Small cosy hotel in Istanbul. Great location, within walking distance to museums. Also, there are…read moremany restaurants of any kind, just a couple of minutes walk away. Views to the sea. I was lucky to witness snow in Istanbul earlier this year. Really enjoyed the views from the top floor of the hotel. Friendly staff. Cards accepted. Not very expensive. I would stay here again. Totally recommended.

We had a lovely stay at the Marmara Guesthouse for three nights in January. This was my first visit…read moreto Istanbul; my husband had been there decades ago. LOCATION (5/5). Given that our stay would be short, we wanted easy access to the major sites in the Sultanahmet district, or "Old Town." This location put us in walking distance (some uphill on cobblestone streets) of the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and more. Many restaurants and shops were also nearby and, with a longer walk, we were able to walk down to the Golden Horn and to the Galata Bridge. GUESTHOUSE (overall, 4/5). GUEST ROOM (4/5). We had a nice clean room (standard, double) on the 2nd floor with a double bed with attached private bathroom. The room had everything we needed, including a comfortable bed and pillows, desk, large wardrobe with safe, and bedside tables. It was tastefully decorated with Turkish cloth on a canopy bed. We would've rated higher had there been more space in the room. While there was a stand for one piece of luggage, we didn't use it because space was too tight. Our view was of a neighboring guest house, which allowed others to see into our room when the curtains weren't pulled. The bathroom was clean, well-maintained, and newish, and had a small shower, sink, and toilet but again relatively little space. COMMON AREAS, except terrace (see later). (3/5). Again, very tight. Upon entering, there is a small reception area, really only a desk and some file cabinets, where a staff member sits 24/7. There is a small room off this with some small couches, and reading materials (including tour and other books that can be borrowed and tourist brochures. Nice touch!). This also serves as a luggage storage area for guests who arrive early or late. Stairs up to many of the rooms and the terrace where breakfast is served are narrow and have low ceilings. My 6' husband bumped his head on his first trip up. BREAKFAST on the terrace. (5+/5). This was included in the price of our room, but was also available for 5 Euro for guests. Both the food and the view were amazing! There was a wide selection of traditional Turkish and other foods to choose from, including homemade jams, and a nice selection of juices. During breakfast, one could watch the sun rise over the Marmara Sea (which connects to the Bosphorus). Note that free self-serve coffee and tea were available all day, so we also visited the terrace to see the water view at other times of day. PRICE (Jan, 2023). (4/5). Our total bill was euros 156 (about $170) for our 3-night stay in a standard double room at this 2-star guesthouse through Hotels.com. The same room is available at a cheaper rate if you're okay with a non-refundable reservation. Note that Turkey was experiencing very high rates of inflation during our visit. TRANSPORTATION/PARKING (3/5). With reservations, the hotel can arrange for transportation to/from Istanbul airport at 40 Euros per vehicle each way. We used the service for our return trip as we had an early morning flight. The vehicle could have easily accommodated 8 passengers, so it was bigger (and more expensive) than we needed but we were happy that the option was available to us. Parking seems difficult on the side street where the guesthouse is located. STAFF. (4/5). Staff were helpful when asked specific questions but no one stands out as truly extraordinary. All front desk staff spoke a sufficient amount of English to answer our questions. There were visitors from many other countries during our stay. Staff handled our luggage on the narrow staircase. Staff also booked a morning cruise for us on the Bosphorus. SECURITY. 5/5). The neighborhood and the guesthouse felt safe. Access to the property was through a front door that was locked most of the time, and guests needed to pass a close-quarters desk that was manned 24/7.

Sirkeci Mansion Hotel is amazing! It is very centrally located in the historic district near most…read moretouristy places in Istanbul. It is steps away from the lovely Gulhane Park. Few minutes walk to Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cisterns and Blue Mosque. It is also a short walk to Grand bazaar and spice market. The tram station is steps away so it was easier to go around the city. The hotel itself was clean and comfortable. We had booked the family room and it was great for our trip. The room was comfortable with all the amenities we would need for the stay. Their breakfast buffet was amazing and had a lot of options with continental and turkish items, and we had enough vegetarian options too. They also had afternoon tea daily which was wonderful touch and much appreciated. The staff was wonderful. Everyone we met at the hotel was very kind, friendly and helpful and went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. They also have Hammam and massage services in their spa. My friend had tried their massage and she said it was wonderful. The hotel is pretty historic and does seem a bit outdated and not as polished at first glance, but the rooms and facility is clean and well maintained. I would definitely stay here again if I am back in Istanbul as the location and staff are a 10/10.

Sirkeci Mansion Hotel is the best! It is in the historic district near most of the must-see places…read morein Istanbul. It is close to Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cisterns and Blue Mosque. It is a short walk to the Grand Bazaar, Spice Market, and around the corner from a train station. The rooms are comfortable and the staff AMAZING! Our warmest "thanks" to Sukru Araz at the desk, Fatime in the lobby and dining area, and Sevcan in Housekeeping...They are some of the most caring and friendly people we have ever met on a trip! Do yourself a huge favor if travelling to Istanbul...STAY AT SIRKECI MANSION HOTEL.

I'd absolutely stay here again if my travels bring me back to Istanbul. The owners were family…read morefriends of a couple we knew in San Francisco and were beyond welcoming and kind. After my first day walking around Istanbul as a single woman and hearing what a ****'n American w*** I was from the men for having the audacity to walk alone, the owners quickly set me up with a guide to protect me. From then on I got to see parts of Istanbul privy to the locals and had a wonderful safe trip. I also felt safe at the hotel and enjoyed the breakfasts there and the rug shop underneath the hotel. I still have my beloved rug bought there to this day.

The hotel is unique and beautiful by the way it is decorated, location is great!…read moreThe owners are very friendly and helpful. Restaurant downstairs serves the most delicious food! However hotel is old and shows it. Cracks collect durt and some decorations are torn...no dark curtains on the window. Toilet is from 50 years back and smells bad. They ask to put used toilet paper in trash bin, not flush it... Old furniture in the room had no space for hanging stuff. Had ac but no refrigerator in the room. Maid just walked in without knocking early in the morning! Cool place to see , eat but not to stay...

The hotel is beautiful, and nice location. The breakfast is wonderful, and the room is very clean…read more The staff is super friendly and accommodating. I'm only giving it 4 stars because there were two things that bothered me a bit, you have to leave your key at the front desk when you go out. As a female traveler traveling alone, this bothered me a bit. There is usually someone at the front watching the desk so it's not a huge deal. I just am used to walking around with a modern keycard. Not a huge deal, but it's worth mentioning. Secondly, as obvious foreigner, staying in this part of Istanbul can be....annoying. I chose the hotel for its amazing location super close to both mosques. But it's a full tourist location. People stand outside of restaurants and call out to you to come in. You can't comfortably walk down the street without every shop/restaurant owner asking you to come in. It's super annoying and kind of ruined my peaceful solo trip. If you want to stay in a less tourist part of the city stay in KadiKoy. But if you want to be within walking distance to the Blue mosque/Aya Sofia and Topkapi, and don't mind the hagglers: This is overall a wonderful hotel, and I enjoyed my stay while I was there. There's nice view from the terrace. And it's close to the water as well. Also the cleaning ladies are SUPER sweet and took such good care of me. I felt very safe here especially walking around at night. There is also a small bazar up the street, and lots of restaurants super close to the hotel. 4/5!

We stayed here for five nights, booked via Expedia…read more Pros: Excellent staff and location. Cons: Nothing, unless having a large room is important to you. Location: Less than 5 minutes from Sultanahment tram stop, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern. Plenty of restaurants and shopping within a block. We visited during the off season (late November), so there wasn't any problems with an early check-in. The hotel staff were beyond wonderful and were more than happy to assist us with anything we needed. They offer 24-hour car service for a reasonable fee -- it came in especially handy for early morning airport rides. Complimentary breakfast had a nice variety. Rooms and beds were tiny, but still comfortable given that we didn't spend much time at the hotel.

The rooms are super small and there is no coffee maker in the room. But there is one way the lobby…read moreand if you need hot water for tea, the staff will gladly help you. I knew how to speak Turkish but if you don't, you might have difficulty communicating since the staff know little to no English. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was great and you will get the ocean view and the city view from the breakfast area. Close to Galatasaray tower. Close to Taksim and waling distance to Grand Bazar and dolmbace palace. The location is great almost walking distance to everywhere if you like walking. Over all staff and cleanness of the hotel gets 5 star. There's a tramway in. 5 mins walking distance which goes to Grand bazar. Overall nice place for the the price, if I was going back today i would book the same hotel.

Yes, I stayed here for two nights last weekend... finally. I had always wanted to check out this…read morebeautiful hotel - and I wasn't disappointed at all. The long wait was definitely worth it. Thanks to the low-season I could afford it now ;) The rooms are tastefully decorated, very clean and the bed was very comfy. Nice! I could have spend all the hours there as I was also lucky enough to get a room with a view towards the Golden Horn. Another big plus is the staff: Friendly and always helpful. I didn't get up early enough for breakfast so I missed out on the terrace which looks great on their website. But I'll give it a go when I am coming back soon. Oh, and I shouldn't forget the perfect location: You are right in the heart of beautiful Beyoğlu where everything is happening. So in case you are looking for a lovely hotel, do not hesitate to book Galata Antique Hotel.

Lovely hotel, great location! We stayed at Sunrise Hotel near Sultanahmet in Istanbul for 10 days…read more The hotel was really great for our stay. Centrally located, you will have no problem walking to nearby attractions such as the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, and many more. The tramway is also very close. The rooms are spacious and clean with a modern bathroom. The staff are very friendly, helpful, and always on-hand day or night. The property is rather small, and there is no lift/elevator. Our room was on the 3rd floor, so it may be hard for someone who has trouble with stairs. There's a lovely rooftop deck with a great view. There's also a quaint restaurant on the bottom level. I will make sure we always stay at this hotel on future trips to Istanbul. This property is really great for the price. We were there during an off-peak time, so the prices were incredibly affordable. Also, they were able to arrange our airport transfer for the equivalent of about $10 US -- phenomenal! We chose a double room (1 queen bed, 1 twin bed) and the room was very spacious with a seating nook.

I chose this hotel to host a Master's Program reunion and I'm so glad that it was our home for 4…read morenights. The Swissôtel Bosphorus is the epitome of luxury and location. Prior to choosing this hotel I requested proposals from multiple hotels in Istanbul, but what made this so special was the view of The Bosphorus. I want to thank Mustafa and Gozde for being great in presenting, proposing, and answering the countless questions that I had about this property before our arrival. The hotel exudes class, modern facilities, and something for all types of travelers. From the moment you arrive at the hotel you feel safe. There is a security checkpoint for all vehicles and a metal detector in the lobby for all visitors. This made my group feel safe and prior to my arrival 2 of the members of my group were thoroughly impressed with the hotel and thanked me for choosing it. Our first night there we dined at Madhus as a welcome dinner. It is an Indian fine dining gastronomic experience that set the tone of our stay. The food was delicious, the presentation was excellent, and the service was impeccable. We all enjoyed our meal there and when you stay at this hotel you must dine here. All of us enjoyed our respective rooms. Whether they were the Swiss Advantage Garden View Room or Swiss Bosphorus View the rooms were clean, spacious, and comfortable. The Purovel products in the bathroom were a good quality for a hotel. The housekeeping team kept our room clean and stocked upon request. We all had a great experience here. I would like to think that my group thought everything was amazing- the views of the Bosphorus, the hotel amenities, dining offerings from breakfast and fine dining at Madhus and 16 Roof were all excellent. From the lobby to the reception and concierge everything and everyone was delightful and extremely helpful. On behalf of my group, I would highly recommend this hotel and would love to return just so that I personally can use their tennis court.

This is one of the 5 star hotels in Istanbul by the water on the European side. The service here…read morefor reception and restaurant is definitely 5/5. The lobby is absolutely beautiful, very clean, the bellmen are attentive and sees to you immediately every time we asked for a taxi. The restaurant is where we spent quite a lot of time in using the AYCE for an extra 50 for breakfast and dinner. The food here was really good, I would say above average so far compared to outside food. The Risotto is okay, I wouldn't order it again. The Manti is amazing and lentil soup is divine! The only reason why it's getting a 4 instead of 5 star is because of the smoking but I guess that's just the city/country itself. Our room was non-smoking but still smelled like smoke. The outdoor seats where everyone is always seated is a smoking zone. Eating with cigarettes just ruins the food overall and makes me nauseous. Our room's laundry was broken, no scissors available as well. Wild but still a beautiful place. Will likely come back here again if I come back in this area of Turkey! Shoutout to - didn't mention all, forgot names :( - Selem, Saliha, Mustafa, and Gabor staff. Perfect service, always top notch, kind, professional.

I cannot say enough good things about hotel Neorion. It's located in the heart of old town…read moreIstanbul, within walking distance to most of the historical sites. I felt very safe walking at night. The service was top notch, they even packed me a to-go breakfast bag because my early flight was before the regular buffet style breakfast. So sweet of them! I stayed here in Dec, and the hot water was hot hot hot. So relaxing at the end of long chilly days. There is also an in house hammam. Definitely something to experience if you've never had a Turkish bath before. I would 1000% stay here again if I were to find myself back in Istanbul.

I am really glad that reviews of this hotel were spot on... this really is a great hotel with an…read moreawesome location! I knew this would be a really nice place when I checked in. Everyone was so kind and I could tell that they wanted both me and Camilla to feel comfortable during our 4 night stay in Istanbul. My room was on the 4th floor and was spacious. The room was also really really clean. I felt very safe and comfortable. There were places to sit and relax as well as a very comfortable bed to get my much needed Z's. What this hotel does really well is it goes above and beyond with the little things. When you enter your room you are greeted with delicious Turkish Delight and a sweet note. They also have a pillow menu and list of items that they can give you if you forgot something at home. The rooftop is awesome! I loved sneaking up there with Camilla early in the morning to watch the sunrise and bird watch a bit. At night it is a great place to have a glass of wine or bourbon while resting your tired feet. They don't have a bar up there so you can feel even better about bringing your own snacks or drinks up! There is a pool but I did not use it. I guess I'm just not the indoor pool sort of person. Breakfast in the morning is substantial. They have fruits, veggies, cereal, yogurts, pastries, eggs, and much more! The staff are really awesome and will hey you fresh juice or coffee right when you sit down. They have unobtrusive tip boxes where you can show some paper money love should you wish. In the afternoon there is a free snack time. I didn't take advantage of it. I wish that I had but for some reason I can only fit so much food in my tummy and I wanted to try as many places in the city as I could! I wouldn't have been able to eat much of anything if I filled up during snack time! Again the staff here are really super helpful. I woke up the last morning a bit ... hung over... and slow ... and when I called them to ask for late check out they were kind and told me not to rush. They also watched my bags no problem during the day of my flight and kept them safe in a locked area. Again the location is really good and they are more than happy to give directions. You won't have to walk very far to get to the main sites and I found the area to be very safe. In fact, Istanbul itself seemed pretty safe in the tourist areas. They have tourist police and I think that they really must do their jobs! I did get into one taxi that tried to cheat me ... on the mirror you can see the meter and the guy had it already started. I asked him to start it over (we hadn't moved) and he refused. So I got out of the cab. No big deal. Just thought I'd warn anyone who ends up reading this. My other tip is to go to popular sites right when they open. The crowds are much less and you won't have to wait in line forever. When I come back to Istanbul I will DEFINITELY stay at this hotel. They are worth the small hit to my backpacker budget (I spent a little over $100 USD with a very last minute booking), when I travel on my own thin dime i usually try to stay under $50 a night... Camilla said it was her favorite hotel of the entire trip and that if you have a traveling familiar or someone you want to impress with a value added hotel, you have found your place!