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Emirhan Guesthouse & Suites, hotel in Istanbul

Emirhan Guesthouse & Suites is a recently renovated guest house in the center of Istanbul, a 9-minute walk from Blue Mosque and 0.6 miles from Hagia Sophia.

It was located close to tourist attractions.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
126 reviews
Price from$126.43per night
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.

My experience was nothing but amazing no notes 10/10
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
330 reviews
Price from$87.32per night
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.

The breakfast is rich and has many varieties. Also, the breakfast terrace has a beautiful Bosphorus view. The location of the hotel is great. You can walk in a minute to all the restaurants and bars on the next street and all the historic places to see within walking distance, the taxi station is also very close if you need it.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
675 reviews
Price from$76.40per night
HOPEFULL HOTEL, hotel in Istanbul

HOPEFULL HOTEL enjoys a location in Istanbul, 1.2 miles from Suleymaniye Mosque and 1.1 miles from Hagia Sophia.

Very rude receptionist who doesn't speak good English! We arrived late and they refused to give us a room saying there has been a mistake in their system and that there is not room left! What a shameful and ridiculous reason! They simply said in English "No room go somewhere else"
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
246 reviews
Price from$73.68per night
Mas Suites Karaköy, hotel in Istanbul

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

Bathtub
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
294 reviews
Price from$171.70per 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.

The location was so good !!! And the owner was very good with us.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
263 reviews
Price from$100.42per night
Tulip Guesthouse, hotel in Istanbul

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.

The hotel was clean. The staff is very friendly, introduced me to good local restaurants and helped me find a dentist when I chipped my tooth.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated excellent
Excellent
654 reviews
Price from$70.95per night
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.

Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
199 reviews
Price from$73.11per night
Galata Life Istanbul, hotel in Istanbul

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

Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
182 reviews
Price from$84.05per night
Estampolis Hotel, hotel in Istanbul

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.

Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
8 reviews
Price from$38.42per night
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  • Marmara Guesthouse
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 675 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.

  • Ahmet Efendi Evi
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 330 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.

  • Tulip Guesthouse
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 654 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.

    Good location (all in a 5 min around), friendly and helpful staff

  • Ararat Hotel
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 263 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 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 53 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 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 92 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.

    Everything. Extended the stay an extra week. Great place.

  • TAKS-INN Suites
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 359 reviews

    TAKS-INN Suites is a recently renovated guest house in the center of Istanbul, a 7-minute walk from Istiklal Street and 0.8 miles from Istanbul Congress Center.

    Excellent staff, smoothest checkin and perfect location

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

    Fener sweet enjoys a location in Istanbul, 1.8 miles from Suleymaniye Mosque and 2.3 miles from Galata Tower. The air-conditioned accommodations are 1.8 miles from Spice Bazaar.

    Everything. Murat was so friendly and accommodating.

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  • HOPEFULL HOTEL
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 246 reviews

    HOPEFULL HOTEL enjoys a location in Istanbul, 1.2 miles from Suleymaniye Mosque and 1.1 miles from Hagia Sophia.

    The everything is superb! owners are really friendly

  • Galata Life Istanbul
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 182 reviews

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

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

  • Gul Sultan Hotel
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 199 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!

  • Estampolis Hotel
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 8 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.

  • Utarit Hotel
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,359 reviews

    Utarit Hotel offers rooms in Istanbul near Dolmabahce Clock Tower and Galata Tower. This guest house provides luggage storage space and free Wifi.

    For the affordable price unbeatable. Lovely balcony.

  • Benan Apartment
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 318 reviews

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

    Everything was very very nice, it's a fantastic place.

  • Puffin Suites
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 85 reviews

    Puffin Suits offers accommodations in Istanbul. Certain units feature a seating area where you can relax.

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

  • Sultan Mansion
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 75 reviews

    Built in a 200-year-old building, and totally renovated in 2013, Sultan Mansion is located in the Historic Peninsula of Istanbul.

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

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

    Feeling at home in İstanbul Center 5 Minutes walk to The Ataköy Metro Station & Metrobus offers accommodations in Istanbul, 7.8 miles from Suleymaniye Mosque and 8.3 miles from Spice Bazaar.

    Доброжелательный хозяин. Очень чисто. Место расположения.

  • Mas Suites Karaköy
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 294 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.

  • CLK Suites Hotel
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 28 reviews

    CLK Suites Hotel enjoys a location in Istanbul, 3.2 miles from Istanbul Congress Center and 3.3 miles from Taksim Metro Station.

    L’emplacement et la propreté ainsi que les équipements

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

    Emirhan Guesthouse & Suites is a recently renovated guest house in the center of Istanbul, a 9-minute walk from Blue Mosque and 0.6 miles from Hagia Sophia.

    Comfortable rooms, perfectly located for exploring

  • Mimoza Guesthouse
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 94 reviews

    A recently renovated guest house, Mimoza Guesthouse offers accommodation in Istanbul.

    - Die Lage ist perfekt - sehr nettes Personal - sehr sauber

  • Hotel Han
    Central location
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 537 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!

  • Melkan Otel Guest House
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 24 reviews

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

  • Sweet Home Kadıköy
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 95 reviews

    Sweet Home Kadıköy in Istanbul provides adults-only accommodations with a bar and a shared lounge. The air-conditioned accommodations are 2.9 miles from Maiden's Towers.

    La simplicité, L emplacement et le rapport qualité prix

  • 5 kişilik huzur dolu stüdyo daire
    Scored 6.8
    6.8
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 78 reviews

    Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Fatih district of Istanbul, 5 kişilik huzur dolu stüdyo daire is a 13-minute walk from Blue Mosque.

    Perfect location Friendly staff Good value for money

  • Scored 6.4
    6.4
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 154 reviews

    Transit 77 is a recently renovated homestay in Istanbul where guests can make the most of its garden and bar.

    Все отлично, очень добрый и заботливый работает там(Юссуф)

  • Transit 7
    Scored 5.7
    5.7
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 118 reviews

    25 miles from Dolmabahce Clock Tower in Istanbul, Transit 7 features accommodations with access to a public bath.

    Location close to SAW airport. The host Abdu is very helpful.

  • Transit 777
    Scored 5.5
    5.5
    Rated fair
    Average
     · 225 reviews

    A recently renovated homestay, Transit 777 offers accommodation in Istanbul.

    مكان نظيف سرير مريح موظفين ودودين المنطقة امنه قريب جداً من المطار

  • Belya konuk evi
    Scored 1.0
    1.0
    Rated very poor
    Very Poor
     · 1 review

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

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Homestays That Guests Love in Istanbul

  • Avg. price/night: $79.68
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 483 reviews
    Lovely host Faruk. Great, clean room. Elevator available hence good for those with heavy luggage. Well located at Taksim square.
    Jia Ying
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 166 reviews
    Great host, very helpful taking care of things. Transfer service good. Was in family/top floor apartment, very spacious - two large bedrooms - and the terrace was cool for a sundowner. Lot of steps up to door but that was no trouble for us. Good location just south of Galata Tower.
    Jonathan
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $96.71
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 803 reviews
    Great, safe location. Friendly staff with recommendations for restaurants. Fun hostel activities at reasonable prices. Was a great hostel stay!
    Alta
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $60.91
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 441 reviews
    Very nice patio, friendly host and personnel, good location. At some nights we would sit with other guests and one of the locals played guitar on the patio. Would recommend and book again!
    Burak
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $156.70
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,727 reviews
    Ercan was a very good host at reception. Dealt with any issues we had with professionalism and care
    Livyar
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $58.94
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 82 reviews
    Mr.erıc was great host.Rooms are big and dont pay attention to bad comments.This hotel is the best
    peiyi
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $41.26
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,210 reviews
    Great locals spot
    Shahid
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $212.15
    Scored 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 16 reviews
    Great hosts and very easy going.
    Hasan
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $94.63
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 802 reviews
    Clean. Cozy. Managed by family which takes personal interest. Baran was a good host. Small cafe on ground floor which gives a homely feel. Nice restaurants nearby with live music. Small Indian restaurant Masala Magic with tasty food.
    Suresh
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $55.99
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,292 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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