I am in Turkey for two weeks. One week in Ankara and one week in Istanbul. In Ankara I stayed at…read moreJW Marriott and it was superb. The hotel offered everything I needed. No charges for water whenever I needed some. It was spotless and everything I could hope for in a top tier hotel. Next week I stayed in Double Tree Hilton Moda in Kadikoy Istanbul. I went to the counter to ask for water and they sent me to bar where I had to pay for it. The rooms are very small and the A/C no matter where I set the temperature will not go below 22.5c. I like a colder room to sleep. I went to the counter to ask for a fingernail file and they said I have to find a pharmacy. Marriott included a kit in the room. The bathtub shower is stained brown and the bathroom door is delaminating at the bottom from water damage. They also do not provide wash cloths to wash with. Only large towels. Overall I am very disappointed with DT Hilton, especially when they charge more than JW Marriott in Ankara. I will not be back.

Very nice hotel. Close to the pier, to shops and restaurants. Most of the staff is nice…read moreespecially Cem in Concierge! He is the best!!!!! He was very knowledgeable in guiding us to get to some of the landmarks which would require us us to go on a ferry ride. He was so detailed we didn't get lost! Lol Hotel is a typical chain hotel. If you are planning to get your room with access to the executive lounge, it's not worth it. Very few selections, almost always nobody there. Stick with just the breakfast. Room is spacious, well appointed and beautiful views! But there's a certain smell with the bed or the beddings but otherwise very clean!

In the heart of Kadikoy & conveniently located to dinning,shopping & night life. The breakfast was…read morereally good too. All in all I would recommend this hotel for the person looking for convenience! Ferrying across is a breeze and there's always something to do nearby. Only complaints are the stairs which I didn't mind and the AC. For 135 LR or $30 a night I didn't mind.

Rooms are beautiful and well equiped. Quiet. Very comfortable bed. Love the bathtub with the…read moresliding doors to the room. It's very romantic. View is stunning. Love the free spa and pools.

This hotel conjures up memories of the fictional city Amarganth in "The Neverending…read moreStory"...Amarganth is also called the Silver City and let me tell you this hotel is silverish through and through. In fact, I kind of find it a little bit overwhelming and truthfully quite gaudy. In fact, when I booked the hotel and showed the hotel's webpage to my interior-design friend, he suddenly aged by 5 years from crinkling his forehead. Looks like the Turkish idea of tasteful design is quite different from its Northern European counterparts. (Actually, this opulence reminded me of over-stylized hotels in Dubai or Abu-Dhabi.) Nevertheless, the amenities and the service here at the hotel were on par with my expectations. In fact, when I walked in to the hotel, I received the warmest welcome from the folks at the front desk. The hotel also features a well-equipped gym with all the machines that you can think of. It also has a decent-sized pool. Suggestion: skip the breakfast, especially when it's not included in your rate. It's nothing to write home about. Flip up the Yelp App instead and go find a nice breakfast place in nearby Karaköy or on Bagdad Street.

We are a group from Miami, FL that stayed here for one week. We were very happy with the service…read moreprovided as they had very friendly staff (most were English-speaking). Hakan was very helpful, attentive, and quick to respond to our needs. Breakfast was included each morning. No gym or pool as you could expect from a 3-star hotel, but the rooftop restaurant had a spectacular view of the Istanbul sunsets...a must!

The view from the top floor for breakfast is worth it all. You can see the European side of…read moreIstanbul and see the blue mosque while enjoying coffee. The staff are friendly. The rooms are small, but clean and are enough space for two people comfortably. Breakfast is delightful. The location of the hotel is good. It's on a side street but within walking distance of many eateries and the ferry as well as the pier. This will be where I stay every time I visit.

My family and I live in Los Angeles, California, USA. My sister got engaged with now my brother in…read morelaw who is Turkish and is from Istanbul, Turkey. Our family did an American Wedding and a traditional Turkish Wedding. My family and family friends wanted to adventure out in Istanbul so my brother in law recommended Sidonya Hotel. Sidonya is right by the ferry of Kadikoy and Karakoy. My family and family friends stayed at Sidonya Hotel. First of all, it was difficult going out Istanbul with just us Americans. The staff from Sidonya Hotel made us feel at home and comfortable. The hotel is clean and quiet. The room is a bit small which is fine because my family and family friends did not stay inside until it was time to just rest and go to sleep. The breakfast was included which was awesome. There was amazing breakfast options with an amazing view. My brother in law who was born and raised in Istanbul was actually impressed with how honest and kind the staff at the hotel were. We appreciated the hospitality of the staff members. It was easy to communicate even with the language barriers. The staff was kind and had smiles. My family all agreed this was the place we would stay at once we come back! I hope this post was helpful.

This was my first night in Istanbul and I eased tired from traveling from cappadocia earlier in the…read moreday. This restaurant was close to my hotel and had great reviews on Yelp. When I arrived there was only one other customer inside. The restaurant decor was cute and I very comfortable. The staff were friendly and welcoming. This spot was a bit pricey just like most of the restaurants in this touristy area. I had certain Turkish entrees i wanted to try during my vacation. I ordered the Iskender kebab which is beef and pita bread covered with tomato sauce with yogurt on the side. I ordered a side salad to go with it. The dish was very delicious as you can tell in one of my pics. I chatted with some of the staff about life in Istanbul. I was offered some complimentary pomegranate tea before I left and it hit the spot. This is definitely a place to check out when you're in the area.

A MUST TRY. As an American, I have been SO impressed with food here in Turkey and if you are in the…read morearea, this restaurant is an absolute MUST-TRY if you're looking for great food. I had some of THEE BEST chicken kebab I've ever had in this country here. The beef kebab was also tender and flavorful. You cannot go wrong with any of these! The service was quick and prompt, and the servers were great at making recommendations. I came here in the winter so we sat indoors which felt a bit cramped however, there is also outdoor seating during the nicer weather months. If I'm ever back here in Istanbul, I would definitely come back. And if you're reading this, you NEED to try the Old Ottoman!