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Valide Sultan Konagi

Istanbul · Turkey

Cankurtaran Mah.Ishakpasa Cad.Kutlugun Sk., 1View location

9.2/10Excellent633 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/109.4
Service9.4/109.4
Comfort8.4/108.4
Condition9.0/109.0
Location9.8/109.8
Neighborhood9.6/109.6
Value10.0/1010.0
Amenities9.2/109.2
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About Valide Sultan Konagi

This hotel is located in the tourist centre of Istanbul just a short walk from shopping and entertainment venues. There is a stop for public transport to be found in the hotel's vicinity lying approximately 200 m from the hotel.

The hotel is housed in a historical Ottoman building that dates back to 1905 and that was lovingly restored in 1995 and equipped with every 21st century luxury imaginable. There are a total of 17 rooms of which 10 are doubles, 6 are singles and 1 is a suite.

Facilities on offer include a foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, a lift, a safe and a currency exchange facility. An air-conditioned à la carte restaurant with highchairs for infants is also to be found within the hotel and a public Internet terminal, room and laundry services are on offer.

Car parking facilities are available. The well-equipped rooms come with a bathroom with hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite TV, a minibar and central heating. Various sports and entertainment options are on offer from local providers in Istanbul. Guests may select their breakfast from an ample buffet.

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Lunch and dinner may be taken à la carte.

With a stay at Valide Sultan Konagi, you'll be centrally located in Istanbul, steps from Hagia Sophia and 6 minutes by foot from Sultanahmet Square. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Blue Mosque and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Topkapi Palace.

Make yourself at home in one of the 17 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-in. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Transportation services
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 1:00 PM
Check-in until 9:30 AM
Check-out until 11:00 AM

Hotel policies

Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Important information

  • You need to know
    • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. 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
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
    • 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 2022-34-2684
  • Optional fees
    • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 2870 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
    • Covered self parking fee: TRY 800 per day
    • Nearby parking fee: TRY 400 per day (30 ft away)

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

  • Spoken Language

    German

    English

    Italian

    Turkish

Nearby attractions

Hagia Sophia 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Gülhane Park 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Istanbul Archaeology Museums 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Basilica Cistern 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Sultanahmet Square 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Blue Mosque 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Topkapi Palace 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Turkish and Islamic Art Museum 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Little Hagia Sophia 1 km / 0.6 mi
Column of Constantine 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Grand Bazaar 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Egyptian Bazaar 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Eminönü Square 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Beyazit Square 1.7 km / 1 mi
Bosphorus 2 km / 1.2 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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

  • Year of most recent renovation: 1995
  • Single rooms: 6
  • Double rooms: 10
  • Suites: 1
  • boutique hotel
  • Diners Club
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
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  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle hire service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bellboy service
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Hotel safe
  • Currency exchange facilities
  • Lift access
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Library
  • Café
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking area
  • Meeting room
  • Business centre
  • TV lounge
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • À la carte lunch
  • À la carte dinner
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

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Room types

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  • Room ONE BEDRoom • ONE BEDROO.1B

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    Room ONE BED

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    ONE BED

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    Room code: ROO.1B

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  • SINGLE WITH DOUBLE BEDSINGLE • WITH DOUBLE BEDSGL.DB

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    SINGLE WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: SGL.DB

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  • TRIPLE CLASSICTRIPLE • CLASSIC • 1 Bedroom • 33 m²TPL.AS
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    TRIPLE CLASSIC

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    Smoking room
    Room size
    33 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 2
    Bed setup
    3 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
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    TRIPLE
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    CLASSIC

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    Room code: TPL.AS

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Minibar
    • Fridge
    • Carpeted floors
    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • Central heating
    • Wheelchair-accessible

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  • DOUBLE CLASSICDOUBLE • CLASSIC • 1 Bedroom • 33 m²DBL.AS
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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    33 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 2
    Bed setup
    2 × Single bed 80-130 width, King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    CLASSIC

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

    Room code: DBL.AS

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • Central heating
    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • Carpeted floors
    • Fridge
    • Minibar
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Wheelchair-accessible

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  • DOUBLE TWO BEDSDOUBLE • TWO BEDSDBL.2B

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    DOUBLE TWO BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: DBL.2B

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  • Room THREE BEDSRoom • THREE BEDSROO.3B

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    Room THREE BEDS

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

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    Room code: ROO.3B

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  • TRIPLE STANDARDTRIPLE • STANDARDTPL.ST

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    TRIPLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    TRIPLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TPL.ST

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST

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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    SINGLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: SGL.ST

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  • Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARDDBT.ST

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    Double or Twin STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBT.ST

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Valide Sultan Konagi

9.2
Excellent
633 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.4 /10
Service
9.4 /10
Comfort
8.4 /10
Condition
9.0 /10
Location
9.8 /10
Neighborhood
9.6 /10
Value
10.0 /10
Amenities
9.2 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2026
Hamza
Good value for money.
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2026
Emin
Staff are very helpful, breakfast is good but they could offer more items like omelettes. Hotel is clean and well maintained. AC works very well. Location is excellent.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2026
Charley
Perfect location. Near enough to walk to many sites. Istanbul is beautiful!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
09 May 2026
Frank
I highly recommend this small charming family run boutique -- helpful staff, personal attention, best view from a motel I've ever seen in 50 years of travel, very nice breakfast, and best location in Istanbul. Restaurant next door on 4th floor gives discount and is really nice with outdoor seating and nice views of sea. Highly recommend!
Self
8/10
Excellent
16 Apr 2026
Mary
A lovely, clean hotel with an excellent breakfast, and attentive, fun staff. Safe and good value. The location is great but there is no garden or greenery to speak of.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
11 Oct 2025
Julie
Good location. Loved the breakfast and the view from the terrace. Room was very small and several things unfinished (door casings, threshold, etc). Would’ve been nice to have screens on the windows- I got a few mosquito bites at night…lovely and helpful staff.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
06 Oct 2025
Ishtiak
It’s very clean and great location
10/10
Exceptional
01 Oct 2025
Mary
The location was outstanding. I enjoyed staying at a smaller hotel. The staff was helpful and friendly. Excellent breakfast. I would definitely stay there again, and have recommended it to friends.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Sep 2025
Julie
This hotel went beyond my expectations. Amazing location, breakfast, service, etc.
10/10
Exceptional
18 Sep 2025
Humberto
One of the best experiences. This is a family owned and managed place in a very convenient location. All the family staff are super attentive and made or stay memorable.

I definitely recomend this place to anyone visiting Istanbul.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
18 Sep 2025
Barry

Good stay with reservations.

The hotel put me in a double room in the basement which I objected to and they were gracious enough to quickly move me upstairs. I have been here numerous times and never was housed in the basement where service staff congregate. You might want to check to make sure you’re above ground.

Breakfast was good but no one made omelettes like they have in the past.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2025
RUBEN
Very nice place, the staff is super friendly and they help you with any questions or needs related to you trip and options to visit in the area.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Sep 2025
Magdalena
Beautiful hotel. Delicious breakfast. Great, helpful and friendly staff. I would recommend this hotel to my family and friends.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
31 Aug 2025
Verified traveler
Hotel was spotless. Staff were extremely personable and welcoming.
8/10
Excellent
14 Aug 2025
Yali
The location is very convenient for visiting any landmark and train station. Even the room was small but the stuff services were very good and very nice. I am very appreciative for the stuff borrowed a metro card to me to take the public transactions and very helpful to guide me to visit the landmark.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Aug 2025
Ayesha
The staff were very kind hospitable and lovely it was such a great stay, I felt safe and it is local to everything! Loved this hotel and would only come back to this hotel!
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
26 Jul 2025
Emrah

Do not go here, total scam.

It was horrible. First no parking even though it says it has parking. We were charged extra for parking twice for 1 night lol. These people are straight liers and they argue to the end. Free breakfast wasn’t good but roof top is beautiful. Our air condition did not work and room was too small.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2025
Aarty
Great location and amazing staff! Would highly recommend.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2025
Verified traveler
The workers were wonderful. They got us taxis when we needed them and were picked up on time. The room was nice and clean. The food was great and the waiter was kind to everyone. They went out of their way to make sure we had a great time.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
03 Jul 2025
Kozhaya
The room had so many issues, no working phones to contact room service, the bathroom had a small window that did not have a mosquito screen, and you can’t close it so we were fighting mosquitoes all night. And to top all this, the staff was so unprofessional in dealing or lack of with those problems.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2025
Seyit Hasan
It is a beautifully renovated historic building. I believe it’s the closest hotel to Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2025
Amina
Great location. Beautiful property
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2025
Michel
We had an excellent reception , all along, the room was small but very confortable, the location was excellent, we recommend strongly this hotel
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2025
Barry
Breakfast area overlooks the Sea of Marmara, stunning. Breakfast itself is adequate. Ramadan is a fantastic breakfast host. Room is adequate and cleaning is good. Hotel is very close to Hagia Sofia and Blue Mosque. Reception is attentive and helpful. No complaints about hotel.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
21 May 2025
shafighe
Nothing unique. The whole area of the room, bathroom/ shower is too small, even for me, and I am a petite person. The first room had a leakage in the shower. We were transferred to the 2nd room which was the same size (very small) with no Iron and a cheap facility.
Sorry, but I wouldn't recommend this place.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 May 2025
Verified traveler

Lovely stay - highly recommend

We stayed here for 4 nights. The staff are lovely and welcoming, especially Mr. Faysal and Mr. Ramazan \"Rambo\", who took the time to have tea with us and make us feel welcome during our stay. Location is superb, 5 mins away from Hagia Sofia so great if you want to get there early to line up for tickets. We really enjoyed breakfast and the view from the breakfast area is nice - you either see Hagia Sofia or the strait. Highly recommend this hotel if you're considering where to stay in the Sultanahmet area. We would return here if we are in Istanbul again.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Apr 2025
Michael

Great location to explore the best sights

It’s all about the location, perfect for exploring the blue mosque area.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Feb 2025
Yuening Renee
Perfect location. Simple breakfast but enough. I should have booked 2 rooms
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jan 2025
Reynaldo
Staff is excellent
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jan 2025
Reynaldo
Excellent staff
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jan 2025
Reynaldo
Excellent staff
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
29 Dec 2024
Adnan
Good in general
10/10
Exceptional
04 Dec 2024
marc
Staff were exceptional including Fizal and Ramazan? the kitchen manager, who was the nicest ever. Very accommodating hotel. Top notch.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Nov 2024
Zareeda Akhtar
I absolutely loved my stay at Valide Sultan Konağı in Istanbul. It’s such a wonderful hotel with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The cleanliness stood out from the moment we arrived—everything was spotless and well-maintained.

A huge thank you to Ramazan, who made our stay extra special. He went out of his way to arrange a thoughtful birthday gift for my son, which was such a kind and memorable gesture. Breakfast was another highlight, especially with Ramazan’s special eggs—cooked to perfection and a great way to start the day.

The location couldn’t be better—just a 3-minute walk to Aya Sofya and situated right behind Topkapi Palace. It made exploring Istanbul so easy and convenient.

With its amazing staff, perfect location, and welcoming atmosphere, I can’t recommend Valide Sultan Konağı enough. It’s the ideal place to stay in Istanbul!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
14 Nov 2024
Daniel

Great Boutique hotel in Great Location

On arrival offered a room with a sea view but advised it was smaller than standard. It did offer a good view and although on the smallish side was good enough for our requirements.
All the staff were really friendly and helpful offering good advice re where to eat and how to get around Istanbul.
Breakfast was ok, not your typical “full enhlish” and was on the top floor with great views. Rambo who organised the breakfast, and made a large omelette on request, is a real character who really looked after the guests.
Location was great as many of the places to visit are close by and only a short walk to a tram stop if going further afield.
Would highly recommend.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Oct 2024
Corinna
The hotel is lovely and more traditional Turkish style and nice size rooms, they treat everyone like family. All the staff are warm and embracing, really helpful.

Highly recommend this property for you stay, right next to Haigha Sofiya and Topkapi Palace. Arasta Bazaar is a short walk and Blue Mosque, everything is a short distance.

I would definitely stay at this hotel on my next visit to Istanbul.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2024
Victoria
Great service, very good breakfast options, close to the main attractions, friendly and safe!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2024
susan

My favorite hotel in Turkey!!

This hotel is my absolute favorite! I stay here every time I visit Istanbul! It is located a block from the Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square in the walled old city. This is a boutique hotel with excellent service. The ownership and staff remain constant and I’m always delighted when they remember me when I return!

If you’re interested in visiting the Grand Bazaar, which is always great fun, it is just two or three stops from where you catch the city train at Sultanahmet Square. The hotel can provide guidance on how and where to purchase a very inexpensive ticket.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2024
Josh
Nice small property near Topkapi Palace
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2024
Guangjun
Enjoyed the stay
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2024
Terrence
Excellent, caring staff. Owned by same family for 30 years. Still the best hotel in Sultanahmet. Superbly maintained. Best views.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Sep 2024
Amna
Location is perfect for accessing key sites and tram line, with Hagia Sophia only 5 minutes up the hill. There is a beautiful small mosque on the doorstep for easy access and beautifully lead prayers.

The hotel was perfect for us, family run, relaxed and very friendly atmosphere.
Nothing was too much trouble for the three men on reception and chef Abdullah does a brilliant job with breakfast and stops to chat as he goes about his work.
Ramazan is probably the crown jewel of the place!

To sum it up, a charming team of staff that make this hotel what it is. Much preferred the feel of this place than the corporate, souless type
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
17 Sep 2024
Neeraj
Great staff, awesome location, really good breakfast with awesome views.
The one major negative: The rooms are tiny. And I mean very very very small. Not even space to keep a single bag flat. Not even enough to open closet door fully. And only 1 power point in the room. For me, the room being so so small was unexpected and disappointing. Bathroom is small too - shower door opens inside the shower, I don't know if a large person can even manage to get in.
But 5* for the elderly gentleman helping at breakfast. What a good way to start the day.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Sep 2024
Luis
My name is Svetlana & my husband Luis
This Hotel is amazing \"The staff at this hotel were incredibly welcoming and helpful throughout our stay\".
The rooms were immaculate and very comfortable\".
We loved the convenient location close to major places
The hotel offered excellent service and atmosphere\".
The rooms were spacious and clean, with amazing views\".
The breakfast was terrific, gorgeous views
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
04 Sep 2024
Luis
My name is Luis
Amazing hotel ! The staff at this hotel were incredibly welcoming and helpful throughout our stay
The rooms were immaculate and very comfortable
We loved the convenient location
The hotel offered excellent service and atmosphere
The breakfast was terrific, gorgeous views terrace
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
14 Aug 2024
Lee
I can’t praise this hotel enough. First there is hardly a better location for a tourist in all of Istanbul. It is THE closest hotel to Hagia Sophia (a place that gets huge lines in the day, but I strolled one minute from the hotel in the morning and had Hagia Sophia to myself). Breakfasts are excellent, and they are located on the top floor, with a spectacular view of Hagia Sophia on one side and the Bosphorus on the other. Ramazan (aka Rambo) will cook for you and charm you for every breakfast (something he’s been doing for 27 years). The rest of the staff are extremely friendly and accommodating. My room was a little small, but I got a single, so it was everything I wanted, including a lovely, modern bathroom. They’re also good about arranging day trips that pick you up from the hotel (I went to Troy). All of this at a price that is very reasonable. It’s not often that I gush about a hotel, but this is the perfect choice for a first-time tourist visit to Istanbul.

10/10
Exceptional
08 Aug 2024
Sebastian

A Must for Any Traveler to Istanbul

An excellent hotel located next to the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. A dedicated staff with excellent service. The room was great, and the bed quite comfortable.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2024
Gautam
Baba was great! Excellent breakfast and service.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2024
Orhan
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Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2024
Verified traveler
We stayed for 2 nights. Clean and comfortable rooms with the friendliest staff a guest could wish for. Perfect location.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2024
Saeid

Just amazing!

A beautiful boutique hotel with the wonderful and friendly staff at the desk and especially at the breakfast (Ramadan/aka Rambo). Great breakfast on the top floor and the hotel is within walking distance to everything! The rooms are too small, but that’s what you expect from an old and historic hotel. A busy area with some noise, but awesome views and we definitely stay here again. Thanks to all the stuff that made our stay enjoyable.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2024
janis
This hotel is a small, hidden gem. The location couldn’t get closer to several of the main sights. The service is extremely personable. Our room was cozy and clean. At breakfast, Rambo is so great! He’ll make you fresh eggs and make you feel so welcomed! Front desk staff is great!
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
01 May 2024
Leia
Friendly helpful staff, great location.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 Mar 2024
Olga
Невероятно удобное расположение отеля, в самом сердце города. Очень дружелюбные персонал, завтрак с невероятным видом на город. Комнаты маленькие, но очень уютные.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Feb 2024
Moqeem
Small and cosy hotel. Great staff and views from their dining area. Breakfast was decent and typical.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
26 Nov 2023
Rosaura
El hotel es bello las habitaciones pequeñas per cómodo per los olores son horribles
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Oct 2023
tatiana
Beatiful small hotel with a wonderful view from the top floor terrace breakfast restaurant. Great hospitable staff, especially Mr. Rambo, who eas hosting the breakfast. Very close to all major attractions. The only downside is the soze of rooms, quite small, but noyhing unusual for the old city.but
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Oct 2023
MICHAEL
Staff hospitality was excellent and the hotel was in great shape.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2023
Verified traveler

Totally Worth it

It is very close to prime location and Breakfast is wonderful
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Oct 2023
george
Very nice staff and an excellent location in the historic city center
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Sep 2023
Paul Stephen
Smallish hotel with compact bedrooms but with fantastic staff and customer service …..the staff could not do enough for us and every single member of staff was absolutely delightful.
The hotel is located within easy walking distance of all the main Istanbul tourist locations and just a few minutes from the boats that tour up and down the Bosporous.
For a short stay in Istanbul the hotel is highly recommended.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2023
Luis
Excellent service, beautiful hotel
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
21 Aug 2023
David

Friendly staff, in the perfect location

The location of the hotel is perfect for anyone wishing to explore the historic heart of the city.

It is a small and personal property. The staff are what makes it so good. Nothing is too much trouble and they actively engage to help you make the most of your time I. The city
Partner
4/10
Poor
22 Jul 2023
Rafik
Well situated and very close to the biggest Tourist attractions. AC did not work for the whole stay. Informed Hotel staff and were promissed a fix multiple times.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2023
Evan
Felt well taken care of in a place that was our first time visiting. The staff was excellent & made us feel at home & guided us to places of interest. The room was a bit small, but we made it work. The breakfast was wonderful - authentic Turkish buffet - seating with a spectacular view of the city. Would visit again!!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2023
Karen
I definitely had a wonderful time in this property. The location is amazing. Everything is close by. You can walk to the restaurants, shops, mosques and all other attractions. The staff were really exceptional. They are always going above and beyond. Mehmet was the best! He was very helpful, very nice and kind. Not only did he help me with the process of checking in and iut, he also gave me a little tour of the city since my tour finished early during the day. I would totally come back here when I visit Istanbul again. Highly recommend this place!!!!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2023
Alisher
The hotel is located in the heart of the historical district from Istanbul. The team is very friendly, hospitable food, very tasty! I highly recommend it to everyone!
6/10
Pleasant
13 Jun 2023
Robert James
The Hotel did not live upto my expectations after reading previous reviews
1. Air conditioning not working
2. No restaurant or Bar
3. Limited Breakfast Options
Staff were very kind and helpful though which made
the rest of the weekend bearable
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2023
Susan Helen

Sightseeing break.

This was my 3rd stay here and is always my 1st choice because of the close walking proximity to the main sights, a quiet and safe location, fantastic service and wonderful breakfasts.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2023
Elena
Excellent location to explore the Old City. Walkable distance to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace, Sultanahmet Square. 10-15 minutes to Archeological Museum and Grand Bazar.
Friendly staff. Room cleaning every day. Overall you get what you pay for.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
26 Mar 2023
David
Hi, I had an unforgettable stayed in this beautiful hotel.

I would like to thank you to
MAZAR,MEHMET,VEYSEL,RAMBO,CENNET AND ALTIN.
THEY ARE VERY PROFESSIONAL AND KINDLY WITH ME.
THE BREAKFAST WAS AMAZING (Rambo) is a very good man his attention was excellent in the dining room area.
I highly recommend this beautiful great location safe hotel. I said again All the staff very friendly and professional.
The cleaning staff is very friendly and helpful.
Thank you so much I had a excellent experience.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jan 2023
Farzana

Excellent

Very friendly good hospitality
Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Dec 2022
Rajasundari
Great service, great location close to action.
The room is small with cute coordinated style. Bathroom is very small.
Overall very good, but check sq feet before you book.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Dec 2022
Barbara
Everything about this property was exceptional. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and are already planning to go back.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Dec 2022
julia
The staff was amazing. The location is perfect for a tourist
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Nov 2022
Gareth
Super destination with amazing views. Many tourist sites a short walk away. Friendly, helpful staff and clean, comfortable rooms. Great dining options nearby. See if you can find the restaurant nearby that houses an entrance to Constantine's hidden palace!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Nov 2022
Yasmeen Hamzeh
I loved this place! The staff was so kind and gave great advice about where to go and what to do? They also have SIM cards so you can have internet access while you walk, which I recommend. The breakfast was great and they Ramazan made us feel at home! The tourism police is around the corner so we felt safe walking around at night. I definitely recommend it and can’t wait to stay again!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Nov 2022
Susan Helen

Short break.

Stayed here in 2017 and was impressed with the quality of the accommodation and service of the staff. Was delighted that standards had been maintained. Still a wonderful place to stay. So convenient for the sights so clean and comfortable. Ramazan makes you feel so welcome and the breakfast is so good. All the staff deliver a high quality of service.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2022
Stephen Michael
Great location next to Topkapi Palace. Everything within ten minute walk. Loads of restaurants and bars within 5min walk. Hotel very clean, comfortable beds, security safe in room, complimentary toiletries. A great breakfast selection with a wonderful view of the Bosphorus and Hagia Sophia.. The hotel is so charming, people stop outside to take a photo.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Oct 2022
Tania
Location is unbeatable, rooms clean and cozy and nice breakfast with stunning views. But what really makes this hotel special is Mr Ramazan, he makes you feel right at home and guarantees a memorable stay.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2022
Peter
Loved this hotel. Very clean rooms and welcoming staff. Great views from roof top terrace for breakfast.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2022
Mirsad
We loved the close proximity of Aya Sofiya, Top Kapi Palace, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazar. Restaurants nearby serve great food and the hotel staff did everything possible to make our stay unforgetable.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2022
Shanaz
Property was nice and clean
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
22 Jun 2022
Tamer
Very friendly staff members throughout. Rambo was very welcoming every breakfast time. The property is fantastic location for sultanahmet. The rooms and general overall property is very clean
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2022
Priyanka
This hotel is a dream. It’s so beautiful from the outside and the terrace is amazing. It is close to all the major attractions that Istanbul has to offer. You can walk everywhere. The staff is very attentive. The breakfast is great as well. I will definitely stay here again in my next visit!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 May 2022
Verified traveler

Great place to Stay

Service was excellent , room was clean and housekeeping was good. I had an issue with noisy neighbor, spoke to front desk and they handled it. Breakfast is decent, excellent location.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
15 May 2022
Iqra
One of the best hotel stays I have had. The staff go above and beyond for all your needs and are super friendly. Special mention to the chef Ramazan who is probably the nicest and helpful person I've met on travels. The hotel is small but really clean and very close to the Aya Sofia and Topkapi.

I would definitely recommend to anyone who wants 10/10 hospitality but doesn't necessarily need a big room.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 May 2022
Tristan
This hotel is perfectly located for being a tourist in Istanbul - 5mins from all the key attractions and plenty of good food options around. The staff here were very friendly and accomodating, including the lovely Ramazan who runs breakfast each morning. The rooms are pretty basic, but comfortable. The location is the real selling point. We had a great time.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2022
Osmanis
Me encanto este hotel es una maravilla la parte del frondesk todos muy amables muy buen servicio es una maravilla valga la redundancia y tiene algo muy especial El Baba el señor amable que prepara el desayuno a todos con un gran Amor unico Ricos sus desayunos te sientes como en casa baba te vamos a extrañar eres unico
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
11 Mar 2022
ALINA
It was okey, very good location
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Feb 2022
Susan
What a fantastic location for sightseeing in Istanbul. Many of the tourists spots were right on our doorstep. All the staff went out of their way to be extremely helpful and were polite and friendly.
One thing that would have been nice would have been to have tea and coffee making facilities in our rooms.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jan 2022
Jorge
Love this hotel, small but clean and comfortable. Fantastic location very close to many attractions and restaurants. All the staff was friendly, willing to help and accommodate our every need. They always made us feel at home like a family. I miss Baba's breakfasts always so thoughtful and the little gift they personally gave us was a lovely touch. I hope to be back at Valide Sultan Konagi very soon.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jan 2022
Peter

Best views in Istanbul

my room - 303 - had an amazing full view of the Hagia Sophia mosque from the widow and a great rooftop breakfast room with views on all sides of the city. very friendly staff in a central location.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jan 2022
Aracely
This hotel is the perfect spot right in front of
Hagia Sophia and close by Topkapi Palace! I recommend this place 10/10. They are super friendly and their hospitality is unbelievable. We hope to one day visit again. Thank you so much for making us feel welcomed!! (:
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
08 Dec 2021
M Ömer

Don’t disturb sing don’t work.

On our first day of stay, I have found a sock hanging to fire alarm detector and I was shocked. I have informed the receptionist about it and on the next day I have hanged “Please don’t disturb” sing on to door handle. When I was with my partner in privacy, house keeping lady just unlocked the door and walked in without any warning. We were unsuitable to be seen in that condition and we got so embarrassed. And instead of shutting door back, she was trying to apologise and explain why she came in (to pick the sock out of fire detector etc.) and kept looking for at least 3,4 seconds. It was a horrible experience and I would never go to the hotel again and never suggest despite the rest of the staff was very helpful and hospitable but really unprofessional
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2021
Adelya
We were blown away by the hospitality of the staff! They went above and beyond to help us track our lost luggage and fed us delicious food!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
21 Sep 2021
SAMUEL

Great place to stay

My wife and I stayed there for 4 days and 5 nights. Perfectly located to see the main attractions in the old city of Istanbul. Very polite and helpful staff. Charming decoration. Delicious Turkish breakfast on the terrace with splendid view. Ramazan, the cook/server reminds you of a grandfather, very welcoming and affectionate.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Sep 2021
Jennet
The location is just perfect, we had beautiful view on Hagia Sophia out of our window. Because of lots of tourists, the prices in the area around the hotel are pretty high.
Staff is very friendly. Room is clean, although there's slightly smell from bathroom, I think it's old plumbing maybe.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Sep 2021
TATIANA
If I could give a higher than excellent rating for the stuff, I would! They are going out of their way to make your stay comfortable. The hotel is small, but spotless. The location is the best you can get if you are planning to visit Hajia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topcapi palace and Grand Bazzar. The taxi station is around the corner. We had a great stay in Istanbul
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Sep 2021
Sean

The only place you should stay in Istanbul

LOVED this hotel. Not only is it right around the corner from major attractions like the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, but the staff goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome. They even wrapped a sandwich to go for me on my check out day because i was leaving too early for breakfast!
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Valide Sultan Konagi
Cankurtaran Mah.Ishakpasa Cad.Kutlugun Sk., 1, Istanbul, Turkey

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