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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.

Everything about the stay was utterly wonderful. Location is the key, it's walking distance to most of the historical attractions of Istanbul, yet it's in a quiet and pretty street. Rooms are cozy, clean and comfortable. Breakfast is very good (amazing coffee). The host is very accommodating and welcoming.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
330 reviews
Price from£67.66per night
Marmara Guesthouse, hotel in Istanbul

Featuring a rooftop terrace with excellent views of the Sea of Marmara, this guesthouse offers rooms with wooden floors and free Wi-Fi just 200 metres away from Aya Sofia Mosque.

Clean, peaceful, friendly helpful staff… view from breakfast terrace is lovely.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
672 reviews
Price from£59.21per night
Taksim home, hotel in Istanbul

Taksim home, a property with a shared lounge, is situated in Istanbul, 400 metres from Istiklal Street, 2 km from Dolmabahce Clock Tower, as well as 2.2 km from Istanbul Congress Center.

A beautiful, clean and well-equipped flat in a safe and lively neighborhood. Only around 10 minutes walk to Taksim Square which can take you anywhere else in the city. Everything was as illustrated in the pictures. That was a really nice stay. Thank you, Taksim Home!
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
11 reviews
Price from£67.75per night
Vault of istanbul, hotel in Istanbul

Featuring city views, Vault of istanbul provides accommodation with a shared lounge and a balcony, around 8.5 km from Halic Congress Center.

Everything was good. Host was very friendly and helpful. If you have any troubles, he help you with it. Good location Room was tidy and clean.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
55 reviews
Price from£37.21per night
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.

Well for starters the flat was good. Not big enough for 6 people but it did the job. Closer to Taksim square, which means you're closer to Istiklal street.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
59 reviews
Price from£169.37per night
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.

Everything was fine.Perfectly clean room, excellent location, kind and friendly owner and all stuff.I highly recomand this hotel.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
199 reviews
Price from£56.65per night
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.

Excellent location, nice area, old building but very clean.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
540 reviews
Price from£53.28per night
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.

Staff friendly Good facilities and rooms
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
264 reviews
Price from£77.81per night
Galata Life Istanbul, hotel in Istanbul

Galata Life Istanbul is situated in a historic area in Galata, just next to the Galata Tower across the Golden Horn from the Sultanahmet district.

Very very kind host, great location, room had everything you need!
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
178 reviews
Price from£65.13per night
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.

Clean, great personnel, good location
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
656 reviews
Price from£54.98per night
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  • Avg. price/night: £38.91
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 22 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
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 3 reviews
    Great location, great host, quiet, good parking spot if you come by car
    George
    Family with young children
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,651 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: £34.25
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 364 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
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 152 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: £67.66
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 688 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: £56.10
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 432 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
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 346 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: £44.91
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 196 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: £67.14
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 963 reviews
    great location, charming hotel. great host, great hospitality, very helpfull
    Matthijs
    Family with young children

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