Excellent hotel and staff who really care. I mentioned that I was in Istanbul for the marathon and they gave me lots of extra water and coffee without me having to ask.
They also sent me a nice sweet treat for free on my birthday, which was a really pleasant surprise.
Excellent hotel and staff who really care. I mentioned that I was in Istanbul for the marathon and they gave me lots of extra water and coffee without me having to ask.
They also sent me a nice sweet treat for free on my birthday, which was a really pleasant surprise.
william
Reviewed November 8, 2026Reviewed November 8, 2026
I had a great stay at the hotel, very conviently situated as it was near the main sites. The terrace restaurant had fantastic views of the surrounding areas. Staff were friendly and helpful.
I had a great stay at the hotel, very conviently situated as it was near the main sites. The terrace restaurant had fantastic views of the surrounding areas. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Khan
Reviewed September 21, 2023Reviewed September 21, 2023
The Hotel is beautifully designed and well planned with every amenity we needed for our stay. Lovely relaxing atmosphere and within walking distance to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia and many other tourist spots. Tram line is also very close by. Staff went the extra mile and were available 24hrs a day to help us with everything we needed. We had a very comfortable stay and would definitely use Fer again.
The Hotel is beautifully designed and well planned with every amenity we needed for our stay. Lovely relaxing atmosphere and within walking distance to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia and many other tourist spots. Tram line is also very close by. Staff went the extra mile and were available 24hrs a day to help us with everything we needed. We had a very comfortable stay and would definitely use Fer again.
Great hotel. Really cannot fault it at all during our 5 night stay.
Staff friendly and helpful. Furkan the bellboy (unsure of spelling) went over and above to help us.
Only 5 min walk to main attractions and main street.
Very clean with maid service every day.
Would definitely recommend arcadia blue.
Great hotel. Really cannot fault it at all during our 5 night stay.
Staff friendly and helpful. Furkan the bellboy (unsure of spelling) went over and above to help us.
Only 5 min walk to main attractions and main street.
Very clean with maid service every day.
Would definitely recommend arcadia blue.
Sharon
Reviewed October 20, 2024Reviewed October 20, 2024
Very nice hotel. Extremely well located, close to İstiklal street, Şişane metro station. Lots of eating places close by. Staff very helpful. I had chosen a superior room which was extremely spacious and comfortable.
My only criticism would be that their breakfast was unremarkable. Having got used to other hotels having a widespread breakfast buffet, the breakfast at this hotel was quite sparse.
Very nice hotel. Extremely well located, close to İstiklal street, Şişane metro station. Lots of eating places close by. Staff very helpful. I had chosen a superior room which was extremely spacious and comfortable.
My only criticism would be that their breakfast was unremarkable. Having got used to other hotels having a widespread breakfast buffet, the breakfast at this hotel was quite sparse.
Sartaj
Reviewed October 22, 2026Reviewed October 22, 2026
I picked this hotel due to previous reviews and the closeness to some bars and istikal street and a train station.
On arrival we were lucky enough to get the top duplex which suited is for the extra size. Check in was very friendly and efficient. The staff even offered to arrange a tour for us along bosphorus river was a nice touch.
Complimentary water was also provided.
If i return to Istanbul i will definitely look to stay at The Story Pera again.
I picked this hotel due to previous reviews and the closeness to some bars and istikal street and a train station.
On arrival we were lucky enough to get the top duplex which suited is for the extra size. Check in was very friendly and efficient. The staff even offered to arrange a tour for us along bosphorus river was a nice touch.
Complimentary water was also provided.
If i return to Istanbul i will definitely look to stay at The Story Pera again.
Ian
Reviewed February 1, 2025Reviewed February 1, 2025
My stay at the mukarnas was absolutely fantastic great location brilliant , helpful and amazing staff i really enjoyed staying there and it was the second time and will be third and fourth
My stay at the mukarnas was absolutely fantastic great location brilliant , helpful and amazing staff i really enjoyed staying there and it was the second time and will be third and fourth
Mario
Reviewed December 8, 2019Reviewed December 8, 2019
This was my first time staying at GLK Hotel in Istanbul, and we had a wonderful experience. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, especially Salah at the front desk, who went out of his way to make us feel welcomed on our first arrival.
The hotel is in a fantastic location, situated in a quieter part of Istanbul’s Old City. The Blue Mosque is within walking distance, along with many of the other key tourist attractions, making it very convenient for exploring the city.
We booked a...
This was my first time staying at GLK Hotel in Istanbul, and we had a wonderful experience. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, especially Salah at the front desk, who went out of his way to make us feel welcomed on our first arrival.
The hotel is in a fantastic location, situated in a quieter part of Istanbul’s Old City. The Blue Mosque is within walking distance, along with many of the other key tourist attractions, making it very convenient for exploring the city.
We booked a...
HAWABIBI
Reviewed September 22, 2026Reviewed September 22, 2026
We stayed 6nights at The Marmara Pera Hotel and the kids loved it. The staff were very professional, welcoming and helpful. Mustafa did a great job ensuring our rooms were clean, tidy and well maintained. The location is amazing, just 2mins away from Istiklal Avenue, and 10mins walk away from major landmarks like the Galata Tower and approx. 30-35mins from the Mosques. The views from the room were amazing with the large windows allowing for a great snapshot of the beautiful Istanbul landscape....
We stayed 6nights at The Marmara Pera Hotel and the kids loved it. The staff were very professional, welcoming and helpful. Mustafa did a great job ensuring our rooms were clean, tidy and well maintained. The location is amazing, just 2mins away from Istiklal Avenue, and 10mins walk away from major landmarks like the Galata Tower and approx. 30-35mins from the Mosques. The views from the room were amazing with the large windows allowing for a great snapshot of the beautiful Istanbul landscape....
Amiral Palace Hotel is a must for anybody visiting Istanbul. The property is located in the old town of Istanbul and is walking distance from the major sites of Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque and Aya Sofia. The hotel has undergone a recent refurb and is the only hotel on the stretch to have a swimming pool and sauna facilities. It boasts a rooftop terrace and has its own renowned chef Mrs. Esra Tonelli who won Mastercook. The hotel staff are extremely friendly and are so helpful. Overall an...
Amiral Palace Hotel is a must for anybody visiting Istanbul. The property is located in the old town of Istanbul and is walking distance from the major sites of Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque and Aya Sofia. The hotel has undergone a recent refurb and is the only hotel on the stretch to have a swimming pool and sauna facilities. It boasts a rooftop terrace and has its own renowned chef Mrs. Esra Tonelli who won Mastercook. The hotel staff are extremely friendly and are so helpful. Overall an...
Haqeel
Reviewed February 27, 2022Reviewed February 27, 2022
Great location, excellent service and brilliant restaurants. We stayed for four nights and had dinners in all the restaurants. Food quality (from Turkish to Japanese) is top notch. Hotel staff are always attentive and caring. In a nutshell, it is one of the best hotels we stayed in.
Great location, excellent service and brilliant restaurants. We stayed for four nights and had dinners in all the restaurants. Food quality (from Turkish to Japanese) is top notch. Hotel staff are always attentive and caring. In a nutshell, it is one of the best hotels we stayed in.
First of all, a huge thank you to Engin, Hussein, Murat and everyone at Emerald Mansion Hotel for being such wonderful hosts! They were warm, pleasant and welcoming from the moment I arrived at the hotel and Engin was more than happy to help plan my itinerary on days I made few plans. Hussein was equally as hospitable when booking my itinerary.
I really cannot fault my stay at Emerald Mansion Hotel; it’s clean, new, comfortable and within striking distance to Sultanahmet Square where you can...
First of all, a huge thank you to Engin, Hussein, Murat and everyone at Emerald Mansion Hotel for being such wonderful hosts! They were warm, pleasant and welcoming from the moment I arrived at the hotel and Engin was more than happy to help plan my itinerary on days I made few plans. Hussein was equally as hospitable when booking my itinerary.
I really cannot fault my stay at Emerald Mansion Hotel; it’s clean, new, comfortable and within striking distance to Sultanahmet Square where you can...
Room was clean and comfortable. Staff were very helpful.
Excellent location next to heart of entertainment area off Istiqlal. the downside is that it can be noisy till late.
Room was clean and comfortable. Staff were very helpful.
Excellent location next to heart of entertainment area off Istiqlal. the downside is that it can be noisy till late.
Quentin
Reviewed October 19, 2026Reviewed October 19, 2026
Wonderful palace building, dated 1910. Central to Sultanahmet old historic centre of Istanbul. All sites walkable. Yet a haven of peace and tranquility with lovely gardens. Excellent rooms: we had 302 with perfect view of Blue Mosque and Sea of Marmara. Staff friendly, kind, professional. Breakfast spread excellent.
Wonderful palace building, dated 1910. Central to Sultanahmet old historic centre of Istanbul. All sites walkable. Yet a haven of peace and tranquility with lovely gardens. Excellent rooms: we had 302 with perfect view of Blue Mosque and Sea of Marmara. Staff friendly, kind, professional. Breakfast spread excellent.
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