It was my first time in Istanbul, so I chose a hotel closer to the main attractions. For such a bustling city, the hotel is located on a relatively quiet street in Sultanahmet district!
We stayed at the hotel from 31.10 to 3.11.24
Attractions.
Historical sights such as Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia Cathedral, the underground Cistern Basilica reservoir and the Blue Mosque are within a 3-5-minute walk.
Public transport is also 3-5 minutes away. We reached Beyoglu district (Galata Tower, Istiklal) by tram, the nearest stop is Gulhane. Vesnegiler Metro Station is a 20-minute walk past the Grand Bazaar.
The staff at the hotel is very friendly and friendly, they will tell you everything (there are Russian speakers).
A deposit of $ 100 is charged upon check-in, but we were not charged.
We arrived at the hotel at 10 a.m., the room was given immediately. We lived in room 105 - small, but with everything we need. Air conditioning, clothes hangers, safe, 2 bottles of water per day,
tea station, minibar (paid), Wi-Fi.
In the bathroom: towels (2 bath towels, 2 small ones, 1 for feet), hair dryer, shower stall, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, cotton swabs, discs, nail file, comb, toothpaste + brush, shaving kit. Slippers, and a bathrobe were provided upon request.
Our window looked out onto a passing street. When choosing a room, please note that the hotel has rooms without a view, this is when the wall of the neighboring building is opposite the window, at a distance of 1 meter.
Room cleaning and towel change every day. It can be seen that the towels are already old, gray, but clean.
The BREAKFASTS are excellent from 7.30 to 10.30: soup, boiled eggs, omelette, lots of greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, cheeses, olives, yoghurts, pancakes, fruits, dried fruits, tea, coffee. There is no porridge) The waiters quickly clean the dirty tables, there are always places.
The hotel has a free hammam and sauna, but we did not use it.
The only drawback is the sound insulation, conversations in the next room are perfectly audible.
In general, the hotel left only pleasant impressions!
The hotel seems to be quite good. The breakfasts are varied. The location is close to the center. The Topkany Palace Museum is a 5-minute walk away. But there were three adults and we booked three separate and full beds. We were accommodated in a double room with a cot. It was very cramped for three people. When asked why we were so settled, they replied that the travel agency had paid. I think we were deceived by Biblio Globus. That's not how the room booked us. We walked all day and came to spend the night in the evening. But it was still a little cramped.
I give 3 stars only for a good location and proximity to historical sites. Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Egyptian market, Grand Bazaar, etc. Everything is within walking distance. The hotel is small. The staff is good. Rooms.... Wildly small. Sitting on the toilet, you wash your hands without getting up. Lying in bed, your feet rest against a TV stand or a refrigerator. The furniture and pastel linen are old and dirty. The breakfasts are disgusting. In a word, I don't recommend going there anymore.