Sarı Konak Hotel Sultanahmet

Great breakfast even though it was meatless. Said they had a bar but it was a terrace where you could bring your own drinks. Beautiful view of the Blue Mosque at night. That’s worth the money just for that. Nice location and a great restaurant across from the main door.

We stayed 2 nights and were really happy with our choice. Hotel is in an amazingly quiet street, yet just a few minutes’ walk from the Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square. We had booked a Deluxe Double room for £68 per night including breakfast and were allocated room 105 just above reception which had a king size bed plus twin beds through an alcove so was very spacious - plenty of room for luggage. It was a very bright room despite the windows looking out on other buildings. Very comfortable bed, good shower, a fridge and tea and coffee making facilities, WiFi and 2 aircon units, plus a complementary bottle of water and a note saying further water would be chargeable. Breakfast was served in the covered section of the lovely roof terrace and offered a good continental selection of cheeses (no meat), salad, fruit, bread and cakes, plus a hot dish each day, eg Meneme eggs one day and a filo pastry the other. In the open air section of the roof terrace there were a number of comfortable soft chairs to relax and enjoy the stunning view out over the Bosphorus. It was a shame that the hotel didn’t have a bar to make better use of this wonderful area, as there was not an option to buy drinks in the hotel. The reception staff were very friendly and helpful, speaking good English and providing us with directions to a pharmacy when needed and arranging transport back to the airport. Recommend Rainbow restaurant opposite for dinner - great food, friendly staff.

The hotel is in a really good area with lots of shops and restaurants Up the top of the hill is where the blue mosque is and other attractions Hotel staff are very friendly , the breakfast is delicious Lovely roof terrace to take your own drinks A kettle is put on the terrace so you can make a cuppa

Spectacular views from the rooftop! Great breakfast. Walking distance to all attractions in Sultanahmet area. Friendly staff.

Great roof top terrace for breakfast. Excellent location. Walking distance to the Blue Mosque and lots of dining options.

The hotel is located in a very nice historical building and heart of old town, the bathroom is not very modern, but this did not bother us, location is ideed excellent, we really enjoyed our stay, the roof terrace is simply gorgeous, breakfast there with the great view was very nice

ルーフトップは眺めもよく、喫煙出来ます。こちらで頂く朝食は野菜中心でとても美味しかったです。また、シャワーの水圧は申し分ありません。

The staff were very helpful. They helped us locate various areas of interest and most important provided taxi service at lesser price. If you want to be near the main attractions of the area at a walking distance then this is the place to be. Now for what is not good (for some). The property states the existence of an elevator. There is one on one side of the hotel after you go 8 steps up (with luggage). This side of the hotel are for the single rooms so, if that is what you want, then you are OK. However, if you ask for a suite for more than 4 people then you will be on the other side of the hotel where there is no elevator. Room 502 is only 2 steps up on the first floor. Room 503 is on the second floor and room 504 is on the third or top floor. To get to the upper floors you have to go up a spiral stairs (not good with luggage). I had to do it with 8 pcs. of luggage and it was not fun (but I lost some weight). Also, at the time of our trip, the outdoor area for breakfast on the ground level was under renovation so we had breakfast on the roof terrace which was pleasant (we accessed it by going downstairs to the other side of the building then up by elevator). Free breakfast is good but, the same, and after 4 days we had breakfast at a restaurant on the fifth day. The area can be congested and many taxi and bus drivers may/will drop you far from the hotel if there is traffic on your way back from an excursion or a simple trip during traffic time (that happened to us).

Conveniently located near several major sites. Very walkable area and also close to tram stop. Friendly and helpful staff, clean and comfortable, very nice breakfast with a fantastic view.

We enjoyed a wonderful stay at the Hotel Sari Konak. The hotel is a short walk from all sorts of restaurants, market shops, the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Little further on are the Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern. Everyone mentions how convenient it is to be so centrally located in Sultanahmet, and we agree. We were there for a weekend that brought even more people to Istanbul because of a holiday, and we chose to pass up on the long lines for the mosques that form during the day, opting to see those sites later in the evening since they were so close to the hotel. We also took advantage of the public transportation that was also close to the hotel. Each time you leave, you give your key to the gentleman at the front desk. This gives you a wonderful opportunity to touch base with whomever is there as you return, commenting on your day, your walks, and ask any questions. Our room was a standard double room, which was a good size, with comfortable bed and nice shower/bathroom. There is a small refrigerator in the room and tea/coffee kettle service. Our room was on the third floor, next to the elevator and just down the short walk to take the steps to the rooftop. Even though the hotel was full the days we were there, we never heard anyone in the hallways or heard the elevator running. Wi-Fi service was excellent. The rooftop was a very beautiful and special place to enjoy throughout the day. We went up each morning for the delightful breakfast with excellent service.

Es un hotel excelente muy bien ubicado a menos de 10 mins caminando de la Mezquita Azul y Santa Sofía, el personal muy amable y atento, la limpieza excelente también , altamente recomendable

Nice hotel in excellent location a short walk to Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia. Nice staff, room cleaned daily, comfortable bed, great shower. Hotel has charm. Breakfast is amazing!

Hotel con encanto, súper bien situado y muy limpio. Personal muy amable y servicial. Desayuno, para nuestro gusto, con pocas opciones. Muy buena experiencia en general.

Great hotel, walking distance to Hagia Sofia and the Blue Mosque. The rooms were very clean. The staff are very welcoming and helpfull. Good value for money. Would recommend to anyone looking for a hotel close to sightseeing.

The hotel needs a bit of a freshening up. The rug in the room was curling at the edges and was a trip hazard, the curtains did not close completely, some of the towels had holes in them, the room was tired but clean. There was a lack of toiletries. The breakfast as far as Turkish breakfast go was disappointing. The location however was amazing. The staff were the biggest plus. They were very helpful and Aydin Bey went out over and above what is expected to help when one our party became ill.

Cleanest hotel I’ve ever been in!!! Many small and walkable restaurants just slightly off the beaten path. 8 mins to the mosque and the walk is really well used so I’d say SUPER SAFE. The ONLY downside was the AC. At best… the room was still 78-80 degrees. We tried turbo, had the desk look at it, it just stayed… warm but not hot. For reference at home in summer I do 73. If you’re from the south and can sleep in 80 than this hotel is PERFECT!!!! So whatever their AC achieved was considerably higher. Maybe a faulty room but if you aren’t use to very warm rooms… wouldn’t chance it. But the absolute cleanest place and super walkable!!!!

Location is great. Very walkable to all popular destinarions and close to T1 metro and bus routes. The hotel its self is average. No toiletries and you would have to ask for a restock of toiletries- cleaning staff did not restock anything 2x.

This place is perfectly located in a vibrant, tourist-friendly area, just a short walk from restaurants, attractions, and the bazaar. The rooms are cozy and spotless, and the bathrooms are very clean and well-maintained. We arrived at 5 a.m. due to an early flight, and they were incredibly accommodating—offering us a room at a very reasonable rate. Can at the front desk was especially wonderful—professional, approachable, and always welcoming us with a warm smile. If I could give more than five stars, I would! I highly recommend this place for anyone looking to enjoy an authentic and comfortable stay in Istanbul.

Great location and helpful front desk, however we had problems with our room. We were placed in the basement unit, it felt like we were basically sleeping outside because we could hear everything from the street and restaurant around us, we were there for 4 nights and we slept for maybe 2-3 hrs each night because of how noisy it was. They were also doing construction work across from the hotel so that also contributed to the loud factor. The kitchen was also filled with ants and the staff said they can’t do anything about it as it is a very old building so that was disgusting. Cleaning service was also not done well, they’d only come change the towels and do the bed, didn’t get garbage bags or clean anything else. Also found it odd that the bathroom didn’t have toiletries just hand soup. Overall, if you’re able to switch rooms and not stay in the basement, please do that otherwise you won’t be getting any sleep.

The property was well-kept and very clean. The location was great for tourist areas.

Breakfast was good. The hotel was clean and quaint. The hotel is older and some rooms could use an upgrade. The statues and decoration are beautiful. The staff is excellent. Location is excellent. Really a good price.

Hôtel très bien placé géographiquement, chambre confortable et jolie. Le personnel est très sympathique. Très belle terrasse avec des canapés extérieurs, belle vue sur la mer et mosquée bleue. Les points négatifs pour nous, bruit malgré les fenêtres fermées jusqu' a parfois plus de minuit causé par un restaurant juste en face, et nous étions au dernier étage, bruit des chaises de la terrasse au dessus chaque matin nous réveillant systématiquement. Donc très bien dans l'ensemble, mais demandez une chambre sur l'arrière et pas au dernier étage, sauf si le bruit ne vous dérange pas.

This hotel is all about the location. Great options for dining and shopping. Walking distance to many of the attraction’s. Friendly staff. However the rooms are a little bit old. Especially the bathroom. If you are in the budget it can be a good option.

Pros: 1. Very convenient location. Walking distance to the main attractions, markets and food places. 2. Good mattress and black out curtains. 3. The owners were nice and let us leave our bags for the whole day, as our flight was after midnight, which was great. Cons: 1. We stayed in a number of Turkish hotels and they all had better breakfast buffet. There was no meat of any kind for 4 days. Very limited hot food. One day it opened with 20 small pieces of börek with cheese and until the last small piece was gone, there were no new pieces added. Most guests came at the opening to avoid running out of choices. Just vegetables, cheese and boiled eggs, bread and jams. Very limited desert options with no traditional Turkish deserts. 2. Very inconvenient as there no serviettes on tables, you had to ask if you need one. 3. We had a very loud machinery noise from behind of bathroom window like big aircon unit was working. It was Impossible to sleep without earplugs. 4. We had to carry our two 20 kg luggage on level 4 as there were no lifts to some room, make sure you ask where your room is if you are not athlete.

Much older looking than expected. Hard bed but great location to sites

The place is nicely located for tourist needs, unfortunately the room AC unit was very old and did not blow any cold air causing it to be very warm. Towels could be upgraded as they are no longer white. Do not have standard bath amenities for hotel, just liquid soap. Breakfast was good and view was good. With so many other hotel options in Istanbul, I would not stay here again.

The room was in the basement and had windows that opened onto the street. It was so noisy I might as well have been sleeping on the sidewalk. The bathroom was actually a wet room and there wasn’t so much as a bar of soap. Even if there had been there would have been no place to put it while showering but the floor. Even though I had been traveling since the day before I chose not to shower. The room smelled musty and stale. I also left something hanging in my room when I left. I sent an email to the hotel via Expedia to arrange to have it sent back and the hotel never responded. It was a long denim dress/jacket and I guess someone wanted to keep it.

The staff was excellent. We loved the location. Our 2 AC u its didnt work in our room, so we were too warm.

Cleanest hotel I’ve ever been in!!! Many small and walkable restaurants just slightly off the beaten path. 8 mins to the mosque and the walk is really well used so I’d say SUPER SAFE. The ONLY downside was the AC. At best… the room was still 78-80 degrees. We tried turbo, had the desk look at it, it just stayed… warm but not hot. For reference at home in summer I do 73. If you’re from the south and can sleep in 80 than this hotel is PERFECT!!!! So whatever their AC achieved was considerably higher. Maybe a faulty room but if you aren’t use to very warm rooms… wouldn’t chance it. But the absolute cleanest place and super walkable!!!!

Our room was in the front of the hotel and there are many small restaurants around the hotel. So it was noisy with music until about 12 midnight. It’s better to ask them for a room on the back. The TV was not working and they could not fix it. They were short staffed and the receptionist guy was doing everything on his own. The receptionist was helpful in guiding us where to go during our 2 day stay. The hotel location is good - everything is close by.

We loved the location of this property. It's really close to almost all the main tourist attractions in Istanbul and has lots of dining options just steps from the Hotel. Best of all was the staff, they went out of their way to help us have a great experience in Istanbul. Mustafa in particular was super helpful in giving us tips and advice as to where to go and what to do. Other than that, the room was really clean and comfortable, and the daily breakfast was great.

Great location, very close and walking distance to main tourist attractions. Hotel staff very friendly and helpful, always happy to help with any advice or questions.

Excellent customer service for a late, 2am arrival. Staff are very polite and I was treated amazing. Beautiful and clean hotel very close to attractions and restaurants, great value for the price! Will come back!

I can't say enough good things about the hotel, its staff, the breakfast, the location, and the quaint beauty of the building. It was even better than expected. All the staff went above-and-beyond all the time to ensure our comfort. Truly, the best hotel experience of my life, and I've stayed at many places in my 65 years. Thank you to Can and all others there for making our stay a memorable one. I'll tell all my friends to go there when they visit Istanbul. Thank you.

This small hotel is within walking distance of the square with Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia and more. Staff very attentive. Nice breakfast included. Stored our luggage when we got off our cruise at 9 am until our room was ready and then when we checked out until we were picked up by a car they arranged to take us to the airport. Very Satisfied!

Such wonderful caring service! Staff went above and beyond for us. Definitely booking this hotel next time in Istanbul.

It was amazing!! The staff was the best!! Excellent location!!

Our room was in the front of the hotel and there are many small restaurants around the hotel. So it was noisy with music until about 12 midnight. It’s better to ask them for a room on the back. The TV was not working and they could not fix it. They were short staffed and the receptionist guy was doing everything on his own. The receptionist was helpful in guiding us where to go during our 2 day stay. The hotel location is good - everything is close by.

During my last trip, I stayed in several different hotels and places. And only this hotel do I feel obliged to comment. The service is EXCELLENT. The reception team is absolutely friendly, all three attendants are proactive and do everything they can to help.

This place is perfectly located in a vibrant, tourist-friendly area, just a short walk from restaurants, attractions, and the bazaar. The rooms are cozy and spotless, and the bathrooms are very clean and well-maintained. We arrived at 5 a.m. due to an early flight, and they were incredibly accommodating—offering us a room at a very reasonable rate. Can at the front desk was especially wonderful—professional, approachable, and always welcoming us with a warm smile. If I could give more than five stars, I would! I highly recommend this place for anyone looking to enjoy an authentic and comfortable stay in Istanbul.

Πολύ όμορφο ξενοδοχείο με ιδιαίτερη αρχιτεκτονική, διακοσμημένο με καλαισθησία και επίπλωση προσεγμένη στις λεπτομέρειες. Επίσης βρίσκεται μέσα στο ιστορικό κέντρο σε απόσταση αναπνοής από την Αγία Σοφία και το μπλε τζαμί.

The property is central and allowed for easy access to shopping, attractions and dining. The hotel staff is very flexible and accommodating.

Hotel in posizione centrale, a pochi passi dalla Moschea Blu.

This hotel is all about the location. Great options for dining and shopping. Walking distance to many of the attraction’s. Friendly staff. However the rooms are a little bit old. Especially the bathroom. If you are in the budget it can be a good option.

Nice hotel in excellent location a short walk to Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia. Nice staff, room cleaned daily, comfortable bed, great shower. Hotel has charm. Breakfast is amazing!

This hotel is in an excellent location, 3-5 minutes walk to Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia, there’s a lot of good restaurants and cafes nearby. The place was clean, well kept and the staff was very welcoming and helpful. I really appreciate them helping us with the transportation arrangements from and to the airport. I really recommend this place

The property was walking distance to everything . Bed was comfortable and staff was extremely helpful. I was on the street side and the restaurant across the way would blast music but it went off about 10 pm

Perfect location, by restaurants, shopping, transit, will for sure go back. Wish we would have stayed longer.

Conveniently located near several major sites. Very walkable area and also close to tram stop. Friendly and helpful staff, clean and comfortable, very nice breakfast with a fantastic view.

Great location, within a few minutes walking distance to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Museum of Archeology, the Hippodrome, TopKapi palace, and tram station; three stops to the Spice Bazaar and Bosphorus Cruises. Surrounded by shopping spots and restaurants with top terraces. Loved the marble and wood interiors, spiral staircases, and the thick walls and door arches. Comfortable and clean beds; loved the Turkish shower.

Great breakfast even though it was meatless. Said they had a bar but it was a terrace where you could bring your own drinks. Beautiful view of the Blue Mosque at night. That’s worth the money just for that. Nice location and a great restaurant across from the main door.

Great breakfast with a view. Restaurants and shopping near by.

Room was nice but mattress could be more comfortable. Reception staff were very helpful. Breakfast was good and served on a nice rooftop terrace. Location is excellent, near all the sights.

Pros: 1. Very convenient location. Walking distance to the main attractions, markets and food places. 2. Good mattress and black out curtains. 3. The owners were nice and let us leave our bags for the whole day, as our flight was after midnight, which was great. Cons: 1. We stayed in a number of Turkish hotels and they all had better breakfast buffet. There was no meat of any kind for 4 days. Very limited hot food. One day it opened with 20 small pieces of börek with cheese and until the last small piece was gone, there were no new pieces added. Most guests came at the opening to avoid running out of choices. Just vegetables, cheese and boiled eggs, bread and jams. Very limited desert options with no traditional Turkish deserts. 2. Very inconvenient as there no serviettes on tables, you had to ask if you need one. 3. We had a very loud machinery noise from behind of bathroom window like big aircon unit was working. It was Impossible to sleep without earplugs. 4. We had to carry our two 20 kg luggage on level 4 as there were no lifts to some room, make sure you ask where your room is if you are not athlete.

Nice hotel in excellent location a short walk to Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia. Nice staff, room cleaned daily, comfortable bed, great shower. Hotel has charm. Breakfast is amazing!

Breakfast quality and variety was great

Really Helpful Staff, very close to some tourist attractions, only thing was coffee for breakfast was very weak, just tasted like water really. Not an issue as a lot of cafes nearby

Excellent location. U coukd walk to most attractions n dining option. Room was spacious n clean. Friendly staff. Did not like the safe option. It was not bolted down n did not work. Had to use the lobby safe. TV was a hit or miss to get it started. Tea/coffe was not replenished in tge room. The breakfast was good.

Muy buena ubicación del hotel, la terraza donde se sirve el desayuno tiene una vista excelente. Me hubiera gustado más variedad en el servicio del bufet matutino

The breakfast was delicious. I looked forward to eating breakfast every morning.