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Yellow Bull Istanbul hotel

Fatih, Istanbul

Offering garden views, Yellow Bull Istanbul hotel is an accommodation located in Istanbul, 1.6 km from Blue Mosque and 1.7 km from Basilica Cistern.

R
Rafa C.
From
United States
I must admit that I was initially somewhat concerned, as I struggled to find reasonably priced accommodation in Istanbul, but could not find any one with hood evaluations. However, after exploring numerous options, I came across this hotel, which proved to be the most affordable and had some relatively good reviews. While some comments suggest that it may not be the ideal choice —if I may put it diplomatically—my personal impression is that it is, in fact, a rather good establishment for budget-conscious travellers. The reception staff can only speak Turkish, but they make use of Google Translate, which facilitates communication quite effectively. They are exceptionally kind and helpful, and willingly assist with any requests. They even invited me to share a cup of tea with them, and I felt as though we were old friends who are able to enjoy a pleasant moment without the need for many words. My room was small but clean and adequately equipped. The bed was very comfortable, with clean, good-quality blankets. The towels, while clearly past their prime, were clean and perfectly serviceable. The bathroom is also clean and functional, with basic amenities, though it is rather compact. It suited my needs, although I did find myself contorting slightly in order to wash my face and neck without knocking into the door or the mirror above the washbasin. In all honesty, that is the only drawback I can mention. My room was located on the third floor, accessible via a rather steep staircase. While this posed no difficulty for me personally, I appreciate that it may not be suitable for all guests. Fortunately, the staff kindly offer to carry luggage up to the rooms, which is a thoughtful gesture. An interesting detail during the check-in process is that the Wi-Fi password is not provided on a card or displayed anywhere. Instead, the staff request your mobile phone and enter the credentials directly themselves.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 280 reviews
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US$47.57
1 night, 2 adults
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Marmara Guesthouse

Fatih, Istanbul

Featuring a rooftop terrace with excellent views of the Sea of Marmara, this guesthouse offers rooms with wooden floors and free Wi-Fi just 200 metres away from Aya Sofia Mosque.

s
stella
From
Ireland
Great location and very comfortable beds
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 595 reviews
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US$82.21
1 night, 2 adults
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Tulip Guesthouse

Fatih, Istanbul

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

S
Saera
From
South Korea
Good value of money. And the room is spacious and tidy. All the staffs are very helpful and friendly. I really enjoyed the time in Tulip Guesthouse. Plus, it has good location so that you can visit tourist spot by walk
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 621 reviews
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US$39.20
1 night, 2 adults
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Gul Sultan Hotel

Fatih, Istanbul

Gul Sultan Hotel is situated 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.

Z
Zornitsa Voleva
From
Bulgaria
Very good location! I'm impressed by the stuff!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews
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US$149.75
1 night, 2 adults
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Nest Apart Ortaköy

Besiktas, Istanbul

Nest Apart Ortaköy is situated in the Besiktas district of Istanbul, 3.3 km from Dolmabahce Palace, 4 km from Dolmabahce Clock Tower and 6 km from Istanbul Congress Center.

f
f0564747142
From
Saudi Arabia
Good location. Clean. Comfy bed and sofa. Helpful owner really and kind. Helped me a lot
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
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US$51.68
1 night, 2 adults
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BDK hotel

Fatih, Istanbul

In the centre of Istanbul, BDK hotel provides rooms with free WiFi. There is a private entrance at the homestay for the convenience of those who stay.

G
Guido
From
Netherlands
BDK is a fairly new hotel/ aparthotel, has big spacious rooms. Clean and comfortable. It is more a suite than a room because you have a living room with a nice sofa, television and small kitchenette area. And a large bedroom with a big closet and a good functioning air conditioner. Bathroom is not very large but functional. The area is quiet, has nice restaurants, coffee and baklava shops nearby. Supermarkets are around the corner. The tram is a 5 min walk with suitcases (uphill for the first 100 meter) which goes to sulthanamet, galata bridge, and Katakoy district. It’s just 80 cents for one way with your bankcard checkin. But if you are just going to the blue mosque and hagia sofia it’s much easier to walk. 7 minutes to the blue mosque end of Sulthanamet. The location is therefore great. You find more local tourist in this area, which we like and the owners are very helpful if you want but they also leave you to your business if you know what you’re doing. Extra tips: go by tram to Balat and Karakoy districts. Eat at the docks of Karakoy. From the hotel walk to Cundi park and the riverside and enjoy the less touristy areas. Take the boat to Kadikoy and Moda on the asian side from either Karakoy or Eminonu tram stop for just under a dollar. Money saving tip: if you want a bosphorus cruise just to see the sites, just google that and you should end up with cruises for just 5 euro online (getyourguide)for a 3 hour cruise including a stop on the asian side, take the 18:00 one so you can enjoy the sunset too!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
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US$76.11
1 night, 2 adults
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HOPEFULL HOTEL

Fatih, Istanbul

Situated within 1.7 km of Blue Mosque and 1.8 km of Basilica Cistern in Istanbul, HOPEFULL HOTEL offers accommodation with seating area.

W
Wasif
From
United Arab Emirates
Staff was very polite and helpful. Helped us out of the way.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 450 reviews
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US$253.69
1 night, 2 adults
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Ramos Boutique Hotel Sultanahmet

Fatih, Istanbul

Set in the centre of Istanbul, Ramos Boutique Hotel Sultanahmet is a recently renovated accommodation, which offers allergy-free rooms.

A
Alina
From
Romania
everything was very nice location rooms, thank you very much for your interest
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
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US$31.90
1 night, 2 adults
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Emirhan Guesthouse & Suites

Fatih, Istanbul

Set within less than 1 km of Hagia Sophia and a 9-minute walk of Basilica Cistern in Istanbul, Emirhan Guesthouse & Suites offers accommodation with seating area.

Y
YILEI
From
France
Perfect location The hotel staffs were very enthusiastic and gave us directions to nearby restaurants, supermarkets, and more. The room is clean. The bed and pillows were very comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 248 reviews
Price from
US$144.29
1 night, 2 adults
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Galata Life Istanbul

Beyoglu, Istanbul

Offering a terrace and city view, Galata Life Istanbul is located in Istanbul, 1.7 km from Taksim Metro Station and 200 metres from Galata Tower.

C
Constanze
From
Germany
Very very kind host, great location, room had everything you need!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 173 reviews
Price from
US$82.20
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Hotel Han

    Fatih, Istanbul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 332 reviews

    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.

    From US$63.42 per night

  • BDK hotel

    Fatih, Istanbul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

    In the centre of Istanbul, BDK hotel provides rooms with free WiFi. There is a private entrance at the homestay for the convenience of those who stay.

    From US$79.28 per night

  • Le Safran Suite Hotel

    Fatih, Istanbul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 419 reviews

    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.

    From US$66.10 per night

  • Ararat Hotel

    Fatih, Istanbul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 209 reviews

    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.

    From US$97.48 per night

  • Modena Hotel

    Fatih, Istanbul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews

    Set in Istanbul, near Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern and Column of Constantine, Modena Hotel has a bar.

    From US$60.25 per night

  • Offering city views, Lika Hotel - Beautiful Standard Double or Twin Room in Center Istanbul is an accommodation set in Istanbul, 1.2 km from Basilica Cistern and 600 metres from Column of Constantine.

    From US$80.66 per night

  • Set in Istanbul in the Marmara Region region, Lika Hotel - Superior Double or Twin Room - unforgettable holiday in Istanbul features a balcony and city views.

    From US$94.90 per night

  • Offering city views, Lika Hotel - Standard Double or Twin Room in Istanbul is an accommodation set in Istanbul, 1.2 km from Basilica Cistern and 600 metres from Column of Constantine.

    From US$83.04 per night

Enjoy breakfast in Istanbul and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 248 reviews

    Set within less than 1 km of Hagia Sophia and a 9-minute walk of Basilica Cistern in Istanbul, Emirhan Guesthouse & Suites offers accommodation with seating area.

    From US$264.26 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews

    Set in the centre of Istanbul, Ramos Boutique Hotel Sultanahmet is a recently renovated accommodation, which offers allergy-free rooms.

    From US$97.95 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 595 reviews

    Featuring a rooftop terrace with excellent views of the Sea of Marmara, this guesthouse offers rooms with wooden floors and free Wi-Fi just 200 metres away from Aya Sofia Mosque.

    From US$117.45 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 621 reviews

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

    From US$76.34 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

    Set in the centre of Istanbul, within 800 metres of Basilica Cistern and less than 1 km of Column of Constantine, Felicity Palace Sirkeci is an accommodation offering city views.

    From US$110.11 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

    Offering quiet street views, Naz Wooden House Inn is an accommodation set in Istanbul, 700 metres from Basilica Cistern and 1.1 km from Column of Constantine.

    From US$63.42 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 327 reviews

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

    From US$93.96 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Located in Istanbul in the Marmara Region region, Konar House has a balcony. The property is around 8.1 km from Maiden's Tower, 8.5 km from 15 July Martyrs Bridge and 13 km from Dolmabahce Palace.

    From US$234.90 per night

Great access to the city centre. Check these homestays in Istanbul and nearby

  • Set in Istanbul in the Marmara Region region, Lika Hotel - Comfortable Double Room in Istanbul has a balcony and city views.

    From US$75.92 per night

  • Set in Istanbul in the Marmara Region region, Lika Hotel - Superior Double or Twin Room - Luxury in Istanbul Center features a terrace and city views.

    From US$87.78 per night

  • Offering city views, Lika Hotel - Eco Double Room is an accommodation set in Istanbul, 1.2 km from Basilica Cistern and 600 metres from Column of Constantine.

    From US$73.55 per night

  • Featuring city views, Lika Hotel - Superior Double or Twin Room provides accommodation with a balcony, around 1.2 km from Basilica Cistern.

    From US$85.41 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Offering city views, Lika Hotel - Eco Double Room - Center Istanbul is an accommodation set in Istanbul, 1.2 km from Basilica Cistern and 600 metres from Column of Constantine.

    From US$71.17 per night

  • Offering city views, Lika Hotel - Standard Double or Twin Room is an accommodation located in Istanbul, 1.2 km from Basilica Cistern and 600 metres from Column of Constantine.

    From US$78.29 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews

    Gul Sultan Hotel is situated 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 112 reviews

    Featuring sea views and free WiFi, Sultan Mansion features accommodation attractively located in the centre of Istanbul, within a short distance of Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern.

    From US$100.42 per night

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