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Nelly Guesthouse, hotel in Istanbul

Nelly Guesthouse features accommodation within 1.7 km of the centre of Istanbul, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave.

Cleanliness:The Nelly guest house was exceptionally clean. The rooms and common areas were well-maintained, making for a comfortable stay. Location:The location was ideal, with easy access to local attractions and amenities. It was convenient for both sightseeing and dining options. Value for Money: It was worth the price paid. The quality of the accommodation and services provided justified the cost. Overall Impression:A great choice for anyone looking for a clean, conveniently located place to stay without breaking the bank!
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
274 reviews
Price from
£41.06
1 night, 2 adults
Ahmet Efendi Evi, hotel in Istanbul

Ahmet Efendi Evi offers non-smoking rooms, a 24-hour front desk and breakfast serving fresh bread, fruits and cheese. It is 15 minutes’ walk to Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace.

Our host Youness warm welcome and his valuable tips for restaurants. Location in a quiet neighbourhood and still close to the main attractions, parking spot.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
333 reviews
Price from
£36.50
1 night, 2 adults
Almina Guest House, hotel in Istanbul

Almina Guest House provides accommodation located 2.1 km from the centre of Istanbul and offers a bar and a shared lounge. The air-conditioned accommodation is less than 1 km from Blue Mosque.

The location is close to most attractions, the staff are very nice, professional and friendly
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
559 reviews
Price from
£86.99
1 night, 2 adults
Gul Sultan Hotel, hotel in Istanbul

Gul Sultan Hotel is situated less than a 5-minute walk from Topkapi Palace, the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. The hotel’s summer terrace features views of the Sea of Marmara.

Excellent location. Receptionists are friendly and helpfull.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
197 reviews
Price from
£36.25
1 night, 2 adults
Hotel Han, hotel in Istanbul

Located in Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet district, this hotel offers free Wi-Fi and rooms with air conditioning. The Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque are a 3-minute walk away.

When I arrived, the staff at the counter helped me and my friends carry our luggage up the stairs to the third floor. The room is spacious and comfortable. Clean bathroom. The heater works well. The location of the hotel is close to Hagia Sofia and the Blue Mosque.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
467 reviews
Price from
£44.79
1 night, 2 adults
Ararat Hotel, hotel in Istanbul

Ararat Hotel is an intimate boutique hotel directly across the street from Istanbul's Blue Mosque in Sultanahmet Square. It offers wooden interiors, free WiFi and a bar with a terrace.

It was the right option to stay here. all the attraction and famous place is just around. easy access for public transport,restaurants, bazaar and so on. if you are on family trip, this is the best place to stay. most awesome is the terrace.. so nice and chill.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
260 reviews
Price from
£73.82
1 night, 2 adults
Galata Life Istanbul, hotel in Istanbul

Offering a terrace and city view, Galata Life Istanbul is located in Istanbul, 1.7 km from Taksim Metro Station and 200 metres from Galata Tower.

The best thing was location. In the middle of old town
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
195 reviews
Price from
£46.44
1 night, 2 adults
Tulip Guesthouse, hotel in Istanbul

Situated in a quiet neighbourhood of Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet district, this family-run guesthouse offers rooms with free WiFi. The Aya Sofya Mosque is just a 5-minute walk away.

Great location. Quite place. Perfect and kindly staff.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
669 reviews
Price from
£47.98
1 night, 2 adults
Ramos Boutique Hotel Sultanahmet, hotel in Istanbul

Set in the centre of Istanbul, Ramos Boutique Hotel Sultanahmet is a recently renovated accommodation, which offers allergy-free rooms.

Comfortable
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
84 reviews
Price from
£26.82
1 night, 2 adults
NEW Modern Flat- by Taksim Square, hotel in Istanbul

NEW Modern Flat- by Taksim Square is a recently renovated guest house in the centre of Istanbul, less than 1 km from Istanbul Congress Center and a 9-minute walk from Taksim Metro Station.

It was very clean and complete, and the lady was very kind, always ready to help with any questions. I was very satisfied, and the apartment was located in a beautiful area.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
70 reviews
Price from
£166.10
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Avg. price/night: £45.62
    Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 34 reviews
    Sabrina is a great hostess! It's clean, cozy, quiet. She is always ready to help, very nice and friendly. I got sick and she offered me medicine and helped me with transfer to the airport. The room had everything you needed, even a kitchen in a separate room. Comfortable bed and good bedding. Great location. I recommend!
    Natalia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £110.86
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 12 reviews
    Great location, great host, quiet, good parking spot if you come by car
    George
    Family with young children
  • Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,785 reviews
    Great hostel. The location is super, in the city center, almost on the main tourist street Istiklal, but in a quiet place. Breakfast is included in the price And he's great. I recommend
    Stulov
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £33.59
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 441 reviews
    Manu is a very hard working great host. You can get washing done. Place is spotlessly clean. In a great location on the Asian side with metro close. Quiet area and neighbourhood good to go back to after a busy day in the centre. Amazing people I met. Good shower and facilities.
    Nathan
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 197 reviews
    Great location, very local restaurants nearby (amazing!! and cheap!!), easy to get to the touristic destinations in a short time or walkable. Great host and fantastic facilities. Very clean which can be hard to get in Istanbul, so this host does a great job!
    EmmaParker88
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £59.72
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 695 reviews
    Beautiful quaint family guest house ran by the best hosts who couldn’t do enough for us. In a great location to shops and restaurants and 25 minute stroll to Blue Mosque etc.
    Diane
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £85.85
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 378 reviews
    - Great location, close to the cablecar and metro station - Located in quiet street, no car or bar noises - Very comfortable and modern looking rooms, cleanliness on the spot - Comfortable bed with lot of pillows, including most giant pillow I have ever seen - Excellent bathroom facilities with all the necessary amenities - Ali is a great host - Cute rooftop terrace available
    Robert
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 418 reviews
    great location in the old town, very close to the main attractions. We took a taxi from the airport but the traffic was terrible (which is normal in the old town). Celal was already waiting for us when we got there and he kindly offered tea and Turkish delights on our arrival. Celal was a great host! He helped us with buying SIM card (350 liras which is cheapest I've found), booking transfers (350 liras from or to SAW and 400 liras from or to the international airport), recommending local restaurants etc.
    Shanshan
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £40.31
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 228 reviews
    Lovely place..everything perfect. Great location great host. Nice large comfortable rooms. Close to all the restaurants and tourist spots but on a quiet road.
    george
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £62.21
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 915 reviews
    great location, charming hotel. great host, great hospitality, very helpfull
    Matthijs
    Family with young children

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