10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2024
Fabulous hotel with a great location.
Fabulous hotel in a great location in the amazing Istanbul! The hotel looks like it was recently renovated as all the decoration is very contemporary & funky, whilst also maintaining the character of the old building.
It’s location is great - 15 minutes walk from the grand bazaar, the blue mosque, 5 minutes more to Hagia-Sophia Sofia and then 5 minutes more to topkapi palace.
Directly opposite a train stop which goes to Yenikapi where you can pick up the metro - or you can walk to Yenikapi in about 25 minutes. Metro system is great & easy to use with an Istanbulkart.
Staff were lovely & kept the cafe open for us when we arrived late.
The area feels very alive and full of people going about their daily lives. If you prefer a sterile, tourist area this is not it but it feels absolutely alive and gives you a great feel for Istanbul. They have a cafe underneath or there is a street with many restaurants just around the corner.
Amazing views from the rooftop terrace - overlooking the Sea of Marmara and the blue mosque / Hagia-Sophia / sulimanye mosque.
Emma
Emma, 3-night family trip
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