I loved the charming room with ensuite bathroom, the breakfast area with its stunning view of the Bosphorus and Sea of Marmara, the delicious buffet, the helpful and attentive staff. The neighborhood was safe and very quiet, the courtyard where afternoon tea could be had was lush with plantings, and the bookshelves were full of interesting books in many languages.... more

Nice small hotel with roof top terrace for super buffet breakfast with a great view of the Sea of Marmora. Helpful staff, Very clean premises, free inte-rnet terminal to check e-mails. Located in historic area, near reasonable restaurants and 10 minute walk to the Blue Mosque. Small but adequate room. with safe for valuables. Helpful, friendly, responsive staff. Quiet -... more

My wife and I just returned from a great holiday to Istanbul and would like to say a *big* thank you to the TripAdvisor community for their tips and reviews. Tashkonak was a fantastic hotel at a fantastic location in a fantastic city! The staff was extremely warm and friendly, ever-attentive and willing to help with pretty much everything. The... more

A great boutique hotel for exploring Old Istanbul. The rooms are confortable and cozy. The staff was friendly, and the included breakfast was great from the roof top restaurant. It is very close to the Blue Mosque (you can hear the call to prayer) and other sites. A great value. more

We were very well taken care of, friendly service, good tips and a great atmosphere. more

Sums it up really, basically a really good value for money comfortable place to stay more

First and foremost the manager (Savas), and his staff deserve a special mention, they practically become your family in Istanbul. They are great fun, very friendly and genuinely care about the hotel guests. They are also very professional and totally efficient. Everything is clean and fresh and the whole hotel is tastefully decorated. The rooms are lovely, breakfast is fabulous... more

This hotel is an excellent choice for staying in Istanbul. The location is amazing - 10 mins to tons of sites and also the Sultanhamet tram. The breakfast in the morning was great and the view for breakfast was unbeatable. Everyone was friendly and very helpful. The guys at the front desk were always available for help, and had great... more

My wife , daughter and I spent three nights in mid October for our second stay at this hotel. The hotel is ideally located near most of the major tourist sites in Istanbul. The room was small but clean and comfortable with a good shower and plenty of hot water. Breakfast is very well supplied and served buffet style with... more