Sultanahmet Green/Sustainable Independent hotels in Istanbul, Turkey

We stayed at the Sur Hotel for 6 days after walking in and being impressed with the friendliness of the reception staff and price for the excellent location right in the heart of old Istanbul. We tend to have to travel on a budget and we don't worry too much about having all the mod cons. Having said that, the Sur Hotel had all (and more) than we required. The room (with bathroom) was a nice size with a balcony on to the street side, internet and heating were included and the staff went out of their way to make sure we had everything we asked for. The breakfast (also included in the prize), was fresh and plentiful and my coffee cup was constantly filled as soon as i had finished my previous cup. I think the staff are what made the stay extra nice, from recommending places to go, giving tips about the local customs, lending us umbrellas, power cords, games, etc and even talking to taxi drivers to ensure we got back to the hotel for the correct prize and without fuss when needed. So thankyou to Ozgur and his great team - we'd certainly be happy to stay at the Sur Hotel again.