Mesrutiyet cad. No:52, Beyoglu, 34430 Istanbul, Turkey
#302 of 2,507 hotels in Istanbul
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1269 hotel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 3 September 2025
Zyquandra
United StatesBeautiful hotel. Very convenient. The staff was amazing and extremely accommodating. Amazing location, very safe, and near wonderful restaurants
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: 3 September 2025
Philip
United StatesNothing.
Beautiful old building but with great facilities. Location was perfect as was the staff. The concierge went out of his way to help
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 2 September 2025
Cemal
NetherlandsPrice was a bit higher than expected, but I can understand the reason behind. In every detail, you feel the comfort and luxury.
excellent location, excellent breakfast and excellent room, clean, spacious and with a nice Golden Horn view... This place has a well-deserved reputation and historical value. Nothing to add...
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 29 August 2025
Andrea
United KingdomNot enough lifts.
Loved the location and the service. Very comfortable.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 28 August 2025
A
United KingdomLittle bit of confusion with billing due to taking a significant deposit on arrival (room fee plus extra) and then when leaving appearing to take the full amount again, including giving us a receipt for the full amount. 24Hrs later (after we got home) Revolut adjusted and it was correct, however it would have been good if the hotel had someone who could have explained better at the time, we ended up just taking on trust.
All went well - this isn't a modern hotel and therefore it is not realistic to expect all facilities that would come with such an establishment. However, the history, restoration and general ambience more than make up for this. Will come again.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 25 August 2025
Ernest
AustraliaToo much construction etc in immediate vicinity
Very classy place! Location location location!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 25 August 2025
Kevin
United Statesn/a
Beautiful, historic and friendly
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Abed
SingaporeThe rooms weren’t refurbished so renovations would be a next step.
The refreshing juices at the entrance were enjoyable, the staff were very nice in particular we would like to express our satisfaction with Mr Mehmet Can, the Mustafizur Kemal Ataturk musuem was fascinating and lastly the location was at the heart of the beyoglu district so it was a good stay overall.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Gustavo
LuxembourgThe breakfast felt a bit average compared to the overall standard of the hotel, and the room cleaning could be improved. I understand the last major refurbishment was in 2008, and while the hotel has aged gracefully, a minor update would make sense. For example, my TV didn’t support Chromecast, which would have been nice for streaming music or watching movies.
The building is stunning and full of history, with an impressive effort to preserve its original charm while offering modern luxury. I really appreciated the touches of old-world elegance, like the marble stool and the fact that my shower cabin had three independent showers — a small but unique luxury. Staying here truly feels like experiencing a piece of history without sacrificing comfort.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Weicong
United KingdomThe bathroom facilities are a bit old.
Good history and staffs.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 19 August 2025
Dean
AustraliaPerfect location for exploring Istanbul.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Andrea
AustraliaNothing.
Everything about Petra Palace is perfect. The location, the staff, the rooms and amentiies. Reading about the history is an added bonus which makes you feel like you have stepped back in time.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 14 August 2025
Alejandra
MexicoSpa and sports center are below average
Super nice historical hotel
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 12 August 2025
Clara
GermanyWonderful historic hotel with exceptional design and hospitality located in the Pera district with lots of bars, restaurants and shops around. Nights were calm nevertheless. Everything was clean and the staff friendly and welcoming.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 12 August 2025
Hilal
TurkeyNothing really. A minor thing: Pool area can be slippery on bare foot, anti-slip bands on the floor will be helpful.
The building was built as a hotel to host high class passenger of Orient Express in 1895 and still serves as a hotel. You can feel the glory of the those times from the architecture, wide marble stairways, historical wooden elevator, paintings, antique furnitures and chandelier. Best place for whom like history and luxury. It is like a time travelling but in a modern hotel. I stayed in king room, 5th floor, clean and comfy, no traffic noise. I used pool and jacuzzi, clean and silent. Hotel staff is very helpful especially Esma was so nice and even offered a free tour of the hotel. I will definitely visit again.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Victoria
United KingdomThe location was excellent, the staff very good, and it felt special to be in such a historically significant place. The hotel does a good job of making this history accessible. The room was comfortable and clean and the hotel quiet.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 10 August 2025
Mark
United KingdomI’m only sorry we couldn’t see the Agatha Christie room 411 as it was occupied.
This hotel has more history than most other Istanbul hotels added together. I stayed here in 1995, 2005, 2013 and now 2025, since a major refurb in about 2010 it’s been a genuine 5 star hotel. Our bed was incredibly comfortable, our Greta Garbo corner room was absolutely lovely.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 10 August 2025
Durcan
AustraliaBit noisy the walls dont have any soundproof but wasnt any major issue and not any view
Great to live the history and the moment
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 8 August 2025
Ghita
MoroccoNot all staff was at the right professionalism level that should be expected, the place could use a more appropriate interns/ pro ratio
Amazing property, takes you back in time, you can really feel the vibrations of all the events that took place in there. Huge 👍🏻 for the quality of the tea time and the charming old elevator.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 5 August 2025
Nikita
RussiaCouldn’t provide late checkout
Great historical hotel
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 5 August 2025
Roshni
Sri LankaIt would have been nice if the inside bar was functional - given the history and what a lovely space it was.
The history. The location. The staff - they were fantastic. The room was lovely and very comfortable. The hotel was very accomodating and the guest experience was fabulous. Can’t wait to go back!!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 5 August 2025
Mariangela
ItalyA hotel where you can breathe in history and travel back in time... Very friendly staff, especially thanks to Esma, who guided us on the visit to Ataturk's room, telling us many interesting facts.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Russell
AustraliaNothing
Beautiful historic hotel. Great location. Helpful staff and the breakfast was great
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Phil
AustraliaWonderful historic hotel. All the atmosphere you would want. Comfortable rooms and great location in Pera.
Stayed in June 2025
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