Akbiyik Caddesi Amiral Tafdil Sokak Sultanahmet, Fatih, 34400 Istanbul, Turkey
#1382 of 2,507 hotels in Istanbul
Guests' ChoiceBased on 314 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Location
9.4
Facilities
7.7
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
9.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 6 September 2025
Soheila
GermanyBreakfast could be better with more options
Great location, walking distance to major attractions , clean
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 23 August 2025
Петракова
RussiaThe rooms are small and you can hear your neighbors. The same thing for breakfast.
The location is amazing, everything is super close so as T1 line, so it’s no problem. But the most amazing part is staff! They are so thoughtful and kind and will help you with anything. You have variety of options for breakfast but it’s the same every day
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 21 August 2025
Edwin
United KingdomHotel entrance is dangerous. Coffee awful Staff making no effort.
Good location Fairly quiet Views from breakfast room
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Ball
AustraliaGet a better coffee machine in breakfast room.
Kaftan hotel was in a fabulous location to all the sites you want to visit. Staff were friendly and very helpful. As a solo traveller I felt very safe. Would only suggest that there be a kettle with some tea in the room. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 13 July 2025
Macgregor
TaiwanGreat location, helpful staff, delicious breakfast
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 9 July 2025
Aimee
United StatesNothing.
The location is excellent in a quiet neighborhood just a few minutes walk to the mosques. Room was comfortable. Staff was friendly and professional. Breakfast was great.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 8 July 2025
Ola
SlovakiaHorrible breakfast, mixed old things with new, everyday were same breakfast…
Location, view from Restaurant, the room with view to sea
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 3 July 2025
Ion
CanadaN/A
Excellent location, quiet neighborhood, professional and friendly staff.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 2 June 2025
Balazs
SwitzerlandBed very uncomfy, squeaked with every tiny movement. Room isolation bad, could hear every car and stroller on the street (and they empty the trash bins at midnight....) and could smell every smoker in front of the hotel.
Cheap option in Sultanahmet, great location close to the most important spots. Breakfast was nice, good selection, fresh food.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 24 May 2025
Carrick
South AfricaNo cupboard space
Excellent breakfast Great location Helpful and friendly staff
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 23 April 2025
Kylie
AustraliaNothing to dislike.
The breakfast buffet provided good choices and it was plentiful, this room also had amazing views out to the sea. Hotel location is superb, I would stay again just for that. The staff were very helpful nd friendly.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 30 March 2025
Ana
AustraliaThere is cats around everywhere, than could be wonderful for cats lovers, a bit to smelly for me, as I am allergic to a cats. People love them here.
Location couldn’t be better, you can see the Bósforo while having your breakfast in a beautiful dining room! It’s like a living picture. The Blue Mosque is a walking distance. There are restaurants and plenty shops near by.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 20 March 2025
Jegatheeswaran
United Statesvery narrow road , and that very normal in whole area in Sultanahmet
very close to Blue mosq and hargiashopia and lot of stores and restaurant near this hotel , very safe for solo travelers , all hotel in this area do lot of tailor made day trips and cruise dinner since they are working with trusted service providers and i was very satified the trip , things were very easy compare to Singapore and Dubai , free pick up and drop , no need to plan anything , and able to do all after arriving to the hotel and at their reception desk , breakfast was very good .
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 25 January 2025
Mari
United KingdomWalls were thin , Did not bother me but might be an issue for light sleepers
It was great location, small cobble street with cute hotels and restaurants on the street. Very close to everything and very safe area.Reception and breakfast staff were great . Breakfast room had a nice view, breakfast was good .
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 3 January 2025
Απλαδά
GreeceCleaning was okay but could be better Some of the Facilities need a renewal such as the toilet we had. Also the rooms were quite narrow
Kind staff, rich breakfast with both European flavours but also Turkish choices. The room was hot in the right temperature all day and there was hot water to shower
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 5 December 2024
Eman
United Arab EmiratesThe room was suitable for my need, a one night stay. The room space is very small & the wardrobe is tiny. so I wouldn't recommend it for your holiday. I'm not sure about the other types of rooms.
The breakfast view was really nice. The location is great.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 30 November 2024
Julia
CanadaThe hotel is located in a perfect spot for sightseeing! In a very authentic street. And itself the hotel has a character and a very special Turkish style interior!
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 27 November 2024
Ehsan
SwedenBed was too small, I'm 178 cm and 80kg and I didn't fit in the bed. Very noisy in the reception which made the rooms noisy on the ground floor. Breakfast food was not very good, low variety.
Good location, helpful staff, nice breakfast view
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 11 November 2024
Pushpa
United StatesSingle room too small
Room was small and having to go to the front to get drinking water was not convenient.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 31 October 2024
Mubarak
United KingdomGarden is used as smoking place, if the door is left open the smoke is everywhere, I was travelling with kids so it wasnt helpful. They should make it a rule to keep the door closed at all times. Also if you are given a room in the basement the window opens up in the garden which wont help if you dont like cig8 smell. They should change the smoking place to roof top instead so that it wont disturb anyone plus the clean fresh air to be enjoyed by others who have their windows facing the garden.
Breakfast - Buffet is amazing - fresh fruits, cereal , juices, sausages etc Location - excellent location which is only few yards away from Sultanahmat square, just walk to every major tourist attraction, what an awesome way to reduce stress of travel in the holiday destination.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 30 September 2024
Steven
United KingdomI had no issues
Great location close to the main attractions. The staff were friendly and helpful. The rooms are clean and functional. There are many restaurants in the immediate vicinity.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 29 September 2024
Svitlana
United StatesIt’s definitely not an upscaled hotel, but it’s what you get for the price paid.
The location was good and the price paid was fair. The breakfast was delicious, healthy with variety of home cooked meals.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 27 September 2024
Timothy
SingaporeThe room was a double with twin beds. The beds were a little narrow but acceptable. There was aircon, a TV and a fridge. There was a nice attached bathroom. We were next to the lift but didn't notice any noise. The buffet breakfast was good. A range of savoury dishes plus fresh fruit and pastries. The breakfast room is pleasant. The staff were friendly and helpful. The location is good for restaurants and shops. It is a 5 minute walk to the Blue Mosque and another two minutes to the Sultanahmet tram stop, the Hagia Sofia and the Topkapi Palace. A lively area. If you don't mind steeply sloping streets you can cut across the Sultanahmet area on foot and go to Eminönü to catch ferries and day cruises. Trams from Sultanahmet stop will take you to the Taksim Square side of Istanbul, stopping near the Museum of Modern Art.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 24 September 2024
Andrew
AustraliaNoise in street in the early hours
Close to all the things that l enjoy view from breakfast room ,happy staff
Stayed in September 2024
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