- centrally located in Sultanahmed (old city of Istanbul); next to Sirkeci station…read more- tram (T1) as well as trains/underground and Maramaray train (going to Asian side of Istanbul) are very close to the hotel - booked via booking.com (FYI: the price you will pay is the TRY price of the booking date; in our case it was 50 EUR higher than the booking rate in EUR because of different exchange rates) - welcome in the hotel was okay; receptionist was very busy with check-in, phone calls, answering questions of other guests (probably a second receptionist would make sense) - room on the first floor above the street (in the morning it is actually very noisy, although the windows were not the worst) - rooms are newly furnished/renovated and clean (after my fancy a little bit dark); flat screen, free WLAN; bathroom is very small (not really convenient for 2 people in the room at the same time) - breakfast in the basement: tables extremely closely spaced; no daylight, therefore also very dark (which I don`t like that much in the morning); breakfast with a nice selection of Turkish cheese/sausages/pastry/etc. as well as continental breakfast - check-out did take some time (we had some minibar stuff on the receipt which we did not eat; it was a big deal for the receptionist to adjust the receipt) - price: 550 EUR (4 nights in double room; breakfast included) Conclusion: Centrally located hotel, noisy in the morning, price high for the noise (May is travel season and hotels in Istanbul are not cheap anyways).

My husband had a business trip to attend the convention here, so I joined his trip and stayed here…read more When we checked in my husband used Amex Platinum Card and he was asked "PIN code" (no PIN code for it), so used another credit card and same thing happened. The receptionist checked in for us(because when he booked the hotel room it accepted and the convention was hold this hotel, so they trust us) and told my husband to call and talk Amex customer service person. We got our room and my talked to the Amex person who told my husband "no tap, no tip, use the scan". So my husband went back to the front desk and told them what he talked with Amex person, then tried to use Amex card but didn't work. They swapped another credit card scanner, but still didn't work. Finally, another card worked, so we made it but hard work. Our room was good size for us but, sink drain was super slow, and we told about it, didn't fixed until we checked out, and room TV didn't work (we heard same complain from the people who attended the convention) and reported but it finally worked in the morning we left. Our hotel room booking plan was included executive lounge plan, we enjoyed cocktail time with some Turkish Pupus and some Turkish sweets. Breakfast was buffet, many selection of Turkish meals. Not everybody could speak English (except receptionist) but their service was common.

Such a beautiful, modern hotel. Such a lovely ambiance with huge rooms and clean and modern…read morefurniture. The interior can be a bit dark at night but gives a nice ominous feel. There is a lovely art gallery with works that one can buy. The views of the city are great. Breakfast is delicious as well. Hotel is a bit pricey but it's close to the airport-which is very convenient.

Great hotel for such a price 40€ per night including breakfast. The location is great 2 mins from…read moregrand bazzar and about 10 mins walk to blue mousque and most of the attraction. The staff are very friendly and helpful and they planed for me my short stay in Istanbul.

We had an amazing experience at Hotel Nena. The hotel is centrally located and walking distance to…read moremany sites, transportation, restaurants, drug store, etc. We stayed in both a superior room and the top floor luxury room. Both are a reasonable size (not large) with comfortable beds. However, the top floor room had a balcony and an amazing view of The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, and where the Bosphorus joins the Sea of Marmara. Most important, the service was excellent. I want to name Gokhan, Aziz, and Mehmet and the lead housekeeper who were all extremely pleasant and helpful to us. Gokahn was responsive and helpful in setting up our reservations and transportation on arrival at Istanbul Airport which is the largest airport above ever seen. Communication was clear and we had no issues arriving (or leaving). We had picked up a bug just before leaving the USA, though we didn't know it at the time. Aziz and Mehmet were particularly helpful when I got very sick. They checked on our well being daily and offered the help of a doctor the hotel has on call, if we needed one. We are so grateful to you all for such caring attention. It made all the difference in turning what could have been a negative experience to a positive one. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!!! Philip & Ricardo

Wonderful position. Is at the center of old city, 5 minutes from Aya Sophya and Grand Bazaar…read more The view from the terrace is amazing, you are exactly in front of the Blue Mosque. The staff is kind and the breakfast is complete european, but you will not find espresso coffee. Ataturk airport is at 20-30 minutes of taxi.

Stayed here a couple of times. Butler service is nice and don't forget to ask for Turkish delights…read morewith your Turkish coffee. Rooms are modern but embrace a modern art deco vibe. The location is excellent but in my experience the service can be a bit and a miss. Also cash rates can be quite high - not sure it is worth the incremental premium to be at this hotel unless being in a central location is a must for you. Breakfast is a little disappointing for the caliber of hotel this is gunning for.

This was my first time in Istanbul, and I decided to go with the St. Regis as my previous…read moreexperience with the hotel brand has been fairly positive, as was this trip. It's a fairly walkable area, but it's at the very top of a few hills, so just make sure you're prepared to walk. Once inside the beauty of it and service is just top tier. The rooftop restaurant Spago is amazing, along with the service. The Brassiere downstairs is also great. The rooms are very largely sized, but a few downsides... The shower head is a rainfall head, but the shower itself is so small you're stuck under it and sort of constricted in your movement. It's hard to wash yourself like that, and the bathroom and closet are so big, as is the room that they could've made the shower a bit bigger for sure. The TV in the bathroom also was basically useless, it did not work at all. There's also a few details here and there overlooked (dings, scratches, wood not finished to 100%) but nothing enough for me to really complain about to the hotel directly. I would stay here again if I go back to Istanbul at any point in time, but I would probably break my trip up where half of it is here and the other half at the Four Seasons Bosphorus, not the Sultanahmet one.

This Hampton hotel is five months old, and is not too far from Istanbul Airport (IST). If you hire…read morea crazy Taxi driver that scares the hell out of you, you will be there in 7 minutes. The hotel has a a "business" feel more than a vacation type hotel. There's a place for everything, and everything is in its place... the check in process was smooth and fast. The manager himself treated us like we are the most important guests. Our room was small but comfortable with a desk and an L-shaped couch. The bathroom was tiny, but the TV was huge which kinda of makes up for it...

Solid Hampton Inn very close to the airport. Hotel is clean, nice and runs efficiently. Hotel staff…read morewere polite and professional. It's literally 10 min from Istanbul airport, for those pesky layovers or need a place close by for a day or two. Not much going around here and it seems as if a lot of airline crew stay the night. There is a nice Turkish Restaurant called Musa Usta. It's pretty tasty and not expensive. I believe this Hampton Inn serves you breakfast

The Basilius Hotel was my home away from home whilst in Istanbul. My mom and I had a wonderful trip…read moreto Istanbul, and the staff at the Basilius had a major hand in making it so great. The staff provide five-star service for an incredible value. We were here for about a week, so the hotel arranged a shuttle to pick us up from the hotel. I'm a little embarrassed (though I'll get over it) to say that I was filled with glee when we got to the entrance of the airport and there was someone holding a sign bearing my name! (I even kept it for a while, but it has been lost since we were in Istanbul in 2013.) I appreciated them setting this up since that took away one headache of trying to navigate our way into a city upon arrival. Coming to the Basilius was like arriving at a friend's house. We were a bit early for check-in, so we had a seat and chatted a bit, with my mom going to use a computer briefly to let folks know we'd arrived safely. We were checked into a room as soon as one was available, and it was a very comfortable. After we got our stuff put away we went to get some tips from the desk staff and they suggested we visit the Kucuk Ayasofya down the street, and we were off. The "little Hagia Sophia" was down the block, only one or two minutes away, and was a nice start to our time in the city! Breakfast was great. Omelets were on offer, as well as a generous spread of cheeses, yogurt, fruits, breads, olives, juices, coffee... it was unbelievable. I also had what I think was my first ever cup of coffee whilst at breakfast here... and yeah, I still don't like coffee. The breakfast room was never completely full while we were there, so it was nice not to feel pressed to leave quickly. There was a small refrigerator filled with soft drinks and water. I can't stress enough how hospitable the here staff were. Most evenings we would briefly relax in the lounge area and talked with Omar, who had actually spent a year abroad in Wisconsin. He and other staff offered several suggestions for what we should do, and explained how to use the public transit system to visit areas too far to walk (like Eyup Sultan mosque, Chora Church, Galata Tower, and St. Stephen Church). We were able to navigate relatively easily with their instruction. We were greeted each time we arrived, and wished well when we left to sightsee for the day or were off for dinner. When our time in Istanbul concluded we were out pretty early (we got up around 3 am to get ready to head to the airport) but the owner bid us goodbye before we left the hotel the day prior to our departure, in case he missed us later. Omar woke us up an hour before our shuttle arrived and, after hugs and thank-you's, we left in the shuttle they had helped us arrange (the return shuttle wasn't included, but they helped us get one set up). They have a laundry service for a small fee. There wasn't a drink machine in the hotel but there are a couple small shops nearby, and as I mentioned, they had in the refrigerator. Rooms are very clean and comfortable. The Basileus is in a great location. It took us about ten minutes to walk to the Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia. The only time we used public transport was when we visited Eyup and Edirnekapi, Galata Tower and the spice market, and when we saw whirling dervishes (because it was in the evening). I'd like to visit Istanbul again, and when I do, I won't consider staying anywhere but the Basileus unless they are booked. I will wholeheartedly the Basilius to anyone visiting the city. Review #634 - January 23, 2022 15/2022

Wonderful fantastic stay! Great customer service! Location is great and convenient. 10 minute walk…read moreto the Blue mosque and Hagia Sofia. I had a long layover in Istanbul and booked Basileus Hotel at the last minute. So glad I did. Breakfast was fantastic. So terrific! The price was so affordable! Staff is fantastic and so helpful. They booked transportation airport shuttle at a great price. They made my long layover into a wonderful mini getaway!!! Wonderful hotel located in a great place in Istanbul with kind helpful staff!!!

Had an issue getting on my flight at the Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, so I needed…read moreto stay an extra day in Istanbul and had to choose the place the day of. I used Booking.com's mobile application to book a room for the affordable price of 45 euros. I took a taxi from the airport to the hotel that cost me 25 Turkish Lira. The hotel is very comfortable for the price you pay, it is similar to any budget hotel room. It is in a nice location near the water, where you can take a long walk along the sea to get to a mall and a few other nice shops. I appreciated the area because it was not particularly touristy. There is a restaurant here on the sixth floor, but I chose to eat out at the local doner kebab shops.