Sunlife Hotel Old City

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Good evening, everyone!We just returned on 10/22/2025, we had a rest together in this cozy and small hotel in the very center of Istanbul.The hotel is very nice, renovated,on the 1st floor: reception, a hall with tables for breakfast and a small room with a cooler with water and orange juice (like yuppie) and a coffee machine. To reach the top floor, there is an elevator and a very narrow spiral staircase.Our room was on the second floor.For two people, just to sleep is fine.Our bed was a double bed with a hard mattress and snow-white and fresh linen.There is a small cupboard in the corner, next to it is a fridge with water from the hotel.Nice to meet you, thanks for the compliment).We didn't find the safe, but we weren't upset.A couple of bedside tables, a small table and an armchair.A window with a tiny balcony looked out onto the street.In principle, it's not noisy, but at 4 o'clock you can hear prayers from mosques, and they are everywhere here.All sockets in the room are standard, no adapters are needed.There is a condee.It turns on automatically.The room key is a card.The bathroom has a toilet, a shower room with shampoo and shower gel, a sink with a mirror and liquid soap, a set of towels, disposable slippers and toilet paper.Room cleaning every day.Very clean.If you want to wash your clothes and hang them to dry, then there is no place for that.There's a kettle and glasses on the cupboard, but we didn't use them.Time in Istanbul is the same as Moscow time.Breakfast buffet from 8.30 to 10.Their menu is meager and the same every day, but it's quite possible to choose and eat and even eat.For salad lovers: there are vegetables with and without cheese, similar to crab and olivier.There are several types of eggs, 4 types of cheeses, an omelette, and just vegetables.There were fruits (tangerines) only once.I ate breakfast and during the day, to be honest, I didn't feel like eating at all.There are many shops and restaurants near the hotel.The nearest attractions can be reached in 5-7 minutes on foot. The nearest metro station is a 20-minute walk away, and the Sultanahmet tram stop is 5 minutes away.As for money, they use foreign bank cards and Turkish lira cash. It is not very profitable to exchange our dollars on the street, it is best to change them in a bank.They don't charge a commission there, and it's better to recalculate it.Our Russian mir and Sbp maps do not work anywhere.A transfer from the airport costs 50 euros. We traveled by public transport by metro.Upon arrival, they changed 50 dollars at the airport, they don't change less.Get ready for the fact that the course there is the most super unprofitable.Then we went down to the subway, it's next to the airport, follow the sign for about 5 minutes.There are many different devices in the subway, you need blue, see the attached photo.You buy a card in it, it costs 165 lire.If you don't know the language well, there's a bright square picture in the bottom right corner of the menu, click on it and change the language to Russian.And you do everything according to the instructions.And you put money on it there.One trip per person costs from 35 lira (depending on the line).This card is valid for a family, you don't need to buy for everyone, and it's very convenient.Take the subway with one transfer (it is paid separately) for about an hour and then 20 minutes on foot.And with the transfer of all the courses, our money came out to about 600 rubles.There is a McDonald's and a Starbucks not far from our hotel.And again, I repeat, a million different cafes + street shawarma.We didn't take anything there, I'm afraid.There are a lot of cats in the city, right at every step you will meet these cute kittens, kitties and cats of different colors.The road here is all paved with paving stones, and it goes up and down.It rains sometimes.Therefore, when choosing a vacation in Istanbul, I advise you to bring good shoes and an umbrella.As for how much to take with you, it's better to take more and bring it back than to be left completely without money.The cafes are mainly designed for tourists, the price of the dish varies from 600 lire and above.Local canteens where Turks eat themselves and it seems to be cheaper-we couldn't get in, because they are closed on weekends, in the morning when we leave the hotel they are not working yet, and after 18.00 they are no longer working.The only inexpensive items are water, small souvenirs and bagels.Speaking of bagels, you can find a booth with them at every turn, but only in the area where the Hagia Sophia Mosque is sold with a filling, nutella inside and melted cheese inside.It's incredibly delicious and costs 50 lire.As for museums, for tourists, the price is simply space.The Topkapi Palace+ the harem+ the Irina Museum combo costs 2400 rubles per person.With our money in the region of 5 thousand.It's like a business card, it's worth going, well, it's not wow.The Basilica Cistern Museum (underwater storage), accepts payment only by card.You can buy a ticket for any date through the tour invoice website and pay in rubles.7,000 rubles came out for the two of us.You will spend 10 minutes in museums.There's not much to see there.But also as a business card.There is a nice Gulhane Park next to Topkapi Palace and a tram stop next to it, you can get there if you don't want to walk.I advise you to take a ride along the Bosphorus to the other shore (Asian side), from Eminonu pier (15 minutes walk from our hotel to it).On a one-way boat from 35 lira per person using the same card that you bought on the subway.There are toilets and a mini cafe on the ship where you can buy tea, coffee and snacks. There is a Grand Bazaar market about 15 minutes from our hotel towards the metro, it is very huge and it is easy to get lost in it.You can go there as if on an excursion to see or buy a good one: everything is there.Beglow (Taksim) area can be reached from us by metro or from Eminonu pier.To the Shishli district (there is a large shopping center with a bunch of shops that left Russia)by metro.To the Balat district (small colored houses) by tram.To the Asian part by metro or from Eminonu pier. I hope my review will be useful and useful when choosing a tour to Istanbul, because after reading a lot of reviews before the trip, I believed those who wrote and was very disappointed when in fact everything was different.Good luck to all and have a great rest.

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Ольга Кузнецова

Level 6 Local Expert

Excellent budget hotel in the central part of Istanbul Clean rooms,cleaning every day There is a shower gel, shampoo, liquid soap, hair dryer The breakfasts are monotonous, but at the same time satisfying, I've never been hungry. 24-hour tea/coffee/juice/water There is an elevator The Wi-Fi works perfectly Friendly staff Sultanahmed tram stop t1 is 2 minutes away. In order to spend the night and relax, it's a great option. There is a Havaist -11 bus stop nearby, which runs every half hour and will take you from/to Istanbul International Airport for 315 liras) I took the photo on departure day

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Екатерина Кручинина

Level 20 Local Expert

Great place, clean and cozy. The staff doesn 't speak Russian , but they can be understood . Than unlimited coffee all day . The breakfasts are delicious until 10.30, if you stop for a long time , you get bored . But in any case, you won 't stay hungry . It is located close to all the sights and near the Sultanahmet tram stop. I can tell you how to get from the airport to the hotel and not overpay for a taxi and transfer. It's very easy to take the subway and then the tram. Book at this hotel, as the price is good and the location is excellent.

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Манижа Тишабаева

Level 3 Local Expert

It's a great hotel for its price. The breakfasts are delicious. Cleaning is daily, the room is small but clean. Shower, wifi, air conditioning, TV are working. Everything was fine, a good budget option. The hotel is located in the very center, all the sights are 5 minutes away. It is more profitable to exchange money at the Grand Bazaar (7 minutes on foot from the hotel) . The noise insulation in the hotel is good. The staff is polite, and we were allowed to leave our suitcases in the lobby before we left the room. Overall, I am very satisfied.

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Альбина Миронова

Level 11 Local Expert

It's a very nice hotel.the rooms are clean, the guys at the reception always help, but they don't speak Russian.the hotel is located in the very center of Istanbul, the breakfasts are good (you will not stay hungry)The hotel has a shuttle service.The hotel is non-smoking-it's very good that it doesn't smell like cigarettes. I recommend this hotel very much and I will come again myself.

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Иван Шиленков

Level 9 Local Expert

The economy rooms are very cramped, and the stairs in the lobby are also very cramped. The rooms themselves are well renovated, but there may sometimes be a small amount of micro-mold in the bathroom. But the hostess's benevolence is at its best (not the same smile as the rest, they say, "buy and we love you," but really kind and pleasant people) It's clean to wash up and throw the dice - it's normal (you'll be walking most of the time anyway) The breakfasts are good.. Not wow, but not bad either (there is everything - protein, carbohydrates, fats, fiber.. In general, it's good) The linen is all clean, without microstains. Plenty of mirrors in the room is also a plus. The air conditioner is working properly and it's cold in a small room, so it's really cold, which is also a plus. Sometimes the lights go out, but the gas generator located in the basement starts working immediately.. In principle, you can worry that sometimes the Wi-Fi may turn off for a couple of minutes because of this, but often the electricity goes out at night and after turning on the generator, the air conditioner starts itself.. Therefore, you can wake up at 3 a.m. from the fact that you are sick .. But in general.. The impression is positive.. We can stop by.. I recommend 👍)))

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Мария А

Level 5 Local Expert

Booked for a week. Very convenient location in the historical center. Near all the main attractions, delicious locanta, burger king, you can get from the airport by metro and tram. The room is small, cozy, and there is enough room for two people. There were delicious breakfasts, not very varied, but very satisfying) the reception is open 24 hours, tea and coffee are also always available) there is an elevator) room cleaning was in the form of changing towels and making the bed, the floor was not swept or wiped. The room has everything you need, kettle, refrigerator, shower accessories)

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Светлана Т

Level 9 Local Expert

The audibility is high, especially from the hallway, if someone is talking loudly under the door and also from the room above (from there you can hear the pounding of heels and zippers on suitcases). There is a strange staircase outside the window, at first I did not dare to open the window at night. The air conditioner is positioned so that it blows from above from the side of the legs directly into the head ... The room was not very clean upon check-in, the receptionist even came and made sure of it himself, but he did not fulfill the promise to send a cleaner and remove at least someone's stubble from the sink. Although the cleaner came every day and changed the towels, but the stubble did not bother her (or her eyesight was bad), she had to wash it all off herself...

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113751 Важенина

Level 9 Local Expert

Excellent location, clean rooms, hot and cold water even on the top floor, plentiful breakfasts for a low price - excellent quality.Opposite the hotel there is a delicious and inexpensive cafe with a variety of local dishes.Walking distance to the center,there is a transfer to the airport.I recommend it!

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Денис М.

Level 6 Local Expert

It's not a big, cozy hotel. The room is compact, but comfortable, clean, and everything works. The windows overlook the alley, it's quiet, there's no traffic. There is an elevator. You can book with breakfast. Tea and coffee, juice are freely available around the clock (free of charge). Everything is close by foot.

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Ольга Титаева

Level 10 Local Expert

It's an old building, but in a very convenient location. It is easy to walk to the Grand Bazaar, Eminomu district, Galata Bridge, St. Sophia, Blue Mosque and other attractions. The staff speaks good English and helps to call a taxi if necessary. There are many cafes nearby

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Ольга Соловьёва

Level 16 Local Expert

Nice little hotel, right in the center of the Old Town. The main attractions are 5-10 minutes away. walking. Excellent combination of price and quality. The price was affordable, and it included a decent breakfast. The staff is good, they asked for a blanket - they brought it the same day.

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Алина К.

Level 4 Local Expert

We stayed for 4 nights at this hotel, the area is beautiful, everything is within walking distance, considering that I am 6 months pregnant. The breakfasts are monotonous, but everything is available: scrambled eggs, boiled eggs, tomatoes, cucumbers, various salads, cereals, tea and coffee, sausage, cheese. There was even a cupcake for tea today. The room was cleaned twice, the only thing was that the sink wasn't washed today, but overall everything is fine. And hot water in the shower and good pressure. The bed is connected by two single beds (it was stated to be a double bed), but it is not critical for us. In general, we recommend a good hotel for that kind of money.

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Дмитрий Константинов

Level 6 Local Expert

One of the advantages is the relatively low cost, proximity to the center, pleasant staff. Otherwise, it's a very mediocre hotel. The bathroom tiles are mildewed, the beds are uncomfortable, but the worst thing is breakfast, it's half the trouble that the same menu is served every day (there were no high expectations in principle), but the fact that it's not fresh is very disappointing. It seemed like they were putting out for breakfast what they hadn't eaten since yesterday's breakfast. On the last day, there was a chocolate muffin covered with mold👍

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Никита

Level 8 Local Expert

Very cozy hotel, very close to the sights. We stopped for a week, there were no problems. There is not much room in the room. There are all the basic amenities. The only place in the room was so small that we had to open our small suitcases one at a time.

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Луиза Гоголадзе

Level 18 Local Expert

A good mini-hotel at a reasonable price in the very center, near the Sultan Akhmet tram stop. Great staff , cleanliness in the room, daily change of towels and slippers . We are very satisfied.

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Сахарова Марина

Level 4 Local Expert

Super location!In the very center, it's a 3-minute walk from Sultanahmet bus stop, I got from the airport in 40 minutes by metro and 15 minutes by tram.The breakfasts are excellent, filled, clean, quiet.I recommend this hotel!

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Maria Kisetskaya

Level 14 Local Expert

I won't share the photo because I didn't make it. But I can definitely recommend the hotel for your stay - a good breakfast, there is a coffee machine (for whom it is important to have a coffee shop two steps from the hotel), excellent location, clean rooms (clean bed, towels and slippers are changed daily). Another big plus is that they make high-quality excursions and provide a shuttle service to / from the airport.

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Женя Шубенкин

Level 5 Local Expert

The location is very convenient, all the sights are within walking distance, the breakfast is good. The only drawbacks are a very small room, but everything is clean and cleaned every day.

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Виталий Р.

Level 6 Local Expert

Convenient location, the center . Nice staff. Delicious breakfasts. The rooms are small but cozy, everything is comfortable. Clear.

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Иван Колесников

Level 4 Local Expert

It's a good hotel for your money. The room is small, but clean and everything is there. Breakfast is not a big choice, but it is quite acceptable. We also arranged a transfer from the airport and back through the hotel.

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Елена Зеленева

Level 4 Local Expert

A wonderful hotel in the very center of Istanbul! Located on a quiet street, a few minutes from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. Very friendly staff, always happy to help visitors. The room is clean, cleaning was carried out daily

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тамара раскосова

Level 3 Local Expert

Very nice hotel! The location is perfect, very helpful staff, helps with all questions. A good breakfast every day, we will come again!

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Павел Федяев

Level 6 Local Expert

The location of the hotel is excellent. All attractions are within walking distance. I took a star for a very small room, where there was nowhere to put even a suitcase, as well as for mold in the shower room.

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Level 8 Local Expert

A great hotel for your money in the historic center of Istanbul! Its main advantage is its ideal location: the main attractions are within walking distance, and there are public transport stops within walking distance to easily reach anywhere in the city. Buy a transport card right at the airport, it will save you a lot of money. The road to the hotel from Sabiha Gokcen airport by public transport is not difficult (it takes about 1.5 hours): first via the M4 line, then transfer to Marmaray, and from the bus stop it is quite a bit on foot. The reception staff is always friendly, courteous and ready to help. The breakfasts, though rather monotonous, were satisfying and there was always something to choose from. For this price, you should not expect a fancy buffet. The economy room is compact, but with everything you need for a comfortable stay. There is air conditioning, a hairdryer, very good and stable Wi‑Fi and decent water pressure in the shower. However, it is worth considering that there is no safe and kettle in this category, they are available in other types of rooms. The view from the window overlooks the courtyard, the window itself is small, but for those who spend time outside the room, this is not a problem. The surroundings are just great: there are many cafes and restaurants for every taste, as well as Migros, McDonald's and Starbucks, you definitely won't stay hungry. However, as in many hotels of this class, the sound insulation is imperfect. If you are a light sleeper, take earplugs with you. There are several mosques nearby, so the corresponding sounds can be heard in the early morning. Of course, this is not a disadvantage of the hotel, but a local feature, but noise-sensitive guests should keep this in mind.

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Амина Гусейнова

Level 23 Local Expert

A drive-by hotel, dirty, high audibility, poor breakfasts for nothing. One plus is the location in the center.

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Николай Б.

Level 6 Local Expert

I stayed for one night, a fairly quiet and pleasant place, a good varied breakfast, the rooms are small but cozy.

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Владислав Слышев

Level 3 Local Expert

Nice cozy hotel at a great price in the city center. Very kind and helpful staff The star was removed for mold in the bathroom

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Михаил

Level 8 Local Expert

A small hotel in Sultanahmet district. There is a metro and tram nearby. The breakfast is monotonous, but generally enough to eat without frills. For its price, a normal working option will do for a couple of days.

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Marina K.

Level 5 Local Expert

The hotel is small, clean and very conveniently located. Cleaning every day, calmly, there are breakfasts. Excellent price-quality ratio. I recommend it for budget tourists.

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Anastasia P.

Level 5 Local Expert

Stayed for 1 night. I liked everything very much, the room is cozy, the staff is sociable and friendly

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Церин

Level 4 Local Expert

The location is good, the Wi-Fi didn't work, it's fine for such a budget)

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Veronika L.

Level 3 Local Expert

Everything is good, clean, the location is good. There are no comments! Thank you.

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Игорь Ильяшенко

Level 11 Local Expert

Clean, warm, everything is within walking distance.

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Евгения Ш.

Level 2 Local Expert

A small, cozy hotel in the very center, 10 minutes from historical attractions. A good bonus is a delicious breakfast.

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Наталья Баронецкая

Level 4 Local Expert

Convenient location

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Елена Капова

Level 5 Local Expert

Nice hotel in the center

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Sunlife Hotel Old City

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