We rested at the Ilkay Hotel with my husband and daughter in October 2024. From the first minute we fell in love with the hotel, the area where it is located and the whole of Istanbul! The location is very convenient, in the heart of Istanbul. All the attractions are very close, the tram stop is nearby, it is easy to get to remote areas. The street where the hotel is located is very busy, there are many shops and cafes, everything is open until late at night, adding a special oriental flavor!!! The hotel staff is very polite and attentive, the rooms are modest but very clean, there are absolutely no foreign odors, cleaning and changing towels every day, bed linen every three days. The room is small, but very reasonably arranged, everything is convenient and comfortable. Water, tea, and coffee are replenished every day. There is a kettle, a safe. The windows of our room faced the street. The noise did not bother us, on the contrary, we were only glad that we could look at Istanbul at any time of the day. The breakfasts are excellent. They are very satisfying and varied. There are hot dishes. You eat so much that you have enough before dinner, which of course is very convenient and saves time if you want to see a lot in Istanbul. There is only one conclusion: a great hotel for a good price. Fans of intense travel programs, come here!!! The perfect combination of low price, comfort and convenience of location!!!
For the first time in Istanbul, we chose this hotel and did not regret it. The location is very good: near Gulhane Park, within walking distance of Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Galata Bridge, Bosphorus, Suleymaniye Mosque. Upon arrival, they asked for a quiet room, our wishes were taken into account (room 202, courtyard view) . In the morning we were woken up by the cries of seagulls, but otherwise complete peace. They don't speak Russian at the reception. The room is small. The room is clean, cozy, the battery is working, but somehow periodically. They weren't frozen, but it wasn't particularly warm either. There is no heated towel rail in the bathroom. In the room: slippers, hair dryer, shampoo-gel soap, kettle, cups, bring water, tea, coffee, sugar, milk powder. There is a safe, there is no refrigerator. They clean every day, change towels, make the bed. The beds are comfortable. Buffet breakfast in the bar on the ground floor: delicious, varied, there is always something hot, snacks, croissants, fruits. I will recommend the hotel to my friends.
A great hotel for the unassuming tourist. Location near the Gulhane tram stop. 5 minutes to Aksaray Station and Eminenyu Pier. 10 minutes to Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet. Getting to any point in Istanbul is easy. Breakfast buffet from 7:30 to 10:30. We always went at 8, there was a full set of dishes. Vegetables, cheese, sausage, fruit, hot, honey, jams - enough for half a day. Room cleaning every day. Despite the fact that the windows of the room faced the street with the tram, I slept fine. I highly recommend the hotel if you need a good place to explore the city.