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Emirhan Guesthouse & Suites offers accommodations in Istanbul, 3.3 miles from Galata Tower and 4 miles from Istiklal Street.

Value for money by far one of the better places. The staff is very friendly and attentive to helping you enjoy your Istanbul experience. Location is awesome. About 15 minutes walk to the waterfront, Grand Bazaar, Blue Mosque, Sophia. Lots of great rooftop restaurants to choose from.
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Wonderful
197 reviews
Price from
$190.61
1 night, 2 adults

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

The hosts are realy great! They welcomed us very warm, treated us with tea, a bottle of wine, nuts, and bureks. Smiling, very helpful and very nice people! Felt like home! Apart of them, the location is perfect, the room was comfortable, the loby was excelent for evening glass of wine and talks with our friends.
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Wonderful
341 reviews
Price from
$95.78
1 night, 2 adults

Gul Sultan Hotel is located 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.

Nice staff Good location Cleanness
Review score
Wonderful
215 reviews
Price from
$143.67
1 night, 2 adults

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

The owner went above and beyond to make my stay exceptional. The room was very comfortable and the location was perfect to walk around and see all the big attractions. Highly recommend this guesthouse.
Review score
Excellent
655 reviews
Price from
$45.13
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Location, very close to the Aya Sofia Mosque
Review score
Very Good
423 reviews
Price from
$53.75
1 night, 2 adults

Galata Life Istanbul is a guest house featuring rooms with free Wifi and air conditioning in the center of Istanbul.

The location and super friendly staff
Review score
Very Good
193 reviews
Price from
$78.87
1 night, 2 adults

Utarit Hotel offers rooms in Istanbul near Dolmabahce Clock Tower and Galata Tower. This guest house provides luggage storage space and free Wifi.

Everything
Review score
Good
1,200 reviews
Price from
$63.89
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Three minutes walk to Hagia Sophia (very easy for morning prayer) and also Gulhane Park (very beautiful jogging place across the park to the waterfront). Very close to other main attractions (Topkapi, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, etc etc). Laundry nearby.
Review score
Good
294 reviews
Price from
$52.06
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Very convenient location to Blue Mosque and other historical sites. Lots of shopping and restaurants. Staff were very helpful and courteous. Hotel helped with airport transfer, which was great!
Review score
Good
238 reviews
Price from
$100.29
1 night, 2 adults

Just a 10-minute walk from Hagia Sophia and half a mile from Basilica Cistern, Sultan Mansion features accommodations in Istanbul, with a shared lounge.

In the heart of the sultanamate as expected.. access to attractions were key
Review score
Good
94 reviews
Price from
$90.15
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Avg. price/night: $94.66
    Review score
    Exceptional · 46 reviews
    Sabrina is a great hostess! It's clean, cozy, quiet. She is always ready to help, very nice and friendly. I got sick and she offered me medicine and helped me with transfer to the airport. The room had everything you needed, even a kitchen in a separate room. Comfortable bed and good bedding. Great location. I recommend!
    Guest review by
    Natalia
    Young couple
  • Review score
    Exceptional · 13 reviews
    Great location, great host, quiet, good parking spot if you come by car
    Guest review by
    George
    Family with young children
  • Review score
    Good · 1,801 reviews
    Great hostel. The location is super, in the city center, almost on the main tourist street Istiklal, but in a quiet place. Breakfast is included in the price And he's great. I recommend
    Guest review by
    Stulov
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $45.64
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    Very Good · 471 reviews
    Manu is a very hard working great host. You can get washing done. Place is spotlessly clean. In a great location on the Asian side with metro close. Quiet area and neighbourhood good to go back to after a busy day in the centre. Amazing people I met. Good shower and facilities.
    Guest review by
    Nathan
    Solo traveler
  • Review score
    Very Good · 201 reviews
    Great location, very local restaurants nearby (amazing!! and cheap!!), easy to get to the touristic destinations in a short time or walkable. Great host and fantastic facilities. Very clean which can be hard to get in Istanbul, so this host does a great job!
    Guest review by
    EmmaParker88
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $86.20
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    Wonderful · 713 reviews
    Beautiful quaint family guest house ran by the best hosts who couldn’t do enough for us. In a great location to shops and restaurants and 25 minute stroll to Blue Mosque etc.
    Guest review by
    Diane
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $101.42
    Review score
    Excellent · 361 reviews
    - Great location, close to the cablecar and metro station - Located in quiet street, no car or bar noises - Very comfortable and modern looking rooms, cleanliness on the spot - Comfortable bed with lot of pillows, including most giant pillow I have ever seen - Excellent bathroom facilities with all the necessary amenities - Ali is a great host - Cute rooftop terrace available
    Guest review by
    Robert
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $152.12
    Review score
    Wonderful · 449 reviews
    great location in the old town, very close to the main attractions. We took a taxi from the airport but the traffic was terrible (which is normal in the old town). Celal was already waiting for us when we got there and he kindly offered tea and Turkish delights on our arrival. Celal was a great host! He helped us with buying SIM card (350 liras which is cheapest I've found), booking transfers (350 liras from or to SAW and 400 liras from or to the international airport), recommending local restaurants etc.
    Guest review by
    Shanshan
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $69.98
    Review score
    Excellent · 238 reviews
    Lovely place..everything perfect. Great location great host. Nice large comfortable rooms. Close to all the restaurants and tourist spots but on a quiet road.
    Guest review by
    george
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $84.51
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    Very Good · 847 reviews
    great location, charming hotel. great host, great hospitality, very helpfull
    Guest review by
    Matthijs
    Family with young children

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