Istanbul is probably the most fascinating place I have ever been to. I would highly recommend to stay on a hotel in the old city, Sultanahmet, to experience the real thing. I stayed for nearly a week at the Sultanhan Hotel. I highly recommend this hotel, the location was perfect, right in the heart of Sultanahmet. The overall hotel fine, clean. The accomodations impecable. It does have a dining room and a terrace on the last floor where you have a total view of the entire city, the perfect spot to take incredible pictures. The blue mosque and Aya Sofía, you could almost touch them. We used to take daily breakfast with this fascinating view. We never had lunch or dinner down there. I would recommend to do that some place else and try the turkish sweets, donners and koftes. But the breakfast, had everything you need, fresh fruit, juices, cereals, yogurt, bread, coffee, and tea. The personnel was always friendly. If I ever go back I would definitely stay at the Sultanhan, no second thoughts about it.

absolutely wonderful. not the four seasons, but not the price either. very convenient and clean and everyone was friendly and very helpful. breakfast buffets were great. very close to sights and places to eat. would definitely return.

Stayed here in May for 5 nights with my wife. The staff are great - really helpful; the hotel is in a quiet street just metres from the main tram street and only minutes from the key sites and 10/15 mins from the ferry port. The roof restaurant has great views, a great breakfast and a lovely drinks terrace.
Room was a good size with a great shower and large bath, Bed very comfortable.
We were collected from the airport by the house MPV and the driver gave us a quick sightseeing tour before dropping us at the hotel. If you book direct with the hotel the collection is free, if you book through an agency its €30.

We would really recommend this hotel

Located in the midst of Sultanahmet, the core of tourist sites in Istanbul. Terrace restaurant food selection and preparation was very good. Both breakfast and dinner waiters were very kind and efficient. Menu contained a wide variety of meals. Great presentation!

Rooms were nice and clean, though not large. But then, we didn't travel there to spend a lot of time in the room.

Overall, very nice run hotel in a great location. One block to the Light Rail Station and two blocks to the Grand Bazaar or Mosques.