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Blue Gilroy Hotel

Istanbul · Turkey

Binbirdirek Mh. Dostluk Yurdu Sk. No 8, 0View location

9.2/10Excellent154 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/109.4
Service9.6/109.6
Comfort9.8/109.8
Condition9.4/109.4
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About Blue Gilroy Hotel

Set on Dostluk Yurdu Street, a quiet side street in the heart of Sultanahmet, Blue Gilroy Hotel is an 17-room boutique hotel just 100 m from the Şerefiye and Binbirdirek cisterns.

The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern and the Grand Bazaar are all within a 5–10 minute walk, and the Çemberlitaş and Sultanahmet T1 tram stops are 3–4 minutes away.

Rooms are unusually spacious for the Old City and feature air conditioning, free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, a minibar, a safe, a work desk, a kettle with a coffee-tea bags, and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Selected Deluxe rooms offer a partial sea view or a private balcony, and Standard and Deluxe Triple rooms suit families.

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The 24-hour front desk team can arrange airport transfers, tours and tickets, and luggage storage is available before check-in and after check-out. The building has an elevator to all floors.

Blue Gilroy Hotel is centrally located in Istanbul, a 5-minute walk from Sultanahmet Square and 6 minutes by foot from Grand Bazaar. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Blue Mosque and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Hagia Sophia.

Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature hair dryers and slippers.

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    • Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
    • Property Registration Number 23594
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 20 for adults and EUR 10 for children
    • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
    • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
    • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
    • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30 per day

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Russian

    English

    Turkish

Nearby attractions

Column of Constantine 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Turkish and Islamic Art Museum 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Sultanahmet Square 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Grand Bazaar 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Basilica Cistern 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Little Hagia Sophia 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Hagia Sophia 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Blue Mosque 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Beyazit Square 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Istanbul Archaeology Museums 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Egyptian Bazaar 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Topkapi Palace 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Bosphorus 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Eminönü Square 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Süleymaniye Mosque 1.5 km / 0.9 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Year of construction: 2018
  • Year of most recent renovation: 12
  • Total number of rooms: 17
  • Number of floors (main building): 4
  • Twin rooms: 1
  • Double rooms: 8
  • Junior suites: 2
  • Triple rooms: 4
  • Quadruple rooms: 2
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  • Visa
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • Key Collection
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi
  • Transfer serviceExtra charge
  • Airport ShuttleExtra charge
  • Room service
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • Multilingual staffExtra charge
  • 24-hour security
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Smoke detector: 1
  • Hotel safe
  • Currency exchange facilities
  • Lift access
  • Shop
  • Garden
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels and bed linen
  • Printer
  • Photocopier
  • Business centre
  • Hot breakfastExtra charge
  • Breakfast a la carteExtra charge
  • Halal mealExtra charge
  • LGTBIQ friendly
  • Early Check-inExtra charge
  • Early departure
  • Identification card at arrival
  • Marriage certificate required for a couple to share room
  • Flight information required
  • No hen/stag or any other parties allowed
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age
  • Sustainable building
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

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Room types

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  • TRIPLE DELUXETRIPLE • DELUXETPL.DX

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    TRIPLE DELUXE

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    DELUXE

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    Room code: TPL.DX

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  • QUADRUPLE DELUXE CAPACITY 4QUADRUPLE • DELUXE CAPACITY 4 • 1 Bedroom • 30 m²QUA.C4-DX
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    QUADRUPLE DELUXE CAPACITY 4

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    30 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    Single bed 80-130 width, King-size bed 150-183 width, Sofa bed
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
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    DELUXE CAPACITY 4

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.C4-DX

    Room amenities

    • TV
    • Electric Kettle: 1
    • Safe
    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Minibar
    • Hairdryer
    • Toiletries
    • Cable TV
    • Slippers
    • Desk
    • Smoke detector
    • Bathroom: 1
    • 220V power supply
    • Shower
    • Housekeeping
    • Wake-up service
    • Wi-fi
    • Telephone in the bathroom

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE SEA VIEWDOUBLE • DELUXE SEA VIEWDBL.DX-VM

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    DOUBLE DELUXE SEA VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE SEA VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DX-VM

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  • DOUBLE CLASSIC DOUBLE BEDDOUBLE • CLASSIC DOUBLE BED • 1 Bedroom • 24 m²DBL.AS-DB

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    DOUBLE CLASSIC DOUBLE BED

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    24 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    CLASSIC DOUBLE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.AS-DB

    Room amenities

    • Bathroom
    • Wi-fi
    • 220V power supply

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE WITH VIEWSDOUBLE • DELUXE WITH VIEWSDBL.DX-WV

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    DOUBLE DELUXE WITH VIEWS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE WITH VIEWS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DX-WV

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  • Room DELUXE SIDE SEA VIEWRoom • DELUXE SIDE SEA VIEWROO.DX-SS

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    Room DELUXE SIDE SEA VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    View / characteristic
    DELUXE SIDE SEA VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.DX-SS

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  • Room DELUXERoom • DELUXEROO.DX

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    Room DELUXE

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    DELUXE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.DX

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  • JUNIOR SUITE STANDARDJUNIOR SUITE • STANDARDJSU.ST

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    JUNIOR SUITE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    JUNIOR SUITE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: JSU.ST

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  • JUNIOR SUITE WITH DOUBLE BEDJUNIOR SUITE • WITH DOUBLE BEDJSU.DB

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    JUNIOR SUITE WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    JUNIOR SUITE
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: JSU.DB

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  • QUADRUPLE STANDARDQUADRUPLE • STANDARDQUA.ST

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    QUADRUPLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.ST

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  • DOUBLE ECONOMYDOUBLE • ECONOMYDBL.EY-1

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    DOUBLE ECONOMY

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    ECONOMY

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.EY-1

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE WITH BALCONYDOUBLE • DELUXE WITH BALCONYDBL.BL-DX

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    DOUBLE DELUXE WITH BALCONY

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE WITH BALCONY

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.BL-DX

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  • Room DELUXE SEA VIEWRoom • DELUXE SEA VIEWROO.DX-VM

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    Room DELUXE SEA VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE SEA VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.DX-VM

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  • DOUBLE ECONOMYDOUBLE • ECONOMY • 1 Bedroom • 18 m²DBL.EY
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    DOUBLE ECONOMY

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    18 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    ECONOMY

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.EY

    Room amenities

    • Internet access
    • Electric Kettle: 1
    • Telephone in the bathroom
    • Housekeeping
    • Cable TV
    • Slippers
    • Desk
    • Toiletries
    • 220V power supply
    • Cot on demand
    • Wi-fi
    • Safe
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Minibar
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Carpeted floors
    • Central heating
    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Bathroom: 1
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Extra beds on demand

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST

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  • QUADRUPLE WITH DOUBLE BEDQUADRUPLE • WITH DOUBLE BEDQUA.DB

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    QUADRUPLE WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.DB

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  • Room ECONOMYRoom • ECONOMYROO.EY

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    Room ECONOMY

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    ECONOMY

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.EY

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  • Room DELUXE WITH BALCONYRoom • DELUXE WITH BALCONYROO.BL-DX

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    Room DELUXE WITH BALCONY

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE WITH BALCONY

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.BL-DX

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  • TRIPLE TWO BEDSTRIPLE • TWO BEDSTPL.2B

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    TRIPLE TWO BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
    Room type
    TRIPLE
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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: TPL.2B

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Blue Gilroy Hotel

9.2
Excellent
154 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.4 /10
Service
9.6 /10
Comfort
9.8 /10
Condition
9.4 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
50 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jun 2026
Abed
Our stay was excellent from start to finish. The hotel is in a perfect location, making it very convenient to explore the area. The cleanliness was outstanding, everything was spotless and well maintained. The staff were incredibly friendly, professional, and always willing to help with a smile, which made us feel very welcome.

The rooms were comfortable, quiet, and well equipped, and the overall atmosphere was fantastic. The only small point for improvement would be the breakfast. While it was acceptable, it could offer a bit more variety and higher quality. However, this was a very minor issue and did not affect our overall experience.

We truly enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a clean, comfortable, and well located place with exceptional service. We will happily stay here again.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2026
Elijah
Great comfortable stay at a convenient location!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2026
Jeannette
Very helpful staff. Hotel is close to main attractions and tram station.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
15 May 2026
Maria
The positives:
Location, close to the major sights.
Some staff members especially at reception were friendly and helpful.

The negatives;
1. Housekeeping, inconsistent, poor quality, almost nonexistent. Terrible experience.
2. Room cooling, erratic, you need to ask reception to adjust the temperature. Their advice of opening the windows is not good due to loud street noises even late at night, and the cigarette smoke from the street wafting upwards.
3. Continental breakfast, okay in general but no variety. Sometimes they will put cereal out, most days not.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2026
Semen
Great location, friendly staff, good breakfast which we really enjoyed at the outdoor garden with cats.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
10 May 2026
Gulam
Very very bad breakfast. Absolutely nothing to eating other than boiled eggs and tomatoes. Very disappointed and ended up eating outside.

Fake details on Expedia that this hotel offers continental breakfast, nonsense cheating and misleading information.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2026
Young
Good location and clean
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
24 Apr 2026
giuseppe
the hotel's location couldn't be better, and the staff was super friendly.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2026
marija
Fantastic hotel, perfect location, super friendly staff! I would go back in a heart beat!
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2026
DAOYUAN
Good location!!!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Mar 2026
Deborah
Supremely elegant room, with high ceilings, chandalier and window details. Exceedingly comfortable with an excellent bathroom. A pleasure to stay here. Supremely walkable, and exceedingly close to a 300 year old Hamman. Phenomenal staff. And finally a complementary breakfast.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Mar 2026
Dat
I’ll stay here everytime I come back to Istanbul. Staff is very helpful & professional. Property is 5 min walk from Blue Mosque & 8 from Hagia Sophia; many eateries right outside, prime location. Tram station is 3 min walk away so you can catch public transportation to almost anywhere in Istanbul.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
15 Feb 2026
Gilberto
Great location and outstanding service by front desk
8/10
Excellent
09 Feb 2026
Kristen
Room was clean and very spacious. The area was very walkable.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2026
Gerson
Friendly staff and amazing location!
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
07 Dec 2025
Ifedolapo
The heat in the room for the duration of our stay was unbearable, I can understand that the time of the year allows for heating to be on but it would be good if each room is allowed to control the temperature according to how their room temperature is.
. I wish I had brought my fan and I asked from the local shops to buy but there wasn’t any available in them.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Dec 2025
Aziz
Room was outstanding and location is also good
10/10
Exceptional
07 Nov 2025
JOSEE ANNE
Perfect location, very helpful staff and large beautiful room for 3 adult occupants! Breakfast simple but good to start of your day!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2025
Alexis
Room was big, penser ans staff Nice and helpful. Location is excellent, and breakfast was very Honest for à hôtel of that size.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Oct 2025
Mark
Very clean room very kind and friendly staff very helpful to advising on the best places to go the staff made the trip aswell I’ll deffinatly be staying again but for longer this time
Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2025
Verified traveler

2 day stay in Istanbul - June 2025

Upon arrival we were upgraded to a lovely room with a balcony and sea view. Great location minutes from Sultanahmet mosque, Aya Sofia mosque, restaurants, cafes, supermarkets and tram stops (Sultanahmet & Çemberlitaş). All the staff were very helpful throughout our stay, especially Ahmet.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Jun 2025
Sayeh
Very close to the most of the places to go.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2025
sabrina
Idéal location and friendly staff
Hôtel is very calm and clean
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2025
Mohmed

A Wonderful Stay in the Heart of Sultanahmet

We recently stayed at this lovely hotel and had a truly memorable experience. The location is absolutely perfect—tucked away just enough to offer peace and quiet, yet still within walking distance to many of Istanbul’s major attractions like the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace. It’s a great balance for anyone wanting to explore the city without being right in the middle of the hustle and bustle.

What truly made our stay exceptional was the staff. Everyone was incredibly friendly and helpful, especially Ahmed and Mubaasir at the reception. They were always welcoming and went above and beyond to assist us with anything we needed. Their professionalism and warmth really set the tone for our entire visit—they truly exemplify what great guest service is all about.

We also had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Mr. Saleh, during our stay. He was generous with his time and shared some fascinating stories and insights about the city and the hotel itself. It was a real highlight to connect with someone so passionate and knowledgeable.

Overall, this hotel offers a perfect mix of location, comfort, and genuine hospitality. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Istanbul.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Feb 2025
Dilmurod
Very cool
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jan 2025
Sarah
We spent 8 days at the Blue Gilroy and we have only good things to say. We had a spacious triple which looked out onto a courtyard and a beautiful orange tree with oranges just beyond our reach. The room was clean and comfortable with hardwood floors, a Turkish rug, and chandelier giving it a lot of charm. Most importantly, the bathroom was clean and updated, nice glass enclosed shower.
Breakfast was simple but enough to get us going each day; fresh orange slices, hard boiled eggs, salads, and plenty of toasts and breads.
The hotel is located just off the main street and it was convenient to walk to everything. We very easily figured out the metro, funicular, Maramaray and spent the week exploring the greater Istanbul area. The Blue Gilroy was safe annd quiet, and we never worried about walking around the area even late at night.
The Blue Gilroy personnel were friendly and helpful. If you are going to spend a few days in Istanbul, make it at the Blue Gilroy. You will enjoy it.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Dec 2024
Baktiar
This is a great place to stay while you are in Istanbul. The hotel is in a safe location, the staff are friendly, the hotel is clean, and it is good to know Mubashir and the other staff.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
03 Dec 2024
Sofka

Istanbul

We wanted to visit Istanbul were looking for a hotel which is in walking distance from the places of interest. Location of the hotel is perfect!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
15 Nov 2024
Syed
Hi I stay 3 days in Deluxe room with my 2 friends Room was and bed was comfortable to sleep . Then next 5 days I stay in junior suit Room was super big and have Sofa as well. I notice only thing they can improve is more hot shower otherwise everything was Perfect.Breakfast was great and everything is closed by 6 mins walk to blue mosque and H.Sofia and Grand bazar ..Staff was super Great Sweet Helen always smile on her face . Ahmad and Mobashire both kids are very helpful and caring.. The owner of the hotel Mr. Salah was fantastic person very knowledgeable he took us in car for beautiful Istanbul drive in nite time thank you Mr. Salah .. I’ll definitely come back and stay again..Syed Refaie .. Houston Texas usa …
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
13 Nov 2024
Balraj
Good location
10/10
Exceptional
11 Nov 2024
Syed
Hello Everyone I stay first 3 days with my 2 friends in Deluxe Room on first floor Room it was Perfact very clean Bathroom was very clean and Shower nice and Wifi work great.Breakfast was Great.Now we moved to 2nd floor Juniors Suit room it is very big and Spacious.Now come to location is perfect exactly 12 mins walk blue mosque and all restaurants is very closed by grand bazar 10 walk and tram is 4 mins walk..Now come to staff of hotel Ahmad . Mobashir and Helen is very helpful caring with Polite Manner and the last the owner of the hotel Mr. Salah Last nite took us for beautiful Istanbul Ride in his car very kind of him very Knowledgeable person . Thank you Mr. Sslah and Staff members..Regards Syed Refaie from Houston Usa..
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2024
Tony
Very quiet apart from the “call to prayer” from the nearby mosque.
All staff were very helpful. An ideal location for walking to the main tourist sites and restaurants.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Nov 2024
Teum
Basher, the receptionist, was very welcoming and helpful by giving us information on which historical sites to visit.

Breakfast was great, and the staff was very friendly.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Nov 2024
Adeel
Close to all the tourist attraction.
10/10
Exceptional
31 Oct 2024
Jill
Great place to stay. Really close to all the main attractions of Istanbul. Helpful staff. Would recommend to anyone.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Oct 2024
Cameron
Well located hotel close to sights shopping and restaurants.Excellent friendly staff always willing to help and assist.Highly recommended.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2024
Helenn

Nice Oct. 2024,stay for 5 nights

Lovely, charming, well run, small hotel that is very close to the tram line and Sultanahmet Square. Very nice breakfast buffet. My room was huge! There is also a large enclosed terrace, complete with a few friendly cats. I very much enjoyed staying at this hotel.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2024
Verified traveler
El lugar cerca de todos los lugares de interés, como el metro, el Gran Bazar, la mezquita Azul.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2024
Nousheen
We stayed in the Junior Suite on the second floor (room 204) which was one very spacious big room that included a large 3 seater sofa and king bed and the en-suite had a brilliant powerful shower. Large windows mean it's very light and airy and the view down to the busy street makes for great people watching. It's not super quiet but it didn't bother us. We liked watching the daily going ons. The room next to us (203) also had street views. Others have a courtyard view.

We found the bed too soft but this is personal choice. Everything else was faultless with our room. The mini bar prices actually matched what we would pay at the local shops.

The breakfast is what you would expect from a 3-star hotel, more or less the same every day, no bespoke omelettes etc, just hard boiled eggs, sausages, and loads of other bits like cheese, salads, biscuits/cake. Each item is fresh and they have a great coffee machine so we really enjoyed the breakfast.

Staff are lovely. Rooms are cleaned and toiletries topped up daily unless specified not to. The location is PERFECT, very central. We loved the Blue Gilroy Hotel and would happily stay here again.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
05 Oct 2024
dariusz
Dated establishment requiring some maintenance, leaky roof, pools of water on the terrace, watermarks on the ceiling,
Partner
4/10
Poor
20 Sep 2024
Souzan
Just okay!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2024
Sufyan Sarfraz
Amazing staff who were very hospitable and helpful, clean and very good location.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Aug 2024
Osman

What An Amazing Experience at Blue Gilroy

This was truly an amazing experience at the Blue Gilroy Hotel during August of 2024. The hotel Owner (Saleh), Mubashir, Ahmed and all the young ladies who cleaned our rooms and served us breakfast were warm, hospitable, and engaging while going above and beyond our expectations. My family loved how close the hotel was to the main Sultanahmet square, grocery stores and the Sultanahmet tram station. They have airport transfer service, laundry service, breakfast buffet and an outside garden with seating.The price for this fancy hotel was very worth it and we can't wait to return to Blue Gilroy during our next Istanbul trip!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Aug 2024
tanveer
Very clean spacious
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Aug 2024
Sayed
Everything was perfect
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
01 Aug 2024
Mokhtar
Great service and great location. Hotel clean and stuff very helpful.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2024
Jinzi
We had a very good stay in blue Gilroy. Staffs a super friendly! Room is clean and spacious. Highly recommend!
Family
8/10
Excellent
28 Jul 2024
nicola

Would recommend

Lovely spacious, airy room in a good location. Staff were helpful and friendly. Much quieter than other hotels we have stayed in while in Istanbul.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2024
Cristy
In a great central location. Staff was always very helpful and gave great recommendations.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2024
Elena

everything a tourist needs

Excellent location, all cultural sites within walking distance, and room with a wonderful outdoor terrace, Thank you!
Partner

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Binbirdirek Mh. Dostluk Yurdu Sk. No 8, 0, Istanbul, Turkey

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