Bucoleon Palace Hotel

Turkey , Istanbul
BEYAZIT, Kucukayasofya Caddesi Cayiroglu Sokak
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50 reviews shown

4/10

Poor

24 Nov 2025

Juan

The staff put us up in an \"updated\" room and it ended up being a whole different hotel that was about 8 minutes from the hostel itself; isolating us from any of the social events and overall location.
The room we were in was not at all what we booked and no staff was at the location in the event of getting locked out or, for example, needing assistance and them taking an hour to get someone out there.

While I'm sure the actual location was good, we will never know.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

08 Oct 2025

Karen

You get what you pay for here.The hotel was not perfect, but it served its purpose if you want to be close to everything. Parking is limited and first come, first serve. Our room had a noticeable smell, the A/C didn’t work, and we had to ask for basic things like towels. There was no soap provided for washing hands, and the neighborhood itself was not very quiet. The pictures online made the property look a lot different than it does in person.

That being said, the staff was extremely nice and welcoming, and the general/common areas were actually quite nice. Despite the issues, the location and friendliness of the staff made it convenient enough that we would consider staying here again.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

28 Nov 2024

israa

Not recommended
rooms are so dirty not maintained well ,need a lot of renovation, too many dust underneath the bed.
No elevator , the hotel is open anyone can go upstairs and be on your door
Food is horrible and way too expensive, they would rip you off
Not safe if you're a female traveler on your own

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

15 Sep 2024

Magdi

Location is good, but everything else is beyond \"HORRIBLE\". The three girls working there are polite, but this cannot be classified as a habitable building. It needs to be demolished and redone.

Partner

4/10

Poor

25 Dec 2019

zachary

disappointment

photos on line looked nothing like actual room. it was filthy, tiny, shower trickled water, dead bugs in sheets. however, most of the staff was quite friendly. sadly, it is not staff i will remember most. and i am not normally one to post negative comments, but this one...well, i feel i needed to speak up.

Self

2/10

Poor

14 Nov 2019

Matthew

Avoid.

Really rather rubbish.
Hotel does not looo like photos.
Bed sheets.too small for bed.
Shower doesnt drain away.

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

07 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

the hotel no good

There was no television, they hadn't changed or made sheets, the curtains were ripped. The room wasn't ready or cleaned for our stay which was very disappointing. The only redeeming qualities were the location and the kind people.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Nov 2018

Cristian

The staff had been amazing. The best thing of the hostel.Would really recommend the place to anyone visiting the city. I’ve been lucky to stay here as aparently it’s the hostel with the best vibe in whole Istanbul.

If you want to discover Istanbul night scene don’t miss the pub crawls on Wednesday. Great party and organisation.

Breakfast included is very decent and views to the sea is a nice plus. The room was very clean and replacement of towels and soap every day.

Few small cons; the lighting in the room was’nt great; felt really dark. Some common areas like the stairs are in poor condition. The hostel is facing a highway and the windows don’t insulate enough the noise and can be a little annoying.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2018

Asma

Close to everything

The staff were very nice! The location is great and room was sunny with a gorgeous sea view. The breakfast is ok! Overall, we enjoyed our stay there!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2018

Location was good.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Good mood

Staffs are kind

Friends

8/10

Excellent

19 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

A little worried going to such a small hotel but very pleased with the cleanliness of the room. It did have a little bit of a sewer smell at times, but I cant complain for the price and location.

8/10

Excellent

04 Dec 2017

KANEEZ E MEHDI

Our trip to Istanbul

Everything was good but we were expecting a little more on the breakfast side. Also it would have been good to have an electric kettle in the room. Otherwise we enjoyed our stay and absolutely loved the view from the room!!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2015

Priyanka

Beautiful, Cozy Hotel

Loved this hotel from the moment I walked in- located in a very safe neighborhood that I felt comfortable walking alone in at night and smelled wonderful! The room was INCREDIBLY clean, and furnished beautifully with a great view. The breakfast room, however, had the best view in the house, overlooking the Bosphorus. Friendly staff and great 2-night experience.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2015

Khurram

Hidden small Gem in Big Istunbul

What an Excellent Staff this place had. They made our stay as pleasant and comfortable as we are in our home with our family. Personall want to thank Sadat, Ahmet and Ozturk.

6/10

Pleasant

11 Nov 2015

Verified traveler

Good location but terrible hotel

We had to change our room as the room was in a very bad condition. Stains on the bed sheet and wall. When they changed us in to another room, I was having a shower and the shower door came off... So bad

The location is good and the hotel staff are pleasant however the owner needs to update the rooms ASAP as it's a health hazzard.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2015

Kate

Great area, close to the main attractions of Istanbul. Walking. Buses. Tram cars.
Water activites, excellent eateris everywhere, great shopping at three bazaar s

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2015

David

Good location and very helpful staff

The neighborhood was great for visiting all the mosques and museums in Sultanehmet. The hotel is an easy walk from the tram station. The room was a little worn with some soot on the wallpaper and some mold in the corners of the shower. Otherwise it was what we were looking for. We didn't need to spend much time in our room. The staff were very helpful, always willing to answer any question we had or fix any issues that came up. Breakfast was typical of a lot of Turkish breakfasts with an assortment of cheese, bread, tomatoes, cucumbers, jams, and juice.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2015

MIKAEL

Excellent service

Excellent services. Clean hotel but it could be better if the house keepers trained better. There are dust on the deck, window frame, mirror frame, bed frame. It seems the house keeper never wipe them off with wet cloth. I asked the hotel staff to clean them off and they did. The staff always try to make you happy by helping whatever you need. Location is good, walking distance to blue mosque, attraction, tourist area, restaurants and beach.

8/10

Excellent

04 Mar 2015

Verified traveler

Friendly hotel in great location.

Wonderful, helpful staff and a very comfortable bed. The room was a little small for 2 people and 2 large bags. Next time I would book a suite.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2015

Muzaffar

Nice hotel close to main attractions

The staff is incredible, they all make you feel just like home. The breakfast is excellent, from terrace you will see the Marmara Sea. 3 minute walk to Blue Mosque, and other attractions.

2/10

Poor

04 Jan 2015

K-tina

A very disappointing stay in an overrated hotel

When we arrived at the hotel, it looked nice and remodelled from the outside, reception and the corridors. However, when we got into our room, it all changed.

Decor was very dated: furniture too big for the tiny room, very old and creaking. Curtains looked dirty...
We booked a double room, but the beds were two singles pushed together, which was uncomfortable to sleep for 2 people.

The bathroom was the nicest thing about the room. It was quite spacious and modern and seemed relatively clean. Later we discovered that there was a problem there too. Water from the shower cabin would not drain properly, so you had to stop the water running in order not to flood the bathroom! Quite frankly, this was very annoying, because the water flow was nice and strong, but you could not enjoy the shower. Also, if you were in the rush and wanted to shower one after another, that wasn't an option - water would take about 20mins to drain...We complained about this to reception 3 times, but nothing was resolved.

Now onto the biggest problem: the terrace with a sea view, where breakfast was served.
It was raining during our stay, so the terrace was literally flooded and it was absolutely freezing in there. We thought there was no way they would serve food in there, but they did. So every morning, we would have to put our jackets on to go have breakfast. Raindrops were dripping into some of the foodplates etc. You can only imagine! We only ate fresh bread and had a little coffee for 5 days!

6/10

Pleasant

22 Nov 2014

Verified traveler

Stayed there in November 2014!

Tasty breakfast and helpful staff but plumbing in the bathroom was not OK- bathroom was flooded after each shower! Towels were dirty! I would give it a rate of 3 from 5 overall!

8/10

Excellent

12 Nov 2014

Reg

good hotel, great location

An old hotel with large rooms, very clean , with excellent staff. Breakfast is very good and our room and the dining room overlook the water. Very nice at a great price!

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2014

Xiafang

good breakfast

good location, walking distance to all the major sites.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2014

Lynn

Pleasant hotel in a great location

Hotel location perfect, on a nice quiet side street with a few other hotels and restaurants yet only 5 mins walk to the Blue Mosque.
Room on the small size but this was expected, nice decor and great to have door opening onto balcony with a view of the Blue Mosque.
Terrace breakfast room pleasant, breakfast selection varied enough to suit everyone, the young girl looking after this was super friendly and eager to please her guests.

8/10

Excellent

13 Feb 2014

Kingson

Great location

Right next to Sultanahmet, very helpful staff, liked the maintenance and cleanliness

Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Feb 2014

Verified traveler

Pleasant hotel close to the Blue Mosque

This is a nice hotel in the Sultanahmet area, close to the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Hagia Sofia. The staff is very friendly and helpful, the bed is clean and comfortable, and there's a good breakfast bay with views out over the Sea of Marmara.

6/10

Pleasant

05 Dec 2013

Jim Peart

Good location and wonderful view

The hotel did contact me after making the reservation to arrange transport from the airport which was good. The rooms were relatively clean but the humidity was high and there were a few spots of something that appeared to be black mold in the room. The room had a good view and the breakfast terrace had an excellent view of the Bosphorus. Noises in the hallway or on the terrace could easily be heard in the room, which coupled with the use of the terrace for parties and meetings made sleep sometiimes difficult. It was an easy walk from the hotel to the Hippodrome and other sites. The staff could communicate in English but were far from fluent. The bed was not particularly comfortable in my opinion.

Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Nov 2013

Verified traveler

Very modern hotel, clean and tidy

Friendly staff, fantastic roof terrace for breakfast and a very nice place to stay

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2013

Karen

Charming find!

Staff were wonderful - we came in earlier than we had told them, the staff took us upstairs and let us sit on their beautiful balcony with some tea and coffee while our room was prepared. Anything we needed help with like tips on where to go/eat or printing, they were more than happy to help. The most incredible part was when we were leaving, the owner of the hotel happened to be there and offered to drive us to the airport as he was heading out that way. Absolutely kindness beyond words and sent us on our way with some hamam towels as gifts. Couldn't recommend it more.

8/10

Excellent

21 Aug 2013

Cozy hotel with convenient location

Overall, we had a good experience at this hotel. They were nice enough to upgrade us to the Garden Suite when we got there...the downside was that it was located next to the kitchen though so we could hear moderate noise right outside our room throughout most nights. Would definitely recommend for the modern feel, cleanliness and convenient location, but avoid the Garden Suite in the lower floor if you are a light sleeper.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Aug 2013

Greg

Awesome value; friendly staff

Just an overnight stay here, so I did not get a full sense of the place. But the room was sufficiently spacious and nice, the location is good, and the staff was very attentive and helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2012

turkey lover

lovely, cozy, friendly hotel

Great hotel, great location. We were in Istanbul only one day and being so close to the main sites allowed us to see a great deal nevertheless.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2012

Ovidiu

Extraordinary from all points of view!!!

Very nice hotel! Very close to major historical places, nice and secure area, friendly staff. The room was clean, the bathroom spacious, every day being cleaned. The breakfast is nice and the view of its location, on the top floor, is beautiful, facing the sea. Istanbul is a great city and I would definitely recommend this hotel to everybody! Enjoy it!

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2012

Verified traveler

Comfortable stay, convenient location

My partner and I recently stayed at the Bucoleon Palace Hotel for a week. The room and bathroom were on the small side, but was very comfortable nonetheless. Room had a lovely view of Sultanahmet and surrounding neighborhood. Hotel and room were always very clean and well maintained, and breakfast was good--served on the top floor terrace.

Conveniently located also in Sultanahment, just a 7 minute walk to Aya Sofia and the Blue Mosque. Staff were also very friendly and helpful when needed. Would definitely stay again if I get another chance to visit Istanbul!

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2011

Ammar

Excellent Hotel.....

We truly enjoyed staying at this hotel. It's very convenient to all the historical locations and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The only thing about the hotel is that the room are a little tiny but it should not be a problem if you are not going to spend lot of time at the hotel....Excellent hotel!

8/10

Excellent

03 Oct 2011

Verified traveler

Great Local Hotel

This hotel was a great find. The hotel is in excellent condition and looks very cute nestled in a local area. The terrace has an amazing view of the Maramara Sea, and is one of the best I saw of all hotels in Istanbul.

The staff was very good, limited English speaking, but nothing I would not expect for being a locally owned hotel. They went above and beyond our exceptions, managing cabs and reservations for us.

Finally the price is great! I recommend this hotel to anyone, it is a nice, local hotel that is a only a 10 minute walk from the major sites. And the walk takes you through a nice scene...Not the mention the local hookah spot just a few doors down!

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2011

TravelerAndSpouse

Excellent small hotel in Sultanhamet

Excellent small hotel within walking distance of the most important sites in Sultanhamet. Hotel is rather new which means the room and bathroom were sparkling clean! Beds were very comfortable. Room was small, but that is usually the case in a major city. There was a safe in the closet for valuables. Breakfast on the top floor, overlooking the sea, was very nice and more than ample. Upon checking in, you’re offered coffee and cake. Staff was very kind and always helpful. Travelled around Turkey for 3 weeks and returned again to this hotel at the end of our trip. Highly recommend this hotel.

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2011

Nimit

Nice small hotel close to attractions yet off the beaten path-

We spent a few days at Bucoleon Palace in April and overall were very satisfied with our experience. The tiny staff is extremely attentive, courteous, and efficient. The rooms are small but comfortable, the bathroom was clean and complete with western comforts. The location of the Hotel is close to most of the touristy attractions in Istanbul, they're all walkable and we never found ourselves more than a 10 minute walk from the hotel when we are out visiting attractions are hitting some of the local nightlife scene (what little there is) that exists as you get a little further away from the mosques. One thing we learned was that if you're young and want to experience Istanbul's real nightlife, stay in Taksim Square (other side of the Galata Bridge). We stayed there the last few nights of our time in Istanbul and loved it. All the major attractions are still walkable (30 min walk) but the scene is much younger and laid back. Overall we were happy with the hotel. I'd reccomend it if you're planning on hitting the main bullet points of Istanbul and want everything to be close. If you're younger and want to experience the non touristy side of the city, I'd say find a nice hotel south of Taksim Square and walk to the attractions by day.

6/10

Pleasant

19 Apr 2011

Dana

a hotel with potential if....

I have chosen this hotel after researching it at different forums. I appreciate the rate and the location of the hotel. However, many minor things can be improved to make the stay more enjoyable. First of all, there is lots of construction going on in the neighbourhood, it's definitely something to keep in mind if you want to have an early night or pleasant evening in. On Saturday night, the drilling from the neighbouring house carried on until 12.30 a.m. Yes, on early Sunday morning after being asked at least 2 times to put an end to it at 10 pm. But the most disappointing bit was when we were overcharged 10 euros for the minibus transfer to Gockcen airport when the receptionist enthusiastically offered to book 2 tickets for us and charched us 15 euros, 5 euros per person extra then the normal flat rate. I know 10 euros is not a big deal, however I feel that such behaviour is unnecessary and unprofessional in the 4 star hotel. There is a flat charge of 10 euros by the airport transfer company and they come to pick you up directly from the hotel. Overall, location is definitely a winner, for everything else you make your own conclusion.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2025

Nadia

Le personnel la situation pas loin des points stratégiques, les animations proposées

2/10

Poor

08 Sep 2025

Kadir

Berbat bir konaklama

Check in saatinin 13:00 olarak ifade edildiği rezervasyonda resepsiyonist 15.00 olarak bize aktardı ve bizi 15:00’da odaya aldı. Daha önce saat 11 gibi erken giriş talebimiz bulunmasına rağmen... Check out saati de 12:00 olarak yazılıyken kendileri 11:00 olduğunu söylediler. Tuttuğumuz oda fotoğraftakilerden çok daha farklıydı. Tamamiyle fotoğrafları fake yani gerçek değil. Oda ise inanılmaz kötüydü. Klozetin olduğu noktaya yukarıdan su damlıyordu. Kapının açılıp kapanması zor bir şeydi. Odanın konumu bahçe katı ama kapalı bir alan be rutubetli bir yerdeydi. Kısacası otel tamamiyle aldatmacaya yönelik bir yol izliyor.

Partner

4/10

Poor

17 Apr 2025

JACQUELINE

We stayed on the 3/F of the building without an elevator. The fortune part was that the staff helped us to take most of the luggages into our room. The worst part was that we had to walk 3 floors every day at least 2 times. Our room was dirty and toilet was not cleaned at all, we found a slipper under our bed. The lighting was dark.

The photos shown on the website aren’t exactly what we see. Would recommend this hotel to do some renovation works sooner or later.

The staff are quite helpful but the breakfast wasn’t suitable for our taste, cold dishes with breads and coffee!

The location is okay, easy to access to most of the tourist points.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

30 Aug 2022

Mustafa

Freundliche und Gute Empfang aber,
entspricht keinerlei was und wie im İnternet angegeben ist... I

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Aug 2022

ricardo

No era lo que esperaba, la pieza no estaba limpia, basureros llenos. Personal atento

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

14 Sep 2019

Muriel

Bruyant. Chambre près du bar. On ne nous a pas donné la chambre choisie à la réservation.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

31 Mar 2019

Yildiz

Tarihi İstanbulun İçinde Olmak...

Hotelin temizliği daha iyi olabilir.Yardımcı olmaya çalışırlar. Konakladığınız odadan odaya otelin özelikleri değişiyor. Deniz manzaralı odalarda konaklama şansını bir kez yakalayabildim;ondan sonra sokağa bakan odalardan birinde kalırsanız hayal kırıklığı oluyor. Sultanahmet meydanına yakınlığı fena sayılmaz.

2/10

Poor

04 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

manque de propreté dans les chambres, manque des femmes de chambre pas d entretien chaque jour on rentre et trouve la chambre sale, serviettes déchirées on change pas les draps et serviettes.
petit déjeuner nul avec les chats qui sautent sur les assiettes. employé de la réception gentil . je ne recommande pas cet hôtel.

2/10

Poor

24 Aug 2018

Anderson

Não foi o mesmo quarto da foto que reservei. Muito sujo e desconfortável . Wi-fi péssimo. Água do banheiro suja . Banheiro entupido.

Friends