Verseca Hotel

The best part was it’s location. It is just a walkable distance from grand bazar area , tram and metro stop. In fact you can see all the major attraction by walking otherwise take the tram. There are lots of restaurants very close by.The other most prominent quality of the hotel is their staffs. We rarely came across so helpful staffs at reception. Ugur in reception was simply exceptionally helpful. He always maintained the prompt response in whattsapp and helped whenever was needed. He was a gem to the hotel.Samer, the other was also very helpful. The room was clean. The hotel has a beautiful terrace from where you can have nice view of the sea.

Beautiful and spotlessly clean room, great aircon, and sweet and helpful staff. But the best part was the rooftop overlooking the Sea of Marmara. The view is spectacular, and having breakfast there every morning while sipping Turkish tea was the highlight of our stay. The T1 tram station is a short walk away, and the Sultanahmet area is also walkable from here. The connectivity is great, but the area is part of the shoemaking district, so not the cleanest/best part of Istanbul. Seemed sketchy at night. The hotel is on a steep road, taxis drop you at the bottom, and the tram station is also uphill. We appreciated the workout, but those with young kids or mobility issues might not. Unexpected bonus: because the area is away from the touristy centre, food in the nearby restaurants is very affordable!

Stayed for a week in July 2023. location is perfect. Family owned. It’s literally a 10 mins walk to all main attractions, Blue mosque. Grand bazaar. Hagia Sophia etc & 4min walk to nearest tram station BEYAZIT. There is a terrace top which is great to chill in evenings. They offer wash and iron service at a reasonable price. Small fridge in room which is perfect for storing drinks. Rooms could do with a small safe to keep ur belongings secure.The manager ‘Ugur’ couldn’t do enough and speaks English v well. Wi-Fi is super fast. AC is perfect. It is up hill so bare that in mind for any of u travelling with elderly or those with wheelchairs. Make sure taxi agrees to drop u outside hotel. Area is so busy with traffic some taxis drop u off bottom of street. Albeit just a 4 min walk, but it’s uphill with cases & in that heat was missions! Taxi from airport approx 500-700 liras. Hotel was clean & I felt safe. Defo recommend & would stay here again. 10/10. Book it guys!