We sure liked this place. As others have written, it's just down the hill (3 blocks?) from the Blue Mosque. We had a Sea of Marmara view room which was adequate... nothing spectacular, but good. The hotel was our first hotel of a Rick Steves Tour, so obviously he thinks it's good. I'm not sure I'd have liked a none-view... more

The hotel is an old Ottoman town-house located behind the eastern side of the Blue Mosque towards the Sea of Marmara. It is within easy walking distance (5/6 mins) of the Mosque, Sultanahmet Park, Aya Sophia and Topkapi Palace, but be ready for rough and loosely cobbled streets and pavements that can be quite steep and stepped. Because the hotel... more

I stay at the Obelisk every time I come to Istanbul. I come for a combination of business and pleasure. There are two things I like about the Obelisk, 1) it is in a great location, on a quiet street within walking distance of Sultanahmet tramway and tourist sites, and within a short taxi ride to Pera and Taksim. 2)... more

Besides the amazing view from the rooftop terrace of the Bosphorous Strait, Blue Mosque, and Aya Sofia, the staff was incredibly helpful. When I first arrived Mehmet from the front desk helped me work with a travel agent to plan the rest of my trip. He also was great in showing me local must-dos that are not in a travel... more

The best aspect of the hotel is its location. As I was in Istanbul with my wife and daughter for sightseeing, it perfectly served our purpose. It is located just a short walk from the key historical attractions of Blue Mosque, Ayasofia and Topkapi palace. You can also stroll along the Bosphorus in the evening and enjoy the cool breeze.... more

it has a beautiful roof where we had breakfast and see the ocean every morning. The room is OK, not bad. the Breakfast is Turkish and seems a little simple for us. (Actually,it is more or less the same as others) Staff are friendly, warm and humorous. Though it is very closed to the Blue Mosque, it is a bit... more

3 triple rooms were large enough & clean, half hour from airport was fine, staff heplfull, breakfast had decent variety, good terrace views. Free Intenet, Plenty of see, eat, drink withing walking distance. Blue Mosque 5mins walk, Great Bazzar 10mins, Taksim Square in new city 15mins cab ride approx 15 Turkish Liras Indian restaurant next door has great food. Air... more

On our first night in Istanbul, what a wonderful haven. Even though the chef had the night off, the waitperson in the terrace restaurant brought us mezas and wine, was so engaging, found a pashima for my shoulders as my husband and I sat out on the terrace, watching the sun go down and the lights of Istanbul come up,... more

The hotel had a very good location very convenient to visit train, metro, and monuments, there were very good road side cafes as well well near to it. the night manager named mahemet was very helpful and polite more