Posted on Oct 14, 2026|Superior Room
Guest UserOnly before departure I decided to read the reviews about this hotel) As I said when leaving the hotel, the staff member should pay attention to the bad guest reviews.
Now in order:
The location is good, 10 minutes to Istiklyal. Minus is that you need to climb the mountain, as everywhere in Istanbul.
Food - breakfasts did not change for the week of our stay there. Breakfasts were scarce when I came to 9-10 morning omlet no longer was and had to ask constantly. The sweets were almost as well as fruit. By the way, the restaurant on the roof of the hotel in the evening - the food was normal there, but the price was 4 times higher than the usual restaurant in Istanbul. The only plus is the view on Bosphorus.
Numbers: Never take a room from the elevators, there is no rest and constantly disturbing noise. Pushers are disgusting, on them you can't sleep. From the toilet there was always unpleasant smell. Otherwise the rooms are normal.
The hotel should be better marked with guest reviews so that it is not lost to its future customers. So the hotel is clearly not 4*, but a hard-to-hire three.
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Price per night from:PHP 3,831
Posted on Aug 16, 2026|Superior Golden Horn View King Size
Shazz Stone
Stayed here for 7 nights in a Superior golden horn king size room and found our experience to be okay.
I am a bit divided on how to write this review, since we had a good stay but with soo many minor ”things”.
When my partner arrived at check in time, the room wasn't ready. He waited about 45min longer before he was able to check in.
• The room:
Upon checking in we noticed that the doorlock was busted and asked reception to fix this. (This was very quickly repaired after asking)
The handsoap wasn't refilled between guests, we had to mention this to reception.
We noticed that they clean the bathroom with a substance that leaves greasy marks, so even though your bathroom is ”cleaned”, it doesn't always look like it.
The tiny mirror and the hairdryer socket flap were both dirty after checking in and not cleaned in any of the days that we were there.
The shower glass isn't extended too far, so be prepared that when you shower the floor will get quite wet.
Housekeeping doesn't restock any teas during a 7day stay. If you fancy something that you've finished, you need to ask reception to stock it again. They did restock our water every day though, so I'm not sure why they'd only do it halfway.
The bathroom door isn't actually a solid door but two halves. Which is okay, but if you don't like to hear your partner in the bathroom or on the toilet- you might have an issue with this.
The room had 1/2 a view of the elevator, the other half was of the river, the bridge and the mosques. (View was decent)
Maybe the most important lack of this room: the matrass. There is nothing actually wrong with the bed itself besides the mattress splitting in half at times. However the mattress itself is past its due date. It had such a hole in the middle of too many people having slept in it. It was quite hard to sometimes get comfortabele since you aren't well aligned, it ended up giving me a little neck ache.
• The location:
The location of this hotel is great. You are near the Galata area and tower, you can easily walk down towards the water and bridge (both sides). And there is plenty to see and do within a 30min walk- area.
The hotel is located semi at the bottom of the hill. If you fancy getting to Galata tower, be prepared for a steep- but beautiful walk up.
Plenty of good restaurants near this hotel or only a short taxi drive away.
• The service
Reception as well as the waitstaff are lovely. If there is anything- they'll fix it for you. They are always willing to help and they get it sorted as quickly as they can.
• The buffet
The majority of the photo's I'm posting with this review will be of the buffet. I've noticed that there arent many photos online of it and I think it could be a selling point for foreigners to choose this hotel.
They have a range of pastries and breads every morning. Boiled eggs and a selection of warm dishes. They have their salad and fruit bar with yoghurts available. And their cheeses and meats to fit any dish. They have an egg service where you can order eggs to your liking with table service. They also provide coffees as per table service too.
Service during breakfast hours is lovely and they try to memorise your orders. We noticed a (relatively new to Hospitality) Turkish guy working there, and he always made us feel welcomed. Even though we doesn't speak a word of English.
Reason for me finding it difficult to write this review is:
The standard in Turkey is a bit older than in other places in the world. I feel like we paid a significant amount of money for this room, but got outdated quality? I wouldn't say this is a 5 star hotel, not even 4 stars to be honest. However, for the quality standard in Turkey I do believe that this considered to be a good hotel.
We enjoyed our stay here, but aren't necessarily too sure it is priced accordingly to it's quality. I'm giving it 4 stars due to the location and the service, but am not convinced it's fully worth the price you pay.
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Price per night from:PHP 9,167
Posted on Oct 29, 2025|Queen Room
Xiaowen31Pros:
1. The breakfast offers a mix of traditional Turkish breakfast and Western options, with a great variety of cheeses and plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.
2. Although the room is small, it's very tidy and clean. It gets cleaned daily, and the bed sheets are changed every day.
3. The location is excellent. It's within walking distance of Yedikule Fortress and Marble Tower, and only an 8-minute walk to the sea.
4. The surrounding area is a residential neighborhood with schools, making it very quiet.
5. The hotel's Wi-Fi is super fast and never lags.
Areas for improvement:
1. It would be great if there was an airport shuttle service.
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Price per night from:PHP 4,665
Posted on Jun 22, 2026|Standard Double Or Twin Room
Andreeva NataliaWonderful location. It's tough with luggage going up and down the stairs, so a transfer is definitely needed. The view from the restaurant terrace is stunning, especially in the evening. We booked this hotel specifically for that view. The pool is small, and a swim cap is mandatory; you'll have to buy one if you don't have one. I wasn't a fan of the massage; it was given by a man, and the price was steep. The sauna and hammam were a nice bonus. The pillows and bed were very comfortable – perfect for relaxing after a day of walking around. Breakfast was excellent. Highly recommend!
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Price per night from:PHP 7,002
Posted on Jul 10, 2025
Guest User
У отеля только один плюс - отличное местоположение и все. За эти деньги в данной локации можно найти отель и получше. Сервис оставляет желать лучшего. В номере на входе не работает выключатель. Свет включается только выключателей рядом с кроватью. Администратору сказала, никто ничего не сделал. На фото номер выглядит намного красивее, отель кажется новым, в реальности - все намного проще. В номере нет воды. Нонсонс. Во всех отелях Стамбула вода есть. На ресепшн сказали, что хозяин экономит. 40 рублей вода стоит. Капец.
Завтрак на террасе. Терраса маленькая, мест всем не хватает. Вид никакой. Если есть возможность , выбирайте другой отель.
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Price per night from:PHP 3,582
Posted on Mar 2, 2026|King Room Non smoking
Anonymous UserThe room was nice, but there's a mosque nearby, so it got a bit noisy in the mornings. The breakfast was really bad, but the hygiene and environment were decent. The main issue was that many of the staff didn't speak English, which made communication difficult.
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Price per night from:PHP 6,408
Posted on Jul 6, 2026|Superior Queen Room
Guest UserIstanbul's Old City gem! This hotel truly hits the spot!
**Amenities:** The hotel is very new and modern. Although the room is small, it has everything you need, and even a small balcony with a great view. There's also a resident cat NPC always by the entrance!
**Cleanliness:** The room is very clean, and the bedding is excellent.
**Service:** The front desk staff are incredibly warm and welcoming. When our taxi stopped at the metro station at the intersection, someone immediately came out to help us with our luggage. Yigi THAN, one of the staff members, checked us in, showed us the room's facilities, and even saw us off to our car when we left, all without expecting a tip.
Right next to the hotel is the Governor's Office, guarded by armed bodyguards, so safety is absolutely top-notch! The surrounding area has plenty of businesses, and it's within walking distance to all the major attractions and the seaside. Plus, there are two fantastic cafes right outside, perfect for breakfast.
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Price per night from:PHP 7,155
Posted on Jun 4, 2026|Standard Single Room
BV SergeiA nice small hotel with all amenities, and timely cleaning. The cafe offers a stunning view of the sea and the strait. Cormorants and crows are always a delight to see, waiting for guests to arrive for breakfast. The location is very convenient, close to the metro, ferry crossings, and Bosphorus tours. Airport transfer can also be arranged. Special thanks to the staff for their hospitality.
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Price per night from:PHP 4,598
Posted on Aug 31, 2026|Standard Room
Guest UserThe biggest complaint is that as soon as you enter the hotel, there are two platforms with three sets of stairs. Carrying luggage felt like climbing a mountain. Out of four people with four pieces of luggage, the bellboy only bothered to pick up the lightest one. How perfunctory. The room was a bit small and the facilities were old, but the hygiene was acceptable. The surrounding area of the hotel is generally not great. Honestly, I wouldn't recommend staying here if you're coming to Istanbul. My extended stay wasn't synced with the platform, so I couldn't successfully extend it. I ended up turning right out of the hotel and staying at a place that I think was called ZAL hotel, which was much newer.
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Price per night from:PHP 6,197
Posted on Aug 16, 2026|Superior Double Room with Sea view
Guest UserThe attention from the receptionist and waiters was very good; they were very approachable and friendly. However, the facilities left a lot to be desired, especially in the room we were assigned. The bathroom was terrible.
The pipes smelled really bad at night, so much so that I could barely sleep due to the odor. Even with the toilet lid closed and the bathroom door shut, it still smelled of sewage, so we had to switch to another hotel. Going in there to do my makeup or simply use the toilet was disgusting. On top of that, the bathroom ceiling was crumbling.
The hotel's location is excellent, right in the center next to the mosques, but these kinds of issues are simply unacceptable. I believe that room should not be rented out in such conditions; they urgently need to fix the problem in the bathroom. The bedsheets were also full of pills and very rough, making it uncomfortable to sleep.
On the other hand, there's a charming rooftop where breakfast is served, but overall, the breakfast is very poor and not good.
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Price per night from:PHP 3,324