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The homestay will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. At the homestay, every unit comes with bed linen and towels.

Everything was perfect and the staff was very friendly and ready to help

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9.2
Superb
215 reviews
Price from
195 zł
per night

Located within 600 metres of Istiklal Street and 1.3 km of Istanbul Congress Center in the centre of Istanbul, TAKS-INN Suites provides accommodation with free WiFi and a kitchen. This recently renovated guest house is located 600 metres from Taksim Square and 700 metres from Taksim Metro Station. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, full-day security and luggage storage for guests.

Outstanding experience at Taksim area! The staff were incredibly helpful, making my stay unforgettable. Omer’s assistance truly made my trip memorable, he organized tours flawlessly, ensuring I got the best out of Istanbul.! The hotel’s ideal location near Taksim Square was convenient, and the cleanliness of the rooms was exceptional. Highly recommend staying here!

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9.2
Superb
332 reviews
Price from
262 zł
per night

The homestay will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. There is also a well-fitted kitchen in some of the units equipped with a microwave, a fridge, and a stovetop. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne.

very spacious room, location is fantastic

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9.2
Superb
291 reviews
Price from
525 zł
per night

Set in the centre of Istanbul, Emirhan Guesthouse & Suites is a recently renovated accommodation, which offers soundproof rooms. The property features city and quiet street views, and is 800 metres from Blue Mosque. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, full-day security and currency exchange for guests.

The room was very clean. There was a double bed for two person in the living area, the attached small bedroom with single bed was suitable for us (3 adults) . Famous building as blue temple can go by walking very good location. There are also some good restaurant nearby.

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9.1
Superb
118 reviews
Price from
525 zł
per night

All units in the homestay are fitted with a kettle. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the homestay also feature free WiFi, while some rooms are fitted with a balcony. At the homestay, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels.

Nice and cozy accomodation, and very clean. Beautiful neighborhood to explore, and the location is very good, close to ferry and bus stop. The hosts are very friendly, kind and helpful. Highly recommended!

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9.5
Exceptional
164 reviews
Price from
135 zł
per night

Located only a 5-minute walk from the lively Istiklal Avenue, Nelly Guesthouse offers rooms with free Wi-Fi. Taksim Square and Taksim Metro Station are a 10-minute walk away.

Featuring parquet floors, the rooms of Nelly Guesthouse include a desk, safe box and a wardrobe. The private bathroom includes hairdryer, slippers and free toiletries. Some rooms come with a shared bathroom with a toilet.

I do recommend. Nelly was so helpful and she s a kind women. The place was clean The location is close to istiklal street 10 minutes walk. She has a friendly cats. In general everything was absolutely good.

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9.1
Superb
257 reviews
Price from
151 zł
per night

Featuring a rooftop terrace with excellent views of the Sea of Marmara, this guesthouse offers rooms with wooden floors and free Wi-Fi just 200 metres away from Aya Sofia Mosque.

All air-conditioned guestrooms are decorated with oriental details and feature private en suite bathrooms with a hairdryer. Some double rooms have 4-poster beds with embroidered clothes.

Harbor view from breakfast room was fantastic. Great breakfast with sunrise view.

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9.1
Superb
663 reviews
Price from
195 zł
per night

Ahmet Efendi Evi offers non-smoking rooms, a 24-hour front desk and breakfast serving fresh bread, fruits and cheese. It is 15 minutes’ walk to Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace.

Each room has simple, yet modern furniture and boast a private balcony. All rooms have TV with multilingual cable channels, a work desk and well-stocked minibar.

Very hospitable person taking us guests for two days. We felt like home. The breakfast is simple but sufficient. Everything was great overall and the location is one of the safest locations for tourists in İstanbul

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9
Superb
327 reviews
Price from
288 zł
per night

Located within 2.8 km of Dolmabahce Palace and 3.5 km of Dolmabahce Clock Tower, CLK Suites Hotel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Istanbul. This recently renovated homestay is located 5.2 km from Istanbul Congress Center and 5.4 km from Taksim Metro Station. The homestay features family rooms.

We have stayed in other hotels, but none have been like the suites of this hotel. When you entered the hotel for the first time, there was a very good aroma, and that's what I really liked about this hotel🥰... The room we had was very beautiful, 😍the decor was perfect, 🌹everything was clean. The reception 🥳 and cleaning service was very good. 🥹We were very satisfied with this hotel and if we visit Turkey again, we will go there again.😍🥰🇦🇱🇦🇱

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9.2
Superb
24 reviews
Price from
402 zł
per night

Situated in Istanbul, the recently renovated Mimoza Guesthouse features accommodation 7.4 km from Maiden's Tower and 12 km from Blue Mosque. Among the facilities at this property are full-day security and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The guest house has family rooms.

Very nicely decorated and good restoration of old house. The host is very accessible and proactively helpful. Very neat and clean.

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9
Superb
92 reviews
Price from
195 zł
per night

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  • Marmara Guesthouse
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 663 reviews

    Featuring a rooftop terrace with excellent views of the Sea of Marmara, this guesthouse offers rooms with wooden floors and free Wi-Fi just 200 metres away from Aya Sofia Mosque.

    everything was perfect. thank you. amazing guesthouse.

  • Ahmet Efendi Evi
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 327 reviews

    Ahmet Efendi Evi offers non-smoking rooms, a 24-hour front desk and breakfast serving fresh bread, fruits and cheese. It is 15 minutes’ walk to Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace.

    Very quaint and small, gave out more home vibes than hotel vibes.

  • Tulip Guesthouse
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 650 reviews

    Situated in a quiet neighbourhood of Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet district, this family-run guesthouse offers rooms with free WiFi. The Aya Sofya Mosque is just a 5-minute walk away.

    Good location (all in a 5 min around), friendly and helpful staff

  • Ararat Hotel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 260 reviews

    Ararat Hotel is an intimate boutique hotel directly across the street from Istanbul's Blue Mosque in Sultanahmet Square. It offers wooden interiors, free WiFi and a bar with a terrace.

    The stuff is very helpful & friendly , Really they were the best

  • Ramos Boutique Hotel Sultanahmet
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 45 reviews

    Set in the centre of Istanbul, Ramos Boutique Hotel Sultanahmet is a recently renovated accommodation, which offers allergy-free rooms.

    It was very nice, a quiet hotel, good location, I recommend it

  • SAMATYA APARTı
    3.0
    Scored 3.0
    Poor
    Rated poor
     · 2 reviews

    Boasting a garden and views of quiet street, SAMATYA APARTı is a recently renovated homestay situated in Istanbul, 4.3 km from Suleymaniye Mosque.

  • Naz Wooden House Inn
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 17 reviews

    The Naz Wooden House is a small rustic hotel decorated with rustic furniture and Turkish handcrafts. It’s a short walk from the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar.

    Удобное расположение, цена была хороша, чисто для Стамбула, приятный персонал

  • TAKS-INN Suites
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 332 reviews

    Located within 600 metres of Istiklal Street and 1.3 km of Istanbul Congress Center in the centre of Istanbul, TAKS-INN Suites provides accommodation with free WiFi and a kitchen.

    Customer service very nice Roon cleaning same the photo

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  • HOPEFULL HOTEL
    Budget options available
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 215 reviews

    Offering city views, HOPEFULL HOTEL is an accommodation situated in Istanbul, 1.7 km from Blue Mosque and 1.8 km from Basilica Cistern.

    The everything is superb! owners are really friendly

  • Taksim home
    Budget options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 11 reviews

    Taksim home, a property with a shared lounge, is situated in Istanbul, 400 metres from Istiklal Street, 2 km from Dolmabahce Clock Tower, as well as 2.2 km from Istanbul Congress Center.

    апартаменты полностью соответствуют фото, чистые, просторные. Хозяин очень отзывчивый, помог в решении всех возникающих проблем.

  • Le Safran Suite Hotel
    Budget options available
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 974 reviews

    Centrally located in Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet area, this 130-year-old wooden Ottoman residence offers suites with a separate bedroom and a living room.

    Perfect location. Very friendly and helpful staff.

  • Galata Life Istanbul
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 174 reviews

    Galata Life Istanbul is situated in a historic area in Galata, just next to the Galata Tower across the Golden Horn from the Sultanahmet district.

    Ottima la posizione e molto affabili i proprietari

  • Hotel Han
    Budget options available
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 546 reviews

    Located in Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet district, this hotel offers free Wi-Fi and rooms with air conditioning. The Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque are a 3-minute walk away.

    great location, clean room, decent wifi, 3 pillows!

  • Gul Sultan Hotel
    Budget options available
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 199 reviews

    Gul Sultan Hotel is situated less than a 5-minute walk from Topkapi Palace, the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. The hotel’s summer terrace features views of the Sea of Marmara.

    Very good location! I'm impressed by the stuff!

  • Benan Apartment
    Budget options available
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 304 reviews

    Offering a terrace and city view, Benan Apartment is set in Istanbul, less than 1 km from Taksim Square and a 12-minute walk from Taksim Metro Station.

    Everything was very very nice, it's a fantastic place.

  • Kiralık
    Budget options available

    In a central area of Istanbul, located within a short distance of Dolmabahce Palace and Dolmabahce Clock Tower, Kiralık offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a dishwasher...

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  • BY KARAM SUİT
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Set within 34 km of Blue Mosque and 35 km of Spice Bazaar in Istanbul, BY KARAM SUİT offers accommodation with seating area.

  • Fener sweet
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 164 reviews

    Ideally situated in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Fener sweet is situated 2.9 km from Suleymaniye Mosque, 3.7 km from Galata Tower and 4.4 km from Basilica Cistern.

    Everything. Murat was so friendly and accommodating.

  • Perfect Location , Nişantaşı Private Room R3
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Perfect Location, Nişantaşı Private Room R3 in Istanbul offers accommodation with free WiFi, 1.8 km from Taksim Metro Station, 1.9 km from Taksim Square and 2.5 km from Dolmabahce Clock Tower.

  • Vault of istanbul
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 55 reviews

    Featuring city views, Vault of istanbul provides accommodation with a shared lounge and a balcony, around 8.5 km from Halic Congress Center.

    Супер хозяин!!! Согласился даже в 3 часа ночи заселиться. Нам понравилось!!!

  • Feeling at home in İstanbul Center 5 Minutes walk to The Ataköy Metro Station & Metrobus
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 76 reviews

    Set within 13 km of Suleymaniye Mosque and 13 km of Spice Bazaar in Istanbul, Feeling at home in İstanbul Center 5 Minutes walk to The Ataköy Metro Station & Metrobus features accommodation with...

    Доброжелательный хозяин. Очень чисто. Место расположения.

  • Luxe Residence next to Water Garden Open Mall, International Financial Center & Medical Center
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 10 reviews

    Situated in Istanbul, 12 km from Maiden's Tower and 15 km from Dolmabahce Palace, Luxe Residence next to Water Garden Open Mall, International Financial Center & Medical Center offers a garden and air...

  • Mas Suites Karaköy
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 291 reviews

    Situated within 1.3 km of Spice Bazaar and 600 metres of Galata Tower in the centre of Istanbul, Mas Suites Karaköy features accommodation with free WiFi and seating area.

    Luxurious, everything as in photos. Jacuzzi and bed.

  • CLK Suites Hotel
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 24 reviews

    Located within 2.8 km of Dolmabahce Palace and 3.5 km of Dolmabahce Clock Tower, CLK Suites Hotel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Istanbul.

    L’emplacement et la propreté ainsi que les équipements

  • Emirhan Guesthouse & Suites
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 118 reviews

    Set in the centre of Istanbul, Emirhan Guesthouse & Suites is a recently renovated accommodation, which offers soundproof rooms.

    Location, friendly staff, sweets, kettle and fridge, good bathroom

  • Nelly Guesthouse
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 257 reviews

    Located only a 5-minute walk from the lively Istiklal Avenue, Nelly Guesthouse offers rooms with free Wi-Fi. Taksim Square and Taksim Metro Station are a 10-minute walk away.

    the room was clean, the host was so lovely and friendly

  • NEW Modern Flat- by Taksim Square
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 57 reviews

    NEW Modern Flat- by Taksim Square is a recently renovated guest house in the centre of Istanbul, less than 1 km from Istanbul Congress Center and a 9-minute walk from Taksim Metro Station.

    appartement hyper équipé, très propre, personnel très sympa 🤩

  • Tarihi Konak
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1 review

    Tarihi Konak, a property with a shared lounge, is situated in Istanbul, less than 1 km from Taksim Square, a 13-minute walk from Taksim Metro Station, as well as 1.5 km from Galata Tower.

  • Mimoza Guesthouse
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 92 reviews

    Situated in Istanbul, the recently renovated Mimoza Guesthouse features accommodation 7.4 km from Maiden's Tower and 12 km from Blue Mosque.

    - Die Lage ist perfekt - sehr nettes Personal - sehr sauber

  • Dach Wochnung mit Terrasse
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 11 reviews

    Situated within the Kagithane district in Istanbul, Dach Wochnung mit Terrasse has air conditioning, a terrace, and city views.

  • Pera Apart
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 17 reviews

    Providing city views, Pera Apart is located in the Fatih district of Istanbul, less than 1 km from Hagia Sophia and a 13-minute walk from Topkapi Palace.

    La posizione è perfetta e al centro di sultanahmet...

  • Sirena's Suites
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 300 reviews

    Well situated in Istanbul, Sirena's Suites offers express check-in and check-out and parking on-site. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay.

    amazing location and neighborhood, responsive and kind staff

  • Spacious luxury flat in the heart of Istanbul
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 20 reviews

    In the heart of Istanbul, set within a short distance of Dolmabahce Palace and Dolmabahce Clock Tower, Spacious luxury flat in the heart of Istanbul offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household...

    Прекрасные апартаменты, отличное сочетание цена/качество

  • A private room in the heart of Istanbul Sisli
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 14 reviews

    Set in Istanbul, 4.1 km from Taksim Metro Station and 4.1 km from Dolmabahce Palace, A private room in the heart of Istanbul Sisli offers a terrace and air conditioning.

    Der Vermieter war super freundlich und gut drauf. Ansonsten hatten wir auch unsere Privatsphäre, wenn wir wollten.

  • Stanpoli Apart
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4 reviews

    Well set in the centre of Istanbul, Stanpoli Apart offers a balcony, air conditioning, free WiFi and flat-screen TV.

  • !FEMALES ONLY! Bakırköy Elit Kiz Yurdu
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 45 reviews

    Located just 11 km from Blue Mosque, !FEMALES ONLY! Bakırköy Elit Kiz Yurdu features accommodation in Istanbul with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as full-day security.

    Hele snelle reactie op een vraag. En het was een super aangename verblijf.

  • BY KARAM OTELCİLİK
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1 review

    BY KARAM OTELCİLİK has air-conditioned guest accommodation in Istanbul, 34 km from Blue Mosque, 35 km from Spice Bazaar and 35 km from Basilica Cistern.

  • Nişantaşı,Private Room in Nisantasi R1
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5 reviews

    In the Sisli district of Istanbul, close to Taksim Metro Station, Nişantaşı, Private Room in Nisantasi R1 features free WiFi and a washing machine.

  • Prime Location near Osmanbey Metro, Nisantaşı R2
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2 reviews

    Prime Location near Osmanbey Metro, Nisantaşı R2 in Istanbul offers accommodation with free WiFi, 1.8 km from Taksim Metro Station, 1.9 km from Taksim Square and 2.5 km from Dolmabahce Clock Tower.

  • kadıköy merkezde denize yakın odalar
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 10 reviews

    Featuring quiet street views, kadıköy merkezde denize yakın odalar is situated in the Kadikoy district of Istanbul, 6 km from Maiden's Tower and 12 km from Blue Mosque.

  • Utarit Hotel
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,349 reviews

    Providing quiet street views and free WiFi, Utarit Hotel provides accommodation conveniently set in the centre of Istanbul, within a short distance of Istiklal Street, Taksim Square and Taksim Metro...

    For the affordable price unbeatable. Lovely balcony.

  • Estampolis Hotel
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 5 reviews

    Set within 1.1 km of Blue Mosque and 1.3 km of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Estampolis Hotel provides accommodation with seating area.

  • Melkan Otel Guest House
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 24 reviews

    Offering city views, Melkan Otel Guest House is an accommodation located in Istanbul, 1.5 km from Spice Bazaar and 1.3 km from Suleymaniye Mosque.

  • Puffin Suites
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 90 reviews

    Puffin Suits offers accommodation in Istanbul. Certain units feature a seating area where you can relax.

    Zentrale Lage und Stadt nähe....die zentrale Lage.

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  • Avg. price/night: 582.23 zł
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,432 reviews
    Location was perfect as we could get Metro and rail station. 3 stops to all the main attractions and mosques and walking distance to Suleymaniye Mosque. Mosque across the road, was beautiful, heard the call to pray in the morning and we prayed fajr there Free top up water every day by the room person. Staff were helpful Wifi was brilliant Spa and swimming was good. Walking distance to local park and where locals eat. Designer fake brands and main streets behind the hotel.
    Rehan
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: 1,055.85 zł
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 233 reviews
    The apartment is short walking distance from all the major sites and the square. We loved the balcony/ deck with view of Sea of Marmurus, and having the extra space of living room is great. Furkan was a great host, meeting us at 7am to let us in, and give us info about the area. Air con was also excellent.
    Wendy
    Young couple
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 332 reviews
    Everything was great. Clean room, great host and good location. I totally recommend it!! 10/10
    Jonida
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: 532.25 zł
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 619 reviews
    Great hosts, excellent location, clean room.
    Stefan
    People with friends
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 331 reviews
    Great host, very helpful, felt right at home, will definitely be coming back !!!
    amina
    Young couple
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 7 reviews
    Great location, great host :-) I recommend it!
    Sergey
    Family with young children
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 150 reviews
    Wonderful stay, oh boy you will love the reception you get. To get such a good hostel in this budget is amazing . I loved my stay throughout. When I am in Turkey, I would prefer this.
    Madhu
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: 439.84 zł
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 579 reviews
    Everything is good and Çağatay is a great host.
    Joao
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: 296.12 zł
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 107 reviews
    Good location, clean rooms and great host😀
    Dragana
    People with friends
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 56 reviews
    Great host, nice apartments, fantastic garden.
    Sasha
    People with friends

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