We had three night staying at this hotel and could not have been happier with the location as it was walking distance from sights like Sultan Ahmed (Blue) Mosque, Grand Bazaar and even Hagia Sofia is not too far away. It is a great area to walk as well as you see so many ancient evidence of Istanbul's amazing historical past. Glimpses of city walls, Roman viaducts and columns and capitals probably 1500 years old tucked between more modern structures are just par for the strolling course in this part of Istanbul.
The tram line is only about 300 m away (Leilani stop) and this will take you all the way to Kabatas where you can pick up a Bosphorous cruise for 12 Turkish Lira or a trip to Princes Island or catch the underground funicular train to Taksim Square. All tram/metro/funicular rides will cost you 1.75 TL using a small plastic token you can buy from machines at each stop. Same fare no matter how far you go but if you change trains it is another token to reboard. Pretty easy to get around really.
On the street outside the hotel are some great street food sellers exp in evening when you must seek out the sardine seller. A tray of freshly cooked crumbed sardines with salad for 4 lira and you will crave it for weeks later - guaranteed.
The beds are firm, the pillows hard and the bathrooms are basic but okay. The management was responsive to any concerns (eg light bulb blown meant someone came immediately to fix). Internet connection was best in the dining area on the mezzanine level above reception but only some floors had it for inroom use. Breakfast was buffet Turkish/Greek style - salads, cold meat, bread and pastries. Power plugs are European two prongs. Within about 50 metres (up the hill) was a strip of some really good and inexpensive cafes, doner kebab shops and a bakery selling fantastic pides and boreks for 1-2 lira was only about 200 metres away further along from the cafe strip.
A great mini break which did not end up costing very much but we had a hoot and had some great food, excellent photo opportunities and not bad shopping either. Look out for Egyptian Bazaar near the so-called 'New' Mosque. Get of the tram at Eminonu and walk across the road using the underpass (cheap buys in there!). Also make sure you buy a fish meal off one of the floating kitchen on dragon boats just beside the bridge there. Restaurants for those who don't want to be too local are under the bridge roadway itself and you can stroll along that level too. A bit touristical for me but probably very nice.

we stayed at the hotel for 5 nights...the hotel is very basic....can't complain the A/C was working good... had water in the shower all the time ...but the fridge was not working tho... other than this they could of done with little bit of cleaning everyday in our room which have not been touched or cleaned since the time we arrived and for the 5 nights....the man in the reception was trying to help with booking the going out nights ...for 50 euro per person!! ....the location is good 10 -15 mins walk to the tram...it's budget hotel OK to stay in if u r not fussy or after luxury...

don't believe what you read on Intenet about their Location " neabry just 15 min walking by Grand Bazar ".

there are two different hotels " one located YES, nearby Grand Bazar and other one, so far by this location. "

i sad these all, because when i book a room, i did after read the all these things regarding their location, exactly i was interested by be close by Grand Bazar. they did this reservation for a room, for other Hotel "

why these all things? i answer you " for win only money "

instead give me the right room for which i laready used my credit acrd and they afetr charged it, that counter man told me " go to other our hotel, located so far by these all things wrote about them ( by Grand Bazar ) "

DON'T BELIEVE THEM. ask them if you need more information's until you got the right answers.

now, i have contact the Web Service trough i used my credit card for not be charged.


also, they don't have their own parking cars. they send you leave the car to a public parking location, where have pay $10 for 12h