Zem Hotel
30 reviews
December 22, 2024
A small hotel in the very center of the old part of Fatih. You'll have to walk uphill from the hotel to the bus stop, a 7-minute quiet walk. There is a laundry nearby, and things will be brought to the hotel. The rooms themselves are small, but quite enough. They cleaned daily, hung a do not disturb sign, and there was no particular need for cleaning. The reception staff is very nice and helpful. I think it's a great location at a good price.
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May 10
Definitely 5⭐️ Were in Istanbul from 11.04 to 18.05 and spent the whole week in Zem(e). This hotel and the Fatih area itself have become a pleasant discovery.
I must say right away that we took tickets and accommodation separately, so everything came out at a very pleasant price (even during the tulip festival) of 27,000rubles.
Free Wi-Fi at the reception and on each floor, water, coffee, tea are also offered and are not limited.
The restaurant is still being finalized, but it should appear in the future (xs, maybe someone will be lucky to find it).
The rooms are clean and compact. Everything you need is there. There was no noise, as everyone walks and comes in the evening. Our balcony-window overlooked the backyard, so every morning we were greeted by blooming mini-trees, seals and locals with cups of coffee.
The renovation is fresh and couldn't be better for 27 thousand. Cleaning every day, linen and towels are clean. There is always hot water.
There is a Russian-speaking staff: umbrellas, a freezer for medicines, dry cleaning - everything is organized.
There are grocery stores nearby: shok (like our mini-Auchan), local people buy there.
One of the advantages is that all historical sights are nearby. Cisterns, museums, mosques, the Grand Bazaar and the Egyptian Bazaar (through it you get off at the Eminyunyu stop and you already find yourself at the Galata Bridge; trams run from there along the Bosphorus and to the Asian part). Overall, I think the rest was a success.
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May 5
Overall, it's not a bad hotel.
One of the advantages: The location is close to the trams. If you take a bus from the airport yourself, you can walk from the bus stop. The staff is also very friendly.
One of the disadvantages: noise insulation. This is the most basic disadvantage. When people walk in the next room, it feels like it's in your hallway. There are also problems with the size of the room. It's very cramped and it doesn't make you feel comfortable.
Result. In general, the city is not for staying in a hotel. If you only come to spend the night, then it's a great hotel.
Of the cons
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December 7, 2024
Nice hotel, friendly staff.The rooms are cozy and clean.There are no toothbrushes or toothpaste in the room.The location is convenient, all the sights are within walking distance.the department has an elevator, which is important
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May 9
I really liked the little hotel. Great location! The staff is polite and attentive. The room is small, but very cozy and beautiful! In general, I recommend it!!!!!!
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January 25
Pleasant, small hotel in the center of Istanbul for a comfortable stay☺️👍 rooms are clean, bed linen is fresh, tea, coffee, sea view😇
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October 23, 2024
4 stars only because of the noise insulation, when the neighbors come, it feels like they are in your hallway)) and so the hotel is clean. Good. The rooms are small. There is no terrace, as I understand it, it is in development. There are no breakfasts either. There is water/tea at the reception. There are no toothbrushes, no toothpaste. There is a gel/shampoo. There is a hair dryer. The kettle is NOT in every room. There is a TV, there are many channels, 2-4 Russian channels. There is a refrigerator, it freezes badly, it is clean for a mini bar. One closet is quite normal if you didn't take your entire wardrobe with you. Pedestal. There is only one European outlet by the bed, no adapter is needed. The glasses are paper, only at the reception. Towels and cleaning every day. There is a view from the window (if you look sideways), but only on high floors. The elevator is working. There are Russian-speaking staff at the reception. A transfer/taxi can be called. It is Located In the historical quarter. Near the Grand Bazaar, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia mosque, Topkapi, all within walking distance. Yandex has it on the map. In Maps.me not on the map. There is a tram stop nearby. Sultanahmet Square. If you go down, there is an embankment nearby. Nearby there is a Migros supermarket, alcohol shops and many cafes (they are here on every corner). A budget option, for your money. You can live. The price is acceptable.
P.S. Photo from room 505, fifth floor. Windows to the courtyard. Video of the street where the main entrance is.
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April 13, 2024
I was lucky to find this hotel.
We rested for three days in Istanbul.
The location is a huge plus.
All the sights are nearby.
The kindness and responsiveness of the administrators pleased us.
The rooms themselves are not new, it is clear that they are inhabited, but clean and comfortable.
The room had everything you needed.
Recommendation: do not boil tap water, it is better to buy bottles of water in the store😊
I definitely recommend this hotel!
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February 5
A good hotel for your money. A week of accommodation cost us 15 thousand. One disadvantage is the cardboard walls. The rooms are small but beautiful. We didn't have a view of the street. There was a renovation in the restaurant, so we had no food. Definitely recommend it
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October 23, 2023
We stayed at the Zem Hotel for a week. Only the most pleasant impressions. You feel like a dear guest. The guys at the reception are very friendly, everyone knows Russian. Special thanks to Melis, he showed everything, gave advice, very friendly and unobtrusive.
The hotel is very clean, the furniture is good. The room has a refrigerator, safe, kettle, underfloor heating in the bathroom. Downstairs there is a cooler, tea, coffee for hotel guests for free. Very comfortable and cozy.
The location is super convenient. All the main attractions are within walking distance, the tram stop is a 5-minute walk away.
I recommend the hotel from the bottom of my heart. If there was an opportunity to give a rating of 10 stars, then I would.
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May 30, 2024
A budget solution for accommodation in Istanbul. It's not very easy to find, but the navigator knows this place. There is a paid parking nearby: you give the keys, 10 euros and the valet steals the car to the parking lot. Among the advantages in the lobby are tea, coffee for free and 24-hour service. Central areas, cafes and attractions are within walking distance. The hotel itself is small, clean, and budget friendly. Do not expect more from him, but you will be able to spend the night inexpensively and comfortably.
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October 4, 2024
Great hotel, well done guys. I really liked it and recommend it to everyone.the prices are reasonable, the quality of service is 100%. They will tell you everything, tell you and even meet you!
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April 4
Pleasant host and staff, tea, coffee, solve any issues , excellent location. I recommend
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May 2, 2024
Excellent location, everything is within walking distance. The rooms are clean, towels are changed every day.The receptionist speaks Russian, helps with the selection of excursions, special thanks to him for everything😊I highly recommend the hotel👍
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April 14, 2024
Nice, not a big hotel. Friendly reception, tea and coffee are always offered.
The room was cleaned daily, the towels were dry and clean. The air conditioning system is working. There is drinking water in the room, the bed is clean and fresh.
Thanks for the reception.
All attractions are within walking distance)
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November 25, 2023
I am in this hotel.
I completely agree with all previous reviews.
A little from myself:
- Cons
1. Really no sound insulation. The doors are cardboard, the walls are not much better. If you sleep well, then this is not a problem. Otherwise, you will hear everything that is happening in the corridor and in the neighboring rooms, even if the neighbors are talking a little louder than a whisper.
2. Don't count on beautiful views. There are nondescript buildings around, something is being built right under the window, and even through double-glazed windows (also cardboard by the way) you will hear workers even from the upper floors.
3. The hotel is located on a street that runs at an angle of about 30-45 degrees to the horizon, so for those with health problems, it will be problematic. Although I observed local old ladies who calmly climbed this cobbled street and quite calmly overcame a steep climb. Here, apparently, it's a matter of habit.
4. Although the hotel is new, but there are already visible flaws here and there that are not eliminated and are waiting for it to "die completely". It wasn't critical to me.
Of the minuses, perhaps everything, the rest is positive.
- Advantages
1. The hotel is fresh, two years ago they were doing repairs according to the staff of the reception desk.
2. I was out of season, the price tag really pleased with the price-quality ratio.
3. Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque are really 10-15 minutes on foot, no more.
4. Tea, coffee and drinking water from the cooler at the reception are available free of charge and around the clock. Do not abuse it and take it to the room, at any time you can go down by elevator in a small hotel and make yourself a glass or two. And then the management will calculate the costs and cover this pleasant moment :)
5. Round-the-clock reception with guys from Turkmenistan. Murad, Meiris and Ali take turns and whatever mood they have, they will tell, help and show everything in Russian, Turkish, English and, of course, Turkmen.
6. The Internet works fine, it catches everywhere, but when there are a lot of connections at once, it slows down a little, but in general it is acceptable for emails and social networks. I haven't tried the video, but I think it will pull too.
7. The hotel really has a relaxing atmosphere at home, well, everything else did not cause any negativity.
Another point: some of the photos posted on all booking sites do not correspond to reality, they are from some old hotel, which seems to have been demolished. I don't know why to publish them, if everything is fine as it is? But this is generally a feature of Istanbul non-chain hotels: embellish and add what is not there. The rooms do not have underfloor heating in the bathroom (where did one of the visitors find it?), as well as the hotel itself does not have a panoramic roof terrace, it is only in the plans. Photos that do not correspond to reality: with a facade in blue tones, rooms in white and blue tones, a bathroom in gray striped tiles, a gray-white-red reception with a carpet on the floor - this is not! Rooms in gray-white-yellow shades are now what they really are. And keep in mind that the photos are taken with a volume effect and in fact everything is much more compact than it looks in the photo :) Photos from real rooms are attached, I managed to live in 2 of them (the difference in area and price).
In general, I am very satisfied, I even wanted to stay longer, but the program of movements, alas, did not allow this:(
Have a good rest and only positive emotions and impressions! Istanbul definitely deserves it:)))
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February 27
We stayed at this hotel twice, I like everything. Clean and cozy 👍
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February 18, 2024
I was at the hotel at the end of January, I liked everything, the staff is super, great location, tram stop T1 is within walking distance, 500 meters to Hagia Sophia Cathedral.
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May 20, 2024
Excellent hotel in the historical center. The rooms are modern, cleaned every day, the staff always solved any issues. Recommend 💯
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April 17, 2024
Responsive staff. Convenient location next to the tram tracks. Much is within walking distance.
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August 14, 2023
We had a vacation in Istanbul with my wife in July 2023. We rented a room on the third floor, the windows to the courtyard are a big plus, firstly there is no noise, secondly there is always shade and the room does not heat up. The room is new and clean. Excellent staff (hello Murat), all three speak Russian well. One disadvantage of the hotel is the lack of sound insulation, words cannot convey it :(
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June 14, 2023
A couple of important points!!! 1- we were not deceived upon check-in- no room replacements, no reservation and other favorite intoxicating Istanbul stories! Anyone who has come across will appreciate the 2nd hotel is clean, modern and spacious enough!!! Although it is located in the center.
The tram is 5 minutes away, there are decent cafes down the street. There is a yellow taxi from the airport without any problems. But I advise you to take a taximeter from the stele!!!
The staff is excellent, they will tell you where it is better to take a river tramway or get to any location
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November 11, 2024
Everything is clean and cozy, cleaned every day
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October 21, 2024
A good hotel, everything is within walking distance
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June 1, 2023
We stayed there for the second time. I like everything. It's a little problematic with sound insulation, but in general everything is great. Thank you.
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March 9
Everything's fine
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November 27, 2023
Very nice hotel with a good location
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August 18, 2022
a very nice hotel, in the very center of the old town, nearby there is everything you need - cafes, shops. check-in is no problem, the rooms are cozy and clean.
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June 17, 2023
Great hotel, I liked it
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September 2, 2023
Cool
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