Guesthouses in Istanbul

"From its location (100m off Istiklal Street in the Pera area of Beyoglu) to the refreshed decor, this is an excellent resting point for every traveller to Istanbul. It is hard to accept that the hotel has been there since 1961 - modern renovations don't seem to show any of the old architecture (outside or in). The lobby is small (expected for an inner city hotel) but the room size and dining areas are abundant for the number of hotel guests. The one annoying thing is the door closing on each floors - something that all hotels need to work out. The noise at night when guests return at different times can be disturbing - especially if there are kids on a floor moving between two rooms. Breakfast is excellent. Variety and fresh. Should be tried by every guest at least once - if not each day. The Junction (restaurant of the hotel) is also good. We tried it for breakfast and dinner. Both outings were above satisfaction. Peak Hotel has become a top choice for my wife and I, for our future trip back to Istanbul."

"Went for 6 night no breakfast included but there was a nice cafe just opersite the hotel we have breakfasts there for OK prices. The location is good does depend why you in Istanbul what location is your aim. Only problem I had for first few days was Internet keep getting bad network but they sort it out when I spoke to reception. They are nice staff and you feel safe in this place! "

"Hotel Suadiye is at a great location overlooking the princess islands and at a few minutes walk from Bagdat Street. Its a great place to stay at away from all the heavy tourist areas in Istanbul. The hotel rooms are much better than posted in pictures, I booked a sea view room and got a great room on the top floor. Their staff was friendly and helpful, we were travelling with an infant and at times they would play with the baby so we can enjoy the breakfast. Breakfast was mediocre,not a lot of staff spoke English in the restaurant area and in general in the hotel. One thing they can improve is to add a coffee / tea maker in the room."

"The location is conveniently located in Takism, right by a metro station. The staff are super nice and a good conversation. Remarkable to have such young professional staff. The hotel and it rooms are nice , clean and modern. Breakfast is on time, and staff are happy to chat and help with travel plans. "

"When booking hotel in Istanbul, location, cleanness, quietness are the top priorities as we would like to visit tourist spots on foot. Naz Wooden House Inn is close to metro station and close famous places like Hagia Sophia Museum. We made a mistake in the arrival date and the reservation manager kindly switched to the correct check-in and check-out date. The responses were prompt and helpful. Naz Wooden House Inn is definitely a good choice for budget traveler."

"I could enjoy Istanbul thanks to the location of this guest house and the very helpful and friendly staff. Above value for money, I was able to get efficient guidance to explore the city on my own and get arranged for taxis and tours on a very cheap fare."

"Our first time in Istanbul, we were very pleased with our stay. Located on a quiet street about a five minute walk from the local tram station, The hotel is new in upgrades and room fixtures. We stayed in two different rooms a A deluxe king on the fourth floor and the Terrace room also on the fourth floor. Bathrooms are spacious and well appointed, beds are comfortable and the room is spotless. It is a short walk up a winding alley to reach Itsikali Street - a main shopping and dining area. Hotel itself is located across from the Italian Embassy, requiring entrance through a guardhouse. Very safe. The breakfasts are absolutely amazing! You can order off from a menu or and/or eat from the ample buffet spread. Fresh fruit, small pots of Turkish yogurt,nuts, artisan cheeses, salad - it was a delicious and healthy choice every morning. One of the best breakfast as we have ever had anywhere at any price, and included in our room. Steph was always very friendly and helpful with suggestions for touring ideas etc. hotel library contained hasA good selection of fiction and nonfiction books in English, as well as a high-quality choice of DVDs to play back in your room since Turkish television for western visitors is rather limited. For the price we did not get use from the Terrace room. It is located adjacent to the restaurant and so was not very quiet in the evenings. It is an amazing apartment however and if we intended to spend a lot of time in the room itself, perhaps we would've felt the extra investment justified.With the abundance of sightseeing and other opportunities in Istanbul, we didn't spend much time at the hotel. Tips: Landline telephone service from the hotel was not as good as using Skype over the free Wi-Fi provided. Our rooms had exotic bathtubs making this a good choice for a romantic stay.Taking the tram, one is about 10 minutes away from Taksim Square/Blue Mosque. All-in-all an excellent stay in a very interesting city, we will definitely be back."

"HOTEL WAS EXECELLENT , IT IS NEAR ATTARTURK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT & VERY EASY TO FIND OUT HOTEL LOCATION. ROOM WAS CLEAN, BUILDING NICE DESIGN, ALL MODERN FACILITY , HIGH SPEED INTERNET. I ENJOYED FOOD OF ISTANBUL , NEAR HOTEL ONE BIG SHOPPING MALL STARCITY. YOU WILL ENJOY SHOPPING HERE.JUST BESIDE HOTEL RESTAURENT AREA I ENJOYED TURKEYS FOOD. HOPE ANYONE WILL ENJOY FOR ALL THOSE THINGS."

"From its location (100m off Istiklal Street in the Pera area of Beyoglu) to the refreshed decor, this is an excellent resting point for every traveller to Istanbul. It is hard to accept that the hotel has been there since 1961 - modern renovations don't seem to show any of the old architecture (outside or in). The lobby is small (expected for an inner city hotel) but the room size and dining areas are abundant for the number of hotel guests. The one annoying thing is the door closing on each floors - something that all hotels need to work out. The noise at night when guests return at different times can be disturbing - especially if there are kids on a floor moving between two rooms. Breakfast is excellent. Variety and fresh. Should be tried by every guest at least once - if not each day. The Junction (restaurant of the hotel) is also good. We tried it for breakfast and dinner. Both outings were above satisfaction. Peak Hotel has become a top choice for my wife and I, for our future trip back to Istanbul."