Stayed for a Turkish Airlines layover…read more Location: Right in the middle of tourist attractions. You can easily walk to the Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, etc. in 10 to 20 minutes, depending on your fitness level. The only downside is that it's on a hill. It isn't bad, especially since it means downhill one way. The nearest tram stop is Sultanment, so technically, you can take the Havist bus, transfer to the tram & walk. I only recommend this in daylight, or perhaps once you know your logistics. Streets are not really labeled. I took a taxi & the most affordable way is to download the Bitaksi app where the price is given upfront. Istanbul is notorious for ripping you off for a cab ride. It should cost about $35. $45 if you get a shuttle. Havist Bus is about $11. Food: Tons of cute restaurants in the area. Safe to walk around at night.The featured pictured main course is typically kababs that only run $10. Free breakfast at the hotel. No scrambled or fried eggs, but there are boiled eggs, toast with cheese, bread, cereal & a great coffee machine for cappuccino & lattes. Also salad, fruits & lots of olives. Service: 2 gentlemen at the front desk were helpful. Especially the one with grayish hair. Room: Decent & clean, not 5 star. Free 2 bottled water daily. Soap & shampoo isn't premium but was alright for me & I tend to get dry skin easily. Overall: Great pick if you are flying Turkish airlines & get a free layover stay.

We stayed here through the Tourist Istanbul program . The hotel is just like any 3 star hotel . The…read morebreakfast was decent . The biggest plus point is that it is near old town and all the sites are at walking distance or can go by quick tram . That saves lot of time and energy . The staff was very nice and cordial