This small hotel is a cozy and authentic 'Island' in the Fatih part of Istanbul, not far from the Bazaar and the Sultanahmed part of Istanbul. The local train is a 5 minute walk, the tram is 10 minutes, so it is easily accessible by public transport. Everyone in the area is friendly and very helpful, mainly the siblings and their colleague who lead this clan and very friendly hotel.

Stayed in September 2025

Very small bathroom.

I must admit that I was initially somewhat concerned, as I struggled to find reasonably priced accommodation in Istanbul, but could not find any one with hood evaluations. However, after exploring numerous options, I came across this hotel, which proved to be the most affordable and had some relatively good reviews. While some comments suggest that it may not be the ideal choice —if I may put it diplomatically—my personal impression is that it is, in fact, a rather good establishment for budget-conscious travellers. The reception staff can only speak Turkish, but they make use of Google Translate, which facilitates communication quite effectively. They are exceptionally kind and helpful, and willingly assist with any requests. They even invited me to share a cup of tea with them, and I felt as though we were old friends who are able to enjoy a pleasant moment without the need for many words. My room was small but clean and adequately equipped. The bed was very comfortable, with clean, good-quality blankets. The towels, while clearly past their prime, were clean and perfectly serviceable. The bathroom is also clean and functional, with basic amenities, though it is rather compact. It suited my needs, although I did find myself contorting slightly in order to wash my face and neck without knocking into the door or the mirror above the washbasin. In all honesty, that is the only drawback I can mention. My room was located on the third floor, accessible via a rather steep staircase. While this posed no difficulty for me personally, I appreciate that it may not be suitable for all guests. Fortunately, the staff kindly offer to carry luggage up to the rooms, which is a thoughtful gesture. An interesting detail during the check-in process is that the Wi-Fi password is not provided on a card or displayed anywhere. Instead, the staff request your mobile phone and enter the credentials directly themselves.

Stayed in August 2025

Clean room, AC and the bathroom

Stayed in August 2025

Everything was great. The room was clean and cozy, air conditioning was very good. The Staff was helpful. I can fully recommend this place to stay when you visit Istanbul.

Stayed in July 2025

Clean, modern, cozy, very friendly hosts

Stayed in July 2025

My friend stayed on the side of the road, told me it was noisy at night, and he had a little issue getting to sleep.

All of the staff were extremely nice. They upgraded my room for free and accepted early check-in. The room was quite comfortable and quiet.

Stayed in May 2025

Everything was good, staff really helpful and generous. Near kumkapi tram station. Comfy room and someone helped us carry our luggage to the third floor.

Stayed in June 2025

I have enjoyed my stay at the hotel! Great location and the room was clean and in a excellent condition. Front desk was very hospitable. Rashid, the owner of the hotel was very friendly and kind throughout my stay. Helpful to help me get a airport transfer at the end of my trip. I will stay here again when I'm at Istanbul :)

Stayed in June 2025

Everything was perfect!!!

Stayed in June 2025

The location was close to a lot of restaurants and stores. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

Stayed in June 2025

The location was great, couple of minutes walk to train, one stop all the main attractions. The room was fab considering how reasonable it was priced, the outside is a little shabby, but do not judge a book by the cover. The staff were lovely, very helpful and honest, many people will take advantage of tourists and scam them, but not the people in this hotel.

Stayed in June 2025

Lovely quiet hotel close to the historical centre. Friendly helpful staff. Accommodation was cozy. Very convenient location and close to the train station.

Stayed in June 2025

The hosts are very accommodating and pleasant. Location is excellent. Walking distance to many tourist attractions.

Stayed in May 2025

The bathroom sink is too small and uncomfortable.

The staff is very kind, friendly and caring. Everything is clean. The bed, blanket and pillows are very comfortable. Location is perfect.

Stayed in May 2025

The Rooms were extremely clean Staff was extremely friendly and very inviting They took care of me as if I was family If i return to Istanbul I will always stay here

Stayed in May 2025

Small bathroom, small room. Hard bed.

The room was very clean, staff very attentive and cleaned our room when we simply asked for more toilet paper, they don’t have spare keys so leave yours if you want it cleaned. The location is good, 15 min walk to the metro and in the opposite direction 15 mins to Blue mosque etc. half an hour to the ferry terminal and Grand Bazaar which consists of very steep hills going and coming back. Loads of restaurants/bars surrounding the hotel. The bed was rock hard but that’s personal preference. The room was very small and the bathroom super small however a good shower and all clean. Take your own coffee cups as they have very small paper ones for tea and coffee. Good value for money.

Stayed in May 2025

Rooms were a little small, but nothing major

The accomodation was perfectly placed in the heart of the tourist area with public transport close by. The rooms were new, clean and the staff were friendly. Would recommend.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing everything was perfect

Staff was really friendly and helpful

Stayed in May 2025

the Wi-Fi connection wasn’t very reliable, and the cleaning service wasn’t done daily unless I asked for it, which was a bit inconvenient. Still, if you're looking for a clean, well-located hotel with great hospitality, this is a solid choice.

I stayed for a week at this hotel in Istanbul and overall had a pleasant experience. The hotel is clean and well-maintained, making it a comfortable place to stay. It's a great choice for couples, with a cozy and quiet atmosphere. The location is excellent — it's close to many of the best places in Istanbul, which made getting around very easy. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout my stay. definitely one of the highlights.

Stayed in May 2025

Upon our arrival the bed sheets weren't clean, however the staff quickly replaced them and apologized for the inconvenience

The hotel staff was friendly and attentive to all our needs.

Stayed in May 2025

The room was fairly small and might be an issue if you have a ton of luggage, but it was as described and is expected for the area. The shower head wasn't in the best condition but had plenty of hot water and worked fine. There's often a lot of noise outside, especially during the calls to prayer, but this isn't the property's fault.

The staff were wonderful and made this an excellent stay. They were happy to chat, offered me coffee and tea, and provided helpful advice and recommendations about the city. The bed was comfy and the location is great, super close to plenty of restaurants and a reasonable walk to the sights in Sultanahmet. I'd be happy to stay here again.

Stayed in May 2025

everything was great

Stayed in April 2025

The property was within a good walking distance to attractions and other popular areas of Istanbul. The staff was extremely friendly.

Stayed in April 2025

Clean, comfortable, good communication

Stayed in April 2025