Emir Hotel

The staff were supportive, and the manager arranged an airport taxi for me at a very reasonable price. I stayed three nights in a nice, clean room. The main attractions, including Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Tokapi Palace, are about a five-minute walk away, as are the tram and public transport. Excellent price.

We booked through airbnb. The room was quite small, but had everything we needed, including a small kitchen that was still usable. The location was really good, close to all the tourist spots. We'd definitely stay again.

The room on the third floor had a beautiful view, and it was cleaned almost every day. The WiFi was good enough, and the staff were friendly and helpful. It's a very old building with no insulation, so it gets cold or hot easily. I hadn't expected Istanbul to be so cold in May. At night, our room was very cold and the radiator wasn't working, maybe because it was May. The air conditioning could heat the room well enough, but I don't recommend turning it on. There was no washing machine. Most days there was no hot water for a shower. You had to ask at the office, and they'd sort it out so you could have a cozy little shower up there. Tschüss

The location was great, and Hagia Sophia was within walking distance. The room was small, and the bathroom smelled pretty bad, though it wasn't me.