A good hotel in the very center of the old city - Sultanahmet district. Already in the lobby, there is a claim to oriental chic with an invigorating smell of air freshener.
Of the advantages:
- proximity to the center and to the sea;
- courteous staff and cleaning service every day;
- plenty of restaurants and supermarkets around;
- smart TV.
Of the cons:
- There is no central heating. You can set the air conditioner to +30, but it's not clear if it will help if the temperature outside is +3 (we were in a warm week, so we turned it on only occasionally).
- Cardboard walls. You can hear absolutely everything that happens on the stairs and in the neighboring rooms, it's very difficult to sleep in such a noise. On Saturdays, you can still hear music from the restaurant on the veranda of the last floor.
- Since there is no heating, you will not find a heated towel rail in the bathroom either - you will have to dry yourself with wet towels or change them every day, and it will simply be impossible to wash the laundry if necessary.
- There is no basic coat hanger, so if you travel in the cold season, you will put it on a chair, armchair or bed. It's a small thing, but still inconvenient.
- Breakfast. Firstly, it's until 10:30 a.m., so if you don't plan to get up early and want to lie around longer, choose a reservation without breakfast. Also, despite the fact that breakfast is as varied as possible (many types of cheese, sliced, olives, muesli, dried fruits and jams), the choice of something neutral and familiar is extremely small (nuggets, potatoes and boiled eggs).
In general, if you plan to visit the maximum number of attractions, and only spend the night at the hotel, this is a very good option. If you want to be able to relax and unwind in your room, then it's better to choose another place.