I really enjoyed the Hanedan Hotel - staying there helped to make my stay in the beautiful city of Istanbul a real holiday. It is a few minutes walk to many of the attractions and I found the staff very helpful. I was travelling on my own for most of my stay and I felt safe walking around (after I learned to say 'no' to those wanting to sell me something), and taking in the beauty of the city. While walking by the sea nearby, I discovered an outdoor gym for adults - amazing! This hotel was very inexpensive, right in the heart of everything. And I was able to take a bus to Taksim Square when I wanted a change of pace.

sooo EZ. made all arrangements online, excellant airport pick-up after the long flight. also stayed at Pennisula, sister hotel across the street, in april '08. the hotel staff is helpful, speaks english, always available ...they stored my extra duffle bag for 3 weeks while i was in central asia. this hotel is for travelers that like a home away from home. breakfast buffet up on the roof....inside or outside in the sun to the view of the bay. these hotels are within a couple blocks of a lot of must-see attractions, museums, cafes,shops and clubs.
this is my choice whenever i am in istanbul!

My wife and I stayed at the Hanedan for 4 days and we loved it!

We booked our reservation by contacting the hotel by e-mail from their website. Suleyman (the co-owner) was great at answering all my questions promptly and arranged for us to be picked up at the airport. I loved the free pick-up service because it made the arrival in a new country after a long flight from San Diego stress free.

When we arrived at the hotel, Suleyman met us outside and promptly checked us in. The room and bathroom were very clean and the maid cleaned them daily.

The location is excellent for visiting all the main sights such as the Blue Mosque, Aya Sophia, and the Topkapi Palace. They were all 5 minutes walk from the hotel. Also, right around the corner from the hotel is a strip of restaurants and shops, which was very convenient.

What made the experience memorable for us was the staff. Suleyman and the rest of the staff were great at answering all my questions about getting around Istanbul and recommended some great restaurants for us to try. I spent a lot of time talking with Suleyman who gave me some great insights into Turkish culture and life in Istanbul. I don't think I would have gotten these insights if I stayed at a Western chain hotel for sure!

Having the free wireless Internet access in the lobby was another great bonus. The Hanedan also offers a great simple breakfast every morning on the roof top terrace. Some of the food is even made by Suleyman's mother which was delicious. And the views of the water from the roof top were beautiful as well.

Overall the personal touch is what I really appreciated and that's why I took the time to write this review (my first ever!).

I had a very pleasant experience at Hanedan hotel, where my wife and I stayed during our 1 week vacation to Istanbul. The location was perfect, less than five mins walk from the Blue Mosque and Aya Sofia, and other popular tourist destinations. The rooms are clean and spacious and some rooms have a sea view. The staff were polite and friendly, making you feel very welcome. Breakfast is served on the terrace which is nice when it is warm outside. The breakfast is simple but satisfying. Also there is a computer downstairs at reception for guests to use, which has free internet access, great for anyone who wants to do some last minute searching on things to do on their stay in Istanbul or just to check your mail.
The only complaint I have is that sometimes the noise from the surrounding bars can disturb your sleep. The window blocks out most of the sound but some can still be heard.
Overall this did not affect our opinion of the hotel and we would still definitely consider staying here again.