Hotel Amira

Costa Rica , Pacific North Coast / Guanacaste
Puerto Carrillo, Carretera Lajas Puerto Carrillo
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6/10

Pleasant

26 Jun 2026

Dianne

Bottles of water were offered for free.

The TV didn’t work and the bed was uncomfortable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

GAURI

Hotel Amira had a great location and the staff was very helpful with local restaurant recommendations and travel .

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jun 2026

elyana

Hotel Amira is a great location to see all the sites in Sultan Ahmet. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The elevator was broken during our stay and we were not provided the Expedia VIP drinks until our last day and we had to ask. The rooms are outdated but the bed was very comfortable. The breakfast was great, especially the traditional flat bread.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Len

Staff were very solicitous and helpful. Carried luggage up all the stairs, helped with great restaurant recommendations, and our room was cleaned daily. Do call front desk for changes in room temperature as they control the settings despite room controls.

Roof top terrace was lovely with great view albeit elevator stopped work before end of stay. Guests get 1st drink free.

Breakfast had special Turkish options as well as western fare, and is included with stay for us.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Rodrigo

Great breakfast.
Well located hotel, family friendly, clean.
Can be a bit noisy between rooms.
Great experience for a family of 5.
Friendly roof top

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jun 2026

Alistair

Location, location, location. The motel is clean and basic, but the location to Istanbul’s key sites isis difficult to fault.

Self

4/10

Poor

15 Jun 2026

Emma

We paid a premium for a Premier Suite. The ‘suite’ was two average, separate rooms next to each other, and there was nothing ‘premier’ about either room - or the hotel…. it needs updating. We had an open drain smell in the bathroom, dirty and threadbare carpet, cracked and broken furniture and floor skirting…. Just all a bit disappointing and underwhelming.
The roof terrace/restaurant has a fabulous view, but no internal area, so eating outdoors is the only option.
Location okay but I would book elsewhere for us next time.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Nermana

Overall, the hotel was good. Our room was a bit small, but it was functional and had everything we needed. The breakfast was excellent, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. The only negative was that the rooftop area was under construction during our stay, so we weren’t able to enjoy it. However, it may already be completed by now. Other than that, we had a pleasant experience

Friends

4/10

Poor

13 Jun 2026

Curtis

I was able to stay 3 nights at this hotel and I had to switch rooms. The first room was amazing, very well-furnished especially the bathroom. However the last night was bad because we were switched to an older section of this hotel where the table was cracked, leaking in the hallway, and peeled off paint from the wall. The bathroom was also old and dirty. The windows were right next to the street which was very noisy. Also, the elevator was so small and they could only go up to 4th floor and you had to walk the stairs to get to the room. If you have older folks, I would not suggest. On the other hand, the staff were mostly nice however I would not recommend eating at the places they recommended because they were all overly priced and food was bad.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2026

Suelc

Good location, great breakfast, great staff and good price. But the roof top was in construction (deceptions) , unfortunately.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Wendy

The staff at the Amira was amazing! Prior to our arrival, they had arranged a shuttle to and from the airport, a fabulous private guide for one day and a sunset cruise on the Bosporus with transportation there and back. They were very flexible regarding payment in various currencies. They were all very friendly and helpful. The breakfast is very good and so are the dinner meals. The hotel is located close to the major attractions in the old city. We were sorry that the terrace was closed.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

24 May 2026

Curtis

Excellent location since it's walking distance the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and other tourist site. However some parts of the hotel weren't well maintained and felt outdated. I also needed to walk the stairs to another building after taking their elevator. The staffs were helpful and nice. However I would NOT suggest to eat the restaurants they recommend.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

steven

The location to sightseeing is excellent. We can't say enough about how helpful and friendly the staff are. Front desk provided help numerous times, from dinner suggestions to directions to our restaurant I'd booked 1 hour away by ferry. Nice room and decent breakfast offered in the morning. Would recommend to fellow travelers and would stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Jessica

Great location!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Marly

Excellent service. So accommodating. Breakfast was AMAZING! It’s rare for me to say that I had no complaints. I would definitely go back.

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Ksenija m

The best part of the hotel are staff. Everyone was super welcoming and helpful! Location was convenient and close to main attractions. Food was excellent. Rooms were clean and adequate. However, hotel needs some upgrades - it is little outdated and worn out. However, in the context of budget to midrange price, it is a good value and would recommend it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Irvin Robert

Everything was great except for the scrambled eggs at breakfast. They were too runny for my liking.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2026

Adeola

Rooms are clean, staff are friendly and helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Gary

Excellent location. Great breakfast. Excellent staff support. Excellent value. Would stay again without hesitation. You can’t go wrong here. Also very quiet for sleep.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

Qiru

Good location but raining prevent us seeing best of this place

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Bakhtiar

Great hotel near the all of the major attractions. Plenty of great restaurants in the area as well. Rooms were very clean and hotel staff was friendly. They were also very helpful in helping us figure out the best way to get around and places to go. Overall would highly recommend staying here.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

Iryna

I had a wonderful experience at this hotel. The staff truly went above and beyond. I arrived late at night feeling quite sick with a cold, and instead of having to search for a pharmacy, they kindly provided me with the medication I needed. Their care and attentiveness made a difficult moment so much easier. I’m very grateful for their exceptional service.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2026

geeta

Staff great, my stay convenient.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2026

Lily

The staff members are awesome. Shoutout to these following people, Sam (the front desk person; I hope I got his name right) who assisted us during our check-in, Emre (who is always helpful), Suleyman, Soner, Berleon and Mert. Breakfast is awesome, it is buffett, our room is cleaned everyday, the hotel is very clean and charming. What I also love about this hotel is its accesibility to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome, Basilica cistern, Topkapi palace. the tram station, as in you can walk from the hotel to these places, ( say between 10-15 MINS). You can also walk going to the Grand Bazaar or take the tram , just to shorten the walk. The hotel is a little far from the airport but it's worth staying because of its accesibility to the main attractions. We really enjoyed our stay here and we highly recommend it....

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2026

Aryanne

Very clean

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Erin

The hotel is located close to public transportation, as well as a taxi stand. The hotel staff was incredibly helpful, arranging tours, offering recommendations for how to get to locations and what else to do while in Istanbul. The breakfast was great and included traditional Turkish food. I highly recommend staying at this hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2026

Jesa

Location is great

6/10

Pleasant

07 Mar 2026

Rohan

They were good but they were so annoying about only taking cash. Like what hotel doesn’t take card?

8/10

Excellent

06 Mar 2026

Osman

Great location, a bit outdated, but still good.

8/10

Excellent

23 Feb 2026

alejandro

Great location

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2026

Syed

We had another wonderful stay at this hotel. The location is excellent and incredibly convenient, and the staff truly make the experience special. Everyone is friendly, approachable, and consistently welcoming. Their positive attitude and willingness to help really stand out.

This was our second time staying here, and overall we were very happy again. We booked the same room type as our previous visit. The first time, our room felt very modern and newly updated. On this stay, the room was slightly more dated. That said, it was still very clean, comfortable, and enjoyable just a difference we happened to notice.

One additional piece of feedback relates to the TVs. The TV in our room was quite old, and we were hoping to watch some sports during our stay. The only TV showing the games was in the breakfast area, but it was small and not really set up for viewing. Updating the in-room TVs would definitely enhance the guest experience.

Overall, we had a great stay and would happily return again. Thank you to the team for another pleasant visit!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2026

Karl

Highly attentive staff, great relatively quiet location with great access to main tourist sites.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2026

Hansun

Staff was friendly and welcoming and helpful. I arrived very early and was offered breakfast even though i just got fed on the flight. It was nice to have a place to sit and relax and have coffee, and I was notified via whatsapp before 11 that my room was ready while I was out sightseeing. Breakfast was nice as well with some hot items changed from day to day. All in all, the place was low key and efficient and very comfortable - not to mention the location that allows you to walk to most of the major sites. Uber comes very fast if you need one. There are taxis which double as uber sitting outside all the time.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2026

Songül

Cok guzel hersey

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2026

John

Outstanding staff went out of their way to help and advise on everything. Hotel is located in a great area with many restaurants only seconds away. Good breakfast buffet as well.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2026

Tatiana

All good

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2026

amanda

Stayed in January during a cold week.
The room was a bit dated but warm, very clean and comfortable. Everything from soap to robes provided, including a tub and safe.
Entire all-male staff is fabulous. Very helpful, polite and personable.
Breakfast is provided, varied and good. Breakfast room was comfortable and not cramped. Wish they had close captioning on TV.
Hotel is in convenient location to major sites, restaurants, and bus on Kennedy Drive.
Stayed a week and never a problem but me forgetting my wallet in safe. They texted before I got to far away and it was at the desk for quick retrieval.
Highly recommend. No glitz just nice people.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

23 Jan 2026

Quinton Ashley

Hotel and room really, staff are great and helpful. Location is excellent, perfect for walking to all local sites in Sultanahmet.
Breakfast a little disappointing as not to my taste, lacked a little variety for me personally. Overall enjoyed the stay!

8/10

Excellent

22 Jan 2026

Kristi

Staff was wonderful.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2026

Massood

location and staff

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2026

Samantha Jean

Great location, lovely staff, fantastic momma making homemade gozleme!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2026

Vaughan

Great staff and location, nice rooms.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2026

Gaurav

Great, spacious room. Staff were superb. Lovely view from the rooftop (no food/drinks service however during winter), and a fantastic location near the major sights of Sultanahmet. The breakfast spread was generous with a selection of Western and Turkish options.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jan 2026

naeem

Staff very courteous. Room was very small

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jan 2026

Melissa

Great, helpful and friendly staff. Simple hotel. Clean rooms. Easy and convenient location.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2025

Gilbert

Hotel location is convenient which is central to everything. Staff is friendly and breakfast is good. Only the room is a bit outdated and needs to be renovated.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2025

Staci

Our stay was lovely - staff very accommodating and welcoming.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2025

Amar

This was one of the most perfect Hotel stay.The staff was great, everything was 10, Thanks for making our Vacation wonderful 👍

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

20 Dec 2025

Carol

My room is close to the elevator. It’s noisy because of the noise from the main lobby. The staffs are nice. Breakfast has lots of variety. Location is close to the famous Morsque

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2025

Murray

What a delight this hotel was, friendly staff, excellent breakfast, centrally located and conveniently placed next to an airport shuttle provider and taxi rank. This was my second stay at this hotel, the first time some 12 years earlier, it was equally a fantastic stay and this time it was just as good if not better. Well done!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2025

Preetam

It was an amazing experience.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2025

Viniana

Friendly clean and great location

8/10

Excellent

04 Dec 2025

Gale

Good breakfast. Great location for viewing the sites. Staff always there to help.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Dec 2025

oganya

The staff were very helpful and efficient and the breakfast was very delicious

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2025

Patricia

Excellent service
Clean rooms
Breakfast the best ever

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

21 Nov 2025

Ebony

Situated in a great location, near the mosque and not too far from public transportation modes. Room was cleaned daily! And breakfast was amazing. My only complaint is the rooftop was closed for winter unbeknownst to me. The rooftop is the main reason I booked this hotel but didn’t notice any notification that it was closed. Nonetheless the safe was amazing and helpful

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2025

Ron

Delightful experience. Use them every visit

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

18 Nov 2025

Graeme

Great location and staff were extremely helpful
Hotel provided a great buffet breakfast

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2025

Charles

Friendly staff

4/10

Poor

15 Nov 2025

Rodrigo

The photos in the online advertisement are misleading. It's not worth the price charged, as is 100% of the activities and products in Istanbul, which is a huge tourist trap in every way. The hotel needs painting and maintenance. The room smells of mildew, the amenities are terrible, the towels feel like sandpaper, and the bed is a standard double size, not a large as advertised. There's no temperature control in the room, and the heating is central, so at night you alternate between a sauna where you melt from sweating or freezing if you open the window to have a comfortable temperature. The pillows are also terrible. The breakfast is weak, and every day the food, like eggs, bread, and sausage, was cold. The only good highlight is the lady who makes the stuffed pita bread on the spot, hot and delicious. The staff are friendly and welcoming.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2025

Andrew

Good location, breakfast and great staff

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2025

Affan

The room was very clean, and the staff was very courteous

Business

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2025

Larry

They gave us early check-in.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2025

christie

Staff were the highlight, so SO welcoming and and helpful. Always a greeting. My husband and I tried their recommended restaurants .... brilliant. The breakfast room/common area/bar was perfect, not only for breakfast but also for a drop-in coffee after a hectic morning. Rooftop bar offered the Bosphorus to view in all its glory. The gym was compact but excellent, loved the water bottle and fresh towel that sat on each piece of fitness equipment. Our room was comfortable and quiet and clean, even though it had not been renovated. Brilliant location in the historic centre. Walking distance to the hippodrome, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and tram. Absolutely recommend.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2025

Hugo

All the staff members were so incredibly helpful and friendly. We loved our time there. We can’t wait to go back.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Oct 2025

Greg

Friendly helpful staff

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2025

Debra

Breakfast was very good with lots of options. The staff at the front desk were extremely helpful with directions, arranging a guide for a day, and other general information. They were right on the job with our luggage. Everyone was always super friendly and polite.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2025

Sherine

Overall great place to stay
Friendly and helpful staff
Very clean
Great location
Nice breakfast

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2025

Andrew

The Manager very kindly upgraded us to a room with a balcony, on our second night as we were celebrating our Silver Wedding Anniversary! The staff (and locals) were very friendly indeed and we felt very much “at home”.
Thank you for making our stay so memorable - especially the free cocktails on the Roof Top Bar!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Oct 2025

Richard

Overall, the property and staff aren't bad. Not outstanding, but still fine in all ways considered. The hotel was clean. Room was a tad small. Bathtub/showers were a little difficult to step down from due to their height so if you slip you're in big trouble. No handle bars anywhere. The biggest issue in regards to the facility is safety in my opinion. Only half the rooms are on the side \"with an elevator\", the rest go up a stair case with very narrow steps. Therefore, if you have mobility issues, be prepared to struggle a bit. The hotel restaurant has good food and a nice size menu but is extremely pricey when compared to many nearby restaurants. The rooftop ambiance is nice, just be prepared to pay for it. Breakfast is great and offers good initial variety. That being said, it does not change from day to day. Therefore, be prepared to eat the same thing over and over. The gozleme made by a wonderful lady in the back room are delicious. Perhaps a little bit different ingredients beyond meat, cheese and spinach but overall a great addition. Staff at the front desk are great, they'll arrange tours and other outings for you, just be prepared to pay a bit of an inflated price. Location is great, it's a steep hike to the central squares but overall a short distance. If I return to Istanbul, I would likely select a different hotel but would not discourage anyone from booking this one.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Oct 2025

Saralyn

Bathtub leaked and door track was very dirty, but sundeck was great rm 801.
No confirmation of airport transfer which created an issue when we did arrive. Otherwise the staff was very helpful! Eggs were always cold at breakfast but selection was good. The fresh made gozleme was excellent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2025

Grace

The breakfast was excellent and it had a lot of choices.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Oct 2025

Sonia

Great staff and location.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2025

Jeff

Very competent and friendly staff

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2025

Amy

Exceptional choice

Absolutely impeccable staff and suites. Everyone was consistently helpful and went above and beyond from start to finish!

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

01 Oct 2025

Carol

My room (a Standard Double Room) was quite small and badly needed renovating. (The hotel seemed to have two distinct portions to it, and perhaps the portion that I was in has not had an update but the other has?) When I checked in, there were guests in the rooms on either side of my room and I could hear their rather loud conversations perfectly, as if they were standing in my room along side of me. I went to the front desk and asked if perhaps there was a more quiet room they could move me to, but there was not. But in the end, sleeping with earplugs worked fine. ALL of the staff were extremely kind and eager to help. Although I did not feel unsafe in the neighborhood at all, it had a run-down quality to it as well. The proximity to the Blue Mosque and several key sights was excellent… but despite this, I would not book a hotel in that particular area on any future visit.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Alexander

Friendly staff, good breakfast

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2025

Keity

Breakfast was healthy, has a lot of options to choose from

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2025

Pablo

The most amazing staff is friendly, knowledgeable and empathetic. Everything is as it should be.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2025

Bryan

Good location. Very professional front desk staff. Willing to go above expectations to rectify issues

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Pablo

The staff = fantastic / the location = could not be better / the room = clean and efficient / breakfast = very good / city guidance = one of the best …. Superior!!!!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2025

Bryan

Is a step back into the past. The staff very accommodating. I would

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2025

Priscilla

Like the friendly staff who are very helpful. The location can’t be beat in the old section of town and very walkable to the Blue Mosque and other great sites. Dinner on the roof balcony with a view of the Marmara Sea, the Hippodrome as well as the Blue Mosque. The call to prayers from many mosques told us that we weren’t “in Kansas anymore “

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

17 Sep 2025

Zuoh Shian

The staff were very polite and helpful but the property was a little outdated and needed some remodeling. It's in walkable to the mosques.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Sep 2025

Maira

This was our second time staying here, but this time we were shocked at how much the place has deteriorated; it definitely needs a good face lift. It’s in an excellent location, the staff was amazing, but the place looks old and run down. Unfortunately, this will be our last time staying here’s

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2025

Anibal

It’s a boutique hotel with a charming look, friendly staff, wonderful breakfast, amazing view from the terrace.
We will return definitely.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2025

Wendy

Loved this hotel! So quaint and great location!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2025

Sherrie

We absolutely loved this hotel and location was perfect for us to explore highlights and explore the area to find dining options! Would stay here again!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2025

Alexander

Very close to all attractions in the Old City.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2025

Angesom

Overall good experience.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2025

Randall

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2025

Irina

Hotel Amira is wonderful! The rooms are nicely decorated and very clean. The breakfast is delicious with lots of choices. The staff is super friendly and helpful. The location is very close to major sites. Amira is a real gem!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2025

Vadim

Great location, good breakfast

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2025

Hilda

Great location. Delicious breakfast. Close to Old City.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2025

Sean

Hotel Amira Istanbul is a true gem! From the moment I arrived, the staff made me feel incredibly welcome. The location is fantastic, making it easy to explore the city's highlights. And the rooms? Exceptionally comfortable – a perfect retreat after a day of sightseeing. Highly recommended!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2025

Karen

We arrived early to the hotel but we were allowed to check in early and even received a room upgrade! The front desk staff was very helpful in recommending a place to have lunch as well as directions to some attractions that were very close by. Breakfast was included and it included a variety of dishes.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2025

Alan

I’d stay here again!

Absolutely wonderful. Service and staff were great! Beautiful hotel and rooftop patio! Breakfast is phenomenal. Location is excellent! I’d stay here again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2025

Enrique

We had a wonderful stay, close to everything.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2025

Nathy

Stayed for 3 days, two nights at this hotel. I thought it was close enough to all the main mosques and museum. The breakfast had a wide selection even for us vegans. Thank you also providing a nice treat on my birthday!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Aug 2025

Rosalyn

Room is very outdated and felt creepy to sleep in my own bed. Shower is just nasty the top shower head was moldy and it was dirty inside the tub