Hotel is actually in Kumkapi, which, can only be described as a somewhat 'interesting and cosmopolitan' area. I was initially meant to Be staying here on my own but very thankfully my partner was able to come with me otherwise, I would definitely not have left the hotel on my own at night. The hotel is very noisy at nighttime... More

Location first: 5 minutes walk to Kumkapi railway station which is quite nice, 15 minutes uphill to Beyazit subway station and Grand Bazaar. Right beside the hotel is a police station with a penitentiary for foreigners in custody pending deportation as well as a mosque. The hotel itself is located at a noisy street, thus together with the mosque this... More

We were 3 couples and stayed there on January 2011 for 5 days. The place was quite cheap for us. We got nice clean rooms, they were small, but this wasn't a problem for us, we had just a place to sleep. The staff was friendly and welcome, no problem here. The hotel located not far from the centre of... More

We had confirmed reservations at a nearby hotel ( Malabadi beyezit) for 55 eruos. hey stiffed us but hustled us down the hill to this place. ( for the same price; RIPOFF) We had to leave early so I can't comment on the breakfast. The room was small and dirty. Pillows like bags of sand and cheap matterus. The free... More

This hotel isn't as bad (for the price) as some reviewers claim. A lot of what they say is right (the breakfast is just about ok, they seem to be running some kind of import/export business with Africa from the lobby, and so on) but AS LONG AS YOU GET A ROOM ON THE FRONT, and I can't stress that... More

Don't be fooled by the name of the hotel: there's nothing "antique" or "silky" (ipek) about it. Rooms are pretty small and basic. Bed sheets, covers and upholstery leave the impression of not being cleaned for a long time. My window was level with a trash dump between the hotel and next buildings. Bathroom floor was not clean - we... More

Pros: * Good location: 2 stops on street car from Sultanahmet area & near fish restaurants * Very service-oriented & helpful hotel manager, Ramazan Gol * Clean bathroom, sheets, & blankets * Free Internet Cons * Very noisy, especially if your room is near the staircase from lobby * Dirty floor/carpet in room * V. small, claustrophobic room with a... More

Our plane arrived around 03:00 we arrived to the Hotel at 03:50. The reception was very helpful and kind. The weather was very cold and during our registeration they offer us coffee which made us war. The room was very nice. We had a sea view also. The staff was very kind and helpfull. The owner of the hotel Mr.... More