Sirkeci Mansion

What a fabulous find! A friendly boutique hotel right in the middle of Sultanahmet with so many major attractions within walking distance. If you want to explore more of the city, the tram is 100m up the road and the subway and ferry terminals a short walk away. It could not have been better located. Our room was at the top of the hotel, with a lovely balcony overlooking the park and a view of the river. It was very quiet, spacious and the bed was very comfortable. The staff were fantastic - always friendly, welcoming and very eager to help. The hotel offered a selection of free walking tours. We did the local food tour with Okay, the hotel manager. He was excellent, incredibly informative and introduced us to some amazing places with varied and tasty food. Breakfast in the hotel was buffet style - huge choice of home cooked foods which varied from day to day and excellent service. They also offered free afternoon tea with bagels. We were out most of the time so only took advantage of this once but it was delicious. The hotel also had a hamman, a sauna and a pool in the basement - we used them a couple of times after some long walks and had them to ourselves - perfect.

Great location, able to walk to major attractions and very close to a tram stop. Staff at the hotel are very kind and wanting to do extra things to make the stay enjoyable. A special thanks to Okey. Property offers a free Turkish cooking class twice per week, which my daughter and I enjoyed. They also have additional cultural programs a few times per week (included in room charges). Pool in the spa area is warm and clean. Depth is 150cm, so might think to bring floaties for small children. Breakfast buffet has nice local foods.

Great location, right in the middle of old town Istanbul. You step out of the hotel and literally everything is within walking distance: dining, shopping, all of the major tourist spots like the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia mosque, grand bazaar you name it!! The Gulhane Park is wonderful place to just get away from the hustle and bustle to go just take a walk and is within 2 minutes walking distance from the hotel. The staff are very good and attentive to your needs. Room rate includes breakfast which has a very nice selection of continental breakfast items. The room is spacious enough for two people to spread out two suitcases and the bathroom is modern and clean.

The hotel was in easy proximity to major attractions yet very quiet at night. The staff was so helpful in every way. I really appreciated being able to ask for more water bottles whenever we needed them. The breakfast was abundant and varied, set out in buffet style and the dining area was classy. Fatima was a lovely breakfast hostess and she and the team were very professional. The single beds in our smallish, yet well set up, room were very comfortable. The room is adequately set up to place your luggage. The hotel truly was a refuge to come home too after busy days in a buzzing and stimulating metropolis. The concierge services are excellent. I will be recommending Sirkeci Mansion to friends and if I ever have the opportunity to return to Istanbul I would not hesitate to return to this lovely hotel.

Perfect location, easy walk to major sights, tram and restaurants but quiet street. Breakfast had different food every morning which was great when staying a couple of days. Transfer from airport organised by hotel went well. Overall very nice atmosphere in the hotel.