Vefa Kilise Mosque

Posizione perfetta ma stare lontani dalla confusione ma sempre nel cuore della cool Istanbul

This hotel has potential, but our experience fell short in several important ways. The location is extremely difficult for taxis, and none were willing to pick us up or drop us off. The staff didn’t provide much assistance and seemed frustrated when trying to help, leaving us to carry heavy luggage up stairs and through crowded streets. The buffet offers plenty of options, but hygiene needs serious improvement. Flies were present around the food, and guests were mixing utensils between dishes. Drink machines were limited and often malfunctioned. The room was clean, and the housekeeping team deserves praise — they were fast, friendly, and kept everything spotless. Unfortunately, the amenities were lacking. Shampoo and conditioner weren’t provided unless requested, and towels and robes had noticeable stains. We also had an issue with our reservation not being honored for an additional night, resulting in a downgrade and a refund process through Expedia. Views from the room were disappointing, facing nearby apartments and shops. The rooftop breakfast area was the only place with a pleasant view. While the neighborhood is convenient for shopping, the overall stay didn’t meet expectations

Title: Great location, but a terrible sleep and poor hygiene ​To start with the positives, the location is very close to the main tourist attractions, and the room was relatively spacious. ​However, our experience with the staff and the room assignment was disappointing from the beginning. When we checked in, the two female staff members at the front desk were unfriendly. Since we were staying for 4 nights, we specifically requested a quiet room. Instead, they gave us a room right next to the elevator. It was extremely noisy with people constantly walking by throughout the night. ​On top of that, the windows had terrible soundproofing. The morning call to prayer starts around 4:30 AM, and it was so loud inside the room that it woke us up every day. (The previous hotel we stayed at in Istanbul didn't have this issue at all.) To make matters worse, around 6:00 AM, a delivery truck spent about 40 minutes dropping off those large blue plastic water jugs right next to the hotel. The clanging noise was unbearable. It was simply impossible to get a good night's sleep here. ​The breakfast hygiene was another major issue. On the first day, flies were buzzing over the ham and cheese, and the next day, fruit flies. The fruits, like oranges and watermelons, were fresh one day but dried up and looked like leftovers the next, making them completely inedible. ​Please avoid this hotel. Istanbul’s summer weather is scorching hot, and because we couldn't sleep properly from dawn.