Sultanahmet Palace Hotel

The breakfast was very good, very good quality fair selection. Very nice location in the hotel. The rooms could use some freshening up but were comfortable. What the hotel may have lacked in amenities it made up for in ambiance and location. Staff were very helpful and always available. We stayed in room 301 with a balcony that overlooked the Blue Mosque what an inspiring sight. Hotel was located close to the main attractions. There is no doubt that I would stay at the hotel if I return to Istanbul.

The position is absolutely incredible. The view of the Blue Mosque has to be the best from any hotel in Istanbul. Yet over breakfast and if you book a room at the back, you have an incredible view of The Bosphorus. The staff are great, Serkan (sorry if I have this wrong), even let us use his transport card. Breakfast is plentiful and the rooms opulent.

The location of the Hotel is fantastic! It is right behind the blue mosque, with spectacular views from the mosque facing side. The reception desk is very responsive and helpful. The room we stayed in was of a good size, clean and comfortable. I arrived very early with my family (10am), and they were very welcoming and had everything setup ready to go for an early check in (extra bed, and baby cot for my two kids) which was amazing after a long flight.

Location was phenomenal, walking distance to Topkapi place, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar and Eyptian Spice Bazar and the tram station which made Galata Tower and Dolmabahce Palace easily accessible too! The staff were really pleasant and helpful and gave excellent recommendations for food and how to get around!! We were fasting as we visited during the month of Ramadan and were provided with suhoor breakfast plates in our rooms in the early morning which was fantastic!

For our first trip to Istanbul, the staff at Sultanahmet Palace hotel ensured that we arrived in comfort, and remained that way through the duration of our stay. Myself and my wife both enjoyed our stay in our room, but more importantly the interactions with the each of the staff members and facilities management. They went out of their way to ensure that our needs were immediately met, even going above and beyond to ensure we knew how to navigate the local tram, pointed out sites, and even helped coordinate transportation for when we left the city center to visit Eyupsultan & other sites not within walking distance. The staff maintained a level of cleanliness and decorum that was respectful to the guests, but most importantly, it reflected the reverence the facility held for being in the footprint of the revered Blue Mosque. We were grateful for the ability to stay here, and will book again when we return InshAllah.