"The location is perfect, the facility is well managed, the breakfast was great. Despite the old age of the hotel facility it provides all the amenities."
"The location is perfect, the facility is well managed, the breakfast was great. Despite the old age of the hotel facility it provides all the amenities."
"Great location and very helpful staff. The hotel is in the heart of Kadıköy, which makes it a vibrant and lively place at all hours. As a suggestion for improvement, better sound insulation in the rooms could make the stay even more comfortable, as we occasionally noticed noise from outside."
"Great location and very helpful staff. The hotel is in the heart of Kadıköy, which makes it a vibrant and lively place at all hours. As a suggestion for improvement, better sound insulation in the rooms could make the stay even more comfortable, as we occasionally noticed noise from outside."
"lovely, accommodating staff but: issues with key, mosquitos in room and overpowering smell of room infuser/oil (had to find source and remove it). great breakfast!"
"lovely, accommodating staff but: issues with key, mosquitos in room and overpowering smell of room infuser/oil (had to find source and remove it). great breakfast!"
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I am a retired US diplomat. I have lived in six countries other than my own, and I've visited 63 more. In a lifetime of travel, I have stayed in hundreds of hotels. The Hammahane is as fine a boutique hotel as I have ever come across. Not only is it conveniently located on the European side of Istanbul near tourist sites, monuments, and and endless variety of restaurants and cafes, but the facility is clean and in excellent repair, the included breakfast is excellent, and the staff is...
I am a retired US diplomat. I have lived in six countries other than my own, and I've visited 63 more. In a lifetime of travel, I have stayed in hundreds of hotels. The Hammahane is as fine a boutique hotel as I have ever come across. Not only is it conveniently located on the European side of Istanbul near tourist sites, monuments, and and endless variety of restaurants and cafes, but the facility is clean and in excellent repair, the included breakfast is excellent, and the staff is...
Robert
Reviewed December 26, 2023Reviewed December 26, 2023
I chose the hotel based on other travelers' glowing reviews and absolutely concur with their opinion. We had a fantastic stay there and the room was perfect! The location is wonderful and allowed us to explore (we walked 10km) and also have a big choice of restaurants, eateries, supermarkets, bakeries, tea shops, all close by. Having a coffee shop within the hotel is genius and adds so much coziness to the establishment. The lobby has so many different, very comfortable small areas which we...
I chose the hotel based on other travelers' glowing reviews and absolutely concur with their opinion. We had a fantastic stay there and the room was perfect! The location is wonderful and allowed us to explore (we walked 10km) and also have a big choice of restaurants, eateries, supermarkets, bakeries, tea shops, all close by. Having a coffee shop within the hotel is genius and adds so much coziness to the establishment. The lobby has so many different, very comfortable small areas which we...
Anita
Reviewed November 8, 2026Reviewed November 8, 2026
Amazing hotel, beautiful, looks like a museum, definitive a recommendation, customer service the best very friendly and ready to help, excellent at all
Amazing hotel, beautiful, looks like a museum, definitive a recommendation, customer service the best very friendly and ready to help, excellent at all
The location and staff were the best things about the property. It is so close to Sultan Ahmet and Hagia Sophia that you can go back to take a break and continue exploring. All the staff was very nice and helpful throughout the stay. The rooms are a bit small but it’s expected considering the location. Be warned that you will have to climb a couple stories of narrow stairs for breakfast, it’s worth the view though!
The location and staff were the best things about the property. It is so close to Sultan Ahmet and Hagia Sophia that you can go back to take a break and continue exploring. All the staff was very nice and helpful throughout the stay. The rooms are a bit small but it’s expected considering the location. Be warned that you will have to climb a couple stories of narrow stairs for breakfast, it’s worth the view though!
Apa
Reviewed September 18, 2018Reviewed September 18, 2018
The hotel and the host feel more like staying in a private home than in a hotel. The touch of care and attention feels in every detail. The interior design and furniture are excellent, the house appliances are modern, expensive brands. There is far more in the room than you will probably need :) The patron welcomes you heartily and makes sure your stay is perfect in every regard. The breakfast is delicious. Cleaning every day. The room had such a great sea view from the window that we hardly...
The hotel and the host feel more like staying in a private home than in a hotel. The touch of care and attention feels in every detail. The interior design and furniture are excellent, the house appliances are modern, expensive brands. There is far more in the room than you will probably need :) The patron welcomes you heartily and makes sure your stay is perfect in every regard. The breakfast is delicious. Cleaning every day. The room had such a great sea view from the window that we hardly...
Oleg
Reviewed November 17, 2015Reviewed November 17, 2015
This a very comfortable hotel for Western travelers. Good sized rooms, quiet, near the Grand Bazaar and the trolley. An inexpensive full service laundry with excellent same day service is right across the street. No USB or US outlets. Good Turkish breakfast.
Taxis drivers (who in Istanbul are a surely lot) may or may not know their way to the hotel (or anyplace else). The transportation I arranged for my trip to IST took me via Galeta Tower which is one weird way of getting to IST proving that...
This a very comfortable hotel for Western travelers. Good sized rooms, quiet, near the Grand Bazaar and the trolley. An inexpensive full service laundry with excellent same day service is right across the street. No USB or US outlets. Good Turkish breakfast.
Taxis drivers (who in Istanbul are a surely lot) may or may not know their way to the hotel (or anyplace else). The transportation I arranged for my trip to IST took me via Galeta Tower which is one weird way of getting to IST proving that...
Joseph
Reviewed October 26, 2026Reviewed October 26, 2026
This hotel is in the "touristy" area of Sultanahmet, but is not "touristy" at all. It is an old apartment building from the 1930s that has been lovingly restored turned into a hotel with "all mod cons." Breakfast on the rooftop balcony is a plus!
This hotel is in the "touristy" area of Sultanahmet, but is not "touristy" at all. It is an old apartment building from the 1930s that has been lovingly restored turned into a hotel with "all mod cons." Breakfast on the rooftop balcony is a plus!
I visit this hotel once a year and everytime i like it more and more.
It is a cosy hotel located near the famous sultanahmet square .
the tram is 2 minutes away , where you can go to any place through it.
The staff are so kind and good.
*****PEREFECT****
I visit this hotel once a year and everytime i like it more and more.
It is a cosy hotel located near the famous sultanahmet square .
the tram is 2 minutes away , where you can go to any place through it.
The staff are so kind and good.
*****PEREFECT****
Jean Claude
Reviewed January 19, 2016Reviewed January 19, 2016
Great place to stay if visiting historical sites in Istanbul. Easy walking to Hagia Sophia, etc, to the Grand Bazaar and the waterfront.. A metro station is just 1 block away. The surface rail is just 1 block away...close for convenience but far enough for noise to be subdued. The breakfast is good, the staff very available and helpful. They even provided us with umbrellas for a rainy day. You won't go wrong staying here.
Great place to stay if visiting historical sites in Istanbul. Easy walking to Hagia Sophia, etc, to the Grand Bazaar and the waterfront.. A metro station is just 1 block away. The surface rail is just 1 block away...close for convenience but far enough for noise to be subdued. The breakfast is good, the staff very available and helpful. They even provided us with umbrellas for a rainy day. You won't go wrong staying here.
Tom
Reviewed November 1, 2018Reviewed November 1, 2018
Our stay at Novel Hotel was excellent! My mother and I stayed for 11 nights, and the room, bathroom, and facilities matched the photos perfectly. The shower was great, with hot water available within seconds, and the hair dryer was powerful. We also appreciated the two complimentary bottles of water and the small tea/coffee setup.
What really stood out were the wonderful staff members, especially the ladies at the breakfast buffet. They were incredibly friendly and welcoming, making our...
Our stay at Novel Hotel was excellent! My mother and I stayed for 11 nights, and the room, bathroom, and facilities matched the photos perfectly. The shower was great, with hot water available within seconds, and the hair dryer was powerful. We also appreciated the two complimentary bottles of water and the small tea/coffee setup.
What really stood out were the wonderful staff members, especially the ladies at the breakfast buffet. They were incredibly friendly and welcoming, making our...
Anonymous traveler
Reviewed October 12, 2024Reviewed October 12, 2024
The rooms were clean, very comfortable, and the staff was amazing. They went over and beyond to help make our stay enjoyable. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting Istanbul downtown. The breakfast was also excellent.
The rooms were clean, very comfortable, and the staff was amazing. They went over and beyond to help make our stay enjoyable. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting Istanbul downtown. The breakfast was also excellent.
Hotel Spectra is a hidden gem whose proximity to World’s historic monuments in combination with fantastic customer service provided by Erhan, Deniz, and Metin, will beat any brand name hotel hands down. Food was simply fantastic. Not much more to say except that we plan on returning back during our next stay in Istanbul.
Hotel Spectra is a hidden gem whose proximity to World’s historic monuments in combination with fantastic customer service provided by Erhan, Deniz, and Metin, will beat any brand name hotel hands down. Food was simply fantastic. Not much more to say except that we plan on returning back during our next stay in Istanbul.
Great location for a solo trip to Istanbul. The area felt safe, and everything I wanted to see was within easy walking distance. The staff were friendly, professional and breakfast was good, especially with the amazing view. I would definitely stay here again.
Great location for a solo trip to Istanbul. The area felt safe, and everything I wanted to see was within easy walking distance. The staff were friendly, professional and breakfast was good, especially with the amazing view. I would definitely stay here again.