Hotel Old Town, Istanbul

Decent place on charming old-world street. Free breakfast was good. Room spotless, newish furniture and bathroom elements. Free wifi. Nice rooftop terrace. I thought it was a good value, and located really well for exploring old Istanbul: hagia sophya, blue mosque, grand bazarre. One caveat: it is right on the train tracks on the south side, where all the rooms face. Trains come by a lot. I'm a pretty heavy sleeper, but this might really bother a light sleeper.

accueil excellent, personnel tres agreable et prevenant; se mettant " en 4" pour nous aider! 1 personne a l'accueil manque d'amabilité mais c'est compensé par les autres!! chambre pas tres grande mais confortable, sdb petite mais fonctionnelle et tres propre buffet petit dejeuner copieux, varié, tres bien un petit moins : la terrasse n'est pas couverte et pour le verre le soir en regardant le bosphore, c'etait raté!! mais elle est belle et l'été cela doit etre super; dans l'ensemble bon hotel, bon rapport qualité prix;

Good location; good prices. Within walking distance to most major sites.

Chambre petite et mal insonorisée. Vue sur cour à moins de 2m du mur d'en face. Eviter le 1° et 2° étage. Eau chaude longue à venir exactement 5 mn... Les Photos des chambres sur le site doivent correspondre à la chambre modèle que personne n'aura jamais. Je ne recommande pas cet hotel.

I stayed at Albatros Premier Hotel for 3 nights in April 2012. I immediately felt good.I was on business and combined it with some visits in Istanbul: Great value, economical,super location, excellent breakfast, clean rooms , friendly employees who showed that they care..The GM was great as he asked me if i feel confortable, if I needed something else etc...Also, the owner was a lot of fun smiling and showed a lot of interest in his Hotel operation...I had dinner there and the food was tasty (specially their Cesaer Salad)...Also, the waitress was very professional and smiling... I highly recommend people to stay at Albatros...Great experience.

The hotel is just behind the blue mosque so a really great location. We booked 2 double rooms but were put on different floors. One of the rooms had a balcony and fantastic view...the other was tiny and smelt of smoke. The smell did not go throughout the 5 days we were there. We asked to move rooms closer to each other but apparently the hotel was full. The breakfast was simple with breads, cold meats, couple of cereals and tea/coffee. The bathroom smelt too. There was no kettle or minibar in the room. They was a man in reception who kept pestering us to take a boat tour but it seemed very expensive. The staff weren't very helpful in terms of what was nearby or recommend activites to see.

The location was just perfect, we saved a lot on taxis by either walking or taking the tram to the touristic sites. The service was good overall, the room was very small and didn't have a great view, but at least the bed was comfortable. The only major disappointed was with their selection of breakfast buffet, there could have been more options.

The hotel is within walking distance to the old bazaar. The included breakfast was very good. Take the tramway to the museum. Taxi fares are negotiable.

Rooms and bathrooms renewed, nice and helpful staff, good breakfast. I recommend this hotel.

3 grandes qualités : Situation, Propreté, Calme, Prix et terrasse au toit très agréable. 2 défauts : Prestation massage impossible à réaliser, petit déjeuner un peu trop "locale" à mon gout. À recommander de toute façon

The location cant be beat , A nice little hotel that was a great big home once upon a time. The Views from the roff top are great you are a easy walk to the main attractions . Family owned and operated and the staff could'nt do enough for you. The rooms are a little old fashioned but clean. There are two or three suites on the top level not sure how much more they are but they are 1st class.

Overall experience was great. The staff was friendly and attentive. They made us feel at home. Area for improvement: Bathrooms can be cleaner. The grout was not cleaned properly. In addition the bathroom shower was broken too.

The hotel staff proved terrific, despite concerns at the outset. Upon initial arrival, which i'd indicated would be late evening, i was asked to stay at a "sister" hotel (DIVAS) across the street...no explanation, my assumption was that they had overbooked my room, though they assured i would be moved the next day into Arts City Hotel as arranged. The room was quite large, very clean, but soon discovered the toilet wasn't working and no hot water for shower. Those were repaired the following morning, but left me wary. When the pre-arranged move didn't materialize, i took it upon myself to gather belongings and cross back over, whereupon the Arts City receptionist quickly accommodated me (although the room hadn't yet been made up & previous guest's luggage was there). Nonetheless, by the time i returned later in the day, all was good. The following morning, i was asked if i would move to yet ANOTHER room, as they needed the bed accommodations for arriving guests. I complied and must say, that while the rooms became successively smaller, they were progressively nicer...first had a mosque loudspeaker just outside window, second overlooked the street & noisy, but the third had a pleasant sea view. Afterwards, all was good - the included breakfast proved a bit "thin" if you were a later arrival, as they didn't seem to replenish the original layout, though as i was an early riser, it was fine for me. Staff is very courteous, reasonably fluent in English & eager to please. Once i began to grasp the layout of Istanbul, the location was fine, though might consider staying north of Golden Horn if on a future visit as i tired of the vendors/hawkers in the Sultanahmet area.

Hotel was centrally located on one of the back streets in the heart of Sutanamet. We had a great balcony room, clean and comfortable. The staff was great answering our questions and had recommendations for dining as well.

Hotel is in a great location. Breakfast is ordinary to bad with vary little choice and below quality food. Room itself was clean but the bathroom has a smell which is iriitating; the shower has too steep a climb which older folks may find it difficult. Hall way is dark and motion sensors shut off too quick turning lights off. Overall, this is a below average hotel for American standards but tolerable for short stay. If one can afford, find a larger American chain.

très bon emplacement,dommage les chambres sont minuscules , la vue sur les travauux et le bruit ne sont pas super.

The hotel is in an excellent location for touring the nearby sites. The staff was very accommodating and nice.

Location on small street with no through traffic (one way in and way out) close to all sites in Euro side and tram one block away to travel to other parts of city. Breakfast selection outstanding and staff more attentive than the best US 4 star hotels. Room with heat turned off was still on the warm side . Can't say this was an economic bargain but their was value for dollars paid.

We spent 5 nights at the Hotel Darussaade in the historic part of Istanbul. We were treated like family from the time we arrived until we left. The morning breakfast was incredible-homemade pastries and breads, yoghurt & homemade jams, cheese, meats, olives, omelettes, crepes-- really everything for a great start to the day. We stayed in the family suite since we were traveling with our two teenage daughters. The second room was fairly small, but comfortable and clean and the location was perfect! A quick walk to everything in the historic part of Istanbul, and we received daily advise on the best places to see. If you are looking for a boutique hotel with a welcoming personality, this is the place. It was noisy as it's right in town, but there are probably quieter rooms on the upper floors. We loved waking up to the call to prayer from the nearby mosques.

The hotel was very good and the facilities were good. The location was also convenient and overall good value for money. However, the staff were not particularly obliging and the disco in the basement area became very noisy.

Uncomfortable beds and check in time at the hotel is 12pm it was 4pm they did not have rooms open Breakfast finshes at 10am even on the weekends usually for weekends breakfast time is 6am to 11am.Very noisy hotel they play music till 12am in the morning and has no business center!!and they claim they are 4star hotel!! I would never stay at this hotel again!!

Hotel is in good location.Good people. A/C is not working properly and we have manage ourself. Suggested to hotel owner to look into the A/C facilities.

If you are looking for a 4 star hotel, you well be disappointed. The reason is; the corridor is to dark, service is very minim, AC was not working properly/ too hot. Apart from these, it is still a recommended lodge given its good location.

It was very pleasant and nicely situated near both the Blue Mosque and St Sophie. And, the personnel is helpful and nice. A great place to stay.

Sarnic Boutique Hotel was our "home" in Istanbul as we spent seven nights there---long enough to become acquainted with all of the staff. Location is absolutely ideal---10 minutes to the Blue Mosque----great neighborhood with lots to see and do. The hotel staff is terrific and willing to help any way they can. Our room was on the fourth floor of the old part of the hotel so was a bit of a climb(!); shower was dinky but had unlimited hot water with great pressure; air conditioning was great; breakfast was generous (included in room rate); the roof top restaurant was a disappointment. Two restaurants on the street were super---really recommend both. The location of the Sarnic was perfect; that alone cancels the negatives. Next trip to Istanbul we will ask to be in the new portion of the hotel---what luxury: an elevator!!!!!!

Management of this hotel is the worst in our travelling time of over 30 years. Did not get the rooms which we paid for. quicked out of our rooms by force before 12 pm.

Das Hotel ist durchschnittlich ausgestattet, die Zimmer findet man sauber vor, das Personal ist sehr sehr sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Frühstück ist absolut genial.

Je recommande largement cet hotel. très bon accueil, le personnel parle anglais, des conseils pour des activités pratiques. Bon petit déjeuner. Les chambres sont très confortables. Nous avions vu sur la mer.N'hésitez pas à demander des conseils à l'accueil pour une croisière. Je recommande cet hotel!!

The hotel was a short walk to metro rail, Grand Bazzar, and several other attractions. The staff were very nice and freindly. The only thing you should know is that the rooms are small, and the buildings are older in that area. the breakfast buffett and internet access were great.

the room is beg, reception friendly, quit in the night, except the toilet may need exhaust fan.

Tout a été excellent ! petit dejeuner - confort et equipement de la chambre - propreté - personnel très professionnel.

The location of the Kent Hotel is ideal for any first time visitor to Istanbul. It sits right on a main tram line in Sultanahmet, the neighborhood that features the Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the main ferry terminal. It's also very convenient to get to from the airport, thus saving a few Turkish liras for anyone not afraid to take public transportation. As for the hotel, the rooms are extremely clean , new looking and fresh smelling. The beds were comfortable and large. We had a queen size and twin size bed in our room, so we pushed them together to make a super king size bed. There were also plenty of functional pillows for those who like pillows. There were also slippers available! How cool is that? I liked shuffling around in them so much, I brought the unused pair home just so that I could shuffle around at home. The bathroom has a nice sized standing shower with a hand-held shower head AND a ceiling shower head, which I loved. The water pressure was great and there was plenty of cold and hot water. My only negative comment about the room would be that smoke from a neighbor's room leaked into our room when some neighbor smoked. There's a shared ventilation/air conditioner system i think, and at times, I could pick up the scent of smoke in the bathroom. The hotel also offers a complimentary breakfast that is served until 10am that has a very nice selection of eggs, sausage, breads, pastries, fruit, yogurt, spreads, teas, and coffee. The coffee was dispensed from a Nesltle machine, but it was strong and had options for lattes, cappuccinos, and hot chocolate. That may not mean much to some people, but I really enjoyed making my coffee to order. The staff was nice enough. Had I used their services more, like asking for recommendations and whatever else, I am sure they would have obliged. Actually, the bell-hop, a 15 year old was quite nice and friendly. On our last day there, he wheeled our suitcases to the tram stop for us. Lastly, there is complimentary wireless internet available for anyone with a laptop. Just be sure to ask for the password at check in or call the reception for it because there's no information about the internet in the room. Just a quick mention about the cost of things in Istanbul. The euro is about 2.50 Turkish lira at the time I went, while the dollar was about 1.75 Turkish lira. Cost of the tram, bus, local ferry trip is 1.75 lira per trip. A kebab is about 3.50 to 4 lira, a little bottle of water is .50 lira, Turkish tea is .75 lira, one-way ticket for the ferry cruise all the way up the Bosphorus is 15. Just a sample of prices to give you an idea of how far your dollar or euro can carry you in Istanbul. I hope your trip will be as fun and memorable as mine!

pas de vrai jus de fruit au petit déjeuner. chambre avec vue sur un mur ce n'est pas top mais bon il a plu !!

Insbesamt eine nette Atmosphäre. Guter Service, Exzellentes Frühstück in 1a Lage - Terrasse mit Blick auf Bosperus und Hagia Sofia/Blaue Moschee. Zimmer nach hinten etwas klein. Das Badezimmer ist nicht auf dem neuesten Stand.

Nous avions réservé 3 Chambres avec vue sur le Bosphore, nous étions au 1er étage, avec une vue sur le mur, derrière lequel est le Bosphore ! Dommage !!

petit établissement cocooning on a été très bien accueillis. Magnifique lustre un peu prétentieux sur lequel toutes les galeries (3 étages) donnent. une terrasse avec très belle vue. Quelques petits resto typiques à proximité. Un spa, hammam et sauna accessible.

Nice hotel in historic area of istanbul.

Die Lage des Hotels ist hervorragend für Erkundungstouren zu Fuß in die Altstadt. Das Zimmer 105 (direkt über der Küche + Ventilator/Dunstabzug am eigenen "Balkon") sollte unbedingt gemieden werden! Unser Ersatzzimmer 303 hingegen entsprach den Erwartungen. Das TV-Programm ist äußerst Türkei-lastig (die meisten anderen Satellitenprogramme haben fast immer sehr schlechten oder keinen Empfang). Das Frühstücksbuffet war ganz in Ordnung (die türkische Wurst allerdings nicht zu empfehlen). Das Personal zeigte sich immer freundlich, hilfsbereit und zuverlässig. Unterm Strich eignet sich dieses Hotel gut für klassische 3-4-Tage-Städtereisen.

We enjoyed our 4 nights at the Byzantium. The breakfast buffet had a good variety of choices including some excellent scrambled eggs. The room was small but comfortable and very quiet. It was a short walk to the Blue Mosque and other attractions. They had both wifi and a computer which we could use.