When we arrived, Kerim, the manager, proceeded to tell us about available tours, not to take a taxi except from the hotel and not to tell anyone where we were staying. Needless to say, he did not put us at ease. But he turned out to be a friendly, accommodating guy (although you felt he was always trying to sell... more

My husband and I stayed in this hotel in September of 2007. We found the hotel adequate but definitely no frills. It is about a 15 minute walk (uphill) to most of the major sites. The breakfast in the morning that was included in our stay was alright but again nothing special. more

I called the front desk from another hotel in Istanbul. My girlfriend and I were asked if we had a marriage certificate. We were in shocked and wanted to hear what they were asking. That was correct ! ! ! They were asking a wedding certificate. We didn't even bother going there... and don't recommend anyone staying there. Stay a... more

As part of a tour I was taking I stayed at this hotel twice during my trip to Turkey. When I arrived at the hotel the staff were very friendly and assisted me to my room without even wanting a tip. The rooms are not very moderned and the bathrooms are rather basic. The bed which I first recieved was... more

Location: Very good. Walking distance to the fresh seafood restaurants in Kumkapi, Kennedy Caddesi, the seashore, the Grand Bazaar, Istanbul University and Sulemaniye Mosque. Can also walk to Aya Sofia, the Blue Mosque and many museums in Sultanahmet, but better to walk straight up Gedikpasha Caddesi, just a few blocks from the hotel, to the tram, which will stop at... more