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Mimar Kemalettin Mah. Yeniceriler Cad. No:77 Beyazit, Fatih, Istanbul 34130, Turkey
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Ranked #94 of 756 hotels in Istanbul
4.5 of 5 stars 430 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Grand Bazaar(18)
  • Blue mosque(8)
  • Very nice(5)
  • Would definitely stay(4)
  • Roof top restaurant(3)
  • Old city(3)
  • Tram stop(3)
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Sunny Beach, Bulgaria
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Top Location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012
2
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In front of the Grand Bazar gates and few steps from the tram stop this hotel has the ideal location in the middle of everything and still staying on the main road. The sleep quality is great although its busy location, with very high cleaning standards, dream service and special charm, which makes it unforgettable. The views from the restaurant on the 4th floor are amazing both under the morning sun or airy evenings. The small restaurant terrace gives you the opportunity to enjoy the busy city life from above, while having Turkish coffee and delights. The staff never stop until all your requests are satisfied at max. This is really a place where you may feel the unique Turkish hospitality of its best. I was many times visiting this hotel and I always recommend it 100%.

Room Tip: Do not miss the Hammam!
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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Manchester
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“What a Great Hotel!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012
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This hotel is in a great location. It is very near the Grand Bazar and the tram to take you to all the touristy stuff (Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Bosphoros Cruise, Haghia Sophia) is literally outside the hotel and a short tram ride away (7-10 mins). We had a inner view - ie not looking out across towards the mosque/park, but it was very pleasant - it looked out onto a glass ceiling below, which was above the ground floor reception area. It was quiet and we were not disturbed by any noise.
The buffet breakfast was excellent with a great choice.
The hotel doesn't have a fitness centre or pool, but an excellent hamam (Turkish bath) with steam room, sauna, chill area and a wonderful warm large round slab where you can just lie and recharge your batteries or order a massage. Overall, a perfect choice for staying in Istanbul.

Room Tip: Pay extra for a view if you want, but the inner rooms are prefectly fine.
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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great value and well allocated to all their tourist spots. Excellent service.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012 via mobile
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Well located hotel with knowledgeable and helpful staff who went out of their way to make our stay a lovely experience. Will definitely visit again.

  • Stayed February 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Barcelona
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Worth coming back to!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012
3
people found this review helpful

This hotel was recommended to us as it is Spanish (Mallorcan) and we live in Barcelona. At other times we have stayed in a small hotel in Sultanahmet. But this was a great change. The hotel is only a couple of hundred metres from the Grand Bazaar and from the central tramline. Hagia Sophia, Topkapi and the Blue Mosque are two stops away by tram. We were picked up at the airport and paid only 35 euros for a return trip. We were a bit amazed to start with as the reception is in the basement. But it was fine, with a bar, sitting areas and free computers. The staff couldn´t have been more helpful, and most of them spoke both English and Spanish.
At first we were given a room on the first floor which equalled street level. It was noisy and people could look in if you didn´t draw the curtains. However, we were moved to the third floor to a much bigger room with a very nice view of the Beyazit Mosque. A desk for the computer (wifi free), a good bathroom, comfortable twin beds, clean.
There is a restaurant on the top floor with a wide view of the old part of the city. The breakfast buffet was all right, though if you arrived late most things were finished and there was no refill, unless you pointed it out to the staff. There is a sauna and a Turkish bath which come in handy after a long walk in town and in the market.
The hotel is reasonably priced so as I said in the title: It´s worth coming back to!

Room Tip: As I said above, try to get a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing the mosque
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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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Rotterdam, The Netherlands
2 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Excellent choice”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012
4
people found this review helpful

Stayed with my wife in this hotel for 3 nights,it's a excellent choice,the staff extremely professional,simply put it is an outstanding hotel in a wonderful location,our room was very clean and comfortable,wish we will come again.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Mimar Kemalettin Mah. Yeniceriler Cad. No:77 Beyazit, Fatih, Istanbul 34130, Turkey
Price range (per night):* INR5,725 - 12,950

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