Fantastic ! The best place to stay in Istanbul…read more Prime location. Walking distinct to many shopping and historical places, bar and restaurants in Istanbul The rooms are so clean and quiet. The breakfast buffet was excellent and employees are so kind and friendly. I will come any stay at this hotel for Sure at my next vacation . I will recommend this hotel to all visitors if you looking for a hotel in Istanbul .

sites and many shops, restaurants, and a tram stop out front…read more Our room was small, but came with a terrace a couch that turned into a bed. It was perfect for my wife, five-year-old and I. Breakfast was plentiful and the cookie at check in was great. Staff were attentive and kind!

This hotel had a great location for city center. It is an American chain hotel fyi. They have a…read morelovely breakfast each morning. a small cafe for afternoon tea and pastry or beverage and a roof top dining experience. That if it's not too windy the roof top dinner is quite beautiful. The view is of the Bosque and the city . Close walk to the sites and not far from the spice bazaar and the grand bazaar. Note to self taxi will drop you off so there is a slight walk to the hotel door and the hotel is at the bottom of the hill b so you hike up quite a bit each day when going touring. Be careful with the 5th floor as you're below the restaurant and it's quite noisy in the room. Staff is helpful and there to please for sure.

I can't say enough about the exceptional customer service this hotel staff provided. Upon arrival,…read morewe were set up for an incredible Turkish bath. The ladies who provided the service were fun and made the experience comfortable. I felt brand new afterward. Dinner reservations were made for on the rooftop of the hotel. The seabass and Greek salad are delicious. Excellent food and service. I hope to visit again.

The staff are friendly, rooms are reasonably priced and clean. However, on the amenities section…read morethey mentioned they have a pool, sauna and a hot tub. Which was what I specifically wanted to do at least one night in my stay in Istanbul. When I went downstairs I saw they have a small and I mean small pool which was maybe 5'5" (about 1.4 meters) deep, a small steam room, equally small dry sauna and NO hot tubs! When I inquired about the hot tub, the attendants said we don't work for the hotel and you should bring that up with the hotel management. When I wanted to use the pool they told me I HAVE TO WEAR swimming head wear. So they sold me one for 40 TL. In my opinion this whole experience was a rip off and they will try to get you coming AND going. Oh by the way, breakfast will not come on your room and you have to pay 80 TL a day for it!

Highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking to stay in an area that is safe, nice, and close to a…read moresubway as well as a walks-distance to shops and restaurants. I was very pleased with this hotel's everything. Cleanliness, service, food, and great staff - the best actually. If you stay here, you should add the breakfast to your reservation because the breakfast was delicious, and there was so much food. Fresh. And each day, something different would be displayed. This place is very clean, and so cool - the art on the walls and the modern decor of the hotel give it personality. I loved how close it was to Nişantaşı - as soon as you walk out the door, there's a million places to visit. It's not in a remote location or in a dangerous place. The Arts Hotel is on a main road and two blocks from the subway. The best part was the staff. They were so kind, and generous. We were two American girls visiting Istanbul for the first time, and we don't speak Turkish. They spoke English, and helped us when it came to directions, and would call us a cab from reputable taxi companies. One employee even gave me his Metro card to use for the subway to help me get to the Blue Mosque. And when I left my passport there, the hotel called our cab driver (they couldnt get a hold of us), to tell him they'd either hold it for me or bring it to the airport. The staff here is A+ and honest and honorable. I will stay here again when I visit beautiful Istanbul again. OH! And another great feature of the hotel is they have these smart phones that are assigned to each room that you can use to make local calls and access wifi. This REALLY helped because I got lost while on a cab ride with a driver who didn't speak English. Of course, you have to return the phone, but how genius is it, that they supply that to you. Never heard of any other hotel doing that before. Great place!!!

This little hotel is such a hidden gem I am almost reluctant to actually review it as I want to be…read moreable to book it in the future. This tiny (26 rooms I think) is a remodeled old Ottoman mansion. It does have a tiny elevator and a fairly tight staircase (I hit my head once on the low ceiling) but has so much going for it. First off the staff was consistently excellent. Gave us a rundown of the area and we were off to our room. The room, we had booked a "deluxe balcony room" was small but serviceable and well appointed. The bathroom was well done in marble was behind a large frosted glass wall. The bed was comfortable. and the balcony with two chairs and a table was spectacular. We could look directly at the Hagia Sofia in all its glory. It is in easy walking distance of everything in Sultanament and there is even a tram station close by. In addition its prices were in line with just about everything else in the area. We will 100% book this hotel again

My wife and I have been there over 80 countries and the people here in Turke are the friendliest…read moreand most helpful people. The hotel couldn't be more accommodating. They almost treat you like part of the family. I would recommend this to anyone looking to stay in Istanbul.

We stayed in this hotel compliments of Turkish Airlines while in Istanbul for two nights. I would…read morehad not picked the hotel since it's far away from all the tourist sites but it's close to the OLD airport. I guess the hotel had a contract with the airlines and they need to fill the rooms years after the old airport had closed. The hotel is an older typical Marriott property. With decent rooms, free breakfast buffet, pool, gym, etc. The staff was very nice and welcoming It's about 20 min from the Old town by Marmaray or taxi.

Exceptional service and lovely views…read more Not central to downtown, but an easy, cheap (less than $15 USD) cab ride into the city, and lovely space to relax for a few days. We had a high floor sea view and the room was lovely - I would avoid booking a garden suite as those rooms are old and tired (and smoky and previously used for Covid-quarantine) but the tower was lovely and as many others have said, the staff is wonderful. An extensive breakfast buffet was included - served downstairs in a dedicated restaurant just above the pool. They had a huge variety of fruit, salads, cheese, pastries (Turkish and French - sweet and savory), sausage, eggs/omelets made to order, pancakes, yogurt, etc. Plus, coffee/tea/espresso drinks and many juices. We ate one evening in the hotel's restaurant and were pleasantly surprised but the exceptional fish and great wine list. Definitely would recommend. The pool was great and very refreshing in the 40+ degree days. Overall, super happy with our quick 2-day stopover stay.

I chose this hotel to host a Master's Program reunion and I'm so glad that it was our home for 4…read morenights. The Swissôtel Bosphorus is the epitome of luxury and location. Prior to choosing this hotel I requested proposals from multiple hotels in Istanbul, but what made this so special was the view of The Bosphorus. I want to thank Mustafa and Gozde for being great in presenting, proposing, and answering the countless questions that I had about this property before our arrival. The hotel exudes class, modern facilities, and something for all types of travelers. From the moment you arrive at the hotel you feel safe. There is a security checkpoint for all vehicles and a metal detector in the lobby for all visitors. This made my group feel safe and prior to my arrival 2 of the members of my group were thoroughly impressed with the hotel and thanked me for choosing it. Our first night there we dined at Madhus as a welcome dinner. It is an Indian fine dining gastronomic experience that set the tone of our stay. The food was delicious, the presentation was excellent, and the service was impeccable. We all enjoyed our meal there and when you stay at this hotel you must dine here. All of us enjoyed our respective rooms. Whether they were the Swiss Advantage Garden View Room or Swiss Bosphorus View the rooms were clean, spacious, and comfortable. The Purovel products in the bathroom were a good quality for a hotel. The housekeeping team kept our room clean and stocked upon request. We all had a great experience here. I would like to think that my group thought everything was amazing- the views of the Bosphorus, the hotel amenities, dining offerings from breakfast and fine dining at Madhus and 16 Roof were all excellent. From the lobby to the reception and concierge everything and everyone was delightful and extremely helpful. On behalf of my group, I would highly recommend this hotel and would love to return just so that I personally can use their tennis court.

This is one of the 5 star hotels in Istanbul by the water on the European side. The service here…read morefor reception and restaurant is definitely 5/5. The lobby is absolutely beautiful, very clean, the bellmen are attentive and sees to you immediately every time we asked for a taxi. The restaurant is where we spent quite a lot of time in using the AYCE for an extra 50 for breakfast and dinner. The food here was really good, I would say above average so far compared to outside food. The Risotto is okay, I wouldn't order it again. The Manti is amazing and lentil soup is divine! The only reason why it's getting a 4 instead of 5 star is because of the smoking but I guess that's just the city/country itself. Our room was non-smoking but still smelled like smoke. The outdoor seats where everyone is always seated is a smoking zone. Eating with cigarettes just ruins the food overall and makes me nauseous. Our room's laundry was broken, no scissors available as well. Wild but still a beautiful place. Will likely come back here again if I come back in this area of Turkey! Shoutout to - didn't mention all, forgot names :( - Selem, Saliha, Mustafa, and Gabor staff. Perfect service, always top notch, kind, professional.

This is a hotel in Istanbul that looks and feels for all the world like you have stepped into…read moreluxury. Hotel Ibrahim Pasha is a converted 19th century townhouse (in fact, it is 2 converted) that has all the modern luxuries you need. I only stayed for one night but was made to feel welcome from the first second to the last. This is a boutique hotel to match all of the others in the world. I was amazed at the way the place looked and the support I got from all members of the team. I stayed for one night on my own and the room was perfect for me. The hotel has a reputation for being booked out well in advance, so make sure you get in there as soon as you can to avoid disappointment. The view of the Blue Mosque from the hotel is pretty spectacular and this makes the stay all the more engaging. The hotel is really close to the Hagia Sophia and a short walk to this sight is always a pleasure. Getting into this hotel is highly recommended - don't miss out on a booking or you may regret it.

Such a wonderful, modern, boutique hotel located in the Sultanhamet area of Istanbul literally a…read morecouple hundred feet from the main square with the Hagia Sofia and the Blue Mosque and a little bit further to Topkapi Palace. The location can't get much better since it also happens to be on a somewhat quiet street so you can still get your snooze on until the infamous and mind blowing Istanbul 5:30AMish wake up call: the call to prayer. Pro-tip: Actually get out of bed when the call goes off and head up to the hotel's roof deck for an amazing view of the blue mosque. While the world at large is asleep, enjoy the stillness, the beauty and the magic. The hotel: really hip and decorated perfectly. Whoever did their interior design needs a Yelp listing and a 5 star review, stat. Whether you want to cozy in the library nook and read you travel book in front of the fire or set up at the huge farm table, there's lots of great open space. They give you a customized tourist map to the hotel with really useful information from recommended restaurants, ATM's, salons and even add a blip on how to get to the hotel in Turkish that you can show your taxi driver. They pay attention to detail and they get it. The breakfast was simple, plentiful and fresh. Basically you get some simit (think a Turkish bagel) and the most incredible array of jams and honey, along with borek (um, yes.), hard boiled eggs, cereal and some fruit. Coffee was good. The room we stayed in was TINY. Not that we were in the rooms for that long, but they were very small along with the tiniest of bathrooms. The beds were comfy (we accidentally booked 2 twins) and the television had the BBC. We stayed during the off season and prices were super reasonable. I'd definitely recommend staying here. If you happen to be a tall/big guy or gal, I'd opt for a bigger, most likely more expensive room. * Wifi was strong! ** Fresh fruit and Turkish delight in the room as a warm welcome

Our last stop in Europe, Istanbul. The Hilton is beautiful…read moreinside and the rooms are spacious. We found that the phone has 2 USB ports and a multiple selection of charging connectors. We ate exclusively at the Arlo Restaurant. We drank Turkish red wines and were not disappointed. Our last dinner was Charred Calamari and the waiter recommended the Lamb Chops. Outstanding! And he made sure that I ate the sauce which was very delicious. I would stay here again. We enjoyed it very much.

This is the most beautifully appointed Hilton and I, unfortunately, enjoyed only one night here…read more Far more luxurious than any in the U.S. or Europe (including U.K). that I've enjoyed. The other downer was that I was feeling pretty ill when we checked in, so I couldn't fully appreciate the property. The staff were beyond helpful and friendly. Loving me some Istanbul, Turkey!!!