I've stayed at Nil Hotel in January 2013 while I was on a business trip to Istanbul. First of all the sfaff was very friendly and helpful. Secondly the location was perfect, it is almost in the heart of Istanbul with just 10 minutes walk to Taksim, 3 minutes to Nisantasi, and 7 minutes to Sisli. The breakfast was superb... More

I found this hotel quite noisey, dirty and unpleasant. I stayed in the Nil while on a business trip, so internet access was very important. However, despite connecting to three of the hotel's different WIFI access points (all provided excellent reception), webpages often didn't load. When the internet was working, I did a speed test, showing 50kbit/sec download with a... More

Good things: Ok reception staff. Near a metro station. Bad things: This is an extremely noisy hotel. I asked for earplugs at one point, but the staff didn't know where I could get some. Here are the key noise points: - You can hear the elevator rumble late at night. - The cleaning staff make a terrible racket at 9am... More

The hotel was good given its price. The quality of the furniture was good. The staff was speaking basic english, which is very helpful in a country where nearly nobody speaks it. The staff was enough welcoming.However , we have been charged 45 € for airport transfer from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen, and 40 Lira for a very bad dinner (... More

I stayed three nights at the Hotel Nil in October 2010. It runs around 65 euro a night so you can't expect the Ritz, but they could do a little more maintenance to keep the place nicer. For example, on the negative side, the elevator smells strongly of cat urine, the carpet in my room was stained with dark spots... More

wonderfully kind, efficient and helpful staff, always ready with help and advice, perfect location, very reasonable price considering the comfort and high standard of the hotel. Excellent breakfast buffet. Near to taksim.

We stay for two nights with our clients.. Personel is very warm and helpful.. Officer is so kind.. room are new and clean..breakfast is full..