meget tvivlende kvalitet. Det ene øjeblik var der forbildelse - det næste ikke!!! Men, som jeg starter med at skrive, efter det - så er Sembol Hotel et ok hotel i klassen og beliggenheden er fuldstændig præfekt. Startproblemerne, bortset fra internettet blev hurtigt løst og vi kan varmt anbefale Sembol hotel.
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

God belligenhed.

Pænt og velholdt hotel, tæt på Bazaren og transport. Der bliver skiftet håndklæder hver dag og sengetøj efter behov, så renligheden er i top. Deres morgen mad er ok, men vi oplevede, at der en dag manglede 1 del af det der var dagen før og personalet virkede ligeglad. Det er "klar dig selv" til morgenmaden og tallerknerne bliver ikke fjernet efter brug og personalet er ikke synligt i lokalet. Det eneste negative er personalet, de hilser ikke på dig, når du møder dem på gangen og virker iøvrigt meget sure og ikke særligt serviceminded. Hvis du bare har brug for en segn seng og noget ok morgenmad, men ikke forventer et serviceminded og smilende personale, så vælg dette hotel for beliggenheden og renligheden er i top.
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sembol Hotel review - comfy but noisy.

Sembol is very comfortable and the staff are friendly and knowledgable. The room rate was very good value and the location is just right - close to the main historical parts of Istanbul, and also close to the Tram. The Breakfast Room is great - with views of the Golden Horn from the top floor as you take your coffee. The only problem was noise - not from the area around the hotel, which was quiet, but from inside the hotel. There is a problem with the internal acoustics which means I could hear other guests closing doors, walking up and down the marble steps and even people having conversations on other floors.
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8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Udemærket hotel til prisen

Hotel med 2 min.s gang til den store bazar. Rigtig god service. Små værelser og badeværelser, men rent og pænt. Dejlig restaurant med udsigt over by by og hav. Kan anbefales.