The best place to stop in Istanbul. Firstly, the location is excellent, a stone's throw from the central square and transport, and at the same time it is perfectly quiet, the hotel is located in the back streets from the crowds and noise, which is difficult to find in the center. The Bosphorus embankment is a minute walk away. And the tram stop is also 2-3 minutes in the other direction. Everything in this family is carefully coordinated.Friendly hosts, perfectly clean, the room is thoughtful in everything, the presence of a refrigerator, safe and even blackout curtains, stationary light is both bright and muted, and of course not just the presence of an air conditioner, but also its location in the room, working, it does not blow on any bed. The Wi-Fi is good, they will give it to you right at the reception. There is a shower room with a toilet, nothing leaks anywhere, there has always been water in the bathroom, although this is a historical center and there is always a problem with water in other places.Towels were changed daily and shampoos, gels and soaps were provided, drinking water and tea bags were brought. there was even a teapot with cups, which was very useful, because it's impossible not to buy Turkish sweets on the way, and then enjoy them after a day of walking. We had a double room with a view of the construction site, I don't know who was bothered by it, we were quite comfortable, we walked in the city all day, we came tired, there was no sound from the construction site, and that's the main thing. We slept like the dead, the beds were comfortable, and I'm very picky about this issue due to my age.
About the breakfasts, everything was delicious, you can drink coffee and tea as much as you want, in addition to the omelet, there were seasonal delicious fruits and homemade cakes, and traditional Turkish dishes, the ideal menu for three days of stay, perhaps a week would be fine, but the composition of the dishes almost does not change. What are your priorities here?))We'd love to stay there for a week.There is also a terrace and an enclosed area with a view of the Bosphorus. Because it was a hot July, we were only sitting in the buried part with the condee, it was already hot enough on the terrace at 8 a.m. under the umbrellas. But there were also brave souls))
About the owners, besides the fact that the people are friendly, responsive and calm, I can say that they are also resourceful. I'm not particularly friendly with English, I understand, but I speak poorly, the owners and staff know English well, but they opened a translator on my phone for me, I wrote in Russian and the dialogue took place))) It was important to me. I had a problem checking in for the return flight, and everyone, without exception, rushed to help me. It was nice that strangers were worried about us. And since we had a late flight, and we also wanted to go for a walk in the afternoon, we kindly left our belongings at the hotel under strict security.
About the road, it's perfectly safe to get by transport from the ist airport, we were light, so we refused the taxi offer. The journey by metro and then by tram takes 2 hours. We left our luggage in the luggage room, so we could continue on.and we calmly got back to the airport late in the evening. What is convenient is that you can calculate the time more accurately than by car. So, if you are light, then I advise you to go on your own, at the same time you will already taste the beauty and originality of the city.
Concluding the story, I can say that this was our second time in Istanbul, and the experience of the first time showed that I had been studying reviews and hotels for 2 months for a reason. This hotel is perfect for us from price to quality. We will definitely come back here, because confidence and calmness are very important on vacation. And, by the way, according to our recommendation, our friends with two children stayed there, they were more than satisfied, because . All the times they visited Istanbul, they had never seen such quality and attitude. And this is the face of this proud and beautiful city.
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Kitti G
Level 10 Local Expert
January 5
Very nice hotel in the area. The main thing is that there is no spiral staircase, the hotel is not old or wooden, and there are no foreign odors. I have stayed in various hotels in the area, but this hotel is in the first place of all, on the second Kaftanhotel. Nice staff, cleaning service every day. The bed is comfortable, satellite TV and several Russian channels. The audibility is certainly strong. While no one was there, it was quiet as the tenants moved in-everything became audible, especially the conversations and flushing of the toilet bowl from the neighbors. The room has a kettle, cups, glasses and tea-coffee, sugar and water were added every day-it just surprised me. The breakfasts were monotonous, but the child and I were full. Yes, the view from the terrace is beautiful, and it's also nice to watch the seagulls beg for food. The location is good, the sights are all nearby. There is a train stop nearby, which turned out to be very convenient. It takes 10 minutes to get to tram T1, and 2 minutes to get to the train, and this proximity does not interfere at all. There is also a mosque very close by, but we were so tired that we didn't pay attention to it.
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Ирина Иванова
Level 10 Local Expert
January 18
A very pleasant hotel in the heart of Istanbul. Iconic sights are 10 minutes away on foot. There is also a tram stop, you can drive to the other shore. Good breakfasts, stunning views of the water and rooftops from the terrace. Seagulls screaming in the morning... what else do you need to relax? Friendly, helpful staff, the rooms have everything you need. Fresh renovation. In general, I recommend it.