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Reviews of Naz Wooden House Inn - Byzantine House

Naz Wooden House Inn - Byzantine House
Akbiyik Degirmeni sok no 7, Cankurtaran-Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 173 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 173 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 173 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 173 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 173 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fatih was a great host and the room was perfect for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kindness and hospitality of Fatih and his family was outstanding.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Jon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend visit from 13.09-2023 - 16.09.2023
I get Room nr .1 in first floore on first stage but inside air not good and no aircon working! I get change to Room 4. at 2-floor and it worked well with no aircon and I could have open door to balcony in the night.It worked well! Its no breakfast served in hotel but we had to walk to a neighbour hotel.It was ok!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vasilina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the view
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had an excellent stay at Naz wooden house. Room 4 at the back was very spacious and clean, had a fridge and a comfortable double bed and sofa that converted into a slightly less comfortable bed (but workable by using the spare duvet as an extra cover). Bathroom was clean and all worked fine. Balcony at rear of room even provided a view of sliver of Bosporus! :) there is a new electric rail line going in behind the hotel but it isn’t up and running yet so heard no trains. There is a mosque not far from the rear of the hotel and the call to prayer can be a little noisy if early in morning, but for me it added to the amazing Istanbul experience! Budget hotel so wasn’t expecting luxury but got a friendly, clean and perfectly liveable room in a great location close to all the major Istanbul sights.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Anaheim

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Raza

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and well maintained but it was too expensive for the size of the room. The room as well as the washroom were way too small. There was hardly any space to move around and for the price I paid, I would not expect such a small room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

IFUNNAYA GRACE

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great price, great staff. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

johny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are smal but cosy. The rooms are cleaned every each dayThe gentelmens in reception very nice friendy nd such a helpful . Around the hotel is most popular area for tourists . Can reccomend .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Guruprasad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Replacement hotel given which was not good
I paid a lot of money and then they downgraded my hotel all of a sudden. I was asked to pay entire amount upfront considering I would create a scene like most of the other guests did. The help at the replacement hotel was very kind. Internet was very bad.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Zeynep Sapci on 6 Feb 2022
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for taking time to provide your feedback on your recent stay with us. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will certainly help us improve our business in the future. Best Regards

8/10 Good

Hussein

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Zeynep Sapci on 6 Feb 2022
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for taking time to provide your feedback on your recent stay with us. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will certainly help us improve our business in the future. Best Regards

6/10 Okay

Tetiana

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from musta on 13 Jan 2020
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for taking time to provide your feedback on your recent stay with us. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will certainly help us improve our business in the future. Best Regards Mustafa GÖKBERK Guest Relation

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, nice rooms and good location. Walking distance to major places. Note that walking ia sometimes up and down.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from N.S. on 29 Nov 2019
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for taking time to provide your feedback on your recent stay with us. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will certainly help us improve our business in the future. Best Regards Nihat Can Sillelioğlu Guest Relation

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Good breakfast. Good for a solo traveler.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Response from N.S. on 21 Nov 2019
Thank you very much for taking time to provide your feedback on your recent stay with us. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will certainly help us improve our business in the future. Best Regards Nihat Can Sillelioğlu Guset Relation

8/10 Good

Nice, Fatih, Istanbul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the view from my window, looking down on the neighbourhood street. It was fairly quiet, but there’s nowhere in Istanbul to escape the Muslim call to prayer through the loud speakers, so don’t expect total quiet! The stairs are very steep, but there’s a strong railing to ensure safety. The room is ultra small but has everything one would need. The shower could be an issue for a large person. I liked the breakfast very much. Lots of choices. And easy to walk to local sites. Good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from N.S. on 21 Nov 2019
Thank you very much for taking time to provide your feedback on your recent stay with us. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will certainly help us improve our business in the future. Best Regards Nihat Can Sillelioğlu Guest Relation

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small and cosy, nice service, great location. The wifi was not working the day I stayed (network broadcasts but no data).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from N.S. on 19 Oct 2019
Thank you very much for taking time to provide your feedback on your recent stay with us. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will certainly help us improve our business in the future.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay, prime location, and great breakfast. The outside area is a bit noisy, but it was the only issue we had.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from N.S. on 9 Oct 2019
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for taking time to provide your feedback on your recent stay with us. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will certainly help us improve our business in the future. Best Regards Nihat Can Sillelioğlu Guset Relation

10/10 Excellent

noemi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay! Staff is kind, rooms are tidy and spacious, and location is perfect for touring some main attractions. Also the breakfast was excellent, loved it!!! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from N.S. on 2 Oct 2019
Thanks a million for your kind review. We are very happy to read that your overall experience with us was up to your expectation and you were pleased with the service you have received. We will be glad to welcome you again in our hotel. Best Regards Nihat Can Sillelioğlu Guest Relation

8/10 Good

Javzanpagam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from N.S. on 3 Sept 2019
Thank you very much for taking time to provide your feedback on your recent stay with us. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will certainly help us improve our business in the future. Best Regards Nihat Can Sillelioğlu Guset Relation

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from N.S. on 2 Sept 2019
Thank you very much for taking time to provide your feedback on your recent stay with us. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will certainly help us improve our business in the future. Best Regards Nihat Can Sillelioğlu Guest Relation

8/10 Good

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from N.S. on 22 Aug 2019
Thank you very much for taking time to provide your feedback on your recent stay with us. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will certainly help us improve our business in the future. Best Regards Nihat Can Sillelioğlu Guest Relation

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay in Old city
Very friendly staff. Warm welcome. Boutique style hotel with small number of rooms. Great advice from host. Close to Blue Mosque and other attractions in Old City. Rooms are small, but as advertised. Only problem for our room was the shower was a bit temperamental going from hot to cold
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Hakan Varan on 8 Nov 2018
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your kind review. We are glad to read that we made you feel comfortable in our hotel. We will consider your valuable feedback to improve our service quality. We hope to welcome you again. Kind Regards, Naz Wooden House hv

10/10 Excellent

caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for major sites and excellent staff
Best location for visiting sites around Sultanahmet. Good service, pickup/drop off was smooth and easy. Friendly staff, good breakfast. Would recommend. Only thing is room is a little small but you are there for the location and price is awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from hakan on 18 Oct 2018
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your kind review. We are glad to read that we made you feel comfortable in our hotel. We hope to welcome you back soon:-) Kind Regards, Naz Wooden House hv

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
perfectly situated near bazaar and great sights.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
Response from hakan on 19 Oct 2018
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your kind review. We hope to welcome you again in our hotel. Best Regards, Naz Wooden House

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the traveler who wants an old-city experience in Istanbul, this hotel is a good option. The location is handy for walking to must-see sites.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Response from Hakan Varan on 24 Oct 2018
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for sharing your comments about us. We are glad to read that we made you feel comfortable. We hope to welcome you again. Best Regards, Naz Wooden House

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location & Service. Highly recommended.
Great location, about 10 min walk from T1 Tram Line, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Archaeology museum, Hippodrome, Hagia Irene,. Lots of restaurants nearby, some will deliver to the hotel for free, just ask the front desk. Very nice people, great service. They speak English well and will help you with whatever you need. Complementary simple traditional Turkish Breakfast. Also has 24 Hours airport service for 20 Euro. Great stay. Would recommend.
Response from Tahsin Ünsal on 17 Apr 2018
Millions of thanks for your kind review. We also have been very happy to guest you and we hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards Deniz Houses...ths

8/10 Good

bajay, sydney AUS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good spot for exploring
its comfy, quiet (well not at 5:20am when the muezzins call - be prepared for that) in a great location to walk around the old town, literally stones throw from Blue Mosque. My room (single person) was very small but it was clean and had a fridge and kettle and a good heater which was needed at night (stayed in April), my only difficulty was the shower cubicle, i am 6foot tall weigh 90kgs and i could JUST get in and out of it - so no good for fatties. Daytime receptionist speaks good English, nighttime one doesn't seem to but all staff were friendly and helpful - would stay here again.
Response from Hakan Varan on 11 Nov 2018
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your kind comments. We are glad to read that we made you feel comfortable in our hotel. We hope to welcome you again. Best Regards, Naz Wooden House hv

8/10 Good

TT, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice small hotel, good for short stay
Nice small hotel good for short stay. We enjoyed.
Response from Hakan Varan on 12 Nov 2018
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your kind words about us. It was a big pleasure for us to welcome you; we will be glad to see you again. Kind Regards, Naz Wooden Househv

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Good location - Tiny space
It was tricky to find the hotel on my first day since streets are not labeled, but the location is super convenient to tourist areas and public transportation. The bed and pillows were super uncomfortable so I had trouble sleeping at night and woke up sore in the mornings. I actually ended up using my own jacket as a pillow instead of using theirs. The bathroom was tiny. The shower was so small it was hard to wash my hair. A large person would not be able to fit through the shower doors or in front of the sink. But the place was clean and it was super convenient to have breakfast provided!

8/10 Good

Margaret, Minneapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place above the Bosphorous
Everything was fine; only criticism was not getting replacements for coffee and tea in room, had to check in a couple times with front desk for same. Sparkling bathroom; after Rome, a real treat!
Response from Hakan Varan on 13 Nov 2018
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your feedback. Please be advised that we will consider your valuable comments to improve our service quality. We hope to welcome you again. Best Regards, Naz Wooden Househv

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and very friendly and helpful staff.

10/10 Excellent

Peri, Long Island, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel close to all attractions
My wife and myself had a great 5-night stay at this charming hotel in Sultanahmet the first week of April 2015. The manager and the staff were incredibly polite and very helpful. The room was spacious and comfortable. Breakfast was served in the top floor with sea views. The hotel was just a few minutes by walk from the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofia museum and the Basilica Cistern- a little longer walk to the Grand Bazaar and Spice bazaar. The tram station was close by too. The hotel is located in the narrow, winding streets of the old city so walking around is the better option. There are numerous side-walk cafes and restaurants and it is a good idea to explore them by walking around. There is also a local bazaar- The Arasta bazaar- which seems like a mini Grand-Bazaar.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Naz Wooden House
The second time I've stayed here - I love the view both ways from the enclosed breakfast terrace (Blue Mosque and shipping) and was very comfortable and happy.

8/10 Good

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location
I had one problem with this hotel. My girlfriend and her mother arrived about 18 hours after I did. I had asked the hotel by email and confirmed in person that I could go with the shuttle to meet my girlfriend and her mom at the airport. When I went to the front desk at the time I was told to be there to take the shuttle, I was told that the shuttle had already left for the airport and that it had not left from the hotel. When my girlfriend and her mother arrived, they told me that the shuttle driver had my name on a piece of paper he was holding, rather than one or both of their names. My girlfriend was rather upset that I was not at the airport to meet her when she arrived. I didn't appreciate being told more than once that I could go with the shuttle only to be left behind.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable little place to stay at!
My wife and I stayed here for 2 days. We were given room 1, which seemed like the biggest of the lot and was very comfortable. The hotel is approx. 25 min drive away from the airport and walking distance from all the main spots like the Aya Sofya, Blue Mosque, Top kapi Palace and the Basilica Cystern. The Breakfast was nice at the terrace with a good view of the sea and the blue mosque. The room was clean and comfortable for 2 people and the bathrooms were small but nice and clean. I would really recommend this place to people coming to istanbul on a budget plan!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent and helpful staff
Excellent and helpful staff. Excellent location........................

10/10 Excellent

Sharon, Staffordshire UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming hotel
Quaint, charming, great location (if you dont mind the rail line), poss a little rough around the edges if you look hard, but overall extremely lovely. Staff were attentive in particular the reception upon arrival, and the lovely breakfast lady. The views from the breakfast room were amazing and a great breakfast that set us up for the day.

4/10 Poor

Traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Renovations
Hotel was undergoing renovations. We appeared to be the only guests. Had to walk to sister hotel for breakfast , after complaining got breakfast in hotel. No complimentary tea and cakes in the afternoon as mentioned in reviews . Good view of Bosphorus from terrace but that's about it. Perhaps shouldn't have taken guests during renovations .

10/10 Excellent

Nathan, Egypt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely little hotel
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The view on the terrace at breakfast was fantastic (food was good too). Quaint little room was fine for us. It was a little tricky to find the first time, but the proximity to the main sights was great.

8/10 Good

Mona, Dubai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely boutique hotel centrally located
The hotel was a 5 minute walk to the blue mosque and very central. The hotel staff were extremely warm and welcoming. They took care of all my needs. And with a smile! The rooms were very clean however smaller than I expected. I had a room meant for double occupancy but can't imagine having someone sharing that room or bed with me! The shower was tiny too. It was great for a day or two.

6/10 Okay

BZ, Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness
Could see the Blue Mosque from our tiny room
The location of the hotel is wonderful, but as other reviewers have remarked, the rooms and the bathrooms are quite small, even bordering on claustrophobic. That being said, you're not in Istanbul to sit in your hotel room. The site was a 5 minute walk to the Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, and Cooking Alaturka (we heartily recommend it!) The stairs up to the balcony were rickety but worth it. Breakfast left much to be desired. Overall, it's hard to beat the location.

10/10 Excellent

Spike Mackenzie, North Yorkshire, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Istanbul with a difference
Great location for main attractions and only a 5 min walk to nearest tram stop. Guest House spotlessly clean although decor best described as "shabby chic". Rooms generally on the small size but fully equiped (air-con, fridge, kettle, etc). Staff very helpful and accommodating, particularly in advising what areas to avoid during the recent riots / civil unrest (early June 2013).Complimentary tea, coffee and home made cakes each afternoon on the terrace with views of the Blue Mosque and Bosporus made a welcome relief after a day tramping round the city - although the climb to the upper open roof terrace via the circular metal staircase is not for the feint hearted.

10/10 Excellent

Musty, Berkshire, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Value for money hotel with friendly staff.
!st room given was incorrect and was too small. But the correcxt room (room 1) was fantastic, plenty of room, well dcorated and clean. Was beside a railway line, but the trains were quiet and very infrequent. View from top balcony were breakfast was served was fantastic, good view of the bay and the blue mosque. Staff are so friendly and helpful. Location of hotel was ideal, only 5 min walk to mosque and tourist areas. Breakfast was awsome, really miss it now ! Overall good hotel for the price.
Rear view from Hotel rooftop
Front view from hotel rooftop

4/10 Poor

Pam, Montreal, QC, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Extremely dishonest
My boyfriend and I reserved a double room, and when we were shown to our room it was so small that we couldn't even have our suitcases on the floor without blocking access to either the bathroom or the hallway. I went down and asked the front desk about it, saying maybe they had put me in the wrong room. Turns out they had overbooked double rooms, and even though I had paid for a double they had put me in a single, charged me for a double, and weren't going to tell me! After having read some other reviews I see that this is not the first time that this has happened - apparently this hotel loves overcharging for single rooms. Although they were apologetic about it and switched my room the next day, they offered no money back or any kind of compensation. Had I not asked about it they never would have switched my room, and would have kept me in a single, while charging me for a double.