I was guided when choosing a hotel, first of all, by the location: all the main attractions are within walking distance, there are a huge number of cafes and restaurants for every taste and budget, public transport stops nearby, shops with a minimum set of necessities literally 2 steps away, a magnificent view of the Marmara Sea. From the moment of check-in to departure, the very friendly hotel staff was attentive to all requests. The guys at the reception do not speak Russian, but with the help of an online translator they communicate without problems and help. The room is quite spacious, with a terrace overlooking the Marmara Sea. Everything you need in the room is available: wi-fi, air conditioning, kettle, hairdryer, mirror, refrigerator... A wet cleaning of the room and a change of towels were carried out every other day. Breakfast in the attic with a wonderful view of the Marmara Sea, standard for hotels. I definitely recommend this hotel for those who want to relax and get acquainted with the unique history of the city of extraordinary beauty.
Deniz houses means house by the sea, as I understand it. From this point of view, everything is fine, the view from the 3rd floor is gorgeous. The girl at the reception is super-responsive, I think her name is Seyda. She told me EVERYTHING about the best way to get there, where to eat, etc.
The hotel itself is tired, the room got caught after a small flood, judging by the ceiling. The curtains were torn off the curtains a little, the double bed was also without sophistication, my back and neck did not like it. It is also very bad with breakfast, there is 1 boiled egg and several small slices with jam, sour cream, honey, butter. You can collect bread and enjoy what you have. The dining room is on the roof, the view is chic. The hotel is 7 minutes from Sultan Akhmet Mosque. The location and responsive receptionist only save this place
The main advantage of this hotel is its location: five minutes from the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet Square and tram tracks.
Another plus: there are umbrellas for the unpredictable Istanbul weather and a good view of the strait if your room has a sea view. The embankment is 2 minutes away, there is a lot of food in the area.
Among the disadvantages: a meager monotonous breakfast (a slice of tomato and cucumber, croutons, a piece of butter, soft cheese, an egg with a tablespoon of sour cream). Jam, honey, instant coffee with milk powder, olives and olives without restriction. There were apples once in 5 days.
In the room for two, they gave 2 miniflakons of shampoo, liquid soap. No shower gel is provided, no foot towel, no slippers. The room was not cleaned, even the trash cans were not emptied once in 6 days.
In general, if you go for 2-3 nights, you can stop.