We have spent one night at this hotel, ideally located close to the Blue Mosk, the Grand Baazar, etc. Very different, nicely decorated, very original. And most of it, the staff is just amazing. Go and see "Mike", the owner of the hotel and he will receive you in his room, which looks like the back of a carpet store, plenty of nice and original stuff and he will tell you great stories about him, but also Istanbul. Quite magic.

The Kybele Hotel is a real typpical Turkish Hotel, it's situated near to the Aya Sofia, The Sultanhamet and theTopkapi Palace. It's situated in a quiet street. It also has a Restaurant with good food. The staff is Very Friendly and helpful. The whole hotel is full with little Turkish Lamps, which creates a very nice athmosphere. It's really a placfe to go ! Try !

we did not stay at the hotel but we did "drink" and visit Mike in his casbah and it was great. We did look at the rooms and they were lovely. Would definately stay there in the future.

You'll never find a nicer hotel in Istanbul. Apart from the convenience of it's locality, being within walking distance to the major historical attractions, the staff are friendly and extremely helpful, the food is the best, the rooms are comfortable, clean and interestingly decorated with antique furnishings. The eclectic roof patio is the place to rest in quiet tranquility or eat your meals. Altogether a colourful and wonderful experience.