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Nelly Guesthouse, hotel in Istanbul

Nelly Guesthouse features accommodations within 1.1 miles of the center of Istanbul, with free Wifi and a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave.

Our preferred accommodation for Istanbul stays. Nelly is the girl you want when in Istanbul. Happy to help, rooms are clean, comfortable, well-equipped. Not new, but not without charm and care. It's basically a good value accommodation with a good host on top of it.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
276 reviews
Price from
$57.17
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 a 15 minute walk to Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace.

The location is excellent, the place is very sweet and cosy, you feel like you're home while on a vacation. Youness is so hospitable and sweet, he made us feel very welcome. Loved our chats with him.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
333 reviews
Price from
$45.73
1 night, 2 adults
Marmara Guesthouse, hotel in Istanbul

Featuring a rooftop terrace with excellent views of the Sea of Marmara, this guest house offers rooms with wooden floors and free Wi-Fi just 656 feet away from Aya Sofia Mosque.

Reception staff was very helpful. Location was great. Very clean
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
649 reviews
Price from
$72.76
1 night, 2 adults
HOPEFULL HOTEL, hotel in Istanbul

HOPEFULL HOTEL enjoys a location in Istanbul, 1.1 miles from Hagia Sophia and one mile from Suleymaniye Mosque.

The staff were very nice and welcoming, and the room was clean and well-maintained
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
347 reviews
Price from
$46.77
1 night, 2 adults
Yellow Bull Istanbul, hotel in Istanbul

Yellow Bull Istanbul offers accommodations in Istanbul, 2.8 miles from Galata Tower and 3 miles from Topkapi Palace.

Very neat and clean room, exceptionally welcoming staff and service.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
97 reviews
Price from
$33.68
1 night, 2 adults
Almina Guest House, hotel in Istanbul

Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Almina Guest House is a 10-minute walk from Hagia Sophia.

The break fast was amaze, the employee named vedat, took super good care of us
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
559 reviews
Price from
$109.01
1 night, 2 adults
Gul Sultan Hotel, hotel in Istanbul

Gul Sultan Hotel is located 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 Location, Cleanliness, Friendly and Caring Staff 👍
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
196 reviews
Price from
$45.42
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.

Very central location close to all the main attractions. The room is not big but comfortable and the terrace offers a view on Hadia Sophia.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
467 reviews
Price from
$56.13
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.

Very convenient location to Blue Mosque and other historical sites. Lots of shopping and restaurants. Staff were very helpful and courteous. Hotel helped with airport transfer, which was great!
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
260 reviews
Price from
$92.51
1 night, 2 adults
Galata Life Istanbul, hotel in Istanbul

Galata Life Istanbul is a guest house featuring rooms with free Wifi and air conditioning in the center of Istanbul.

The location and super friendly staff
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
194 reviews
Price from
$58.20
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Marmara Guesthouse
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 649 reviews

    Featuring a rooftop terrace with excellent views of the Sea of Marmara, this guest house offers rooms with wooden floors and free Wi-Fi just 656 feet away from Aya Sofia Mosque.

    everything was perfect. thank you. amazing guesthouse.

  • Almina Guest House
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 559 reviews

    Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Almina Guest House is a 10-minute walk from Hagia Sophia.

    right dead center of the hustle and bustle of Sultanahmet

  • Tulip Guesthouse
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 667 reviews

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

    Amazing place , and fantastic owner and best location

  • Ararat Hotel
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 260 reviews

    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.

    The stuff is very helpful & friendly , Really they were the best

  • Ramos Boutique Hotel Sultanahmet
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 84 reviews

    Ramos Boutique Hotel Sultanahmet is a guest house featuring rooms with free Wifi and air conditioning in the center of Istanbul.

    It was very nice, a quiet hotel, good location, I recommend it

  • Le Safran Suite Hotel
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 260 reviews

    Centrally located in Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet area, this 130-year-old wooden Ottoman residence offers suites with a separate bedroom and a living room.

    personel.gayet yardimci konumu iyi sicak odalar...

  • Felicity Palace Sirkeci

    Felicity Palace Sirkeci offers accommodations in the center of Istanbul, a 9-minute walk from Basilica Cistern and 0.6 miles from Column of Constantine.

  • Naz Wooden House Inn
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 17 reviews

    Naz Wooden House Inn enjoys a location in Istanbul, a 14-minute walk from Topkapi Palace and 1.2 miles from Spice Bazaar.

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  • HOPEFULL HOTEL
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 347 reviews

    HOPEFULL HOTEL enjoys a location in Istanbul, 1.1 miles from Hagia Sophia and one mile from Suleymaniye Mosque.

    The location was really good, and the staff was really nice

  • Ahmet Efendi Evi
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 333 reviews

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

    Very quaint and small, gave out more home vibes than hotel vibes.

  • Galata Life Istanbul
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 194 reviews

    Galata Life Istanbul is a guest house featuring rooms with free Wifi and air conditioning in the center of Istanbul.

    Helpful concierge, great room in a perfect location in Galata.

  • Hotel Han
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 467 reviews

    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.

    great location, clean room, decent wifi, 3 pillows!

  • Gul Sultan Hotel
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 196 reviews

    Gul Sultan Hotel is located 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.

    Very good location! I'm impressed by the stuff!

  • Delbab PANSİYON
    Budget options available

    Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Delbab PANSİYON is 2.1 miles from Spice Bazaar.

  • Candy Suite Home
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 5 reviews

    Candy Suite Home in Istanbul provides accommodations with free Wifi a 11-minute walk from Taksim Square, 0.6 miles from Taksim Metro Station, and 1.2 miles from Istanbul Congress Center.

    Все супер, дружелюбные ребята

  • Room in Guest room - Deluxe Double Room 4
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 1 review

    Just a 10-minute walk from Hagia Sophia and half a mile from Basilica Cistern, Room in Guest room - Deluxe Double Room 4 features accommodations in Istanbul with a terrace.

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  • BİODA Boardinghouse
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 1 review

    BİODA Boardinghouse offers accommodations in Istanbul, a 19-minute walk from Dolmabahce Clock Tower and 2.5 miles from Istanbul Congress Center. With sea views, this accommodation features a terrace.

  • Konak Apart
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Konak Apart enjoys a location in Istanbul, 3.8 miles from 15 July Martyrs Bridge and 6.6 miles from Spice Bazaar. There's a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay.

  • Fener sweet
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 172 reviews

    Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Fener sweet is 1.7 miles from Spice Bazaar.

    Everything. Murat was so friendly and accommodating.

  • Feeling at home in İstanbul Center 5 Minutes walk to The Ataköy Metro Station & Metrobus
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 81 reviews

    Feeling at home in İstanbul Center 5 Minutes walk to The Ataköy Metro Station & Metrobus offers accommodations in Istanbul, 7.9 miles from Halic Congress Center and 8.9 miles from Blue Mosque.

    Доброжелательный хозяин. Очень чисто. Место расположения.

  • Yellow Bull Istanbul
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 97 reviews

    Yellow Bull Istanbul offers accommodations in Istanbul, 2.8 miles from Galata Tower and 3 miles from Topkapi Palace.

    Nice and comfortable room, had everything I needed.

  • CLK Suites Hotel
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 44 reviews

    Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Besiktas district of Istanbul, CLK Suites Hotel is 3.4 miles from Istanbul Congress Center.

    L’emplacement et la propreté ainsi que les équipements

  • Nelly Guesthouse
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 276 reviews

    Nelly Guesthouse features accommodations within 1.1 miles of the center of Istanbul, with free Wifi and a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave.

    the room was clean, the host was so lovely and friendly

  • Room in Guest room - Lika Hotel - Eco Double Room - Center Istanbul
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1 review

    Room in Guest room - Lika Hotel - Eco Double Room - Center Istanbul is located in Istanbul, just 3.3 miles from Galata Tower and 4 miles from Istiklal Street.

  • Emirhan Guesthouse & Suites
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 159 reviews

    Emirhan Guesthouse & Suites offers accommodations in Istanbul, 3.3 miles from Galata Tower and 4 miles from Istiklal Street.

    Comfortable rooms, perfectly located for exploring

  • Fatih Balat tarihin içinde şık bir ev
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 6 reviews

    Fatih Balat tarihin içinde şık bir ev is located in Istanbul, just 1.5 miles from Spice Bazaar and 1.8 miles from Suleymaniye Mosque.

    Cute, cosy apartment in a perfect location. Very clean, the host very helpful and always available. Highly recommended.

  • Mas Suites Karaköy
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 299 reviews

    A 15-minute walk from Spice Bazaar in the center of Istanbul, Mas Suites Karaköy offers accommodations with access to a hot tub.

    Luxurious, everything as in photos. Jacuzzi and bed.

  • NEW Modern Flat- by Taksim Square
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 70 reviews

    NEW Modern Flat- by Taksim Square is a recently renovated guest house in the center of Istanbul, a 10-minute walk from Istanbul Congress Center and half a mile from Taksim Metro Station.

    appartement hyper équipé, très propre, personnel très sympa 🤩

  • Pera Apart
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 55 reviews

    Pera Apart is a homestay featuring rooms with free Wifi and air conditioning in the center of Istanbul.

    La posizione è perfetta e al centro di sultanahmet...

  • Sirena's Suites
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 312 reviews

    Sirena's Suites provides rooms in Istanbul near Dolmabahce Palace and Galata Tower. This guest house offers an elevator and free Wifi.

    amazing location and neighborhood, responsive and kind staff

  • Modena Hotel
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 66 reviews

    A 9-minute walk from Hagia Sophia, Modena Hotel features 3-star accommodations in the Fatih district of Istanbul.

    Чисто, зручно, дуже гарна локація, уважний персонао

  • Stanpoli Apart
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 4 reviews

    Stanpoli Apart offers accommodations in Istanbul, 1.1 miles from Spice Bazaar and one mile from Topkapi Palace. This guest house provides air-conditioned accommodations with a balcony and free Wifi.

  • Fatih Balat Tarihten nezih şık ev
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 8 reviews

    Fatih Balat Tarihten nezih şık ev offers accommodations in Istanbul, 1.5 miles from Spice Bazaar and 1.8 miles from Suleymaniye Mosque.

  • Melkan Otel Guest House
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 25 reviews

    Melkan Otel Guest House enjoys a location in Istanbul, 2 miles from Topkapi Palace and 2.2 miles from Istiklal Street.

  • Estampolis Hotel
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 23 reviews

    A 13-minute walk from Blue Mosque, Estampolis Hotel features 3-star accommodations in the Fatih district of Istanbul. With garden views, this accommodation provides a patio.

    Locația ,condițiile bune de cazare și persobalul

  • Puffin Suites
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 79 reviews

    Puffin Suites is a homestay featuring rooms with free Wifi and air conditioning in the center of Istanbul.

    Zentrale Lage und Stadt nähe....die zentrale Lage.

  • Sultan Mansion
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 88 reviews

    Sultan Mansion is a recently renovated guest house in the center of Istanbul, a 10-minute walk from Blue Mosque and half a mile from Hagia Sophia.

    The location of the hotel is great, very close to the beach

  • Belya 4
    Central location
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1 review

    Belya 4 is located in Istanbul, just 1.8 miles from Basilica Cistern and 1.9 miles from Column of Constantine.

  • BY KARAM SUİT
    Scored 6.5
    6.5
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 2 reviews

    Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Pendik district of Istanbul, BY KARAM SUİT is 21 miles from Maiden's Towers.

  • Beşiktas konuk otel
    Scored 6.4
    6.4
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 67 reviews

    Beşiktas konuk otel is a recently renovated guest house in the center of Istanbul, 1.2 miles from Dolmabahce Palace and a 19-minute walk from Dolmabahce Clock Tower.

    Location was great Very vibrant area with good vibes

  • BY KARAM OTELCİLİK
    Scored 6.0
    6.0
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 3 reviews

    Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Pendik district of Istanbul, BY KARAM OTELCİLİK is 21 miles from Maiden's Towers.

  • Belya konuk evi
    Scored 5.5
    5.5
    Rated fair
    Average
     · 2 reviews

    Belya konuk evi is located in Istanbul, just a 15-minute walk from Suleymaniye Mosque and 1.1 miles from Galata Tower.

  • We Home Fulya
    Scored 4.2
    4.2
    Rated disappointing
    Disappointing
     · 128 reviews

    Offering garden views, We Home Fulya in Istanbul features accommodations, a garden, and a terrace. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    Friendly and helpful staff, nice and quiet environment

  • Room in Apartment - Luxury suite hotel room
    Scored 1.0
    1.0
    Rated very poor
    Very Poor
     · 1 review

    Room in Apartment - Luxury suite hotel room is located in Istanbul, just a 14-minute walk from Topkapi Palace and 2.2 miles from Spice Bazaar.

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  • Avg. price/night: $76.83
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 342 reviews
    Clean, tidy, great hosts
    S
    Sophie
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $44.90
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 638 reviews
    The accommodation is very close to Taksim sq in an area mostly used by locals, therefore an optimal place to stay for any kind of program. There are very good but cheap restaurants and groceries almost next door (do not go to Taksim for less quality and double the price!), also accepting debit cards. The room was clean (however, you have to ask for cleaning, leaving the key at the reception), personnel is relatively responsive and kind. Luggage can be left at the reception after checkout. We would return anytime.
    Peter
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $80.62
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 975 reviews
    Really good hostel in a really good location. The staff are friendly and want to chat with you about anything and everything. It’s quite a social place. The beds are private with curtains which is always a plus.
    Joel
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $60.80
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 81 reviews
    Jannis and Bulent are so generous and really great hosts. We enjoyed our layover there very much. The room is in a flat. You can have privacy in the room or go into the living room with them for a chat.
    Leonard
    Young couple
  • Scored 10
    10
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 1 review
    .Luxury apartment in one The newly built building is on the second floor with an elevator, we did not meet the host, but he was very nice and friendly, we had all the facilities and the best quality detergents. It was exactly like the pictures. It is a 5-minute walk to Taksim Square. Only part of the road is uphill, which is difficult for the elderly. There is a supermarket and a fruit shop 40 steps from the apartment. We were very comfortable and we will come back here again, for everything. Thank you for the good and lovely host.
    B. Avesta
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $244.16
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,153 reviews
    Stunning Room and exceptional . Hubby loved the hospitality all but most importantly Yunis who took him for tea cross the road with the locals Thank you to all staff and a huge thanks to the charming Manager
    Michelle
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 233 reviews
    It’s a great property with a great host. Couldn’t be happier.
    Iman
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $124.73
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 631 reviews
    Close to all tourist attractions like Sophia and Blue Mosque. The rooms are very nice, clean. The owners and staff are very nice and helped us with any enquiries and always with a smile. Ferid and his two brothers are such a great hosts and always ready to help and make our stay more comfortable. Breakfast buffet was great and fresh. If we come to Turkey again we would stay here definitely. Atifa and Adem Vehabovic
    Atifa
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $327.41
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,437 reviews
    Saleh and the reception team are great hosts. Location is perfect, to walk to main attractions and to get to tram if needed.
    Paulo
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $41.47
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,284 reviews
    My experience was great. The hostel is clean and beautiful. The hostel staff is very helpful and friendly. All tourist places are within walking distance from here. This is a very good hostel for budget travelers. Great hostel and hotel.
    Syed Alamdar Haider
    Solo traveler

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