Good location in the center of Fatih: all attractions and transport are within walking distance. The hotel is clean, the towels smell a little like chlorine, which means that the linen is being disinfected. The room has a refrigerator, TV, air conditioning - everything worked. The staff speaks Russian, they are very friendly, they will always help with advice. You can book a transfer to the airport or an excursion. The breakfasts are not particularly varied, but you can have a snack. Among the disadvantages: there is a mosque nearby and I woke up early in the morning from prayer, but the children did not hear and slept peacefully. There is no elevator and the stairs are quite steep. Cats also came to our balcony, but this is a common occurrence in Istanbul. The balcony has a very beautiful view of the sea. My daughter came there 2 times, we will also be happy to return.
We settled in quickly
The room is small, but it suits us for 4 days for two
If you have a lot of things, the economy will be too small.
Clean, friendly staff, breakfast served on the terrace overlooking the sea.
In the room, despite the cold weather, the air conditioner was turned on for heating, and it was very warm.
All the sights are nearby, grocery stores, lots of cafes and restaurants are nearby.
In general, I liked the hotel.
It is located on a quiet street. Tea and coffee can be drunk around the clock, all this is available at the reception. Wi-fi is decent. The main street of the old town and the Grand Bazaar are just around the corner.
Recommendations:
- if the windows of your room face the street, people smoking and talking at the entrance can interfere at night, someone constantly comes and goes
- your number can be given to others. This is probably a Turkish habit. We have encountered her in other hotels. But for this you can get some kind of bonus here, do not hesitate))
- plumbing in the bathroom may leak, ask to fix it if it bothers, they will fix it quickly if it is technically possible
- if the windows overlook the sea and the terrace, close the windows when you leave, cats can settle with you, they are everywhere here))
There are only two advantages !
My main task was to find a hotel in the historical center and with Russian-speaking staff
The hotel is located next to the Grand Bazaar, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi and next to the Bosphorus
Really very close
And the staff is all Russian-speaking
This is where the advantages end
We had an economy room, it was difficult to book a hotel with our Russian card, but I managed to do it on the Island
The prices there were higher than everywhere else , but it was easy to book
That's why we decided to book an economy room
The number in the photo is different than in real life.
This is the ground floor, next to the kitchen
All the doors are flimsy , everyone is slamming , the audibility is very good .
The room is not ventilated, it stinks of cat urine and dampness
Dirty towels , dirty curtains , dirty bedspreads
You can open the windows, but there were cats running around, we didn't dare, but there was an air conditioner.
The room itself is tiny, just for the bed
The furniture is tired , there is no plumbing
The walls are all cleaned up
Everything is rusty
They only slept in the room
The hotel has breakfast
These are eggs to choose from omelet or fried eggs , chopped tomato , cucumber , cheese , Turkish sausage
The cost is 150 liras ~ 500₽
The staff is not very friendly, they did not enter into our position by ordering a taxi, (they found out from the administrator about the cost of a taxi to the airport, agreed with him that for $ 30 to call us a taxi to the airport (they have prices from euros)
When we came to order a taxi back, there was already another administrator, who said that a taxi costs only 35 euros, but can arrange for 30 euros, we informed that we only have dollars. We were agreed in 35 dollars!! We left the last money for the taxi right here, the initial amount. To which we were informed without offense , you can only pay $ 35 )
As a result, they found and agreed with the taxi driver themselves
The staff did not see us off at the eviction in any way , they were on the phones
They didn't say anything about how we left
It 's very strange , somehow it didn 't feel good.
I stayed in a two-bed room. The room was located on the reception floor. For some reason, there were no nets in the room, when the window was opened, the cats jumped from the roof directly into the room. The air conditioner is not working seasonally yet, but it was already hot. But these are small things. When I checked in, they didn't tell me that there was a kitchen, only after 3 days I found out. Cleaning was done only when I asked, not by default. I had to ask 3 times, once I took out the garbage myself, since I returned to the room, and the garbage from yesterday managed to start smelling. I must say that after the request to take out the trash, on the trail.we cleaned everything all day, made the bed, changed towels, etc., although I said that it was not necessary, it was necessary to take out the garbage. That is, in 7 days of arrival, they were cleaned 3 times after requests, but they were thoroughly cleaned, and not for show. That is, they seem to be doing well, they always respond to requests. What can I say for myself. There was nothing wrong, but I didn't have enough service. It would be nice if the guy at the reception told me everything in detail when checking in, and if they had a problem with the staff (only 1 cleaner worked), so they just told me, like, sorry, there will be no cleaning today, you can take out your garbage yourself and put it at the door, for example. Naturally, I understand that this happens. In general, I would like more contact. Then I would have left 5 stars. There is also a strong audibility in the hotel, but again, it would leave 5 stars. The price is not bad, the room is huge, the location is good, tea and coffee, sea view, it was all worth it, despite the disadvantages.
I recommend the location is perfect, excellent rooms and breakfasts, room cleaning, very friendly staff
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Дмитрий Мещеряков
Level 6 Local Expert
January 14
For those who just need to spend the night, wash and have breakfast. If for a low price, then a good hotel
Don't expect a fancy renovation, the photo is better than in real life. WiFi is good. They speak Russian, but not all of them.
The main disadvantage is a very steep narrow staircase. If you have problems with your legs and coordination, then it won't work for you.
You can only go to the kitchen when you are being fed. Unfortunately, they won't let you in at any other time. There is no kettle in the room, so you need to go to the front door of the hotel for boiling water, where there is a kettle. In our case, we went down from the 4th floor and went up this staircase with boiling water.
A small cozy hotel. We rested at the end of October. The room had a sea view. A small room, but quite decent. Air conditioning, refrigerator worked. The balcony is small, but it is very pleasant to sit on it both in the morning and in the evening. Breakfasts are meager and monotonous. The bread was delicious. The reception staff was very pleased. They speak Russian and are always ready to help.
A small pleasant hotel, breakfast on the terrace overlooking the sea, very convenient location - 6 minutes to Sultanahmet. The staff speaks Russian, so there are no difficulties.
Autumn friendly staff, always ready to help, interested in how things are, and how the mood is. The attic room needs renovation, but it's a small thing. Atmospheric spiral staircase, will not leave anyone indifferent 🤭
after 18 km traveled in a day, you climb it with your last breath. The breakfasts are monotonous, but quite satisfying (boiled egg, sausage, cheese, butter, bread).
We arrived from Istanbul yesterday. The trip was for 4 days. We stayed at this hotel. The rooms are ordinary, all we needed was to sleep, take a shower, since we did not come to sit in the room. We cleaned and changed towels every day. The price is very affordable. The breakfasts are monotonous, but we ate too much. Thanks to the cook! We had a room on the top floor, so after hiking in Istanbul, of course, it was a bit difficult to climb the stairs, but, nothing, we managed. Thanks to the guys at the reception, they solved all problems promptly, they were always friendly, they would offer tea, coffee, and chat. If I return to Istanbul, I will definitely stay at this hotel. The location is excellent, all the sights are nearby, despite the fact that the hotel is in a very quiet location. Thanks to all the staff for the warm welcome🥰
With three stars, you should not expect an interior and other 5 stars. But at the same time, I would like to leave the most wonderful review for a small but comfortable room, a comfortable bed and pillows, more than enough breakfast, a delicious omelette, cleanliness in the breakfast area and in general in the hotel and wonderful staff. At the entrance at the reception, the guys who immediately captivate with their hospitality and friendliness, and all their advice and recommendations turned out to be correct. Well, the location is very good. Thank you and good luck to the hotel.
A simple and cozy hotel in the heart of the old town! all the sights are within walking distance.
We stayed for two days - that's it!
Thanks to the administration for the hospitality!
The staff is Russian-speaking
The hotel is dirty, the breakfasts are meager compared to the neighboring hotels. The hotel is located in such a way that the transfer does not approach it, you need to climb a steep mountain and back with suitcases. The only plus is that the mule screams relatively quietly.
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Ирина Слесарева
Level 7 Local Expert
October 12, 2023
Great hotel..
Very friendly and caring staff.
Breakfast.. Special thanks.. A woman who cooks...
everything is very tasty😋
Above all. The street is not noisy..
And very close to all the attractions.
If I go to Istanbul, I will definitely go to this hotel
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Лупоглазов
Level 3 Local Expert
January 18, 2024
The very center of the city, everything is nearby within walking distance. The hotel is wonderful, the staff all speak Russian, will tell you in detail, offer a variety of cheap excursions. Delicious breakfasts.
Thanks to the staff, everything was super, especially the sea view.but we paid extra for it on purpose.poor dry cleaning, clean linen and towels of the second freshness or even the third.and so everything is super
The place is very pleasant, not chic, but the guys have an understanding of how it should be and they adhere to it as much as possible. In short, the room is warm, clean, the furniture is normal, all issues are resolved promptly. In general, for the cost and against the background of the rest, I highly recommend it. I want to say a special thank you to Aimen, a very friendly and sympathetic person, solved all the issues very quickly, rested with the child, so it was important. In general, I highly recommend the hotel and the Aimen.
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Рустам Хасанов
Level 7 Local Expert
September 11, 2023
Positive:
+ location
+ pleasant staff
+ administrators know Russian
+ breakfast
+ price
Cons:
- the room is poorly cleaned, very dirty
- the shower is leaking
- for 3 days, the towel and bed have not been changed once
- noise insulation, or rather, there is none.
- the area of the room is small
Convenient location.
Despite the fact that there is no elevator, we were helped by very friendly boys-administrators - they lifted the baby to the third floor. The room was warm, they gave us a triple instead of a double.
Cozy atmosphere, no smell of cigarettes. The linen was clean, the cleaning was done every day by smiling women
We were in double room 202, clean, warm, which is especially important for winter (there is a battery)
Among the disadvantages are holes on the pillowcase and towel, the shower is leaking a little, and there is a lot of audibility. It is this 202 room that is located almost behind the reception, you can hear if they are talking loudly there, there is also some kind of office space in the corner where the room is located, someone came there three nights in a row at midnight and rustled loudly.
But in general, considering the previous hotel, where it was damp and smelled musty, this is a good option.