It feels trivial given all the great things about this place, but when we got there, I asked for an extra pillow and was told by a younger staff member that it probably wasn't possible, but he'd "check". Never heard back and never got the pillow. Mentioned to the manager the next day because the one pillow was hurting my neck who said without hesitation that he'd get me one immediately. And he did.

This place surprised us. Initially when we checked in, we were a little underwhelmed by our room, but I've got to tell you - it grew on us! It was clean and comfortable - just a bit dated. I had been disappointed to be on the first floor (just above street level), but in the end, I loved it. We opened the window, let the gauze curtains blow in the breeze and enjoyed the sounds of the city just below. Housekeeping did a great job every day and worked around our schedule. The manager who worked the front desk most days was delightful and helpful. And the highlight was the terrace where breakfast was served. The views blew us away! The Turkish breakfast itself was simple but really good with no shortage of options. The man in charge of that area (who we understand was scheduled to retire the weekend we left) was wonderful and kind. He kept the Turkish coffee and tea flowing and did everything he could to accommodate us. The location of the Anthemis is PERFECT! You open the door and have shops, restaurants and beautiful public squares at your disposal. You are steps away from a main street where the tram runs. Or walking distance from Sultahamet in one direction and the Bosphorus in the other. We've already recommended this place to some friends planning to travel to Istanbul in fall.

Stayed in August 2025

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Everything was great. The restaurant nearby, where the guests of the hotel have 20% discount, was also great.

Stayed in August 2025

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We loved everything about staying at Anthemis Hotel. The room was clean and comfortable. The room service and cleaning staff were exceptional! The staff at the hotel were super helpful and made our experience positive. The breakfast was beautiful!!! The restaurant next door Massa gave us 20% discount as we were staying at the hotel and their food was exceptional. They also always gave us extra service such as free coffee, tea and baklava.

Stayed in August 2025

Everything amazing people ❤️

Stayed in August 2025

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Located within walking distance from all the sights in Old Town. Trams, ferries and underground close by.

Stayed in August 2025

The hotel was amazing! The staff were very friendly and helpful, especially at the reception. The rooms were cleaned regularly and always spotless. A special thanks to Senam Bey – every day he treated us with delicious Turkish coffee, the best I’ve ever tried. I highly recommend this hotel!

Stayed in July 2025

Re breakfast, although numerous options, there were no pastries…..good quality muesli/granola would have been good….and more variety of fresh fruit.

Great staff. Location. Amazing breakfast options, but …..see below. Great staff!

Stayed in August 2025

Breakfast poor options , rooms are very small , little bit noisy at night , over priced.

Location, staff, cleanliness,

Stayed in August 2025

Double room was quite small, as we had requested an additional bed (chair bed) also, which when laid out took up most of the walking room. Bathroom was small.

Perfectly situated - less than 100m to tram stop; both Hagia Sofia, The Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and The Basilica Cisterna are within 15 minutes walk Room was modernised and functional - great bed; awesome shower and very hot water available all day; bottled water provided each day Breakfast options were fresh, plentiful and replenished as needed, warm & cold offerings as well as gluten-free bread as per requested on booking Team were very helpful and upon arrival (around 1900) found the fridge not working, facilities team dealt with this efficiently by the time we returned from an outing the following morning.

Stayed in August 2025

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Location

Stayed in July 2025

The included breakfast was varied and of very good quality. The hotel's location is perfect—close to everything

The staff was very friendly and always willing to help. The room was spotless, comfortable, and well-equipped.

Stayed in July 2025

Breakfast needs improvement

Location and friendly staff

Stayed in July 2025

Lift was slow - that’s the only problem I can think of

Great location in the old district, and 20% off for dinner next door

Stayed in July 2025

Room was bit small to fit the single bed

Great location

Stayed in July 2025

The hotel rooms are very small and generally the hotel is a bit dated. Its fairly expensive for the standard and facilities

This hotel is all about its location. It is in the dead centre of Sultanahmet in close walking distance to all the historical sites Agus Sofia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi, Grand bazaar and also a tram stop on the T1 line 50 meters away. Restaurants, cafes and shops surround the area. The staff were also really friendly and exceptionally friendly.

Stayed in July 2025

The room was nice and the view was brilliant.Location is excellent as it is right in the middle of Istanbul. Very helpful reception staff that organized our transport back to the airport and the transport was excellent

Stayed in July 2025

The breakfast room could do with a bit more updating. Only 1 toaster and half didn’t work. Some plants and greenery up there ( or on roof terrace) would give a bit more ambience.

Location was great. The room was of a good standard and the bed very comfortable. Our room was quiet and the air conditioner worked well. Reception staff and housekeeping were very friendly. Fantastic views from the breakfast room.

Stayed in July 2025

Staff are so good

Stayed in June 2025

Everything. Location was perfect

Stayed in June 2025

Room was small

Location and staff were helpful and friendly

Stayed in July 2025

It got quite loud outside with the restaurant below and the room often smelled like cigarette smoke, it may have come from the hallway which also smelled like cigarette smoke. One of the lights above one bed didn’t work.

The location was perfect and the breakfast terrace had a beautiful view. That staff was also incredibly helpful and nice.

Stayed in July 2025

N’est from everything especially transportation, good restaurant around. The bed was confortable and was well-treated. Everyone was so kind, mention to the first person I met in the morning aka Sanin who were always smiling even early in the morning. The staff was amazing even the receptionist. Will come back for sure !

Stayed in July 2025

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The location to the hotel was perfect! It’s really a nice cozy hotel.

Stayed in June 2025

The location was great — less than 2-minute walk to the tramline, making it very convenient for exploring the Sultanahmet Square area. The surroundings felt a bit tight and busy, with lots of nearby restaurants. There was some noise and music in the evenings, but it usually stopped around 2 am and sometimes earlier, so it didn’t disturb us too much. The staff were absolutely incredible — compassionate, caring, and always ready to help. When we had an emergency, they clearly guided us on what to do, arranged a taxi, and told us the exact cost upfront. Their kindness truly made a difference during our stay. A special shoutout to Serkan and Umut, who were more than accommodating — always going out of their way to be helpful, kind, and welcoming. Their warm greetings and genuine care stood out and were deeply appreciated. Our room was decent and comfortable. We stayed on the first floor with a French balcony, and actually had two balconies to step out onto — though without a view. The shower was amazing, and the iron was really handy. The air conditioning worked brilliantly, which was a big relief in the heat. The TV wasn’t great, but we hardly used it. The bathroom was well stocked with essentials like shampoo, conditioner, soap, and shower caps. In the cupboard, there was also a handy sewing kit available. They provided two bottles of water daily, and the room was cleaned every day. There was also a safe in the room for peace of mind. Throughout our stay, we felt safe, welcomed, and genuinely cared for. It’s a lovely hotel that many guests may enjoy depending on their preferences.

Stayed in June 2025