Demiray Hotel Old City

We stayed at Demiray Hotel for 4 nights with family and really enjoyed it. The breakfast had great variety and the restaurant view was beautiful. Staff were very friendly and polite throughout our stay. We used the spa for a massage and sauna, which was relaxing, and also visited the swimming pool a couple of times. The location is ideal for Sultanahmet and Eminönü, though after the Grand Bazaar closes it’s a slightly longer walk back. Overall, a great and comfortable stay! Would definitely recommend😊 and would be nice to go back if we have a chance 😊

Great spa, great rooms and a fantastic rooftop restaurant with jaw-dropping views. The staff are lovely.

I wouldn't call this a 5* hotel it's far from it (I have stay in 5* in UK and France this doesn't even compare) however I would say they have very friendly and attentive staff on site. The decor in some areas was a bit rough around the edges when you took a closer look. The breakfast was excellent and plenty options on the huge continental buffet. Just what we needed for busy site seeing. We did have issues with our room. We had an economy double which had no external facing windows. The room was often hot and stuffy and this was in March. The AC in the room kept turning off and blowing warm air back into the room which made for a couple unbearable nights even when we turned it off the room just seem to get hot. We reported this on numerous occasions and the AC was turned back on but it kept getting turned off. If we had a window, we could have opened this for fresh air. The SPA is a nice addition. We used on a couple occasions do be warned that for some reason they insist on caps to use the pool. Luckily we read previous reviews and picked some up before we arrived. The location is ok for the old town and great location for the markets and shops but we found limited options nearby for food in the evenings, we did try the hotel restaurant but found the food to be poor vs the price. I have given them 4-star review because this is a good 4 star hotel in my opinion, although we had issues they were responsive and helpful. I would avoid the economy rooms if possible

Super hôtel , très proche des sites touristiques et le spa un vrai plus

Service impeccable Personnel très attentionné agréable tout en restant discret L’hôtel est proche de toute commodité Toutefois l’emplacement n’est pas terrible quartier affreux et les chambres vue sur immeubles délabrés enfin une des deux qu’on avait Le SPA pas trop apprécié car la chaleur est largement en dessous à ce qu’on s’y attend on n’y transpire pas alors que c’est le but Le hamam n’était pas disponible L’eau de la piscine fraîche et le jaccuzi ma dernière journée n’était pas fonctionnel.

Nice hotel a short walk from the Topkapi Palace area. Sorted airport transfer both ways. Nice spa area with sauna. Breakfast was very comprehensive.

Amazing staff! Spa was very relaxing, view from the restaurant was outstanding. Room was very clean as well. Definitely go back!

Ottima struttura nella città vecchia. Tutti i punti turistici importanti della città sono facilmente raggiungibili sia a piedi che tramite i mezzi di trasporto pubblico. Un po' complicato raggiungerlo in macchina, si trova su una collinetta in mezzo ad un dedalo di strade molto affollate dagli esercizi commerciali di abbigliamento. Nel complesso la struttura è ben tenuta il ristorante è ottimo come la abbondante colazione e la vista dall roof top è eccezionale. Spa pulita e confortevole. Piscina interna è un must Rapporto prezzo qualità eccellente. Camere spaziose, silenziose e pulite. Consigliato a persone giovani e dinamiche non proprio adatto per persone anziane per il luogo in cui è ubicato.

Das Personal an der Rezeption war überaus freundlich und zuvorkommend, die Lage des Hotels sehr versteckt, in keiner schönen Gegend mit vielen Bauruinen und für Autos schwer zugänglich. Das Restaurant hat einen wunderschönen Blick auf den Bosphorus, ist aber ansonsten geschmacklos gestaltet und die Qualität des Essens garnicht ansprechend. Das Schwimmbad ist recht schön, es riecht jedoch leider unangenehm nach Abwässern.

The staff at this hotel are amazing. They go out of their way to ensure you have the best stay possible. From showing us an early check in to helping set up a truly relaxing spa experience, the staff is top notch. The room is well sized and we loved our in room Hammam. However, there were very few lights in the room and it was always dim. There is very little sound proofing and we woke up each morning with the early call to prayer. Another issue came with the shower. While using it, it will randomly switch from the set temperature to very hot or cold. This was obviously uncomfortable. Breakfast was small and not overly impressive. However, we also had dinner at the rooftop restaurant and that was excellent. The hotel is nicely located in the Old Town for easy sight seeing. They can also set up an airport transfer for you, which was very easy.

2 kamers gekregen i.v 1 kamer met 3 bedden, privacy voor de dochter. Housekeeping zeer ok, ontbijt ook top, vriendelijk personeel.

Rooms were clean and spacious. Staff were great and helpful. Breakfast - excellent variety and options. Plenty of space and tasty.

Rigtig god personale. værelset og badeværelset er små med for lidt skabsplads. Vores værelse var meget mørkt og der manglede belystning. noget larm fra gaden, røglugt på gangen. det er 3 stjernet hotell.

Struttura completamente ristrutturata di recente , camere molto belle, pulizia ottima, personale gentilissimo un po scomoda per arrivarci, tutto sommato ottimo hotel

Amazing staff! Spa was very relaxing, view from the restaurant was outstanding. Room was very clean as well. Definitely go back!

La cosa che ho apprezzato di più durante il soggiorno è stata la camera: sempre pulita, luminosa, con una vista davvero eccezionale sulla città e sul Bosforo. Anche il personale si è distinto per gentilezza ed efficienza, dimostrandosi sempre disponibile e attento.​ La colazione è stata varia e di buona qualità, con diverse opzioni tra dolce e salato. Da migliorare, però, il caffè e le bevande calde, così come i succhi di frutta, che potrebbero essere più gustosi. In sintesi, il soggiorno è stato piacevole soprattutto grazie alla pulizia della camera e alla cortesia del personale. Qualche dettaglio nei bagni meriterebbe attenzione, ma l’esperienza è decisamente positiva.​

Nice and clean, and good location

Thecates is close to blue mosque but the bathroom inmy roo wasl eaking wster and was not repsired fo4 days thst Ivstayed in the hotel. It should be repaired.

Our stay was very nice, the terrace at the top ehas beautiful views, rooms were clean and reception was very good. THey also kept our luggage on the arrival day and departure day.

Nice hotel. It was in an easy walking area. Clean and well maintained.

ottima posizione per visitare a piedi tutte le principali attrazioni turistiche. terrazza per la colazione con vista impagabile. Colazione abbondante e buona. Personale efficiente e gentile. Camere seppur nuove fredde con bagno da rivedere per mancanza di appoggi.

Excellent séjour à l’hôtel Demiray. Le spa et le petit dej sont top. Et le personnel très accueillant et chaleureux. La literie et très confortable et la chambre spacieuse! Je recommande!

Rigtig god personale. værelset og badeværelset er små med for lidt skabsplads. Vores værelse var meget mørkt og der manglede belystning. noget larm fra gaden, røglugt på gangen. det er 3 stjernet hotell.

I wouldn't call this a 5* hotel it's far from it (I have stay in 5* in UK and France this doesn't even compare) however I would say they have very friendly and attentive staff on site. The decor in some areas was a bit rough around the edges when you took a closer look. The breakfast was excellent and plenty options on the huge continental buffet. Just what we needed for busy site seeing. We did have issues with our room. We had an economy double which had no external facing windows. The room was often hot and stuffy and this was in March. The AC in the room kept turning off and blowing warm air back into the room which made for a couple unbearable nights even when we turned it off the room just seem to get hot. We reported this on numerous occasions and the AC was turned back on but it kept getting turned off. If we had a window, we could have opened this for fresh air. The SPA is a nice addition. We used on a couple occasions do be warned that for some reason they insist on caps to use the pool. Luckily we read previous reviews and picked some up before we arrived. The location is ok for the old town and great location for the markets and shops but we found limited options nearby for food in the evenings, we did try the hotel restaurant but found the food to be poor vs the price. I have given them 4-star review because this is a good 4 star hotel in my opinion, although we had issues they were responsive and helpful. I would avoid the economy rooms if possible

Great boutique hotel off the beaten path. Renovated, with an excellent spa and solid restaurant/breakfast. Location isnt great but short walk to all Sultan Ahmet has to offer. Even upgraded rooms are pretty tight.

Great new hotel - room was nice and quiet, bed was very comfortable, and air con worked perfectly. Staff were lovely and its conveniently located such that it is walking distance to most of the key sites in the town in that area. Would stay there again.

La cosa che ho apprezzato di più durante il soggiorno è stata la camera: sempre pulita, luminosa, con una vista davvero eccezionale sulla città e sul Bosforo. Anche il personale si è distinto per gentilezza ed efficienza, dimostrandosi sempre disponibile e attento.​ La colazione è stata varia e di buona qualità, con diverse opzioni tra dolce e salato. Da migliorare, però, il caffè e le bevande calde, così come i succhi di frutta, che potrebbero essere più gustosi. In sintesi, il soggiorno è stato piacevole soprattutto grazie alla pulizia della camera e alla cortesia del personale. Qualche dettaglio nei bagni meriterebbe attenzione, ma l’esperienza è decisamente positiva.​

Ottima struttura nella città vecchia. Tutti i punti turistici importanti della città sono facilmente raggiungibili sia a piedi che tramite i mezzi di trasporto pubblico. Un po' complicato raggiungerlo in macchina, si trova su una collinetta in mezzo ad un dedalo di strade molto affollate dagli esercizi commerciali di abbigliamento. Nel complesso la struttura è ben tenuta il ristorante è ottimo come la abbondante colazione e la vista dall roof top è eccezionale. Spa pulita e confortevole. Piscina interna è un must Rapporto prezzo qualità eccellente. Camere spaziose, silenziose e pulite. Consigliato a persone giovani e dinamiche non proprio adatto per persone anziane per il luogo in cui è ubicato.

This is definitely not a five star hotel. More 3 stars by typical standards. Our room had zero windows, never thought this was a thing I had to look for. Our shower leaked from under the glass pane. Small blankets and uncomfortable beds. Only good thing was the breakfast and rooftop view.

The staff at this hotel are amazing. They go out of their way to ensure you have the best stay possible. From showing us an early check in to helping set up a truly relaxing spa experience, the staff is top notch. The room is well sized and we loved our in room Hammam. However, there were very few lights in the room and it was always dim. There is very little sound proofing and we woke up each morning with the early call to prayer. Another issue came with the shower. While using it, it will randomly switch from the set temperature to very hot or cold. This was obviously uncomfortable. Breakfast was small and not overly impressive. However, we also had dinner at the rooftop restaurant and that was excellent. The hotel is nicely located in the Old Town for easy sight seeing. They can also set up an airport transfer for you, which was very easy.

The hotel was willing to extend my original 3 night stay by and extra night at a discount and keep me in the same room. Location is great as it is walking distance to many restaurants and the major attractions such as Topkapi Palace, etc. The staff could do a little better with grasp of some english. My housekeeper was excellent. Breakfast options are okay.

The hotel is great! Modern rooms. The staff is very friendly. The service is excellent.

We wanted a better room, as Standard rooms are never 5 Star, not even 4 stars. We were ready to pay for the upgrade. The friendly receptionist was no allowed to decide that and so I was waiting for 15 minutes for a de idion or the manager then I left. I never heard from them again.

Brand new hotel with high level service

The staff was so great. Showed us clearly which streets to turn on and to take a short cut to bazaar. Also, when there was a traffic jam. A staff member walked us down to the Main Street with our luggage so we didn’t have to wait an additional twenty minutes for a taxi. Went beyond for us.

"Kudos to Selim, Mert, and Sezai for their exceptional service and dedication! They went above and beyond to make our visit unforgettable. Their attention to detail and insider knowledge were invaluable, far surpassing our own research. Their guidance made navigating the city a breeze. We're grateful for their support and enthusiasm. These three individuals truly made our Istanbul experience special. We look forward to our next visit and hope to see them again!

Helpful friendly staff, great location. Excellent.

Amazing staff! Spa was very relaxing, view from the restaurant was outstanding. Room was very clean as well. Definitely go back!

La cosa che ho apprezzato di più durante il soggiorno è stata la camera: sempre pulita, luminosa, con una vista davvero eccezionale sulla città e sul Bosforo. Anche il personale si è distinto per gentilezza ed efficienza, dimostrandosi sempre disponibile e attento.​ La colazione è stata varia e di buona qualità, con diverse opzioni tra dolce e salato. Da migliorare, però, il caffè e le bevande calde, così come i succhi di frutta, che potrebbero essere più gustosi. In sintesi, il soggiorno è stato piacevole soprattutto grazie alla pulizia della camera e alla cortesia del personale. Qualche dettaglio nei bagni meriterebbe attenzione, ma l’esperienza è decisamente positiva.​

The staff at this hotel are amazing. They go out of their way to ensure you have the best stay possible. From showing us an early check in to helping set up a truly relaxing spa experience, the staff is top notch. The room is well sized and we loved our in room Hammam. However, there were very few lights in the room and it was always dim. There is very little sound proofing and we woke up each morning with the early call to prayer. Another issue came with the shower. While using it, it will randomly switch from the set temperature to very hot or cold. This was obviously uncomfortable. Breakfast was small and not overly impressive. However, we also had dinner at the rooftop restaurant and that was excellent. The hotel is nicely located in the Old Town for easy sight seeing. They can also set up an airport transfer for you, which was very easy.

Staff were all fantastic. Comfortable hotel. Good location and superb views from restaurant on top floor. It can be difficult to get there or leave by taxi because of traffic congestion, allow extra time if travelling to airport

Centrally located hotel. Good breakfast, very good staff. All Sultan Ahmet area must see attractions are walking distance.

It’s overrated and overpriced. Two stars might the best they can get. Free breakfast is not free since almost everything’s extra charge. Since the location is inconvenient no taxi is willing to pick you up there.

Very nice hotel in a great location. Ten - fifteen minute walk to many of the major tourists sites in Istanbul. Beautiful rooftop dining area. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful, and the restaurant staff provided excellent service. I would definitely stay there the next time I visit Istanbul.

The location is in the 'garment district' which really means 'women's underwear district'. The shops in the immediate proximity of the hotel are only open during the day and not anything you'd shop at. But it's only 2 blocks from the Grand Bazaar and Spice Market and a few blocks from Sultanahmet so it's a great place to base your day activities and still let you return to get some rest or drop off your purchases. The breakfast is possibly the best I've ever experienced. They have American, European and truly Turkish breakfast options. (American = eggs and sausage and pastries, European = cold cuts and yogurt and pastry, Turkish = olives, vegetables, fruit, cheese and bread). It's an amazing experience and the restaurant has a panoramic view of the north shore of the golden horn and with views of Suleymaniye mosque and Hagia Sophia. Quite a way to start the day! Rooms are clean and well appointed. Staff is friendly and helpful. Definitely would stay here again without hesitation.

Sehr schönes zentral gelegenes Hotel. Zimmer (Dreibettzimmer) sehr hell durch große Fenster, abends könnte es mehr Licht haben. Kleine Wasserflaschen, Kaffee und Tee auf dem Zimmer kostenlos, werden täglich aufgefüllt. Freundliches Personal, kostenpflichtiger Shuttle vom Flughafen hat gut geklappt. Etwas lange Wartezeit, jedoch nicht Verschulden vom Hotel. Frühstück haben wir vor Ort nach Bedarf dazu gebucht. Preis für mich angemessen, nicht jedoch für das Kind, hier wird der volle Preis verlangt. Bei Buchung über Expedia wäre das Frühstück etwas günstiger gewesen, wir schsuen es uns jedoch gerne zuerst vor Ort an. Kaffee aus Vollautomat schmeckt leider wässrig. Frühstück wird im Restaurant im 5. Stock eingenommen. Super Ausblick. Alle Sehenswürdigkeiten sind per Fuß zu erreichen. Das Viertel um das Hotel ist etwas laut und nicht ganz sauber, wofür das Hotel nichts kann. Lage dafür super für Istanbulerkundung zu Fuß.

Helpful friendly staff, great location. Excellent.

Ottima struttura nella città vecchia. Tutti i punti turistici importanti della città sono facilmente raggiungibili sia a piedi che tramite i mezzi di trasporto pubblico. Un po' complicato raggiungerlo in macchina, si trova su una collinetta in mezzo ad un dedalo di strade molto affollate dagli esercizi commerciali di abbigliamento. Nel complesso la struttura è ben tenuta il ristorante è ottimo come la abbondante colazione e la vista dall roof top è eccezionale. Spa pulita e confortevole. Piscina interna è un must Rapporto prezzo qualità eccellente. Camere spaziose, silenziose e pulite. Consigliato a persone giovani e dinamiche non proprio adatto per persone anziane per il luogo in cui è ubicato.

Das Personal an der Rezeption war überaus freundlich und zuvorkommend, die Lage des Hotels sehr versteckt, in keiner schönen Gegend mit vielen Bauruinen und für Autos schwer zugänglich. Das Restaurant hat einen wunderschönen Blick auf den Bosphorus, ist aber ansonsten geschmacklos gestaltet und die Qualität des Essens garnicht ansprechend. Das Schwimmbad ist recht schön, es riecht jedoch leider unangenehm nach Abwässern.

The staff at this hotel are amazing. They go out of their way to ensure you have the best stay possible. From showing us an early check in to helping set up a truly relaxing spa experience, the staff is top notch. The room is well sized and we loved our in room Hammam. However, there were very few lights in the room and it was always dim. There is very little sound proofing and we woke up each morning with the early call to prayer. Another issue came with the shower. While using it, it will randomly switch from the set temperature to very hot or cold. This was obviously uncomfortable. Breakfast was small and not overly impressive. However, we also had dinner at the rooftop restaurant and that was excellent. The hotel is nicely located in the Old Town for easy sight seeing. They can also set up an airport transfer for you, which was very easy.

excellent friendly staff. Lovely view from restaurant. Very convenient to sights.

Very nice hotel in a great location. Ten - fifteen minute walk to many of the major tourists sites in Istanbul. Beautiful rooftop dining area. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful, and the restaurant staff provided excellent service. I would definitely stay there the next time I visit Istanbul.

The location is in the 'garment district' which really means 'women's underwear district'. The shops in the immediate proximity of the hotel are only open during the day and not anything you'd shop at. But it's only 2 blocks from the Grand Bazaar and Spice Market and a few blocks from Sultanahmet so it's a great place to base your day activities and still let you return to get some rest or drop off your purchases. The breakfast is possibly the best I've ever experienced. They have American, European and truly Turkish breakfast options. (American = eggs and sausage and pastries, European = cold cuts and yogurt and pastry, Turkish = olives, vegetables, fruit, cheese and bread). It's an amazing experience and the restaurant has a panoramic view of the north shore of the golden horn and with views of Suleymaniye mosque and Hagia Sophia. Quite a way to start the day! Rooms are clean and well appointed. Staff is friendly and helpful. Definitely would stay here again without hesitation.

This is a nice 4-star hotel, but definitely not a 5-star like how it is rated. They said the Turkish government gave them 5 stars so clearly Turkish standards are much lower. Expedia needs to be transparent about who rates the properties for stars. The staff were friendly. The place was clean. Bathrooms seem to be newly renovated. Breakfast was ok but definitely not 5-star. There was an abandoned building missing windows that was our view from our room.

Sehr schönes zentral gelegenes Hotel. Zimmer (Dreibettzimmer) sehr hell durch große Fenster, abends könnte es mehr Licht haben. Kleine Wasserflaschen, Kaffee und Tee auf dem Zimmer kostenlos, werden täglich aufgefüllt. Freundliches Personal, kostenpflichtiger Shuttle vom Flughafen hat gut geklappt. Etwas lange Wartezeit, jedoch nicht Verschulden vom Hotel. Frühstück haben wir vor Ort nach Bedarf dazu gebucht. Preis für mich angemessen, nicht jedoch für das Kind, hier wird der volle Preis verlangt. Bei Buchung über Expedia wäre das Frühstück etwas günstiger gewesen, wir schsuen es uns jedoch gerne zuerst vor Ort an. Kaffee aus Vollautomat schmeckt leider wässrig. Frühstück wird im Restaurant im 5. Stock eingenommen. Super Ausblick. Alle Sehenswürdigkeiten sind per Fuß zu erreichen. Das Viertel um das Hotel ist etwas laut und nicht ganz sauber, wofür das Hotel nichts kann. Lage dafür super für Istanbulerkundung zu Fuß.

Nice hotel a short walk from the Topkapi Palace area. Sorted airport transfer both ways. Nice spa area with sauna. Breakfast was very comprehensive.

La cosa che ho apprezzato di più durante il soggiorno è stata la camera: sempre pulita, luminosa, con una vista davvero eccezionale sulla città e sul Bosforo. Anche il personale si è distinto per gentilezza ed efficienza, dimostrandosi sempre disponibile e attento.​ La colazione è stata varia e di buona qualità, con diverse opzioni tra dolce e salato. Da migliorare, però, il caffè e le bevande calde, così come i succhi di frutta, che potrebbero essere più gustosi. In sintesi, il soggiorno è stato piacevole soprattutto grazie alla pulizia della camera e alla cortesia del personale. Qualche dettaglio nei bagni meriterebbe attenzione, ma l’esperienza è decisamente positiva.​

Ottima struttura nella città vecchia. Tutti i punti turistici importanti della città sono facilmente raggiungibili sia a piedi che tramite i mezzi di trasporto pubblico. Un po' complicato raggiungerlo in macchina, si trova su una collinetta in mezzo ad un dedalo di strade molto affollate dagli esercizi commerciali di abbigliamento. Nel complesso la struttura è ben tenuta il ristorante è ottimo come la abbondante colazione e la vista dall roof top è eccezionale. Spa pulita e confortevole. Piscina interna è un must Rapporto prezzo qualità eccellente. Camere spaziose, silenziose e pulite. Consigliato a persone giovani e dinamiche non proprio adatto per persone anziane per il luogo in cui è ubicato.

Das Personal an der Rezeption war überaus freundlich und zuvorkommend, die Lage des Hotels sehr versteckt, in keiner schönen Gegend mit vielen Bauruinen und für Autos schwer zugänglich. Das Restaurant hat einen wunderschönen Blick auf den Bosphorus, ist aber ansonsten geschmacklos gestaltet und die Qualität des Essens garnicht ansprechend. Das Schwimmbad ist recht schön, es riecht jedoch leider unangenehm nach Abwässern.

The staff at this hotel are amazing. They go out of their way to ensure you have the best stay possible. From showing us an early check in to helping set up a truly relaxing spa experience, the staff is top notch. The room is well sized and we loved our in room Hammam. However, there were very few lights in the room and it was always dim. There is very little sound proofing and we woke up each morning with the early call to prayer. Another issue came with the shower. While using it, it will randomly switch from the set temperature to very hot or cold. This was obviously uncomfortable. Breakfast was small and not overly impressive. However, we also had dinner at the rooftop restaurant and that was excellent. The hotel is nicely located in the Old Town for easy sight seeing. They can also set up an airport transfer for you, which was very easy.