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May Hotel Istanbul

3.0 of 5
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Mimar Hayrettin Mah. Bali Pasa Yokusu No:86 Beyazit, Fatih, Istanbul 34490, Turkey
Ranked #269 of 757 hotels in Istanbul
4.0 of 5 stars 117 Reviews
May Hotel Istanbul
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Grand Bazaar(11)
  • Very good(10)
  • Blue mosque(9)
  • Friendly and helpful(9)
  • Fish restaurant(5)
  • Rooms are small(5)
  • Topkapi palace(4)
  • Would DEFINITELY recommend(4)
  • Traditional turkish(3)
  • Tourist attraction(3)
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Debrecen, Hungary
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2011

I have spent wonderful days in this hotel. It is really close to the tourist attractions of the city. The rooms are nice and clean. The staff is helpful and kind. Thank you very much.

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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2011
1
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The location is excellent. Everything is there (historical sites, bazaars, souvenir shops, cafes). The staffs were very helpful. The room is warm, cozy and very clean. Really great.

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Brighton, United Kingdom
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2011

This hotel was very comfortable & so close to everything-Grand Bazaar, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia & Basilica Cistern. I don't think it's a 4 star hotel but our room was kept very clean, the staff were really friendly & the breakfast was nice (they do cereal & toast as well, which is handy!). Our room was at the front, nearest... More

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Guangzhou, China
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2011

The hotel is small but very clean. Is in the heart of Istanbul, close to most points of interest. Staff very helpful (they gave us very useful information). I did not gave 5 points this hotel for one reason, in the room could hear neighbors (talking or laughing) and people who were in the halls. Very poor sound insulation.

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Bucharest, Romania
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2011

I have just returned from Istambul,where I stayed at May hotel. The hotel is small but clean,the breakfast is the same every morning,don't have big expectations,be sure to go to breackfast after 8.00-8.15 so you have the chance to eat something prepared that morning (at 8.00 the cook comes to work).Overall it's ok if you don't expect too much. The... More

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2011
2
people found this review helpful

We spent couple of days in the May Hotel, it is located on a steep hill to take the tram, cab, historical center and all tourist attractions. - We arrived in the evening exhausted and we have been given some beds quite uncomfortable so that made for not such great sleep, it was a tiny double room with a tiny... More

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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 July 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Hotel stay was very good, really enjoyable, It's located near all the great attractions and the staff were very friendly. The hotel is loacted on a steep hill but wasn't much of a big deal, I walked everywhere, never had to take the tram or cab. A one thing, in my opinion will make this place very good or excellent.... More

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2011

This isa small quaint nicely located hotel. If you want luxury then go to a five star one. If you are looking for a good value hotel with clean rooms, great service, friendly staff and a homely atmosphere with a large selection in the buffet breakfast then this should be your choice. We really enjoyed our stay with a 3... More

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London, UK
Contributor
15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2011
4
people found this review helpful

We stayed in this hotel for 7 nights in the end of May 2011. When you come to the hotel, they will to sell you a map of central Istanbul (5TL) without asking you if you need it, they gave it to us and after marking on the map where we are staying they demanded 5 Turkish Lira for it.... More

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Cologne, Germany
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I spent 5 nights in the May Hotel after having read the reviews in Trip Advisor (before reservation). And the hotel offered exactly what I expected: a good location, not far from the Grand Bazaar and Sultanahmet for a small price. The room was not very big, for the shower you'd better be thin and the view from my room... More

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Mimar Hayrettin Mah. Bali Pasa Yokusu No:86 Beyazit, Fatih, Istanbul 34490, Turkey
Price range (per night):* INR4,124 - 7,579

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