Kybele Hotel

Turkey , Fethiye-Oludeniz
FETHIYE, Cumhuriyet Mahallesi Gonca Sokak No 20
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10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Elize

This is very charming hotel that is in the heart of Sultanahmed. It really is incredibly close to the Basilica Cistern, the Hagia Sophia, and the Blue Mosque.

What I liked about Kybele is that it has character and makes you feel like you are in Turkey. My room was lovely and quaint. The hotel breakfast is excellent. The hotel also has a restaurant out front that is a great place to relax and watch the world go by.

Note that this hotel doesn't have an elevator, so if you struggle with stairs this may not be for you. That being said, the staff was very helpful in carrying my heavy suitcases to my room and down again when I checked out.

I definitely recommend Kybele for character and location.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

08 May 2026

elizabeth

Great location in sultanahmet, plenty of food and shopping options on your doorstep. Restaurant downstairs was very average - slow and food not warm enough. Building is old and neglected. Overpriced for what is is.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

A small and quirky hotel where you didn’t feel like just a number. Crazy decor with hundreds of lamps on the ceilings. Excellent location a couple of minutes walk from the Hagia Sophia. Very friendly and helpful staff. Very good restaurant outside with heaters if cold, which it was, unusually for the beginning of May. Recommend.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2026

Ronald

I would classify this place as a “boutique hotel”. I has a charming style all its own. It location is perfect for visiting some of the more well known landmarks like The Blue Mosque or the Basilica Cistern. There are plenty of restaurants ranging from simple to the more expensive within walking distance. The hotel itself offers a restaurant of its own. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. For instance, I had to leave at 2:30am to the airport. Staff facilitated my taxi so I didn’t have to worry about anything. If I come back to Istanbul, I will definitely stay here again. I’ve already recommended this place to a couple friends of mine who are considering visiting Istanbul. This place is great.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2025

Russell

Clean, good staff

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Nov 2025

Katherine

Recommend

6/10

Pleasant

28 Oct 2025

Adrien

When I first arrived, it was really late (2am) and I was super tired from a long travel day. The room they put me in initially had not been properly cleaned—there were still food items in the fridge and the bed was infested with something that caused me to itch uncontrollably until I simply couldn’t take it anymore. I asked to change rooms. It makes me wonder if they had washed the bedding. The other room also hadn’t been emptied of the previous tenant’s items—several items were in the closet. I was offered no apology or any consideration whatsoever. They were also the only place in all of Turkey to charge me an extra 7 euros on a CC transaction. Do better.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2025

Kari

Solid choice, great staff

Quirky room and quirky hotel (in a good way, if that’s your thing!). Staff are incredibly friendly. The hotel location can’t be beat - it was close to everything we wanted to see. Breakfast was fine - met the need. The bed and pillows were better here than in other hotels we stayed at in Türkiye! I’d stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2025

Adil

Such a unique stay right in the heart of the historic area, we loved everything!!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2025

Kathryn

Cute quaint stay in perfect location! Walkable to all the sites in Sultanahmet. My balcony overlooked the street, absolutely loved it. Highly recommend !

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2025

Isabelle

So close to everything, even the walk to the Galata tower wasn’t bad and that’s over a bridge ! The staff were so nice and helpful. Everything was very clean and the room was beautiful. I would stay here again :)

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2025

Corinne

Highly recommend

Our room had a lovely charm to it. It was smaller than I expected, but it perfectly fit our needs! The central location made it easy to walk and use public transport. The breakfast was absolutely wonderful, and it saved us a lot of money to add it on. The hotel has an associated restaurant, which I assume is why the food was so good. Rooms are serviced every day (no do not disturb option).

Partner

2/10

Poor

19 Oct 2025

Inga

Housekeeping still money and my staff . Second time just hours before I go to airport

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2025

Yvette Francine Orozco

I didn’t have the option of breakfast so can’t say hotel was small, cute and in the perfect spot, everything was located fast!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2025

Karen

Small room but ok for 1, good shower, comfortable bed. Next time will ask for room in other side of building although soundproofing from pedestrian street quite adequate. Day staff better than night staff. Forgot to give me my special Breakfast packet for early flight,Breakfast chefs terrific!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2025

Gregory

Family run small hotel, lots of character.
Excellent buffet breakfast included.
Note there is no elevator.
Good value.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2025

Tina

Absolutely a beautiful Perl in the middle of tourist chaos. I loved this spot. This hotel was beautifully decorated & designed. It was a true Turkish experience. I loved being surrounded by antiques. I highly recommend this hotel because it was unique and wonderful.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2025

Iuliia

Very attentive, helpful and friendly personnel. The receptionist helped to arrange all the activities i requested very quickly with the best experience.
Much appreciated help with carrying the luggage.
Will stay again at this place.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2025

Valley

Groovy hotel walking distance to many site seeing and shopping.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2025

Douglas

The property has a unique decorative style with small Moroccan looking lamps hanging from the ceiling. Rafa, the hotel manager, is super nice and competent. Breakfast is perfectly Turkish simple, basic and delicious. The whole boutique hotel is decorated with antiques. Thank you Rafa for everything!!!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2025

Janet

They were very friendly, kind, and hospitable. Always willing to help.

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2025

Baleska

Excelente ubicación

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

09 May 2025

Luke

Kybele was great everything was easy and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Plus it is close to all the highlights

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2025

Hamid

Excellent staff

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2025

Catherine

The staff was fantastic - I had many problems on my trip - including losing my wallet! But they helped me thru everything! I found my home in Istanbul...

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2025

Enrique

Perfect Service. Very friendly

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2025

Timothy

Loved the quirky nature of this small - 16 rooms - family run hotel. Easy walk to all the key sights in Istanbul. Friendly staff. Highly recommend if you are looking for something different to the stock standard offerings

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2025

Michael

Great location. Within walking distance of all the major attractions in Sultanahmet. Older charming property. We stayed 2 nights and were very pleased.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Nov 2024

Janet

A very good hotel in a great location to access all the main sights. Our first room had a few issues, eg, tv & kettle didn't work, however we were offered another room without any hassle. Breakfast ok, just not like an English one!! Would recommend but as it's a tourist area, drinking & eating out is expensive.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2024

Justin

Nice stay. Lovely staff.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2024

heather

Best stay I’ve had in a hotel

Absolutely AMAZING from start to finish. It’s a unique gem of a place with incredible decor and super friendly and helpful staff. I had a solo room and it was perfect-nice size (is bigger than some of the photos seem), enough space to comfortably walk around the bed. Linens were clean and comfortable and the bed was as well. Instant hot water with good pressure. Breakfast buffet (included) was delicious and had good options of hot and cold. I would stay here any and every time I come.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2024

Nayereh

Great hotel and great staff.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Oct 2024

David

It felt authentic with many antiques

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2024

David

Very good location for tourists, very friendly and helpful staff, and a cute place

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2024

Suzanne

Location location location!
Plus the kindest most helpful and sincere owners and staff!
Such a cool place with amazing Turkish flare!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2024

MATHEW G.

Kybele hotel is perfectly located in Istanbul's city center. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Their restaurant is one of Istanbul's best. I would definitely stay here again!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2024

Stuart

a real \"cool\" little hotel that is very different from rest. Very friendly and helpful staff. THe restaurant is very expensive

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2024

Nicole

Great location!

Not sure if the man that checked us in spoke much English, check in was easy. We have him our passports and then he handed them back with the key. He called over a young man to carry our bags upstairs and that was that.
Room was quaint but adequate with a mini refrigerator, wall unit AC (necessity in July), and fully functional bathroom.
Bring a sound machine if noise bothers you, I used mine and slept like the dead; the room was extremely bright (no blackout curtains) so an eye shade would also be useful. The toilet made a racket when you flushed it, super high pitched and it went on and on.. but it flushed and the AC worked great. The shower head is directly over the faucet which ends up in your butt, annoying but the head is removable so you can stand where you like and use it.
Honestly, zero complaints. Great price for the stay and soooo convenient to all of the touristy stuff, extremely walkable. It was awesome to have a place so close for a mid-day cool off shower/water bottle refill.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2024

Lance

This family owned hotel has a great location and the owners and staff are friendly, helpful and quick to respond to any requests. The rooms have modern bathrooms and decent air conditioning. The decor is 'old turkish antique' and interestingly funky but the common areas could use a little decluttering and better lighting and air to make them more inviting to sit in and enjoy. We had paid for a standard double and it was a little small for us but we upgraded to an available triple that was just right. The breakfast buffet was fresh, varied and tasty. The restaurant is open all day and offers a variety of dishes.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2024

Mark

Location, location, location

The main negative about the hotel is the arrival. The taxi got close within an hour, but the roads are so narrow and busy that the final short distance took ages.
The location is so convenient to walk to all the main sites, and within easy reach of good places to eat and drink.
The hotel is quirky and has many interesting artifacts including traditional lights. There is a small courtyard that is a lovely place to relax.
We didn't eat there, as it is more expensive than nearby locations, but none are far away.
The staff are all so helpful in organising any tours, taxis and generally.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

20 May 2024

Arthur

Tiny rooms. Absolutely mediocre breakfast and worst of all lots of steep stairs and no elevator

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2024

Gerard

Great stay

Great friendly people. Would happily return.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2024

Lyubima

What is there not to like about this lovely hotel, location and service? We loved it the moment we went in and kept feeling the same way all throughout our stay. Everything you need is at your doorstep and the service is amazing - you are well looked after and helped with whatever you need. Definitely will stay there on our next visits!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2024

Nora

I had a bad fall. The housekeeper had mopped the floor & it was wet. There was no signage. I had slip and fell backwards. Fortunately did not hit my head & was able to hold on to the rail. After hitting my back and tail bone. I was in horrible pain & got a bent tailbone.

Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Jan 2024

Nigel

Excellent quirky decoration!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Dec 2023

Wai

We had a pleasant stay at the Kybele. The customer service was great throughout and the property mgr was so kind and patient with our large group. Tom’s as advertised. Modest and clean. Decent breakfast and great location! Would stay here again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2023

Sundar

The location of the hotel was fantastic. The hotel staff were very friendly. The room was a little small but the ambience and the rest made up for it

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2023

Katherine

The location couldn’t have been any better. The hotel was a fun place to stay with all lots to look at

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2023

Andrew

A brilliant and affordable stay thats great value for those visiting the sultanahmet area. The staff were very accomodating and had great advice.

I would also recommend the restaurant. Try the spinich pide and baklava.

Thank you Annas for your hospitality!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Sep 2023

Michael

A very average old hotel with relatively disinterested staff. Disappointing as we had been recommended it albeit several years ago. The only thing that “saved” it was the location and the very easy and convenient bar/restaurant facilities right outside on the street. Next trip I’ll find something more value for money.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2023

Brenda

Guest services really outdid themselves. 5 star all the way!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2023

Paul

A Guilded Age treasure in the heart of Sultanahmet

Not just an artsy \"hippy-dippy\" alternative hotel (as I half expected), but a serious Gilded Age retro Ottoman home in a perfect location a block from Hagia Sophia. Decor - tasteful and nostalgic. Stairs, no elevator, so not as accessible as some other hotels, but only 3 stories. Mid-range room was plenty spacious with large bathroom. (And the Turkish ceiling lamps!) Generous breakfast buffet in the antique basement was also a blast from the past. Loved the convenience of the outdoor restaurant on sidewalk right in front at the end of a long day of touring. Good service. Good everything.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2023

Heather

Authentic and charming hotel with character

The Kybelle Hotel is a fantastic unique hotel with an authentic Turkish charm. The place is filled with gorgeous quaint antiques and the ceilings in every room are covered in Turkish lamps. The rooms were comfortable even if a little aged and the bathroom was well maintained. Loved this place and wish we had longer there

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2023

Holly

Great location

Great location. The hotel is dated but can't beat the location.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

03 May 2023

Verified traveler

Great location and good value, however my room was not as advertised.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2023

Tonya

This is a great little hotel that won’t cost you an arm and a leg. Really nice interiors with vintage Ottoman furnishings. Quite warm. Pretty quiet for the area it’s in. Friendly staff with good English. Good for smaller families with one or two kids (I stayed there with my 9 year-old son). The breakfast buffet isn’t as extensive as at the big, five star hotels (obviously) but it’s still good. Only things that I think could be improved were a) no hot water in the sink (but this isn’t an issue in the shower or the bath) and b) safes in every room would be helpful.

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2023

Anne

Situation was excellent but the room was a bit shabby with wallpaper and paint peeling off and a bracket falling off. The room also had a stale musty smell. They didn’t speak much English but were very pleasant. The whole place just needed a bit of renovation. There was plenty of hot water, heating and bottled water replenished daily.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2023

Mollie

Conveniently located historic hotel

We loved this hotel! It was just what we wanted. A historic building with character. A delicious breakfast. Comfortable. Within walking distance of more sites than we could cram into 3 days. A very good experience. That being said - if you have a mobility issue this is not the place for you. We were joking that it is hotel kybele because only the young and fertile can manage to stay there. The stairs are steep and there is no elevator. We would love to stay here again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2023

Briony

Eclectic hotel. Very charming. You feel you are in old period Istanbul. Close to all the sights and shopping. Staff is friendly and helpful.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2022

Kazi

Great location, great staff.

The staff were amazing. Extremely helpful. Great location. Great price. Rooms could be a little tidy.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2022

Manpreet

A unique stay

The room was small, the building is old & steep steps but I would still give this place a 5 star. It is after all a heritage building and there are incredible artifacts where ever you look. It was like staying in a museum. The place was very clean, the breakfast included with the room was fabulous. The restaurant which is part of the hotel serves excellent food and lots of options.

The staff went out of their way to make the stay a memorable one. Made us feel like a very special guest in their home.

The location is very central and If you like a heritage experience you will love the place. If it is modern comforts you are looking for in a more formal settings, this is not it

Would I stay there again? - in a heartbeat!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Oct 2022

Brenda

This hotel is in a great location- close to everything including transportation. Had difficult during the day with tourist help as no one spoke English. Rooms are very tiny and dark but if you’re looking for authentic Turkey this is a cute hotel.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Aug 2022

Benjamin

Staff were great, curb-appeal is wonderful and the location is amazing, but the interior of the property - the rooms/bathrpoms, etc. - are looking a little worn, grubby and need some TLC: peeling wallpaper, that sort of thing.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2022

Kashif

Friendly staff, right in middle of old city, walking distance from topkapi palace

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Aug 2022

Alexei

A nice place to stay in the heart of the Old City

An interesting place to stay, unusually decorated; an excellent location, the room is a bit small and basic, but that's fine. The breakfast was minimal, but good overall; I liked the pea soup a lot.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2022

Guy

Great place to stay. Really helpful staff! Lovely atmosphere.

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jul 2022

Khaled

great staff and very helpful and nice
the property is historic and unique
stairs can be little hard since they are old style stairs

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2022

Alison

Gorgeous place, amazing location, super helpful staff.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

21 Jun 2022

Susan

Keybele hotel

It was definitely not a good experience. The room was very hot, the AC does not work. I could not open the door at night for air because the screen door was damaged so I suffered sweating for 2 days. The hotel advertised breakfast but was not offered. Uber the bed the dust seems to be there for years. All equipments in the room are older than grandma.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2022

Alejandra

Convenient place to stay

This is a real Turkish old style looking hotel, room was just the right size for me for a 1 night stay. 2 blocks to Haga Sofia , blue mosque and walking distance to shopping. Has a restaurant which i didnt have time to taste unfortunate.

Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2022

john

Unique decor

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2022

Anthony

Eclectic little hotel in the heart of Istanbul.

This is a very unique little hotel in the heart of Sultanahmet District just second walk from the Blue Mosque and the heart of Fatih and a few minutes from the Grand Bazaar.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2021

Ivan

Even though, the room was a bit small for us we still found this hotel to be very unique. The bed was so comfortable we had no issues sleeping. The staff was very friendly and helpful it made our stay in Istanbul a very pleasant one. The food highly recommended and as far as, baklava my wife loved it -she said best in town.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2021

Clay

Two thumbs up !!

Fantastic hotel in a great neighborhood. Restaurant out front has wonderful food. Highly recommend—two thumbs up! 👍👍

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2021

Donald

Fantastic place to stay!

Great location, friendly staff, lovely decorations, and cool patio.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Sep 2020

Verified traveler

The design, location were absolutely grand! Beautiful garden in the back and really quirky rooms!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2020

BobE

If you are averse to clutter, this may not be the place for you. Just about every inch of the public areas are covered in ornaments and refugees from junk shops - old radios and gramophones in one area. The ceilings are covered in lamps - including the bedrooms.
However, if you are looking for a rather eccentric place, ideally placed for Sultanahmet Square at a very reasonable price then this would be for you.
Choosing between rooms at the front or back is a choice between possibly noisy and rather gloomy. I chose the back option. Marginally bigger with a comfortable double bed with extra bedding in the wardrobe. Unfortunately not much space left for hanging clothes and not a lot of storage space otherwise. There was a rather battered feel to the room - the bathroom door did not close properly and the shower was difficult to persuade to stay in place in its holder. Unusually these days, there was a mini bar.
Outside of the room, there are some steep steps to negotiate so it would not be a great place for those who are getting less agile. The breakfast is in the basement down another flight of steps.
There is a restaurant attached serving Turkish and International dishes. Well worth a try - I can recommend the shrimp and salmon casserole.
The staff speak good English and are very helpful, from arranging a car to the airport to warning of local scams - beware the shoe shiner who drops his brush. A happy place for a first time visitor to Istanbul;

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

The property is really quirky and interesting. Staff are amazingly helpful and pleasant. we has a room for 3 adults that was lovely- spacious, comfy beds, large balcony, bathroom with both shower and bath. Only downside is the quit limited breakfast menu.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2019

john

Wonderful place to stay. In middle of everything on a quiet, traffic free street. Steep climb to upper floors. Not for very old legs. Great staff. Nice breakfast.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Interesting decor.
Stairs a little testing to manage.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

It was a great hotel and I would stay there again!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2019

Riecchi

This hotel is really excellent. Nice location, beautiful turkish lamps, and really kind staff. Restaurant and cafe is also nice. most of staff can speak English. We would like to stay this hotel again when we visit istanbul next time.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2019

Oswaldo

Great location In the centre of the city a lot of stairs

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2019

Martin

Charming Lights

Unique hotel decorated with thousands of Turkish lamps. Super willing and friendly service, breakfast was plain but fresh and good. Excellently locates hotel to explore old Istanbul most famous sights.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2019

Atif

Superb

An excellent stay at an exceptionally stylish and unusually designed lovely little family run boutique hotel. All services were adequate, the staff were excellently helpful, and the design of the place was gorgeously intriguing. Would definitely return if I were to stay in the area again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Beautiful old hotel with unique Turkish decoration, rugs and lights unlike any place you have ever stayed. The staff was amazing, the location could not have been better and the food was outstanding. We will definitely stay there again on our next trip to Istanbul.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2019

Robert

Cool little hotel

My kids loved all of the overhead lamps (although only a few were hooked up to light). Breakfast was fine...enough of a selation for us, but limited. Good value for the price. Good location... walking distance to sites. Safe neighborhood.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2019

Michelle

Enchanting

Magical. A living museum.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2019

Christine

Colour vibrant hotel beautifully decorated with antiques. A true taste of Turkey. The staff were welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely return

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2019

Stuart

Great location for tourists.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2018

James

Excellently located, although it is in pedestrianised area so you may have to drag your cases. On leaving they will help. Wonderfully atmospheric with all its lights. Good value. Breakfast is OK for room cost. Had 1 dinner in restaurant, OK and good value. In 500 series rooms some tricky stairs, so not recommended for the less agile.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2018

Vici

Excellent location,cosy,but doors/windows not closing properly ...bathroom not cleaned properly and bed linen not changed as often as need it to...all compensate with the intimate and intriguing atmosphere created by endless objects to be admired.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2018

C H

3 Days in Istanbul

Arrived Sunday 11am in October and were able to check in to a warm and helpful welcome as our room was ready. We had a beer and tasty light lunch at hotel before walking down the pedestrianised road on which the hotel is situated to the Hagia Sofia (2-3min) and then the Topkapı palace. The hotel really is that convenient. The hotel was just as described with plenty of character.
Breakfast was self service and plentiful.
Our bathroom fittings were a little tired but all functional and clean. We slept well and I enjoyed the character of the old Turkey feel of the place.
Yellow metered taxi from airport cost us just under 70lira. With the street pedestrianised the taxi dropped us off 50m from hotel at top of the street.
I would recommend the hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2018

Susan

Going the extra mile

A very friendly hotel the staff were great they went the extra mile. The room was so clean the towels were changed every day.
I would return to this hotel anytime.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2018

Ted

A lovely old style hotel smack in the centre of Sultanameht. Good food and a good street side evening bar with plenty of Raki. A quiet area.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Oct 2018

Eirik

Wonderful and unique hotel

Kybele is a wonderful and in some aspects unique hotel with buckets of atmosphere, great staff and a wonderful location right in the middle of everything historic, but the breakfast should be better to fit the overall experience.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

An amazing place to stay

The owner and staff are fabulous, very helpful and friendly. The rooms are clean, modern and comfortable. The view from the breakfast patio is so enjoyable that you want to stay there all day.

Partner

4/10

Poor

17 Sep 2018

helmut

Gone downhill from what it was

Once a cult hotel but the old management, staff, and flair have gone.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2018

Dave

A stunning character hotel

Whenever we are in Istanbul we stay at the Kybele. From its friendly and accommodating staff, its superb location in the heart of Sultanahmet tourist district, and it’s stunning decor, it a jewel among hotels. The complementary breakfast is great and it’s restaurant inside and out on the street is staffed with amazing people and a wide selection of delicious meals.

Friends

4/10

Poor

29 Jul 2018

Chad

Highly Overrated

The facility is old and in a bad condition.
Tiny Rooms, no elevator.
The room was not very clean at check in:
Open bottles of shower gel and shampoo, broken shower column. Hot water unstable, water would get cold during shower then back to hot.

Average breakfast and Staff was nice overall.

Summary: The place is very highly overrated. You can find much more comfortable and cheaper places in the area for the same price or less