If you have trouble looking for a good hotel to stay in Istanbul, Yamak Sultan Hotel would be the answer. It's not a big household name...but the hospitality, the service, the staff especially...is FIRST CLASS! Worth every cent spent.... (we stayed there for 5 nights and not a single day to regret) Ayoib and wife Malaysia more

I want to remark, that the title of my comment is very accurate. I believe Yasmak Hotel offers the best quality price relationship in Sultanahmet. Many other hotels fail to meet my requirements because they have tiny rooms or breakfast in the basement. Yasmak offers clean rooms, reliable employees, fantastic view over Bosphorus and Taksim while having breakfast or dinning. more

The Yasmak Sultan was the host hotel for the Istanbul 5 Days orienteering event. I stayed there with a group of 12 other Danes, and we all liked it. The hotel is right in the centre of all the big attractions: Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque, Water Cistern, Topkapi Palace and has spacious, well-maintained rooms - minibar, good bathroom, air conditioner... more

We went with Andante on a group archaeology sightseeing trip and they booked the hotel. We were pleasantly surprised at the location, meaning that we could walk easily to the major sites, and the hotel was all that we could expect. A main feature was the friendliness of all the staff. The restaurant on the top floor was great for... more

I had the great pleasure of staying a second time at the Yasmak Sultan in September this year. Perhaps the room and bathroom are a little on the smallish side but in no way does that detract from how comfortable the hotel is. The staff from reception through to the restaurant and cleaning, without fail are amongst the warmest and... more

We had a de luxe room - spacious, all mod cons and good bathroom facilities. It overlooked a busy street but this was not disruptive at night. Our room was kept scrupulously clean. The roof restaurant has superb views over the Bosphorus, towards Top Kapi and Haghia Sophia ; it offers a plentiful, varied breakfast to suit all tastes -... more

My wife and I with our 2 grownup daughters stayed for 4 nights. Rooms were fine and tucked at end of corridor. All staff friendly and helpful. Super roof terrace for breakfast evening meal or just drinks ...amazing views. We ate there on our first night and it was good, also nice to come home to after sightseeing. The hotel... more

We had a comfortable stay in a Hotel that is beautifully calm in a noisy bustly City. The Hotel staff were so pleaseant and helpful, eg. suggesting a cheaper option than the taxi we were ordering to return to the Airport. Breakfast was plentiful with good choice.The position was perfect for us - central, within a few minutes walk to... more

I would recommend this hotel to any traveller. The staff are friendly and helpful, the rooms comfortable, clean and is in a great location. Buffet breakfast was plentiful and varied each day. more